Ricoh exhibiting at 2015 NYC PhotoPlus

DeadJohn · 07-28-2015, 09:41 AM - **3 Likes**

This is good news. Ricoh hasn't had a real presence at the show since purchasing Pentax.

The show floor is open Oct 22 - Oct 24 and might coincide nicely with the FF release. Their booth size looks reasonable and has aisle space on all 4 sides https://n2b.goexposoftware.com/events/pp2015/goExpo/floorPlan/viewFloorPlan.php?ei=30&zb=1119

I can probably attend any of the 3 days. Maybe we'll arrange a PF meetup as the show date gets closer.

timcatn · 07-28-2015, 11:11 AM

This is soooo unfair. I arrive in NYC oct 27. Attending a conference, also at the Javits center, starting oct 29.

Adam · 07-28-2015, 11:22 AM

Great for them to be back at the show!

Winder · 07-28-2015, 01:17 PM

That is a big deal for the North American wedding and portrait market. Glad to see Ricoh actually making an effort.

**monochrome** · 07-28-2015, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by Winder

That is a big deal for the North American wedding and portrait market. Glad to see Ricoh actually making an effort.

Especially given the FF is rumored to be a pro body and lenses targeted at Wedding segment. Another data point of confirmation.

mee · 07-28-2015, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by timcatn

This is soooo unfair. I arrive in NYC oct 27. Attending a conference, also at the Javits center, starting oct 29.

So take some vacation days in advance!

rawr · 07-28-2015, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Another data point of confirmation.

Possibly. But the FF will likely be announced in Japan before it is shown at a trade show in New York, so the launch needs to happen before PhotoPlus. So that means FF launch happening in early October or late September, which I think may be too optimistic. At PhotoPlus they are more likely to be merely pitching the existing lineup, particularly the 645Z.

Winder · 07-28-2015, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Possibly. But the FF will likely be announced in Japan before it is shown at a trade show in New York, and that launch needs to happen before PhotoPlus. So that means FF launch happening in early October or late September, which I think may be too optimistic. At PhotoPlus they are more likely to be merely pitching the existing lineup, particularly the 645Z.

They have been marketing the 645z to the wedding and portrait crowd. I shot many a wedding with a Contax 645. IT would be awesome if Ricoh had a functioning FF body and glass on hand for the show. They need that kind of exposure.

K David · 07-28-2015, 08:22 PM

There's some unreserved booth still, Adam. Pentax Forums should have a booth.

timcatn · 07-29-2015, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by mee

So take some vacation days in advance!

Non refundable flight and room already booked :P

konraDarnok · 07-29-2015, 10:20 AM - **1 Like**

Zygonyx · 07-29-2015, 12:10 PM

Making progress

DeadJohn · 07-29-2015, 12:42 PM

Ricoh USA probably doesn't know whether the FF will be ready and I doubt they are attending purely for that. Their renewed attendance at the show might be a renewed attempt at USA marketing, part of a multiyear effort to let USA customers know that Pentax/Ricoh cameras have some features missing from better known brands. If the FF is ready we'll see it, if not they still have the 645Z, K-3ii, GRii, Q, etc.

**monochrome** · 07-29-2015, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by DeadJohn

If the FF is ready we'll see it, if not they still have the 645Z, K-3ii, GRii, Q, etc.

And Pentax HD PENTAX D FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW, hopefully.

**sholtzma** · 07-29-2015, 04:38 PM

While in Times Square the other day, I noticed Ricoh with a large lit sign, so they are definitely making a NYC presence.

07-28-2015, 09:41 AM - 3 Likes	#1
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Ricoh exhibiting at 2015 NYC PhotoPlus This is good news. Ricoh hasn't had a real presence at the show since purchasing Pentax. The show floor is open Oct 22 - Oct 24 and might coincide nicely with the FF release. Their booth size looks reasonable and has aisle space on all 4 sides https://n2b.goexposoftware.com/events/pp2015/goExpo/floorPlan/viewFloorPlan.php?ei=30&zb=1119 I can probably attend any of the 3 days. Maybe we'll arrange a PF meetup as the show date gets closer.

07-28-2015, 11:22 AM	#3
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07-28-2015, 11:11 AM	#2
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	This is soooo unfair. I arrive in NYC oct 27. Attending a conference, also at the Javits center, starting oct 29.

07-28-2015, 01:17 PM	#4
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	That is a big deal for the North American wedding and portrait market. Glad to see Ricoh actually making an effort.

07-28-2015, 03:43 PM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Winder That is a big deal for the North American wedding and portrait market. Glad to see Ricoh actually making an effort. Especially given the FF is rumored to be a pro body and lenses targeted at Wedding segment. Another data point of confirmation.

07-28-2015, 06:07 PM	#6
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by timcatn This is soooo unfair. I arrive in NYC oct 27. Attending a conference, also at the Javits center, starting oct 29. So take some vacation days in advance!

07-28-2015, 06:35 PM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by monochrome Another data point of confirmation. Possibly. But the FF will likely be announced in Japan before it is shown at a trade show in New York, so the launch needs to happen before PhotoPlus. So that means FF launch happening in early October or late September, which I think may be too optimistic. At PhotoPlus they are more likely to be merely pitching the existing lineup, particularly the 645Z.

07-28-2015, 06:40 PM	#8
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by rawr Possibly. But the FF will likely be announced in Japan before it is shown at a trade show in New York, and that launch needs to happen before PhotoPlus. So that means FF launch happening in early October or late September, which I think may be too optimistic. At PhotoPlus they are more likely to be merely pitching the existing lineup, particularly the 645Z. They have been marketing the 645z to the wedding and portrait crowd. I shot many a wedding with a Contax 645. IT would be awesome if Ricoh had a functioning FF body and glass on hand for the show. They need that kind of exposure.

07-28-2015, 08:22 PM	#9
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	There's some unreserved booth still, Adam. Pentax Forums should have a booth.

07-29-2015, 10:03 AM	#10
timcatn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Trondheim Posts: 237	Originally posted by mee So take some vacation days in advance! Non refundable flight and room already booked :P

07-29-2015, 10:20 AM - 1 Like	#11
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969

07-29-2015, 12:10 PM	#12
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Making progress

07-29-2015, 12:42 PM	#13
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834 Original Poster	Ricoh USA probably doesn't know whether the FF will be ready and I doubt they are attending purely for that. Their renewed attendance at the show might be a renewed attempt at USA marketing, part of a multiyear effort to let USA customers know that Pentax/Ricoh cameras have some features missing from better known brands. If the FF is ready we'll see it, if not they still have the 645Z, K-3ii, GRii, Q, etc.

07-29-2015, 04:18 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by DeadJohn If the FF is ready we'll see it, if not they still have the 645Z, K-3ii, GRii, Q, etc. And *Pentax HD PENTAX D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW**, hopefully.

07-29-2015, 04:38 PM	#15
sholtzma Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salisbury, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,043	While in Times Square the other day, I noticed Ricoh with a large lit sign, so they are definitely making a NYC presence.