CP+ Pentax Interview - Question Suggestions

thibs · 02-09-2015, 03:35 AM

Originally posted by discharged

I don't think they will ever relase another FA limited. They will get a rework and be labeled D-FA * WR or something similar.

$Most likely yes, but I think the intended question was targeting DFA Limited.

kadajawi · 02-09-2015, 05:01 AM

Originally posted by Class A

From my scant reading about MF cameras, even the APS-C AF system of the Pentax MF cameras is quite advanced when it comes to what MF photographers are used to; to the extent of Reichmann and Devlin criticising the 645Z for being "too easy" to use.

Of course there are very sophisticated AF systems from Hasselblad, for instance, but it appears that many MF shooters do not expect much from AF and that the Pentax AF is considered a very welcome extra, in particular at this price point.

Hence, I'd say Pentax can be excused for not having developed a new high-end AF for their MF offerings. The market appears to allow re-using the APS-C system. I think, the same reasoning will not apply to the FF model. Here, Pentax is facing different competition.

The problem is the coverage. It doesn't even spread over the complete APS-C area, which means it is a rather center focused system for the FF, and very much so for MF.

---------- Post added 09-02-15 at 13:04 ----------

Originally posted by Class A

Why isn't the USB3 connection of the K-3 used for tethering?

It would support much quick transfer of images compared to the FLUcard.

Yup. I would also like USB OTG support. Being able to plug in say an external hard drive to copy the files as a backup.

SGOMMO7 · 02-09-2015, 02:26 PM

The recently released FA* 70-200mm is the first lens to officially use the newly developed Aero Bright Coating II.
What can you tell us about this new coating, and will this new technology be featured in any current or future medium format lenses?

[I'm not sure if it would be better to say: medium format lenses or 645 lenses, additionally if you wanted you could direct a question solely to the new lens coating and drop the part about the 645 lenses]

harklee · 02-10-2015, 03:48 AM

Since nobody's asking anything about the 645 system, I came up with some. Hope it's not too late.

(1) Why did you discontinue the 25mm lens? Any particular reason?

(2) Will there be a replacement for the 25mm? Maybe a super-wide zoom or prime?

(3) The road map shows one standard and one telephoto zoom lenses in the works for the 645 system,
anything else you would like to add?

(4) What sensor resolution (how many MPs) did you have in mind designing the new lenses like 28-45mm and 90mm?
What would be their limits? 60MP? 80MP?

Thanks guys!

clawhammer · 02-10-2015, 09:43 PM

First off, I'd say thanks for doing something positive with the system. This kind of reminds me of the excitement when the K10D and the first DA* lenses came out after so many rebadged *ist DS cameras.

Now, the question: What has been the product development process since purchasing Pentax from Hoya—what products were already well under way from the Hoya years and were just finished up and released, what products were in the early stages of development and were developed under both owners, and what products are distinctly Ricoh Imaging products?

Thanks!

D1N0 · 02-11-2015, 05:39 AM

Is Pentax/Ricoh developing the new lenses for de Full Frame system independently or in cooperation with another lens maker (like was done in the past with Tokina).

---------- Post added 11-02-15 at 14:39 ----------

Who is the chief lens designer for Pentax and can we interview him.

aurele · 02-11-2015, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by clawhammer

Now, the question: What has been the product development process since purchasing Pentax from Hoya—what products were already well under way from the Hoya years and were just finished up and released, what products were in the early stages of development and were developed under both owners, and what products are distinctly Ricoh Imaging products?

i second that !

bladerunner6 · 02-11-2015, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Thank you all for the countless replies and suggestions! I can't reply to every post but I've gone through the entire thread and will include a handful of the questions posted. I will check this thread once more in about 12 hours prior to finalizing the interview.

Was already answered at Photokina:
PF Interview with Ricoh Imaging at Photokina 2014 - Photokina 2014 | PentaxForums.com

Also partially answered at Photokina. The 645Z supply couldn't meet the demand in early months.

Great idea, but also very much a niche. This could easily be accomplished via a photoshop action with crop mode disabled for DA lenses.

