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

rawr · 11-23-2015, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

The problem with that being?

I think Ricoh continuing to display dummy cameras to the whole world is a bad look, particularly this late in the game. Gives the impression that they remain uncertain of what they are building.

normhead · 11-23-2015, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by rawr

I think Ricoh continuing to display dummy cameras to the whole world is a bad look, particularly this late in the game. Gives the impression that they remain uncertain of what they are building.

Why do you think they are doing that?

I was under the impression we were seeing models from the line, that would go through the final testing before the line started up for a production run. That's a long way from a "dummy model."

DoubtingThomas · 11-23-2015, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't think It was a mock-up more likely some stuff was left out (sensor, mirror), to no make it usable in case of theft.

This is not good. I know at least one forum member (starts with Mistral, ends in 75) who had plans on walking away with it/ running away with it/ casually sauntering away with it...

bertwert · 11-23-2015, 11:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DoubtingThomas

This is not good. I know at least one forum member (starts with Mistral, ends in 75) who had plans on walking away with it/ running away with it/ casually sauntering away with it...

That plan may not work

virusn3t · 11-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by rawr

I think Ricoh continuing to display dummy cameras to the whole world is a bad look, particularly this late in the game. Gives the impression that they remain uncertain of what they are building.

Not to me, is a display, not a demo. When the first batch of the camera is made and QC is made to them, is safe to make a demo to make the public "feel" the final product. The oficial presentation is tbd until spring, so i do not expect to see a functional presentation until that day.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-23-2015, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by rawr

So what was on display in Paris was Plastic Lump v2.0, essentially.
Not very encouraging at all.

I guess we won't see the camera in spring, but at Photokina. In spring we will see the next stage of the mock-up.

D1N0 · 11-23-2015, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I guess we won't see the camera in spring, but at Photokina. In spring we will see the next stage of the mock-up.

or NEVER Because it is a big hoax right?

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/56667850

Last edited by D1N0; 11-23-2015 at 12:21 PM.

**NZ_Ross** · 11-23-2015, 12:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I guess we won't see the camera in spring, but at Photokina. In spring we will see the next stage of the mock-up.

It is spring here in New Zealand right now. First country to see the New Year (excepting some Pacific islands), and hopefully first country to see the new Pentax FF.

So, maybe this camera will be released in New Zealand any day now. You Northern Hemisphere Pentaxians will have to wait 6 months yet. We will be too busy out shooting our Pentax FF cameras in the lovely spring weather, and then into summer to worry too much about posting reviews on forums

RonHendriks1966 · 11-23-2015, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

or [SIZE=7][COLOR=Red]NEVER Because it is a big hoax right?

Re: Not at the 6. but maybe tomorrow :-): Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

I know you have problems with me and what I write. You think that all I say is negative about Pentax. In reality I do some times some research on things and try to be to the point.

You on the other hand always see the bright Sight in everything. You play your childish Pentax fancard over and over again. Fine with me. Just stick to things you can be real about. I don't chase you, so why would you do on me.

DoubtingThomas · 11-23-2015, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

It is spring here in New Zealand right now. First country to see the New Year (excepting some Pacific islands), and hopefully first country to see the new Pentax FF.

So, maybe this camera will be released in New Zealand any day now. You Northern Hemisphere Pentaxians will have to wait 6 months yet. We will be too busy out shooting our Pentax FF cameras in the lovely spring weather, and then into summer to worry too much about posting reviews on forums

I do miss NZ...including Timaru ! Enjoy !

Zygonyx · 11-23-2015, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

I don't think It was a mock-up more likely some stuff was left out (sensor, mirror), to no make it usable in case of theft.

That's always been my thought

RonHendriks1966 · 11-23-2015, 12:27 PM

I'm not the first to write about the new Full Frame that could be expected maybe only at Photokina and not before. That was written at this forum already over half a year ago. It does seem more and more a real option.

D1N0 · 11-23-2015, 12:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I know you have problems with me and what I write. You think that all I say is negative about Pentax. In reality I do some times some research on things and try to be to the point.

You on the other hand always see the bright Sight in everything. You play your childish Pentax fancard over and over again. Fine with me. Just stick to things you can be real about. I don't chase you, so why would you do on me.

you have just earned yourself a place on my ignore list which contains exactly one person now

**NZ_Ross** · 11-23-2015, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

I'm not the first to write about the new Full Frame that could be expected maybe only at Photokina and not before. That was written at this forum already over half a year ago. It does seem more and more a real option.

And if it is Photokina, it will be spring here in New Zealand again - can't miss really

. Go Spring!!!!

**jatrax** · 11-23-2015, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

It does seem more and more a real option.

Why? They said spring, what makes you think there will be another 6 month delay? If they do not show until Photokina 2016, then I think they should just forget it. But we have seen several times it stated that the camera is nearly complete. Maybe I missed something so I ask what makes you think no FF will be seen for 10 months?

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11-23-2015, 11:43 AM	#376
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Kunzite The problem with that being? I think Ricoh continuing to display dummy cameras to the whole world is a bad look, particularly this late in the game. Gives the impression that they remain uncertain of what they are building.

