Pentax History Posters in pdf format

**c.a.m** · 02-20-2017, 11:57 AM - **1 Like**

Interesting posters.

Notwithstanding the several typos or glitches, I think these posters are wonderful expressions of the Pentax brand history and 'DNA'. I wonder if we'll see a similar poster of lenses.

It's interesting how the "Pentax Archives" poster depicts certain cameras. I presume that the size of each graphical element relates to the camera's significance. I would have thought that the K1000 and 645Z deserve more prominence. And the K-1 is not accompanied by any description.

That ring of colour really stands out!

Pentax and Ricoh/Pentax continue their tradition of somewhat-quirky (but likeable) expression. I don't think we'd see any other company state something like "Curiosity for manufacturing that has honed the power of expression." Glad to see the Pentax brand continuing to place itself in a unique spot.

- Craig

deus ursus · 02-20-2017, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by aremmes

SX7?!?

It was probably a rumoured name.

edmundrt · 02-20-2017, 06:01 PM

The SX7 is the new retro MF mirrorless, haven't you heard?!

aremmes · 02-20-2017, 09:05 PM

The "S" is for "sucks".

Lage · 02-24-2017, 01:06 AM

Embarrasing! They managed to crop(!) their first FF DSLR. Do it right FFS! (facepalm)

rubenr · 01-05-2020, 09:28 PM

Is there an updated version of this posters that came out with the 100th anniversary?

Mistral75 · 01-06-2020, 12:54 AM

I haven't seen any.

biz-engineer · 01-06-2020, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by Newfie

Pentax History Posters in pdf format

Pentax history seems to have stopped in 2016. I can't care less about history. Where are the K mount primes for my K1?
Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8).

phoebus · 01-06-2020, 01:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Pentax history seems to have stopped in 2016. I can't care less about history. Where are the K mount primes for my K1?
Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8).

Didn't DFA*50 and DA*11-18 get released since 2016??

Though if Pentax isn't doing it for you, I'm sure the Nikon Z will.

biz-engineer · 01-06-2020, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by phoebus

Didn't DFA*50 and DA*11-18 get released since 2016??

On the PDF, they show history up to 2016, nothing after 2016.

**BigMackCam** · 01-06-2020, 04:16 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Pentax history seems to have stopped in 2016. I can't care less about history. Where are the K mount primes for my K1?
Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8).

Now that is a positive decision - move forward with whatever works for you. We're all different in our requirements, and if yours are met by a Z6 and Z7 with the respective primes, go for it!

biz-engineer · 01-06-2020, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Now that is a positive decision - move forward with whatever works for you. We're all different in our requirements, and if yours are met by a Z6 and Z7 with the respective primes, go for it!

it always feels good to temporarily relief a GAS crisis

, it's only the bank account that doesn't particularly appreciate the forward move.

Mistral75 · 01-06-2020, 05:15 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

On the PDF, they show history up to 2016, nothing after 2016.

The first poster was published in 2016 and features the K-1 as latest camera. The file name is PENTAX_HISTORY_2016_poster.pdf

The second one was published in early 2017 and features the KP as latest camera. The file name is poster_A1_slr_cameras1952_2017.pdf

**Larrymc** · 01-06-2020, 07:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

it always feels good to temporarily relief a GAS crisis

, it's only the bank account that doesn't particularly appreciate the forward move.

Well consult your bank account before engaging in negativity it might just help your G.A.S.

Dan Rentea · 01-07-2020, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8).

NO, NO, NO. You're going to buy APS-C and medium format. You don't want to make the same mistake again and buy the biggest compromise system available, which is full frame (according to you), don't you?

---------- Post added 01-07-20 at 09:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by biz-engineer

it's only the bank account that doesn't particularly appreciate the forward move.

Your bank account won't appreciate buying a full frame, but it will appreciate you if you buy an APS-C and a medium format with additional lenses and will further appreciate you once you start spending 400$+ on each big 60x60" + print?

Now that's interesting...