This hasn't been officially stated anywhere, but I fear you might be right since Pentax dared to go as far as sticking an APS-C AF system in their medium format DSLRs. We will ask a question about the AF at the interview.

This question would be better-directed at US Ricoh Imaging reps. We will ask about the market share but product availability is not something the Japanese reps would know much about. I'm sure it's an area that's being worked on, however: i.e. we can now buy the Pentax K-50 in-store at Target

This would be an amazing feature, but it's a technical question beyond the scope of our interview. I will include it on a written list of suggestions that we'll submit to the reps at the show.

You can buy the K-50 and the WG-4 at Costco.com, but not in the store.

GioFX · 02-11-2015, 11:55 AM

Ok probably I'm late but my question would be: "With the new D-FA zoom lenses both using a DC AF motor, will SDM (ora a new re-incarnation of it) be used again in future DA* and D-FA* lenses?"

**monochrome** · 02-11-2015, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Is Ricoh commited to continued support screw drive lenses?

IOW - will the new FF body support screwdrive lenses?

D1N0 · 02-11-2015, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

IOW - will the new FF body support screwdrive lenses?

Look at it. It has a physical AF-switch. That is only needed with a in body AF drive.

**monochrome** · 02-11-2015, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

Look at it. It has a physical AF-switch. That is only needed with a in body AF drive.

hmmmmm.

Business logic (and I have maintained) says they wouldn't remove the motor from the body - but this is the first physical manifestation anyone has pointed to.

Fear Meter edging back down.

mrmentera · 02-11-2015, 02:05 PM

Will the new K-mount FF come in lavender, amber and turquoise?

K David · 02-11-2015, 02:07 PM

If no one has thought of this, we should point-blank ask "Is Pentax doomed?"

**beachgardener** · 02-11-2015, 02:23 PM

now that they have FF coming, I'd like to know their plans for FF (more than one body eg. high and mid level?) and FF lenses (primes?), but also what plans they have for aps-c in particular the K-3 line, when will we see a new model etc.

02-09-2015, 02:26 PM	#138
SGOMMO7 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 83	One other question I'd like to ask: The recently released FA* 70-200mm is the first lens to officially use the newly developed Aero Bright Coating II. What can you tell us about this new coating, and will this new technology be featured in any current or future medium format lenses? [I'm not sure if it would be better to say: medium format lenses or 645 lenses, additionally if you wanted you could direct a question solely to the new lens coating and drop the part about the 645 lenses]

02-10-2015, 03:48 AM	#139
harklee Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 57	My questions would be.. Since nobody's asking anything about the 645 system, I came up with some. Hope it's not too late. (1) Why did you discontinue the 25mm lens? Any particular reason? (2) Will there be a replacement for the 25mm? Maybe a super-wide zoom or prime? (3) The road map shows one standard and one telephoto zoom lenses in the works for the 645 system, anything else you would like to add? (4) What sensor resolution (how many MPs) did you have in mind designing the new lenses like 28-45mm and 90mm? What would be their limits? 60MP? 80MP? Thanks guys!

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02-09-2015, 03:35 AM	#136
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by discharged I don't think they will ever relase another FA limited. They will get a rework and be labeled D-FA * WR or something similar. $Most likely yes, but I think the intended question was targeting DFA Limited.

02-09-2015, 05:01 AM	#137
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Class A From my scant reading about MF cameras, even the APS-C AF system of the Pentax MF cameras is quite advanced when it comes to what MF photographers are used to; to the extent of Reichmann and Devlin criticising the 645Z for being "too easy" to use. Of course there are very sophisticated AF systems from Hasselblad, for instance, but it appears that many MF shooters do not expect much from AF and that the Pentax AF is considered a very welcome extra, in particular at this price point. Hence, I'd say Pentax can be excused for not having developed a new high-end AF for their MF offerings. The market appears to allow re-using the APS-C system. I think, the same reasoning will not apply to the FF model. Here, Pentax is facing different competition. The problem is the coverage. It doesn't even spread over the complete APS-C area, which means it is a rather center focused system for the FF, and very much so for MF. ---------- Post added 09-02-15 at 13:04 ---------- Originally posted by Class A Why isn't the USB3 connection of the K-3 used for tethering? It would support much quick transfer of images compared to the FLUcard. Yup. I would also like USB OTG support. Being able to plug in say an external hard drive to copy the files as a backup.

