Pentax K-1 (tentative) exhibited in Salon de la Photo from Paris

Mistral75 · 11-05-2015, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by zeitlos

The display was officially announced by Pentax/Ricoh France on Facebook.

Indeed, and in their newsletter too:

Originally posted by Mistral75

From the French Ricoh Imaging newsletter emailed today re. the Salon de la Photo that opens today in Paris:

Originally posted by newsletter.ricoh-imaging.fr:

Ca y est, c'est le grand jour de l'ouverture. Venez sur notre stand pour vivre l'expérience 360° avec le nouveau Ricoh Theta S, découvrez nos dernières optiques compatibles plein format et notamment la toute nouvelle HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR. Enfin, venez admirer notre futur reflex plein format qui sera bientôt disponible (printemps 2016).

Courtesy translation

:

"This is it, this is the big day of the opening. Come to our stand to live the 360° experience with the new Ricoh Theta S, discover our latest full-frame lenses Including the new HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm WR F2.8ED SDM. Finally, come and see our future full-frame SLR that will be available soon (Spring 2016)."

Originally posted by Mistral75

Also on Facebook:

Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging France:

Le Salon de la photo a ouvert ses portes ! Nous vous donnons rendez-vous sur notre stand pour découvrir l'ensemble de nos gammes. A voir aussi : un échantillon du Full Frame PENTAX est présenté sous vitrine en avant-première !

https://www.facebook.com/RicohImagingFrance/

"The Salon de la Photo opened its doors! We are looking forward to seeing you at our booth to discover all our products. Don't miss the specimen of the Full Frame PENTAX presented under glass in preview!"

reh321 · 11-05-2015, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by ppppsssstttt

wow look at that screen swivel!

Yes. The first few pictures showing the screen's support were confusing to me, but now I understand. They get the flexibility of an articulated screen but do it in a much smaller area.

redcat · 11-05-2015, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Negativity? On this forum? I haven't noticed

you have the FF in your hands for beta tests ?

**Pål Jensen** · 11-05-2015, 06:09 AM - **1 Like**

Is there an LCD screen on that top dial?
It does seem to be semi transparent.....

Zygonyx · 11-05-2015, 06:11 AM

Definitely, and we 'll have to wait a couple of month more before knowing the specifications...

rawr · 11-05-2015, 06:12 AM

Zygonyx's photos of the booth make the camera look quite small. I am surprised.

Mistral75 · 11-05-2015, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by falconeye

échantillon = sample

Yes but I think that, in this case, the French text, as well that in the newsletter, was translated from English and the original (English) word was 'specimen'.

The translator was most certainly a French Canadian since he/she wrote in French "la toute nouvelle HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR" instead of "le tout nouveau", thus making an implicit reference to the Canadian French 'lentille', which is a feminine noun and the French Canadian translation of 'lens', instead of the French 'objectif', which is masculine.

Doundounba · 11-05-2015, 06:42 AM

So, still mum about the sensor?

Davidparis · 11-05-2015, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by Asahiflex

Indeed and I guess France is Pentax's biggest market in Europe. At least it was like that a few years ago...

I'm thinking it still is. I have the strange feeling of seeing other photogs shooting with Pentax here quite often. In the US, I think I have never, ever seen one!

---------- Post added 11-05-2015 at 06:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yes but I think that, in this case, the French text, as well that in the newsletter, was translated from English and the original (English) word was 'specimen'.

The translator was most certainly a French Canadian since he/she wrote in French "la toute nouvelle HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR" instead of "le tout nouveau", thus making an implicit reference to the Canadian French 'lentille', which is a feminine noun and the French Canadian translation of 'lens', instead of the French 'objectif', which is masculine.

Excellent linguistic analysis! Reverse translating is always fun...

Mistral75 · 11-05-2015, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by Davidparis

(...)

Excellent linguistic analysis! Reverse translating is always fun...

Thank you. The interesting bit is that the master text being written in English reveals that it most certainly had to be approved by Japanese management before being published. Control over Ricoh Imaging subsidiaries' communication is tight...

totsmuyco · 11-05-2015, 07:17 AM

It doesn't look that big for a full frame. It looks just a little than the k-3/II. The articulating screen looks awesome but I think it has a bigger hump. All in all it looks like a handsome beast.

rawr · 11-05-2015, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Davidparis

I guess France is Pentax's biggest market in Europe

It seems to be, based on a very crude analysis I performed using a quick scan of Facebook likes as a measure of national Pentax popularity around the world:

Ricoh Imaging US: 83000 likes
Ricoh Imaging FR: 21200 likes
Ricoh Imaging UK: 14100 likes
Ricoh Imaging Spain and Portugal: 8100 likes
Pentax Philippines: 7862
Ricoh Imaging Deutschland Österreich Schweiz: 5700
Pentax Australia: 3810 likes

Gimbal · 11-05-2015, 07:26 AM

This one misses the rubber eye-piece as well, or is it in fact the very same camera we accidently saw earlier?
Maybe it is the old Highlander story, “There can be only one. ” we are seeing here.

**Deimos** · 11-05-2015, 07:29 AM - **1 Like**

From Ricoh France's facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/RicohImagingFrance/posts/10153088708191010

Fat Albert · 11-05-2015, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Deimos

https://www.facebook.com/RicohImagingFrance/posts/10153088708191010

Thanks for posting these! I'm a bit surprised by the particles/dust on the lens...granted, the rubber isn't the easiest thing to clean but this type of display demands showroom-quality product detailing.

