Photokina 2014: Ricoh confirm full frame camera is coming in 2015

Mistral75 · 09-16-2014, 11:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tan68

Sounds good.
But odd there would be first word via Facebook...?

First word was between French people at Photokina (Le Monde de la Photo's journalist and presumably some guy from Ricoh Imaging France which are Ricoh Imaging's head office for Europe). Second word came from Ricoh Imaging France on Facebook. Both were reported back here by a Frenchman (yours truly).

This is a French conspiracy!

Tesla · 09-16-2014, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

How many here will refuse to buy the Pentax FF in a modified K-s1 body, we wonders?

They better put it in a professional body....

Raffwal · 09-16-2014, 11:13 AM

Seriously guys, if they were confirming it, why do it just to one French magazine? And this Ricoh France, is it really Ricoh or some local distributor who's relying on rumors too?

Dr Orloff · 09-16-2014, 11:14 AM

Well hold on folks. For those of us that speak French it is actually just inference. On peut imaginer qu'il s'agit probablement........de 24mm par 36mm doesn't quite reconcile with an unsubstantiated 'official' recognition that full frame is on the way. What the article actually says is what everyone else has said - 'we think they look like full frame lenses'. That's quite different to being official. Surely though it would be fruitless for Ricoh top bods to dodge the questions this time when they are presented.

Lokusart · 09-16-2014, 11:18 AM

a mirrorless FF camera?

Mistral75 · 09-16-2014, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Raffwal

Seriously guys, if they were confirming it, why do it just to one French magazine? And this Ricoh France, is it really Ricoh or some local distributor who's relying on rumors too?

Ricoh Imaging France is a 100% subsidiary and the European headquarters of Ricoh Imaging.

stevebrot · 09-16-2014, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

Steve, I thought (and correct me if I am wrong) the failure in the MZ-D was primarily (or may be partly) due to the failure of the Philips sensor at that time; why they chose that sensor, don't know?

That is what I said. As for their choice of sensor, there were not a lot of options at the time.

Steve

filorp · 09-16-2014, 11:21 AM

You guys wasting your time talking - there is couple of fa*80-200 on ebuy yet..... 1100 - 1300$ each... if you'll no hurry I buy all of it and once FF comes out i'll sell it for 2000 (at least)

**boriscleto** · 09-16-2014, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

First word was between French people at Photokina (Le Monde de la Photo's journalist and presumably some guy from Ricoh Imaging France which are Ricoh Imaging's head office for Europe). Second word came from Ricoh Imaging France on Facebook. Both were reported back here by a Frenchman (yours truly).

This is a French conspiracy!

In other words nothing at all official.

mee · 09-16-2014, 11:22 AM

This is the kind of French Connection I can enjoy... but why release this level of news on the French Ricoh Imaging Facebook page initially? Why isn't that news splashed over Photokina? Seems like a lost opportunity.

dave sz · 09-16-2014, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

When/If Pentax FF is released, I'm curious to see how many Pentaxians will put their money where their whiny mouths have been...

Not many.
Pentaxians will be Pentax' doom.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-16-2014, 11:25 AM

I have a sneaky feeling all my Ladies may have just increased in value.

stevebrot · 09-16-2014, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

How many here will refuse to buy the Pentax FF in a modified K-s1 body, we wonders?

Bad dream...very bad dream...

Just kidding

Steve

Franc · 09-16-2014, 11:27 AM

Asahi Man at DP:
Under development... in good old Nikon and Pentax speak,it means,is in production.
I am sure,we see the camera in 6 till 8 month.
Now we have the 2 new lenses for fullframe and March,April we hold it in the hand.
Later than the body in the other hand.

jeff knight · 09-16-2014, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Dr Orloff

Well hold on folks. For those of us that speak French it is actually just inference. On peut imaginer qu'il s'agit probablement........de 24mm par 36mm doesn't quite reconcile with an unsubstantiated 'official' recognition that full frame is on the way. What the article actually says is what everyone else has said - 'we think they look like full frame lenses'. That's quite different to being official. Surely though it would be fruitless for Ricoh top bods to dodge the questions this time when they are presented.

So probably....
The last thing we need around here is more unsubstantiated rumors about FF. Pentaxians have already endured so much disappointment and heartache. These rumors hurt the Pentax reputation and create anxiety and discord. I will never forgive or forget that Pentax Russia FF rumor. Confirmation please!

