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Boris_Akunin · 02-04-2014, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

As you can see, the latest generation of rugged compact cameras will be launched with the Ricoh brand name, not Pentax.

Pentax is DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED!

asahi man · 02-04-2014, 06:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by audiobomber

Any idea how long it might be between the TC announcement and getting one in my hand? I have a trip coming up at the end of March and I will be extremely disappointed if I have to make do without the extra reach.

Go to your dealer and make a reservation

asahi man · 02-04-2014, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

Here is what Ricoh shall announce at CP+:

As you can see, the latest generation of rugged compact cameras will be launched with the Ricoh brand name, not Pentax.

Source : Digital Camera Info

Flu card is missing

**monochrome** · 02-04-2014, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by asahi man

Flu card is missing

Darn. I was HOT for a Flu Card.

audiobomber · 02-04-2014, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by asahi man

Go to your dealer and make a reservation

I will, as soon as it's offered, but there can be a long time between order and receipt.

I just noticed that DCU5 has a line called "Rear Converter". (It says "W/o).
I haven't used the program much, hadn't seen this before now.

rvannatta · 02-04-2014, 08:18 PM

I hope when someone gets their hands on one of these they actually compare it to other pentax TC's. And it would be interesting to see how well it stacks
with the AF 1.7x adapter.---assuming the two will stack and function.

thibs · 02-05-2014, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by rvannatta

I hope when someone gets their hands on one of these they actually compare it to other pentax TC's. And it would be interesting to see how well it stacks
with the AF 1.7x adapter.---assuming the two will stack and function.

Yep, and get people to sell their 1.7x adapter for a few bucks would be nice too

airjames · 02-05-2014, 02:55 AM

For me, this thread convertor will have to be seriously high quality for me to purchase. I'd rather spend money on a non weather proof lens and get a water tarp. The flu card not being here is an indication that Pentax is spending their time on new FF hardware. This is the only reason I'm holding out... saving my money until I have enough to get the best camera possible or longer lens.

falconeye · 02-05-2014, 05:47 PM

The new pentax 1.4x converter is officially announced.

I am a bit disappointed though that despite the price point (600$) it is a classic 4 element optical construction (like Tamron), not 5 (like Nikon) or 7 (like Canon).

falconeye · 02-05-2014, 05:53 PM

On another note and probably worth an extra post

Pentax specifies the image circle of the "HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter" to be up to 35mm full frame. Still, it is named DA.

Therefore and for the first time, we are learning that Ricoh isn't going to name full frame lenses differently from DA.

**Pål Jensen** · 02-05-2014, 05:54 PM

...but it could still use higher quality glass than either....

**Pål Jensen** · 02-05-2014, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

On another note and probably worth an extra post

Pentax specifies the image circle of the "HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter" to be up to 35mm full frame. Still, it is named DA.

Therefore and for the first time, we are learning that Ricoh isn't going to name full frame lenses differently from DA.

It could simply mean that the converter is compatible with FF lenses. It says only "max format size" which is rather unprecise...

It would be totally chaotic if Pentax do not label FF lenses differently from APS ones...

asahi man · 02-05-2014, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by falconeye

The new pentax 1.4x converter is officially announced.

I am a bit disappointed though that despite the price point (600$) it is a classic 4 element optical construction (like Tamron), not 5 (like Nikon) or 7 (like Canon).

Falk,it is a Short version,like the old Pentax S converter.The Canon Nikon converters are Long versions,like the old Pentax L converters.
The picturequality with the new Pentax 1,4x + DA* 300 is the same range like EOS 1,4xIII + EF 4,0 300.
Best regards

**baro-nite** · 02-06-2014, 04:56 AM

Originally posted by asahi man

it is a Short version,like the old Pentax S converter

But the 1.4x-S is 5 elements. Will be interesting to see some comparisons. (I have the S and L converters, and I suppose I'll get one of these too, for the DA* 300.)

falconeye · 02-06-2014, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by asahi man

Falk,it is a Short version,like the old Pentax S converter.The Canon Nikon converters are Long versions,like the old Pentax L converters.

asahi man, thanks and something to learn

Can you tell me more about S and L versions, and why an S version, despite its simpler construction, would be optically on par?

