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Uluru · 01-06-2014, 02:48 AM

Anyone attending those two shows? Or just one of them?
Any chance for an interview with Ricoh Imaging representatives organised?

Adam · 01-06-2014, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Anyone attending those two shows? Or just one of them?
Any chance for an interview with Ricoh Imaging representatives organised?

We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina.

gazonk · 01-06-2014, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by Adam

We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina.

Hoping for at least something behind glass (e.g. new 645D)!

**dansamy** · 01-06-2014, 01:13 PM - **1 Like**

Is Photokina the one where they've reserved a real room as opposed to the broom closet between the bathrooms?

Kunzite · 01-06-2014, 01:32 PM

Nope. At Photokina they don't have a "room" but a proper (albeit not very large) stand, and a closed area for more important talks. I'm not sure if they still have that excellent strawberry cocktail. I'm looking forward to see how they'll manage this year.
And IIRC at that show (CES 2012) they had a proper stand somewhere else (but showing the toilet door was far more interesting, and PentaxIsDoomed-esque).

Dr Orloff · 01-06-2014, 02:05 PM

Pentax are displaying one of my images at CES2014 so I hope it doesn't end up in a broom cupboard, or a toilet.

**monochrome** · 01-06-2014, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Is Photokina the one where they've reserved a real room as opposed to the broom closet between the bathrooms?

At CES 2014 Ricoh Imaging has a proper booth in Central Hall (#14837) as well as a proper Conference Room (C204) adjacent to the concessions. You can locate it on the CES map on the website (I'm posting from a tablet and liinking is a pain).

I'm certain they worked hard planning for this event - have been since well before Thanksgiving.

**woodywesty** · 01-06-2014, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Adam

We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina.

Adam, so would it be reasonable to assume that "if" Ricoh is going to offer a new teleconverter and a new longer zoom lens that we will have to wait until September to hear about it??

Thanks, Bob

Adam · 01-06-2014, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by woodywesty

Adam, so would it be reasonable to assume that "if" Ricoh is going to offer a new teleconverter and a new longer zoom lens that we will have to wait until September to hear about it??

Thanks, Bob

No idea, but both have been on the roadmap for a while so I'd expect them to be out sooner rather than later!

pinholecam · 01-06-2014, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Adam

We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina.

Pls pls, grill them on the FF. (and don't let them laugh on it)

Zygonyx · 01-07-2014, 12:41 AM - **1 Like**

But wait for tea time before asking

pinholecam · 01-07-2014, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

But wait for tea time before asking

Certainly after they have give the souvenir Pentax pen and cap.

SyncGuy · 01-07-2014, 01:48 AM

Let them drink their tea first and educate them that tea contains caffeine, just like coffee.. So wake the hell up and clear up their remaining half-assed product lines; Pentax, small, compact, excellent IQ, adventurous!
But why the stupid update in HD coating and rounded aperture blades for their DA Ltds? Did they ACTUALLY tests it out first to see the real benefits before launching it and increasing the price? Can they slap on the WR already and stop milking us please? It's simply too obvious..

Mazhe · 01-07-2014, 03:17 AM

While funny anecdotes, it also shows that you have to observe some etiquette while interviewing them. I hope you guys have a solid plan on how to proceed to obtain more than smiles and elusive answers.

Mistral75 · 01-07-2014, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by Mazhe

(...)
I hope you guys have a solid plan on how to proceed to obtain more than smiles and elusive answers.

Bring a goat and coarse salt

.

01-06-2014, 12:05 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,322	Originally posted by Uluru Anyone attending those two shows? Or just one of them? Any chance for an interview with Ricoh Imaging representatives organised? We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,322	Originally posted by woodywesty Adam, so would it be reasonable to assume that "if" Ricoh is going to offer a new teleconverter and a new longer zoom lens that we will have to wait until September to hear about it?? Thanks, Bob No idea, but both have been on the roadmap for a while so I'd expect them to be out sooner rather than later! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-06-2014, 02:48 AM	#1
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	CES 2014 and CP+ 2014 Anyone attending those two shows? Or just one of them? Any chance for an interview with Ricoh Imaging representatives organised?

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gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by Adam We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina. Hoping for at least something behind glass (e.g. new 645D)!

01-06-2014, 01:13 PM - 1 Like	#4
dansamy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Is Photokina the one where they've reserved a real room as opposed to the broom closet between the bathrooms?

01-06-2014, 01:32 PM	#5
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,131	Nope. At Photokina they don't have a "room" but a proper (albeit not very large) stand, and a closed area for more important talks. I'm not sure if they still have that excellent strawberry cocktail. I'm looking forward to see how they'll manage this year. And IIRC at that show (CES 2012) they had a proper stand somewhere else (but showing the toilet door was far more interesting, and PentaxIsDoomed-esque).

01-06-2014, 02:05 PM	#6
Dr Orloff Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton, England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 512	Pentax are displaying one of my images at CES2014 so I hope it doesn't end up in a broom cupboard, or a toilet.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dansamy Is Photokina the one where they've reserved a real room as opposed to the broom closet between the bathrooms? At CES 2014 Ricoh Imaging has a proper booth in Central Hall (#14837) as well as a proper Conference Room (C204) adjacent to the concessions. You can locate it on the CES map on the website (I'm posting from a tablet and liinking is a pain). I'm certain they worked hard planning for this event - have been since well before Thanksgiving.

01-06-2014, 07:39 PM	#8
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by Adam We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina. Adam, so would it be reasonable to assume that "if" Ricoh is going to offer a new teleconverter and a new longer zoom lens that we will have to wait until September to hear about it?? Thanks, Bob

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pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,684	Originally posted by Adam We'll be interviewing at CP+ as usual. Hopefully they have more than just a couple of compacts this year, though something's telling me that the big news won't be out till Photokina. Pls pls, grill them on the FF. (and don't let them laugh on it)

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SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 820	Let them drink their tea first and educate them that tea contains caffeine, just like coffee.. So wake the hell up and clear up their remaining half-assed product lines; Pentax, small, compact, excellent IQ, adventurous! But why the stupid update in HD coating and rounded aperture blades for their DA Ltds? Did they ACTUALLY tests it out first to see the real benefits before launching it and increasing the price? Can they slap on the WR already and stop milking us please? It's simply too obvious..

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Mazhe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 139	While funny anecdotes, it also shows that you have to observe some etiquette while interviewing them. I hope you guys have a solid plan on how to proceed to obtain more than smiles and elusive answers.

01-07-2014, 05:07 AM	#15
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,140	Originally posted by Mazhe (...) I hope you guys have a solid plan on how to proceed to obtain more than smiles and elusive answers. Bring a goat and coarse salt .

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