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09-16-2014, 11:08 AM - 1 Like	#61
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tan68 Sounds good. But odd there would be first word via Facebook...? First word was between French people at Photokina (Le Monde de la Photo's journalist and presumably some guy from Ricoh Imaging France which are Ricoh Imaging's head office for Europe). Second word came from Ricoh Imaging France on Facebook. Both were reported back here by a Frenchman (yours truly). This is a French conspiracy!

09-16-2014, 11:11 AM	#62
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by jimr-pdx How many here will refuse to buy the Pentax FF in a modified K-s1 body, we wonders? They better put it in a professional body....

09-16-2014, 11:13 AM	#63
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Seriously guys, if they were confirming it, why do it just to one French magazine? And this Ricoh France, is it really Ricoh or some local distributor who's relying on rumors too?

09-16-2014, 11:14 AM	#64
Dr Orloff Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brighton, England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 512	Well hold on folks. For those of us that speak French it is actually just inference. On peut imaginer qu'il s'agit probablement........de 24mm par 36mm doesn't quite reconcile with an unsubstantiated 'official' recognition that full frame is on the way. What the article actually says is what everyone else has said - 'we think they look like full frame lenses'. That's quite different to being official. Surely though it would be fruitless for Ricoh top bods to dodge the questions this time when they are presented.

09-16-2014, 11:18 AM	#65
Lokusart Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Algarve Posts: 173	a mirrorless FF camera?

09-16-2014, 11:18 AM - 1 Like	#66
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Raffwal Seriously guys, if they were confirming it, why do it just to one French magazine? And this Ricoh France, is it really Ricoh or some local distributor who's relying on rumors too? Ricoh Imaging France is a 100% subsidiary and the European headquarters of Ricoh Imaging.

09-16-2014, 11:20 AM	#67
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aleonx3 Steve, I thought (and correct me if I am wrong) the failure in the MZ-D was primarily (or may be partly) due to the failure of the Philips sensor at that time; why they chose that sensor, don't know? That is what I said. As for their choice of sensor, there were not a lot of options at the time. Steve

09-16-2014, 11:21 AM	#68
filorp Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 398	You guys wasting your time talking - there is couple of fa*80-200 on ebuy yet..... 1100 - 1300$ each... if you'll no hurry I buy all of it and once FF comes out i'll sell it for 2000 (at least)

09-16-2014, 11:21 AM	#69
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Mistral75 First word was between French people at Photokina (Le Monde de la Photo's journalist and presumably some guy from Ricoh Imaging France which are Ricoh Imaging's head office for Europe). Second word came from Ricoh Imaging France on Facebook. Both were reported back here by a Frenchman (yours truly). This is a French conspiracy! In other words nothing at all official.

09-16-2014, 11:22 AM	#70
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	This is the kind of French Connection I can enjoy... but why release this level of news on the French Ricoh Imaging Facebook page initially? Why isn't that news splashed over Photokina? Seems like a lost opportunity.

09-16-2014, 11:23 AM	#71
dave sz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: carpentersville, IL Posts: 693	Originally posted by luftfluss When/If Pentax FF is released, I'm curious to see how many Pentaxians will put their money where their whiny mouths have been... Not many. Pentaxians will be Pentax' doom.

09-16-2014, 11:25 AM	#72
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	I have a sneaky feeling all my Ladies may have just increased in value.

09-16-2014, 11:27 AM	#73
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jimr-pdx How many here will refuse to buy the Pentax FF in a modified K-s1 body, we wonders? Bad dream...very bad dream... Just kidding Steve

09-16-2014, 11:27 AM	#74
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	Asahi Man at DP: Under development... in good old Nikon and Pentax speak,it means,is in production. I am sure,we see the camera in 6 till 8 month. Now we have the 2 new lenses for fullframe and March,April we hold it in the hand. Later than the body in the other hand.

09-16-2014, 11:28 AM	#75
jeff knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 261	Originally posted by Dr Orloff Well hold on folks. For those of us that speak French it is actually just inference. On peut imaginer qu'il s'agit probablement........de 24mm par 36mm doesn't quite reconcile with an unsubstantiated 'official' recognition that full frame is on the way. What the article actually says is what everyone else has said - 'we think they look like full frame lenses'. That's quite different to being official. Surely though it would be fruitless for Ricoh top bods to dodge the questions this time when they are presented. So probably.... The last thing we need around here is more unsubstantiated rumors about FF. Pentaxians have already endured so much disappointment and heartache. These rumors hurt the Pentax reputation and create anxiety and discord. I will never forgive or forget that Pentax Russia FF rumor. Confirmation please!