CP+ Pentax Interview - Question Suggestions

ruggiex · 02-06-2015, 08:42 AM

Anything exciting planned for Q line up?

---------- Post added 02-06-15 at 07:45 AM ----------

Actually I want to know why they won't allow user option to enable mechanical SR during Video for K-3. Previously they said because they couldn't get rid of the noise from SR but why not make it an user option.

LFLee · 02-06-2015, 08:46 AM

I would like to ask this:

Where did the the newly announced ff camera targeted at? A D610 600D type, entry level ff or D810 5DIII type camera high end ff? Or something in between like the D750? Where does it compete ?

Catalana · 02-06-2015, 08:57 AM

Will the new FF incorporate an intervalometer? What size sensor will there be? Will the current PDCU software support the new FF?
Will Pentax/Ricoh retain the DNG format for raw files? Will the rear screen be articulated? Will the camera feature a dedicated AF button on the rear? How quiet can/will the shutter be? Will the menu interface change? What are the min/max shutter speeds? Have the engineers been getting enough sleep and good food?

Giklab · 02-06-2015, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by ruggiex

Actually I want to know why they won't allow user option to enable mechanical SR during Video for K-3. Previously they said because they couldn't get rid of the noise from SR but why not make it an user option.

+1, I think many would like to hear an answer to this.

ofer4 · 02-06-2015, 09:27 AM - **4 Likes**

Technologies are as much about systems as they are about gadgets. Will Pentax be making any changes at the "user service" level (repairs, support) in order to increase their professional footprint, along with the release of the new camera(s)?

Hogdriver · 02-06-2015, 09:42 AM - **4 Likes**

Will Pentax/Ricoh renew/release "past" camera accessories?
Examples are...extension tubes, split image focusing screens, macro bellows, right angle viewer, 3-D lens/viewer, etc.

**Madaboutpix** · 02-06-2015, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by saladin

Do you envisage a pro-level aps-c body ala k3 existing alongside the FF or will aps-c drop down a rung?

Exactly. And will Ricoh continue to refresh and occasionally expand its APS-C lens line-up where it makes sense, e.g. implementing DC motors and WR, reconsidering ultra-wideangle and fisheye options?

bobell69 · 02-06-2015, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by Madaboutpix

Exactly. And will Ricoh continue to refresh and occasionally expand its APS-C lens line-up where it makes sense, e.g. implementing DC motors and WR, reconsidering ultra-wideangle and fisheye options?

In the past Ricoh have indicated that video in their SLR systems was not a priority. Has the company had any change in thought in this regard. Especially with the new interest in 4k video?

Docrwm · 02-06-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Hogdriver

Will Pentax/Ricoh renew/release "past" camera accessories?
Examples are...extension tubes, split image focusing screens, macro bellows, right angle viewer, 3-D lens/viewer, etc.

Excellent point. In the distant past Pentax had a superior range of accessories, today not even all that they officially still make are stocked by their Official Online Webstore.

EarlVonTapia · 02-06-2015, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by D1N0

Do they think that ?

I see what you did there.

quh86 · 02-06-2015, 04:52 PM

at the moment pentax is maintaining a severely segmented lens portfolio with several lineups
The DA Range, zooms and primes
The FA Range, zooms and primes
The DFA Range, zooms and primes
The Da limited line, zooms and primes
The Fa limited line, primes
(please correct if i did a mistake here)

Is Pentax considering to consolidate the current portfolio, and if so how? (eg what lenses are likely to be discontinued and where is pentax going to release new products)

harrisonww · 02-06-2015, 05:02 PM

Do you plan on having a new focusing system that will having tracking? The k3 AF.C could use some updates imho, Is it possible these would come in an update or does an entire system need to be upgraded.

Poit · 02-06-2015, 05:30 PM

1) Looking to the past 12-18 months, for a moment, could you tell us from Ricoh's perspective about the market response to products such as the K-3 and 645z? Reviews for both products have been extremely positive, but have they met the projections and expectations of Ricoh, and is the Pentax brand in a healthy state?

2) Traditionally Pentax products have targeted the Japanese market first, with other markets almost a secondary consideration. Will this approach continue, or are there plans to expand the appeal of Pentax to a more broad user-base?

**interested_observer** · 02-06-2015, 06:51 PM

Many of us are still shy away from any lenses with AF motors, since if they fail, the body will not revert to screw drive AF. Can the bodies be equipped to support this?

