XG-1 officially presented

D1N0 · 07-15-2014, 05:23 AM

It's a Kodak (JK imaging) http://www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com/Americas/cameras/astroZoom/az522.php

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totsmuyco · 07-15-2014, 05:56 AM

So what's the big difference from the X-5?

Tanzer · 07-15-2014, 05:56 AM - **1 Like**

Incredible! I thought an awesome product announcement like this would be made at Photokina. How can the competition possibly respond?

thibs · 07-15-2014, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by tanzer

incredible! I thought an awesome product announcement like this would be made at photokina. How can the competition possibly respond?

rotfl

panoguy · 07-15-2014, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

It's a Kodak (JK imaging) Kodak Digital Cameras | AZ522

JK makes almost all of the superzooms for various brands (except Canon and Fuji, I think), and has for at least the past decade. That's why they are all so incredibly similar, and equally low-priced and low-spec'd.

That said, the X-5 is looking like a bargain now!

ogl · 07-15-2014, 11:22 AM

400 USD is close to other cameras of other brands.

MD Optofonik · 07-15-2014, 11:38 AM

More meh.

D1N0 · 07-15-2014, 11:48 AM

399 might be the msrp, but the equivalent Kodak has a 349 msrp. No wifi no gps no articulated screen, bad resolution lcd and evf. This is not worth more than 229,95 The Sony Canon and Fuji offerings are much better.

jogiba · 07-15-2014, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Pablom

I believe the only appeal this camera aims for a low price tag

The price is too high compared to 60x superzooms.
Pentax XG-1 Digital Camera (Black) 07988 B&H Photo Video

Panasonic DMC-FZ70 Digital Camera DMC-FZ70K B&H Photo

K David · 07-15-2014, 12:28 PM

I'm particularly disappointed in the sample images on the Ricoh website. Not a one of them strikes me as particularly good for selling a camera. They're all fine images, but all just lack a captivating quality that makes methink I could take great shots with this camera. Now, that Kodak -- those are some fine sample shots.

Steve.Ledger · 07-15-2014, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

It's a Kodak (JK imaging)

Or JKI are rebadging the same Chinese model as Ricoh..?

Either way is very disappointing.
Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be.

mee · 07-15-2014, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

Incredible! I thought an awesome product announcement like this would be made at Photokina. How can the competition possibly respond?

Originally posted by thibs

rotfl

Like that^^^, I imagine.

bossa · 07-15-2014, 04:26 PM

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mee · 07-15-2014, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Or JKI are rebadging the same Chinese model as Ricoh..?

Either way is very disappointing.
Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be.

from DPReview

Quote:

By Mark Banas (9 hours ago)
Not surprising at all, really. This Ricoh/ Pentax superzoom and the Kodak are both made by JK Imaging, who make many of the superzooms out there, regardless of the brand name on them. That's why "bridge cameras" all look surprisingly similar in specs and features, and have for a long, long time

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jeff knight · 07-15-2014, 05:22 PM

The real news here is that this lesser camera is being sold as a Pentax not a Ricoh. No Ricoh, not even on the back.
Didn't Ricoh rename the Pentax point and shoots with the Ricoh name? Are they selling the Pentax name now?

Naming this camera a Pentax hurts the Pentax brand and is clearly another low blow.

07-15-2014, 05:22 PM	#30
jeff knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 261	The real news here is that this lesser camera is being sold as a Pentax not a Ricoh. No Ricoh, not even on the back. Didn't Ricoh rename the Pentax point and shoots with the Ricoh name? Are they selling the Pentax name now? Naming this camera a Pentax hurts the Pentax brand and is clearly another low blow. Last edited by jeff knight; 07-15-2014 at 05:39 PM.

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07-15-2014, 05:56 AM	#17
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	So what's the big difference from the X-5?

07-15-2014, 05:56 AM - 1 Like	#18
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Incredible! I thought an awesome product announcement like this would be made at Photokina. How can the competition possibly respond?

07-15-2014, 06:06 AM	#19
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by tanzer incredible! I thought an awesome product announcement like this would be made at photokina. How can the competition possibly respond? rotfl

07-15-2014, 07:10 AM	#20
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by D1N0 It's a Kodak (JK imaging) Kodak Digital Cameras \| AZ522 JK makes almost all of the superzooms for various brands (except Canon and Fuji, I think), and has for at least the past decade. That's why they are all so incredibly similar, and equally low-priced and low-spec'd. That said, the X-5 is looking like a bargain now!

07-15-2014, 11:22 AM	#21
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	400 USD is close to other cameras of other brands.

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MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	More meh.

07-15-2014, 11:48 AM	#23
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	399 might be the msrp, but the equivalent Kodak has a 349 msrp. No wifi no gps no articulated screen, bad resolution lcd and evf. This is not worth more than 229,95 The Sony Canon and Fuji offerings are much better.

07-15-2014, 12:22 PM	#24
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Pablom I believe the only appeal this camera aims for a low price tag The price is too high compared to 60x superzooms. Pentax XG-1 Digital Camera (Black) 07988 B&H Photo Video Panasonic DMC-FZ70 Digital Camera DMC-FZ70K B&H Photo

07-15-2014, 12:28 PM	#25
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	I'm particularly disappointed in the sample images on the Ricoh website. Not a one of them strikes me as particularly good for selling a camera. They're all fine images, but all just lack a captivating quality that makes methink I could take great shots with this camera. Now, that Kodak -- those are some fine sample shots.

07-15-2014, 01:16 PM	#26
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by D1N0 It's a Kodak (JK imaging) Or JKI are rebadging the same Chinese model as Ricoh..? Either way is very disappointing. Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be.

07-15-2014, 04:13 PM	#27
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Tanzer Incredible! I thought an awesome product announcement like this would be made at Photokina. How can the competition possibly respond? Originally posted by thibs rotfl Like that^^^, I imagine.

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bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Kodak PixPro AZ521 Review \| PhotographyBLOG

07-15-2014, 04:55 PM	#29
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Or JKI are rebadging the same Chinese model as Ricoh..? Either way is very disappointing. Brand loyalty isn't what it used to be. from DPReview Quote: By Mark Banas (9 hours ago) Not surprising at all, really. This Ricoh/ Pentax superzoom and the Kodak are both made by JK Imaging, who make many of the superzooms out there, regardless of the brand name on them. That's why "bridge cameras" all look surprisingly similar in specs and features, and have for a long, long time .