Rumor: Rear Converter and 2 P&S cameras

thibs · 02-05-2014, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Yep. I wonder if Ricoh vanity is based in something? Is there a corporate need to mark territory? Is it something Japanese or specific to Ricoh?

Because Ricoh branding the P&S with Ricoh brand is some sort of vanity? LOL Where's the pride in Pentax P&S line for years?

thibs · 02-05-2014, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

Let's hope this in NOT gonna change with next DSLR model.

Then I'd actually agree with you, to some extend.

thibs · 02-05-2014, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

In my opinion, to modify a quote is inadmissible. And your entire post is offensive to many people.

Where ?

Parallax · 02-05-2014, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Yep. I wonder if Ricoh vanity is based in something? Is there a corporate need to mark territory? Is it something Japanese or specific to Ricoh?

Vanity? Can you give us an example of any product you have ever purchased that did not have the company name on it. Car, watch, TV, microwave? Even Hershey chocolate bars have the name molded into them.

thibs · 02-05-2014, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

Ricoh is certainly less known than Pentax in cameras...

I think it depends in areas and generations.
If I ask the kids in class, I'm sure that if only one is known, it is Ricoh, not specially for cameras, indeed but that's how a Canon has a strong brand identity: they are everywhere. Apple works same way.

IchabodCrane · 02-05-2014, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Mono...Pentax outside of our little cache gets me the following comments when I am out and about.

"Pentax, my first camera was a Pentax".
"Pentax, they make great cameras, I didn't know of the K**"
"Wow, this Pentax feels GREAT".
"Those pictures..did they come from a Nikon?..Pentax? Wow!"
"Those pictures..did they come from a Canon?..Pentax? Wow!"

Everywhere I go, I get positive comments about Pentax.

So whatever "market research" you are quoting is wrong. Plain wrong.
Maybe in your neck of the woods.

Again and again, so many people want Pentaxians to roll over and give up.

It won't happen that way.

Sometimes Mono, I wonder if you are a paid Ricoh person.
Did they give you some promo material?
A free camera? Lens maybe?
I have seen a few Pentaxians with little "gifts", and their loyalty can be bought, mine can't.

Have you never fought for something solely based on passion?
Fight along side us, if you believe in Pentax.

Don't keep making excuses for Ricoh.

Lauren, are you proving the point that Pentax doesn't have much recognition? Otherwise, you might get the comment "Those pictures... did they come from a Pentax?"

mikemike · 02-05-2014, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Vanity? Can you give us an example of any product you have ever purchased that did not have the company name on it. Car, watch, TV, microwave? Even Hershey chocolate bars have the name molded into them.

White label products like a Hasselblad.

There are plenty of instances though where you have different brands catering to different market segments like Scion, Toyota, Lexus.

And there is a whole global banking and legal industry built around hiding ownership of companies.

Boris_Akunin · 02-05-2014, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

In my opinion, to modify a quote is inadmissible. And your entire post is offensive to many people.

I'm counting one offended person, would you kindly point me to the others?

valy · 02-05-2014, 03:10 PM

Ricoh announces HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter: Digital Photography Review

gazonk · 02-05-2014, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by valy

Ricoh announces HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter: Digital Photography Review

Oh no! I can't use it on my DA15

valy · 02-05-2014, 03:16 PM

Hope to solve it in further FW updates.

**monochrome** · 02-05-2014, 03:40 PM

I wonder if the PENTAX 645D 2014 has Ricoh printed under the tilting LCD.

ElJamoquio · 02-05-2014, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I wonder if the PENTAX 645D 2014 has Ricoh printed under the tilting LCD.

As long as it's Pentax on the prism hump I'm happy.

(i just said 'prism hump').

mille19 · 02-05-2014, 04:01 PM

It's official £379 over in the UK pre-orders being taken
https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/9997/Pentax-HD-PENTAX-DA-AF-Rear-Converter...Pre-Order.html

Boris_Akunin · 02-05-2014, 04:03 PM

Has anybody seen a € price?