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02-20-2017, 11:57 AM - 1 Like	#16
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Interesting posters. Notwithstanding the several typos or glitches, I think these posters are wonderful expressions of the Pentax brand history and 'DNA'. I wonder if we'll see a similar poster of lenses. It's interesting how the "Pentax Archives" poster depicts certain cameras. I presume that the size of each graphical element relates to the camera's significance. I would have thought that the K1000 and 645Z deserve more prominence. And the K-1 is not accompanied by any description. That ring of colour really stands out! Pentax and Ricoh/Pentax continue their tradition of somewhat-quirky (but likeable) expression. I don't think we'd see any other company state something like "Curiosity for manufacturing that has honed the power of expression." Glad to see the Pentax brand continuing to place itself in a unique spot. - Craig

02-20-2017, 03:38 PM	#17
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by aremmes SX7?!? It was probably a rumoured name.

02-20-2017, 06:01 PM	#18
edmundrt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nagoya Posts: 577	The SX7 is the new retro MF mirrorless, haven't you heard?!

02-20-2017, 09:05 PM	#19
aremmes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 217	The "S" is for "sucks".

02-24-2017, 01:06 AM	#20
Lage Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 63	Embarrasing! They managed to crop(!) their first FF DSLR. Do it right FFS! (facepalm)

01-05-2020, 09:28 PM	#21
rubenr Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Guatemala City Photos: Albums Posts: 337	Is there an updated version of this posters that came out with the 100th anniversary?

01-06-2020, 12:54 AM	#22
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	I haven't seen any.

01-06-2020, 01:00 AM	#23
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by Newfie Pentax History Posters in pdf format Pentax history seems to have stopped in 2016. I can't care less about history. Where are the K mount primes for my K1? Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8).

01-06-2020, 01:09 AM - 1 Like	#24
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by biz-engineer Pentax history seems to have stopped in 2016. I can't care less about history. Where are the K mount primes for my K1? Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8). Didn't DFA50 and DA11-18 get released since 2016?? Though if Pentax isn't doing it for you, I'm sure the Nikon Z will.

01-06-2020, 03:59 AM	#25
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by phoebus Didn't DFA50 and DA11-18 get released since 2016?? On the PDF, they show history up to 2016, nothing after 2016.

01-06-2020, 04:16 AM - 5 Likes	#26
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by biz-engineer Pentax history seems to have stopped in 2016. I can't care less about history. Where are the K mount primes for my K1? Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8). Now that is a positive decision - move forward with whatever works for you. We're all different in our requirements, and if yours are met by a Z6 and Z7 with the respective primes, go for it!

01-06-2020, 04:23 AM	#27
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by BigMackCam Now that is a positive decision - move forward with whatever works for you. We're all different in our requirements, and if yours are met by a Z6 and Z7 with the respective primes, go for it! it always feels good to temporarily relief a GAS crisis , it's only the bank account that doesn't particularly appreciate the forward move.

01-06-2020, 05:15 AM - 3 Likes	#28
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by biz-engineer On the PDF, they show history up to 2016, nothing after 2016. The first poster was published in 2016 and features the K-1 as latest camera. The file name is PENTAX_HISTORY_2016_poster.pdf The second one was published in early 2017 and features the KP as latest camera. The file name is poster_A1_slr_cameras1952_2017.pdf

01-06-2020, 07:29 AM - 1 Like	#29
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by biz-engineer it always feels good to temporarily relief a GAS crisis , it's only the bank account that doesn't particularly appreciate the forward move. Well consult your bank account before engaging in negativity it might just help your G.A.S.

01-07-2020, 02:55 AM	#30
Dan Rentea Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bucharest Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by biz-engineer Next purchase in 2020, Nik. Z6 or Z7 and 3 primes since I can't get them for my K1. I'm looking at buying a Nikon Z and 3 primes (24 1.8, 35 1.8 and 85 1.8). NO, NO, NO. You're going to buy APS-C and medium format. You don't want to make the same mistake again and buy the biggest compromise system available, which is full frame (according to you), don't you? ---------- Post added 01-07-20 at 09:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by biz-engineer it's only the bank account that doesn't particularly appreciate the forward move. Your bank account won't appreciate buying a full frame, but it will appreciate you if you buy an APS-C and a medium format with additional lenses and will further appreciate you once you start spending 400$+ on each big 60x60" + print? Now that's interesting...