02-10-2015, 09:43 PM	#140
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	First off, I'd say thanks for doing something positive with the system. This kind of reminds me of the excitement when the K10D and the first DA* lenses came out after so many rebadged *ist DS cameras. Now, the question: What has been the product development process since purchasing Pentax from Hoya—what products were already well under way from the Hoya years and were just finished up and released, what products were in the early stages of development and were developed under both owners, and what products are distinctly Ricoh Imaging products? Thanks!

02-11-2015, 05:39 AM	#141
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Is Pentax/Ricoh developing the new lenses for de Full Frame system independently or in cooperation with another lens maker (like was done in the past with Tokina). ---------- Post added 11-02-15 at 14:39 ---------- Who is the chief lens designer for Pentax and can we interview him.

02-11-2015, 06:09 AM	#142
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by clawhammer Now, the question: What has been the product development process since purchasing Pentax from Hoya—what products were already well under way from the Hoya years and were just finished up and released, what products were in the early stages of development and were developed under both owners, and what products are distinctly Ricoh Imaging products? i second that !

02-11-2015, 10:16 AM	#143
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by Adam Thank you all for the countless replies and suggestions! I can't reply to every post but I've gone through the entire thread and will include a handful of the questions posted. I will check this thread once more in about 12 hours prior to finalizing the interview. Was already answered at Photokina: PF Interview with Ricoh Imaging at Photokina 2014 - Photokina 2014 \| PentaxForums.com Also partially answered at Photokina. The 645Z supply couldn't meet the demand in early months. Great idea, but also very much a niche. This could easily be accomplished via a photoshop action with crop mode disabled for DA lenses. This hasn't been officially stated anywhere, but I fear you might be right since Pentax dared to go as far as sticking an APS-C AF system in their medium format DSLRs. We will ask a question about the AF at the interview. This question would be better-directed at US Ricoh Imaging reps. We will ask about the market share but product availability is not something the Japanese reps would know much about. I'm sure it's an area that's being worked on, however: i.e. we can now buy the Pentax K-50 in-store at Target This would be an amazing feature, but it's a technical question beyond the scope of our interview. I will include it on a written list of suggestions that we'll submit to the reps at the show. You can buy the K-50 and the WG-4 at Costco.com, but not in the store.

02-11-2015, 11:55 AM	#144
GioFX New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 13	Ok probably I'm late but my question would be: "With the new D-FA zoom lenses both using a DC AF motor, will SDM (ora a new re-incarnation of it) be used again in future DA* and D-FA* lenses?"

02-11-2015, 01:12 PM	#145
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Docrwm Is Ricoh commited to continued support screw drive lenses? IOW - will the new FF body support screwdrive lenses?

02-11-2015, 01:18 PM	#146
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by monochrome IOW - will the new FF body support screwdrive lenses? Look at it. It has a physical AF-switch. That is only needed with a in body AF drive.

02-11-2015, 01:45 PM	#147
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by D1N0 Look at it. It has a physical AF-switch. That is only needed with a in body AF drive. hmmmmm. Business logic (and I have maintained) says they wouldn't remove the motor from the body - but this is the first physical manifestation anyone has pointed to. Fear Meter edging back down.

02-11-2015, 02:05 PM	#148
mrmentera Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falun Posts: 90	Will the new K-mount FF come in lavender, amber and turquoise?

02-11-2015, 02:07 PM	#149
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	If no one has thought of this, we should point-blank ask "Is Pentax doomed?"

02-11-2015, 02:23 PM	#150
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	now that they have FF coming, I'd like to know their plans for FF (more than one body eg. high and mid level?) and FF lenses (primes?), but also what plans they have for aps-c in particular the K-3 line, when will we see a new model etc.