Pentax vs Ricoh Brand Name Clarification

Biro · 02-07-2014, 09:05 PM

I just don't understand the concern over the Ricoh name on the back of the K-3. How many of us own Pentax's with the Hoya name on them?

meeverett · 02-07-2014, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

an instant success like the Facebook Phone?

After Only A Month The Facebook Phone Is Down To 99 Cents - Forbes

I don't think that worked out quite like they hoped...

SteveM · 02-07-2014, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by Biro

I just don't understand the concern over the Ricoh name on the back of the K-3. How many of us own Pentax's with the Hoya name on them?

Some of the most iconic Pentax cameras have Heiland or Honeywell on the prism. A little different as it was just an importer. I think things overall look up.....

dmc · 02-07-2014, 09:47 PM

Let's also stop comparing Pentax to Nikon and Canon. Pentax has managed something the other two have not; get sold and survive. Twice!

**skid2964** · 02-07-2014, 09:58 PM

NO, that was a phone, this would be a DSLR...

Kind of like that silly "Android-Powered" Samsung (NX2000?)...

Originally posted by boriscleto

an instant success like the Facebook Phone?

After Only A Month The Facebook Phone Is Down To 99 Cents - Forbes

meeverett · 02-07-2014, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by skid2964

NO, that was a phone, this would be a DSLR...
Kind of like that silly "Android-Powered" Samsung (NX2000?)...

Now that you mention it, I'd actually like to know how the Samsung Galaxy NX is doing sales wise. Not that I think it's the way forward for Ricoh/Pentax.

mikemike · 02-07-2014, 11:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dmc

Let's also stop comparing Pentax to Nikon and Canon. Pentax has managed something the other two have not; get sold and survive. Twice!

I don't know that is something to brag about necessarily...

Originally posted by meeverett

Now that you mention it, I'd actually like to know how the Samsung Galaxy NX is doing sales wise. Not that I think it's the way forward for Ricoh/Pentax.

I saw someone using a samsung galaxy camera (not the NX, the one with a built in lens) the other day at a party and boy did that thing look awkward to use with the entire back being a touch screen. Beautiful screen but I don't think I would enjoy the handling at all.

Kunzite · 02-08-2014, 02:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Schraubstock

And then I put a Hoya filter in front of it.
(Sorry I couldn't resist either)

I did that, and the d*mn filter tried to sell my lens to Ricoh.

**Eric Auer** · 02-08-2014, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by mikemike

I don't know that is something to brag about necessarily...

Yeah, People need to realize that Pentax only lives on as a brand. A label.

And at any given time it can be sold again. To the highest bidder.

**boriscleto** · 02-08-2014, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by Corto-PA

Yeah, People need to realize that Pentax only lives on as a brand. A label.

And at any given time it can be sold again. To the highest bidder.

People need to realize that, except for the period of 2002-2007, Pentax has only ever been a brand. A label.

It was a brand of the Asahi Optical Company from 1957 to 2002. And a brand of Hoya from 2008 to 2011.

**monochrome** · 02-08-2014, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

People need to realize that, except for the period of 2002-2007, Pentax has only ever been a brand. A label.

It was a brand of the Asahi Optical Company from 1957 to 2002. And a brand of Hoya from 2008 to 2011.

From 2002-2007 it was a brand of Pentax Corporation. It was one of the world's largest optical companies, producing still cameras, binoculars, spectacle lenses, and a variety of other optical instruments. In 2004 Pentax had about 6000 employees.*

I get it. A Pentax camera or lens has qualities we all like and the company and its history and its products have characteristics we all identify with and remember. We hope the current owners continue to produce cameras and lenses that have those qualities and continue that tradition.

It's just paint. I don't identify with paint.

*Wikiquote

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-08-2014, 09:43 AM

My first Pentax was an Asahi. It was right there on the front of the prism above the new model name, Pentax. Lovely geometric shape with Asahi Optical in it. Pentax was used to point out to everyone that it had a Penta-prism and did not have to be used at waist level like its 39mm predecessor the Asahiflex. It took nice pictures with the standard lens, a 55mm f/2.2 preset. I added a 135mm f/3.5 preset lens later.

**boriscleto** · 02-08-2014, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Pentax was used to point out to everyone that it had a Penta-prism and did not have to be used at waist level like its 39mm predecessor the Asahiflex.

37mm, 39mm was Leica...

RonHendriks1966 · 02-08-2014, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by Corto-PA

Yeah, People need to realize that Pentax only lives on as a brand. A label.

And at any given time it can be sold again. To the highest bidder.

Well I think that Ricoh is the last one to carry the Pentax brand. So they better succeed in it otherways the Pentaxbrand wil go to the museum.

Mistral75 · 02-08-2014, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

37mm, 39mm was Leica...

Among SLRs, 39mm was Zenit.