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02-05-2014, 12:59 PM	#121
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by LaurenOE Yep. I wonder if Ricoh vanity is based in something? Is there a corporate need to mark territory? Is it something Japanese or specific to Ricoh? Because Ricoh branding the P&S with Ricoh brand is some sort of vanity? LOL Where's the pride in Pentax P&S line for years?

02-05-2014, 01:01 PM	#122
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Zygonyx Let's hope this in NOT gonna change with next DSLR model. Then I'd actually agree with you, to some extend.

02-05-2014, 01:06 PM	#123
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by JimmyDranox In my opinion, to modify a quote is inadmissible. And your entire post is offensive to many people. Where ?

02-05-2014, 01:06 PM	#124
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by LaurenOE Yep. I wonder if Ricoh vanity is based in something? Is there a corporate need to mark territory? Is it something Japanese or specific to Ricoh? Vanity? Can you give us an example of any product you have ever purchased that did not have the company name on it. Car, watch, TV, microwave? Even Hershey chocolate bars have the name molded into them.

02-05-2014, 01:09 PM	#125
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by ElJamoquio Ricoh is certainly less known than Pentax in cameras... I think it depends in areas and generations. If I ask the kids in class, I'm sure that if only one is known, it is Ricoh, not specially for cameras, indeed but that's how a Canon has a strong brand identity: they are everywhere. Apple works same way.

02-05-2014, 02:24 PM	#126
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by LaurenOE Mono...Pentax outside of our little cache gets me the following comments when I am out and about. "Pentax, my first camera was a Pentax". "Pentax, they make great cameras, I didn't know of the K**" "Wow, this Pentax feels GREAT". "Those pictures..did they come from a Nikon?..Pentax? Wow!" "Those pictures..did they come from a Canon?..Pentax? Wow!" Everywhere I go, I get positive comments about Pentax. So whatever "market research" you are quoting is wrong. Plain wrong. Maybe in your neck of the woods. Again and again, so many people want Pentaxians to roll over and give up. It won't happen that way. Sometimes Mono, I wonder if you are a paid Ricoh person. Did they give you some promo material? A free camera? Lens maybe? I have seen a few Pentaxians with little "gifts", and their loyalty can be bought, mine can't. Have you never fought for something solely based on passion? Fight along side us, if you believe in Pentax. Don't keep making excuses for Ricoh. Lauren, are you proving the point that Pentax doesn't have much recognition? Otherwise, you might get the comment "Those pictures... did they come from a Pentax?"

02-05-2014, 02:51 PM	#127
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by Parallax Vanity? Can you give us an example of any product you have ever purchased that did not have the company name on it. Car, watch, TV, microwave? Even Hershey chocolate bars have the name molded into them. White label products like a Hasselblad. There are plenty of instances though where you have different brands catering to different market segments like Scion, Toyota, Lexus. And there is a whole global banking and legal industry built around hiding ownership of companies.

02-05-2014, 03:03 PM	#128
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Originally posted by JimmyDranox In my opinion, to modify a quote is inadmissible. And your entire post is offensive to many people. I'm counting one offended person, would you kindly point me to the others?

02-05-2014, 03:10 PM	#129
valy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bucharest Posts: 120	Ricoh announces HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter: Digital Photography Review

02-05-2014, 03:13 PM	#130
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by valy Ricoh announces HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter: Digital Photography Review Oh no! I can't use it on my DA15

02-05-2014, 03:16 PM	#131
valy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bucharest Posts: 120	Hope to solve it in further FW updates.

02-05-2014, 03:40 PM	#132
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I wonder if the PENTAX 645D 2014 has Ricoh printed under the tilting LCD.

02-05-2014, 03:59 PM	#133
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by monochrome I wonder if the PENTAX 645D 2014 has Ricoh printed under the tilting LCD. As long as it's Pentax on the prism hump I'm happy. (i just said 'prism hump').

02-05-2014, 04:01 PM	#134
mille19 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 101	It's official £379 over in the UK pre-orders being taken https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/9997/Pentax-HD-PENTAX-DA-AF-Rear-Converter...Pre-Order.html

02-05-2014, 04:03 PM	#135
Boris_Akunin Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 674	Has anybody seen a € price?