11-23-2015, 11:48 AM	#377
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by rawr I think Ricoh continuing to display dummy cameras to the whole world is a bad look, particularly this late in the game. Gives the impression that they remain uncertain of what they are building. Why do you think they are doing that? I was under the impression we were seeing models from the line, that would go through the final testing before the line started up for a production run. That's a long way from a "dummy model."

11-23-2015, 11:48 AM	#378
DoubtingThomas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 49	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't think It was a mock-up more likely some stuff was left out (sensor, mirror), to no make it usable in case of theft. This is not good. I know at least one forum member (starts with Mistral, ends in 75) who had plans on walking away with it/ running away with it/ casually sauntering away with it...

11-23-2015, 11:49 AM - 1 Like	#379
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by DoubtingThomas This is not good. I know at least one forum member (starts with Mistral, ends in 75) who had plans on walking away with it/ running away with it/ casually sauntering away with it... That plan may not work

11-23-2015, 11:52 AM	#380
virusn3t Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Originally posted by rawr I think Ricoh continuing to display dummy cameras to the whole world is a bad look, particularly this late in the game. Gives the impression that they remain uncertain of what they are building. Not to me, is a display, not a demo. When the first batch of the camera is made and QC is made to them, is safe to make a demo to make the public "feel" the final product. The oficial presentation is tbd until spring, so i do not expect to see a functional presentation until that day.

11-23-2015, 12:05 PM	#381
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by rawr So what was on display in Paris was Plastic Lump v2.0, essentially. Not very encouraging at all. I guess we won't see the camera in spring, but at Photokina. In spring we will see the next stage of the mock-up.

11-23-2015, 12:08 PM	#382
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I guess we won't see the camera in spring, but at Photokina. In spring we will see the next stage of the mock-up. or NEVER Because it is a big hoax right? http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/56667850 Last edited by D1N0; 11-23-2015 at 12:21 PM.

11-23-2015, 12:21 PM - 1 Like	#383
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I guess we won't see the camera in spring, but at Photokina. In spring we will see the next stage of the mock-up. It is spring here in New Zealand right now. First country to see the New Year (excepting some Pacific islands), and hopefully first country to see the new Pentax FF. So, maybe this camera will be released in New Zealand any day now. You Northern Hemisphere Pentaxians will have to wait 6 months yet. We will be too busy out shooting our Pentax FF cameras in the lovely spring weather, and then into summer to worry too much about posting reviews on forums

11-23-2015, 12:23 PM	#384
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by D1N0 or [SIZE=7][COLOR=Red]NEVER Because it is a big hoax right? Re: Not at the 6. but maybe tomorrow :-): Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review I know you have problems with me and what I write. You think that all I say is negative about Pentax. In reality I do some times some research on things and try to be to the point. You on the other hand always see the bright Sight in everything. You play your childish Pentax fancard over and over again. Fine with me. Just stick to things you can be real about. I don't chase you, so why would you do on me.

11-23-2015, 12:25 PM	#385
DoubtingThomas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 49	Originally posted by NZ_Ross It is spring here in New Zealand right now. First country to see the New Year (excepting some Pacific islands), and hopefully first country to see the new Pentax FF. So, maybe this camera will be released in New Zealand any day now. You Northern Hemisphere Pentaxians will have to wait 6 months yet. We will be too busy out shooting our Pentax FF cameras in the lovely spring weather, and then into summer to worry too much about posting reviews on forums I do miss NZ...including Timaru ! Enjoy !

11-23-2015, 12:26 PM	#386
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033 Original Poster	Originally posted by D1N0 I don't think It was a mock-up more likely some stuff was left out (sensor, mirror), to no make it usable in case of theft. That's always been my thought

11-23-2015, 12:27 PM	#387
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I'm not the first to write about the new Full Frame that could be expected maybe only at Photokina and not before. That was written at this forum already over half a year ago. It does seem more and more a real option.

11-23-2015, 12:32 PM - 1 Like	#388
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I know you have problems with me and what I write. You think that all I say is negative about Pentax. In reality I do some times some research on things and try to be to the point. You on the other hand always see the bright Sight in everything. You play your childish Pentax fancard over and over again. Fine with me. Just stick to things you can be real about. I don't chase you, so why would you do on me. you have just earned yourself a place on my ignore list which contains exactly one person now

11-23-2015, 12:33 PM	#389
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 I'm not the first to write about the new Full Frame that could be expected maybe only at Photokina and not before. That was written at this forum already over half a year ago. It does seem more and more a real option. And if it is Photokina, it will be spring here in New Zealand again - can't miss really . Go Spring!!!!

11-23-2015, 12:45 PM	#390
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 It does seem more and more a real option. Why? They said spring, what makes you think there will be another 6 month delay? If they do not show until Photokina 2016, then I think they should just forget it. But we have seen several times it stated that the camera is nearly complete. Maybe I missed something so I ask what makes you think no FF will be seen for 10 months?