Newtophotos · 02-06-2015, 07:02 PM - **1 Like**

Can you tell him "Thank you"

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02-06-2015, 08:42 AM	#46
ruggiex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 811	Anything exciting planned for Q line up? ---------- Post added 02-06-15 at 07:45 AM ---------- Actually I want to know why they won't allow user option to enable mechanical SR during Video for K-3. Previously they said because they couldn't get rid of the noise from SR but why not make it an user option.

02-06-2015, 08:46 AM	#47
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	I would like to ask this: Where did the the newly announced ff camera targeted at? A D610 600D type, entry level ff or D810 5DIII type camera high end ff? Or something in between like the D750? Where does it compete ?

02-06-2015, 08:57 AM	#48
Catalana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 190	Will the new FF incorporate an intervalometer? What size sensor will there be? Will the current PDCU software support the new FF? Will Pentax/Ricoh retain the DNG format for raw files? Will the rear screen be articulated? Will the camera feature a dedicated AF button on the rear? How quiet can/will the shutter be? Will the menu interface change? What are the min/max shutter speeds? Have the engineers been getting enough sleep and good food?

02-06-2015, 09:22 AM	#49
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by ruggiex Actually I want to know why they won't allow user option to enable mechanical SR during Video for K-3. Previously they said because they couldn't get rid of the noise from SR but why not make it an user option. +1, I think many would like to hear an answer to this.

02-06-2015, 09:27 AM - 4 Likes	#50
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Technologies are as much about systems as they are about gadgets. Will Pentax be making any changes at the "user service" level (repairs, support) in order to increase their professional footprint, along with the release of the new camera(s)?

02-06-2015, 09:42 AM - 4 Likes	#51
Hogdriver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA...Freedom Isn't Free Posts: 103	Will Pentax/Ricoh renew/release "past" camera accessories? Examples are...extension tubes, split image focusing screens, macro bellows, right angle viewer, 3-D lens/viewer, etc.

02-06-2015, 10:40 AM	#52
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,443	Originally posted by saladin Do you envisage a pro-level aps-c body ala k3 existing alongside the FF or will aps-c drop down a rung? Exactly. And will Ricoh continue to refresh and occasionally expand its APS-C lens line-up where it makes sense, e.g. implementing DC motors and WR, reconsidering ultra-wideangle and fisheye options?

02-06-2015, 10:57 AM	#53
bobell69 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Courtenay BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by Madaboutpix Exactly. And will Ricoh continue to refresh and occasionally expand its APS-C lens line-up where it makes sense, e.g. implementing DC motors and WR, reconsidering ultra-wideangle and fisheye options? In the past Ricoh have indicated that video in their SLR systems was not a priority. Has the company had any change in thought in this regard. Especially with the new interest in 4k video?

02-06-2015, 11:04 AM	#54
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Hogdriver Will Pentax/Ricoh renew/release "past" camera accessories? Examples are...extension tubes, split image focusing screens, macro bellows, right angle viewer, 3-D lens/viewer, etc. Excellent point. In the distant past Pentax had a superior range of accessories, today not even all that they officially still make are stocked by their Official Online Webstore.

02-06-2015, 04:52 PM	#56
quh86 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 157	at the moment pentax is maintaining a severely segmented lens portfolio with several lineups The DA Range, zooms and primes The FA Range, zooms and primes The DFA Range, zooms and primes The Da limited line, zooms and primes The Fa limited line, primes (please correct if i did a mistake here) Is Pentax considering to consolidate the current portfolio, and if so how? (eg what lenses are likely to be discontinued and where is pentax going to release new products)

02-06-2015, 05:02 PM	#57
harrisonww Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Ontario Posts: 149	Do you plan on having a new focusing system that will having tracking? The k3 AF.C could use some updates imho, Is it possible these would come in an update or does an entire system need to be upgraded.

02-06-2015, 05:30 PM	#58
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	1) Looking to the past 12-18 months, for a moment, could you tell us from Ricoh's perspective about the market response to products such as the K-3 and 645z? Reviews for both products have been extremely positive, but have they met the projections and expectations of Ricoh, and is the Pentax brand in a healthy state? 2) Traditionally Pentax products have targeted the Japanese market first, with other markets almost a secondary consideration. Will this approach continue, or are there plans to expand the appeal of Pentax to a more broad user-base?

02-06-2015, 06:51 PM	#59
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Many of us are still shy away from any lenses with AF motors, since if they fail, the body will not revert to screw drive AF. Can the bodies be equipped to support this?

02-06-2015, 07:02 PM - 1 Like	#60
Newtophotos Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 439	Can you tell him "Thank you"