11-05-2015, 06:50 AM	#24
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by Asahiflex Indeed and I guess France is Pentax's biggest market in Europe. At least it was like that a few years ago... I'm thinking it still is. I have the strange feeling of seeing other photogs shooting with Pentax here quite often. In the US, I think I have never, ever seen one! ---------- Post added 11-05-2015 at 06:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by Mistral75 Yes but I think that, in this case, the French text, as well that in the newsletter, was translated from English and the original (English) word was 'specimen'. The translator was most certainly a French Canadian since he/she wrote in French "la toute nouvelle HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR" instead of "le tout nouveau", thus making an implicit reference to the Canadian French 'lentille', which is a feminine noun and the French Canadian translation of 'lens', instead of the French 'objectif', which is masculine. Excellent linguistic analysis! Reverse translating is always fun... Last edited by Davidparis; 11-05-2015 at 06:51 AM. Reason: typo

11-05-2015, 07:29 AM - 1 Like	#29
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	From Ricoh France's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RicohImagingFrance/posts/10153088708191010 Last edited by Deimos; 11-05-2015 at 07:39 AM.

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11-05-2015, 06:05 AM	#16
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by zeitlos The display was officially announced by Pentax/Ricoh France on Facebook. Indeed, and in their newsletter too: Originally posted by Mistral75 From the French Ricoh Imaging newsletter emailed today re. the Salon de la Photo that opens today in Paris: Originally posted by newsletter.ricoh-imaging.fr: Ca y est, c'est le grand jour de l'ouverture. Venez sur notre stand pour vivre l'expérience 360° avec le nouveau Ricoh Theta S, découvrez nos dernières optiques compatibles plein format et notamment la toute nouvelle HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR. Enfin, venez admirer notre futur reflex plein format qui sera bientôt disponible (printemps 2016). Courtesy translation : "This is it, this is the big day of the opening. Come to our stand to live the 360° experience with the new Ricoh Theta S, discover our latest full-frame lenses Including the new HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm WR F2.8ED SDM. Finally, come and see our future full-frame SLR that will be available soon (Spring 2016)." Originally posted by Mistral75 Also on Facebook: Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging France: Le Salon de la photo a ouvert ses portes ! Nous vous donnons rendez-vous sur notre stand pour découvrir l'ensemble de nos gammes. A voir aussi : un échantillon du Full Frame PENTAX est présenté sous vitrine en avant-première ! https://www.facebook.com/RicohImagingFrance/ "The Salon de la Photo opened its doors! We are looking forward to seeing you at our booth to discover all our products. Don't miss the specimen of the Full Frame PENTAX presented under glass in preview!"

11-05-2015, 06:07 AM	#17
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by ppppsssstttt wow look at that screen swivel! Yes. The first few pictures showing the screen's support were confusing to me, but now I understand. They get the flexibility of an articulated screen but do it in a much smaller area.

11-05-2015, 06:08 AM	#18
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by kenspo Negativity? On this forum? I haven't noticed you have the FF in your hands for beta tests ?

11-05-2015, 06:09 AM - 1 Like	#19
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Is there an LCD screen on that top dial? It does seem to be semi transparent.....

11-05-2015, 06:11 AM	#20
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033 Original Poster	Definitely, and we 'll have to wait a couple of month more before knowing the specifications...

11-05-2015, 06:12 AM	#21
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Zygonyx's photos of the booth make the camera look quite small. I am surprised.

11-05-2015, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#22
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by falconeye échantillon = sample Yes but I think that, in this case, the French text, as well that in the newsletter, was translated from English and the original (English) word was 'specimen'. The translator was most certainly a French Canadian since he/she wrote in French "la toute nouvelle HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm F2.8ED SDM WR" instead of "le tout nouveau", thus making an implicit reference to the Canadian French 'lentille', which is a feminine noun and the French Canadian translation of 'lens', instead of the French 'objectif', which is masculine.

11-05-2015, 06:42 AM	#23
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	So, still mum about the sensor?

11-05-2015, 07:13 AM	#25
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Davidparis (...) Excellent linguistic analysis! Reverse translating is always fun... Thank you. The interesting bit is that the master text being written in English reveals that it most certainly had to be approved by Japanese management before being published. Control over Ricoh Imaging subsidiaries' communication is tight...

11-05-2015, 07:17 AM	#26
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	It doesn't look that big for a full frame. It looks just a little than the k-3/II. The articulating screen looks awesome but I think it has a bigger hump. All in all it looks like a handsome beast.

11-05-2015, 07:23 AM	#27
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Davidparis I guess France is Pentax's biggest market in Europe It seems to be, based on a very crude analysis I performed using a quick scan of Facebook likes as a measure of national Pentax popularity around the world: Ricoh Imaging US: 83000 likes Ricoh Imaging FR: 21200 likes Ricoh Imaging UK: 14100 likes Ricoh Imaging Spain and Portugal: 8100 likes Pentax Philippines: 7862 Ricoh Imaging Deutschland Österreich Schweiz: 5700 Pentax Australia: 3810 likes

11-05-2015, 07:26 AM	#28
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	This one misses the rubber eye-piece as well, or is it in fact the very same camera we accidently saw earlier? Maybe it is the old Highlander story, “There can be only one. ” we are seeing here.

11-05-2015, 07:34 AM	#30
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966	Originally posted by Deimos https://www.facebook.com/RicohImagingFrance/posts/10153088708191010 Thanks for posting these! I'm a bit surprised by the particles/dust on the lens...granted, the rubber isn't the easiest thing to clean but this type of display demands showroom-quality product detailing.