Z countdown

ebk · 04-06-2014, 02:02 AM

Z is standing for zero,it is meaning nothing or the end!!!!

Smeggypants · 04-06-2014, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by K David

Z is a good power letter, like Q or 00 back in the 1970s -- K. Pharma companies design medicine names around power letters (Zicor, Humira, Celebrex). Power letters change over time but basically are just recognizable letters with strong sounds or cool shapes. And no one else using a Z mount. And I can't think of other companies with a "Z" featured prominently in their models' names. So it's probably just a brand recognition issue and nothing more.

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Painter · 04-06-2014, 06:35 AM

My Z1p says that Z is the final word

P.S. I would really like to have an MZ-S anyone have one they want to get rid of?

lytrytyr · 04-06-2014, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by K David

I can't think of other companies with a "Z" featured prominently in their models' names.

Zenza Bronica - Camerapedia

Na Horuk · 04-06-2014, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Zenza Bronica - Camerapedia

Discontinued over 10 years ago

But I agree, the Z is just a power letter, there is no prophecy here, just a "cool" sound to differentiate the new product from the previous generation. They could have done a Mk.2, but Canon already does that. They can't change the number, because it represents the mount, not just the model. So the best choice is to just add an identifier. What would you guys call the new 645D? 645D Ultrophotar? 645D Medilux?

D1N0 · 04-06-2014, 10:06 AM

Z for ZOOM (Digital)

DSims · 04-06-2014, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

I don't know why the letter "Z" was chosen. However... I think there just might be a simple reason behind it. Maybe Ricoh's marketing guys decided they want each lens system to be known by a letter. Maybe the whole 645 system is going to be rebranded as the Z system, and the 645z camera is meant to be a transition to that. Then the Pentax lens formats will be Q, K and Z.

My reasoning is that, if there are going to be more medium-format cameras in the future, it would be easier to work a Z into their names than to fit "645" into the name of each one.

Sounds most logical - I'll buy into this reason.

Of course, it may be far too logical to turn out to be true!

Serpiente · 04-06-2014, 02:10 PM

Z sounds very powerful

Pentax Z

They can do the Z branding on it with a samurai sword

valy · 04-06-2014, 03:47 PM

Z is how the screen looks from a side:

derekkite · 04-06-2014, 03:55 PM

I don't care what it's called, I want one.

Can the screen be flipped around and set flat with the back to the outside?

Serpiente · 04-06-2014, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by derekkite

I don't care what it's called, I want one.

Can the screen be flipped around and set flat with the back to the outside?

Me too, if I had the money

mee · 04-06-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Painter

My Z1p says that Z is the final word

I am amazed that your camera can talk! However, it appears to require more instruction as Z is not a word.

Besides that, Z isn't the final word or letter... p is.

**Fontan** · 04-06-2014, 07:41 PM

My sources tells me that Z stands for the new FF mount. The new camera is a look alike of 645d, smaller by about 23.9% in volume, so that it will be appropriate body size for FF sensor. Pentax is finally coming out with FF, but they are sneaking up on you guys in the shadow of new 645d. Speaking of pulling a fast one. At any rate, IT is finally here. Finally.

ElJamoquio · 04-06-2014, 08:18 PM

Now that's just silly.

Quicksand · 04-06-2014, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

The new camera is a look alike of 645d, smaller by about 23.9% in volume, so that it will be appropriate body size for FF sensor.

Yup, about 23.9%. Very roughly that. Could be 23.8 i suppose.

04-06-2014, 02:02 AM	#151
ebk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utrecht Posts: 148	Z is Z is standing for zero,it is meaning nothing or the end!!!!

04-06-2014, 06:35 AM	#153
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Its not like Z has never been used before My Z1p says that Z is the final word P.S. I would really like to have an MZ-S anyone have one they want to get rid of?

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04-06-2014, 06:30 AM	#152
Smeggypants Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,536	Originally posted by K David Z is a good power letter, like Q or 00 back in the 1970s -- K. Pharma companies design medicine names around power letters (Zicor, Humira, Celebrex). Power letters change over time but basically are just recognizable letters with strong sounds or cool shapes. And no one else using a Z mount. And I can't think of other companies with a "Z" featured prominently in their models' names. So it's probably just a brand recognition issue and nothing more. .

04-06-2014, 07:17 AM	#154
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by K David I can't think of other companies with a "Z" featured prominently in their models' names. Zenza Bronica - Camerapedia

04-06-2014, 07:33 AM	#155
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by lytrytyr Zenza Bronica - Camerapedia Discontinued over 10 years ago But I agree, the Z is just a power letter, there is no prophecy here, just a "cool" sound to differentiate the new product from the previous generation. They could have done a Mk.2, but Canon already does that. They can't change the number, because it represents the mount, not just the model. So the best choice is to just add an identifier. What would you guys call the new 645D? 645D Ultrophotar? 645D Medilux?

04-06-2014, 10:06 AM	#156
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Z for ZOOM (Digital)

04-06-2014, 12:43 PM	#157
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	Originally posted by Tony Belding I don't know why the letter "Z" was chosen. However... I think there just might be a simple reason behind it. Maybe Ricoh's marketing guys decided they want each lens system to be known by a letter. Maybe the whole 645 system is going to be rebranded as the Z system, and the 645z camera is meant to be a transition to that. Then the Pentax lens formats will be Q, K and Z. My reasoning is that, if there are going to be more medium-format cameras in the future, it would be easier to work a Z into their names than to fit "645" into the name of each one. Sounds most logical - I'll buy into this reason. Of course, it may be far too logical to turn out to be true!

04-06-2014, 02:10 PM	#158
Serpiente Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 154	Z sounds very powerful Pentax Z They can do the Z branding on it with a samurai sword

04-06-2014, 03:47 PM	#159
valy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bucharest Posts: 120	Z is how the screen looks from a side:

04-06-2014, 03:55 PM	#160
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	I don't care what it's called, I want one. Can the screen be flipped around and set flat with the back to the outside?

04-06-2014, 04:06 PM	#161
Serpiente Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 154	Originally posted by derekkite I don't care what it's called, I want one. Can the screen be flipped around and set flat with the back to the outside? Me too, if I had the money

04-06-2014, 04:48 PM	#162
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Painter My Z1p says that Z is the final word I am amazed that your camera can talk! However, it appears to require more instruction as Z is not a word. Besides that, Z isn't the final word or letter... p is.

04-06-2014, 07:41 PM	#163
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	My sources tells me that Z stands for the new FF mount. The new camera is a look alike of 645d, smaller by about 23.9% in volume, so that it will be appropriate body size for FF sensor. Pentax is finally coming out with FF, but they are sneaking up on you guys in the shadow of new 645d. Speaking of pulling a fast one. At any rate, IT is finally here. Finally.

04-06-2014, 08:18 PM	#164
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Now that's just silly.

04-06-2014, 09:12 PM	#165
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Fontan The new camera is a look alike of 645d, smaller by about 23.9% in volume, so that it will be appropriate body size for FF sensor. Yup, about 23.9%. Very roughly that. Could be 23.8 i suppose.