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02-04-2014, 05:38 PM	#166
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by Mistral75 As you can see, the latest generation of rugged compact cameras will be launched with the Ricoh brand name, not Pentax. Pentax is DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED!

02-04-2014, 06:30 PM - 1 Like	#167
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by audiobomber Any idea how long it might be between the TC announcement and getting one in my hand? I have a trip coming up at the end of March and I will be extremely disappointed if I have to make do without the extra reach. Go to your dealer and make a reservation

02-04-2014, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#168
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by Mistral75 Here is what Ricoh shall announce at CP+: As you can see, the latest generation of rugged compact cameras will be launched with the Ricoh brand name, not Pentax. Source : Digital Camera Info Flu card is missing

02-04-2014, 06:37 PM	#169
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by asahi man Flu card is missing Darn. I was HOT for a Flu Card.

02-04-2014, 07:20 PM	#170
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by asahi man Go to your dealer and make a reservation I will, as soon as it's offered, but there can be a long time between order and receipt. I just noticed that DCU5 has a line called "Rear Converter". (It says "W/o). I haven't used the program much, hadn't seen this before now.

02-04-2014, 08:18 PM	#171
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	I hope when someone gets their hands on one of these they actually compare it to other pentax TC's. And it would be interesting to see how well it stacks with the AF 1.7x adapter.---assuming the two will stack and function.

02-05-2014, 12:45 AM	#172
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by rvannatta I hope when someone gets their hands on one of these they actually compare it to other pentax TC's. And it would be interesting to see how well it stacks with the AF 1.7x adapter.---assuming the two will stack and function. Yep, and get people to sell their 1.7x adapter for a few bucks would be nice too

02-05-2014, 02:55 AM	#173
airjames Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	For me, this thread convertor will have to be seriously high quality for me to purchase. I'd rather spend money on a non weather proof lens and get a water tarp. The flu card not being here is an indication that Pentax is spending their time on new FF hardware. This is the only reason I'm holding out... saving my money until I have enough to get the best camera possible or longer lens.

02-05-2014, 05:47 PM	#174
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	The new pentax 1.4x converter is officially announced. I am a bit disappointed though that despite the price point (600$) it is a classic 4 element optical construction (like Tamron), not 5 (like Nikon) or 7 (like Canon).

02-05-2014, 05:53 PM	#175
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	On another note and probably worth an extra post Pentax specifies the image circle of the "HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter" to be up to 35mm full frame. Still, it is named DA. Therefore and for the first time, we are learning that Ricoh isn't going to name full frame lenses differently from DA.

02-05-2014, 05:54 PM	#176
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	...but it could still use higher quality glass than either....

02-05-2014, 05:55 PM	#177
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by falconeye On another note and probably worth an extra post Pentax specifies the image circle of the "HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter" to be up to 35mm full frame. Still, it is named DA. Therefore and for the first time, we are learning that Ricoh isn't going to name full frame lenses differently from DA. It could simply mean that the converter is compatible with FF lenses. It says only "max format size" which is rather unprecise... It would be totally chaotic if Pentax do not label FF lenses differently from APS ones...

02-05-2014, 07:02 PM	#178
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by falconeye The new pentax 1.4x converter is officially announced. I am a bit disappointed though that despite the price point (600$) it is a classic 4 element optical construction (like Tamron), not 5 (like Nikon) or 7 (like Canon). Falk,it is a Short version,like the old Pentax S converter.The Canon Nikon converters are Long versions,like the old Pentax L converters. The picturequality with the new Pentax 1,4x + DA* 300 is the same range like EOS 1,4xIII + EF 4,0 300. Best regards

02-06-2014, 04:56 AM	#179
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by asahi man it is a Short version,like the old Pentax S converter But the 1.4x-S is 5 elements. Will be interesting to see some comparisons. (I have the S and L converters, and I suppose I'll get one of these too, for the DA* 300.)

02-06-2014, 04:39 PM	#180
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by asahi man Falk,it is a Short version,like the old Pentax S converter.The Canon Nikon converters are Long versions,like the old Pentax L converters. asahi man, thanks and something to learn Can you tell me more about S and L versions, and why an S version, despite its simpler construction, would be optically on par?

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