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sculptor666 · 12-06-2016, 05:45 PM

subscription service = never happening

**monochrome** · 12-06-2016, 06:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

Great about all the Wifii stuff - Which I probably don't need
But I would like to know if it makes a sensible backup service that will expand with me.
I do need a cloud service and if it is truly unlimited space then its a better option than the 1Tb Dropbox at nearly twice the price.
Any idea about the upside and downside?

I guess I question the need to access my entire library from any device, anywhere, any time by radio. A 1Tb external Drive costs somewhere around 1 year of service these days. I can carry one in a pocket.

Vylen · 12-06-2016, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I guess I question the need to access my entire library from any device, anywhere, any time by radio. A 1Tb external Drive costs somewhere around 1 year of service these days. I can carry one in a pocket.

Keyword being backup.

BearCreek · 12-06-2016, 08:27 PM

Maybe at some point, if the two Ricoh divisions do talk to each other, new and/or existing Ricoh/Pentax owners will get the service discounted or even free. Or free for a year after a new purchase. You never know.

stevebrot · 12-06-2016, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yup, this has nothing to do with Ricoh Imaging by the looks of it.

Yep...and the expectation that it should dovetail into Ricoh Imaging products ignores the intended market of the initiative.

Steve

D1N0 · 12-07-2016, 03:20 AM

When Ricoh innovations can make decent apps and software maybe they should be involved more with the camera division. Software support of Pentax camera's is really weak. Those apps are a hassle and DCU (silkypics) looks like it is still the nineties.

RonHendriks1966 · 12-07-2016, 08:03 AM

Well it is said before. There is no relation between Ricoh-Imaging and any of the other Ricoh Enterprises. Sad, but true.

---------- Post added 07-12-16 at 16:40 ----------

I don't think that this service wil l last for many years. There are plenty offers. It's just another $50 a year offering that won't survive.

Zygonyx · 12-07-2016, 01:11 PM

So, and So.

**RobA_Oz** · 12-07-2016, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by sculptor666

subscription service = never happening

It's an in-app offer, but in any event, RAW file transfer over WiFi or even RAW file transfer to Cloud services is not very attractive to me until speeds match USB3 (I'd even settle for the fastest USB2).

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12-06-2016, 05:45 PM	#16
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	subscription service = never happening

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Bob from Aus Great about all the Wifii stuff - Which I probably don't need But I would like to know if it makes a sensible backup service that will expand with me. I do need a cloud service and if it is truly unlimited space then its a better option than the 1Tb Dropbox at nearly twice the price. Any idea about the upside and downside? I guess I question the need to access my entire library from any device, anywhere, any time by radio. A 1Tb external Drive costs somewhere around 1 year of service these days. I can carry one in a pocket.

12-06-2016, 07:54 PM	#18
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by monochrome I guess I question the need to access my entire library from any device, anywhere, any time by radio. A 1Tb external Drive costs somewhere around 1 year of service these days. I can carry one in a pocket. Keyword being backup.

12-06-2016, 08:27 PM	#19
BearCreek Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Morrison, Colorado Posts: 39	Maybe at some point, if the two Ricoh divisions do talk to each other, new and/or existing Ricoh/Pentax owners will get the service discounted or even free. Or free for a year after a new purchase. You never know.

12-06-2016, 08:31 PM	#20
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Adam Yup, this has nothing to do with Ricoh Imaging by the looks of it. Yep...and the expectation that it should dovetail into Ricoh Imaging products ignores the intended market of the initiative. Steve

12-07-2016, 03:20 AM	#21
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802 Original Poster	When Ricoh innovations can make decent apps and software maybe they should be involved more with the camera division. Software support of Pentax camera's is really weak. Those apps are a hassle and DCU (silkypics) looks like it is still the nineties.

12-07-2016, 08:03 AM	#22
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Well it is said before. There is no relation between Ricoh-Imaging and any of the other Ricoh Enterprises. Sad, but true. ---------- Post added 07-12-16 at 16:40 ---------- I don't think that this service wil l last for many years. There are plenty offers. It's just another $50 a year offering that won't survive.

12-07-2016, 01:11 PM	#23
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	So, and So.

12-07-2016, 02:50 PM	#24
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by sculptor666 subscription service = never happening It's an in-app offer, but in any event, RAW file transfer over WiFi or even RAW file transfer to Cloud services is not very attractive to me until speeds match USB3 (I'd even settle for the fastest USB2).

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