02-08-2014, 08:28 AM	#146
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto People need to realize that, except for the period of 2002-2007, Pentax has only ever been a brand. A label. It was a brand of the Asahi Optical Company from 1957 to 2002. And a brand of Hoya from 2008 to 2011. From 2002-2007 it was a brand of Pentax Corporation. It was one of the world's largest optical companies, producing still cameras, binoculars, spectacle lenses, and a variety of other optical instruments. In 2004 Pentax had about 6000 employees.* I get it. A Pentax camera or lens has qualities we all like and the company and its history and its products have characteristics we all identify with and remember. We hope the current owners continue to produce cameras and lenses that have those qualities and continue that tradition. It's just paint. I don't identify with paint. Wikiquote Last edited by monochrome; 02-08-2014 at 08:35 AM.*

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02-07-2014, 09:05 PM	#136
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	I just don't understand the concern over the Ricoh name on the back of the K-3. How many of us own Pentax's with the Hoya name on them?

02-07-2014, 09:30 PM	#137
meeverett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 128	Originally posted by boriscleto an instant success like the Facebook Phone? After Only A Month The Facebook Phone Is Down To 99 Cents - Forbes I don't think that worked out quite like they hoped...

02-07-2014, 09:37 PM	#138
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Originally posted by Biro I just don't understand the concern over the Ricoh name on the back of the K-3. How many of us own Pentax's with the Hoya name on them? Some of the most iconic Pentax cameras have Heiland or Honeywell on the prism. A little different as it was just an importer. I think things overall look up.....

02-07-2014, 09:47 PM	#139
dmc Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 76	Let's also stop comparing Pentax to Nikon and Canon. Pentax has managed something the other two have not; get sold and survive. Twice!

02-07-2014, 09:58 PM	#140
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	NO, that was a phone, this would be a DSLR... Kind of like that silly "Android-Powered" Samsung (NX2000?)... Originally posted by boriscleto an instant success like the Facebook Phone? After Only A Month The Facebook Phone Is Down To 99 Cents - Forbes

02-07-2014, 10:22 PM	#141
meeverett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 128	Originally posted by skid2964 NO, that was a phone, this would be a DSLR... Kind of like that silly "Android-Powered" Samsung (NX2000?)... Now that you mention it, I'd actually like to know how the Samsung Galaxy NX is doing sales wise. Not that I think it's the way forward for Ricoh/Pentax.

02-07-2014, 11:35 PM - 1 Like	#142
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by dmc Let's also stop comparing Pentax to Nikon and Canon. Pentax has managed something the other two have not; get sold and survive. Twice! I don't know that is something to brag about necessarily... Originally posted by meeverett Now that you mention it, I'd actually like to know how the Samsung Galaxy NX is doing sales wise. Not that I think it's the way forward for Ricoh/Pentax. I saw someone using a samsung galaxy camera (not the NX, the one with a built in lens) the other day at a party and boy did that thing look awkward to use with the entire back being a touch screen. Beautiful screen but I don't think I would enjoy the handling at all.

02-08-2014, 02:12 AM - 2 Likes	#143
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Schraubstock And then I put a Hoya filter in front of it. (Sorry I couldn't resist either) I did that, and the d*mn filter tried to sell my lens to Ricoh.

02-08-2014, 08:08 AM	#144
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by mikemike I don't know that is something to brag about necessarily... Yeah, People need to realize that Pentax only lives on as a brand. A label. And at any given time it can be sold again. To the highest bidder.

02-08-2014, 08:14 AM	#145
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by Corto-PA Yeah, People need to realize that Pentax only lives on as a brand. A label. And at any given time it can be sold again. To the highest bidder. People need to realize that, except for the period of 2002-2007, Pentax has only ever been a brand. A label. It was a brand of the Asahi Optical Company from 1957 to 2002. And a brand of Hoya from 2008 to 2011.

02-08-2014, 09:43 AM	#147
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	My first Pentax was an Asahi. It was right there on the front of the prism above the new model name, Pentax. Lovely geometric shape with Asahi Optical in it. Pentax was used to point out to everyone that it had a Penta-prism and did not have to be used at waist level like its 39mm predecessor the Asahiflex. It took nice pictures with the standard lens, a 55mm f/2.2 preset. I added a 135mm f/3.5 preset lens later.

02-08-2014, 09:45 AM	#148
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Pentax was used to point out to everyone that it had a Penta-prism and did not have to be used at waist level like its 39mm predecessor the Asahiflex. 37mm, 39mm was Leica...

02-08-2014, 10:06 AM	#149
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Corto-PA Yeah, People need to realize that Pentax only lives on as a brand. A label. And at any given time it can be sold again. To the highest bidder. Well I think that Ricoh is the last one to carry the Pentax brand. So they better succeed in it otherways the Pentaxbrand wil go to the museum.

02-08-2014, 10:52 AM	#150
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by boriscleto 37mm, 39mm was Leica... Among SLRs, 39mm was Zenit.