Non-digital SLR from Pentax?

MatKus · 10-24-2017, 08:15 AM

On Facebook Pentax just invited people to their booth on Photoplus. They are going to show "DSLR and SLR". So, non-digital SLR? Like, 35mm film? Or maybe 645?

[edit] in original post "and SLR" was removed, but you can check post history on FB.

Last edited by MatKus; 10-24-2017 at 02:47 PM.

CarlG · 10-24-2017, 08:28 AM

In the link embedded in your post it says "a variety of DSLR cameras". So it is quite obvious that there's no film cameras there.

timw4mail · 10-24-2017, 08:33 AM

If Pentax were to bring back a film SLR, I wonder what kind of functionality it would have?

Manual Focus, like the K1000 or LX?

AutoFocus, like the PZ-1 or MZ-S?

MatKus · 10-24-2017, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by CarlG

In the link embedded in your post it says "a variety of DSLR cameras". So it is quite obvious that there's no film cameras there.

It's edited now. It was "a variety od DSLR and SLR"...
There was e en someone's else's comment about it, just now it's gone.
Hard do say if they are realy going to show something or it was just typo. But some sources was saying they will show something we are not expecting... I wasn't expecting this for sure.

**Erictator** · 10-24-2017, 08:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MatKus

It's edited now. It was "a variety od DSLR and SLR"...

The new Pentax 645ZDF
Comes with 100MP digital FF & 120mm/220mm film backs.
100mp, Full Frame 120mm sensor, ISO 25 to ISO 1 million, Flash sync 1/500th.

OK OK, I totally made that up... would be cool though, heh.
Eric

Mistral75 · 10-24-2017, 09:07 AM

It's a series of historical Pentax and Zenit SLRs as first token of the recently concluded Ricoh Imaging - KMZ partnership, which is otherwise centred on the development, production and sale of a mirrorless camera with a new mount, KMZ assisting Ricoh Imaging in developing additional lenses to make the new ecosystem more attractive and in selling the camera and its lenses on the Russian market.

stevebrot · 10-24-2017, 09:43 AM

Sadly, not news nor rumor...the OP seems to have misread the Facebook post. Either that or the it was edited.

No film cameras, no collaboration with KMZ (the rumor that will not die), no medium format with swappable backs...no nothing...nothing to see here...

Steve

**Erictator** · 10-24-2017, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Sadly, not news nor rumor...the OP seems to have misread the Facebook post. Either that or the it was edited.

No film cameras, no collaboration with KMZ (the rumor that will not die), no medium format with swappable backs...no nothing...nothing to see here...

Steve

Dude! You are harshing my buzz!

Eric

stevebrot · 10-24-2017, 10:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Erictator

Dude! You are harshing my buzz!

Eric

OK...maybe there is room to spread a rumor about a beast medium format Pentax...

...will it be available in colors or special enamel?

Steve

Jeff Lopez · 10-24-2017, 10:41 AM

It's pretty sad how they continue to insist focusing on the Theta and not even have the courage, to not say another thing, to mention the K1 and the K70..
Probably that Miku Hatsune version will be the star of Ricoh's show..

Adam · 10-24-2017, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Jeff Lopez

It's pretty sad how they continue to insist focusing on the Theta and not even have the courage, to not say another thing, to mention the K1 and the K70..
Probably that Miku Hatsune version will be the star of Ricoh's show..

Hey, don't be hating on the Theta :P That's stuff of the future.

Anyway, we all know it's not going to happen, but I wonder if they're would be interest in a resurrection of the K1000. Not many new choices out there!

pathdoc · 10-24-2017, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I wonder if they're would be interest in a resurrection of the K1000

If any Pentax film camera could be resurrected, it would be the K1000. The machinery from the Hong Kong run is possibly still floating around in China somewhere; and with modern developments in tough-as-nails plastics since the last official K1000 came out, even a cheap version could be more than acceptable. If nothing else, it would prolong the survival of K-series cameras until well into the future.

timw4mail · 10-24-2017, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

If any Pentax film camera could be resurrected, it would be the K1000. The machinery from the Hong Kong run is possibly still floating around in China somewhere; and with modern developments in tough-as-nails plastics since the last official K1000 came out, even a cheap version could be more than acceptable. If nothing else, it would prolong the survival of K-series cameras until well into the future.

Seems like that would be pretty awkward, though. It would be the only camera with a non-crippled K-mount.

I thought they couldn't get the electronics for the needle actuator anymore, too.

**Erictator** · 10-24-2017, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

If any Pentax film camera could be resurrected, it would be the K1000. The machinery from the Hong Kong run is possibly still floating around in China somewhere; and with modern developments in tough-as-nails plastics since the last official K1000 came out, even a cheap version could be more than acceptable. If nothing else, it would prolong the survival of K-series cameras until well into the future.

IIRC, the last run of K1000's were already metal-look plastic topped. Some time after the K1000SE I think?

I think some 3rd parties were still cranking out K mount clones towards the end... Seagull, Vivitar, etc.

Eric

leekil · 10-24-2017, 01:16 PM

The post was edited; you can see the edit history and the original post said: "Who's ready for #PhotoPlus Expo and also #NYVR?!?!? We will be exhibiting at both #PhotoPlus and #NYVR. On display we will showcasing the all new Ricoh Theta V, and also a variety of DSLR and SLR cameras. We will be hosting several different seminars at our booth for #PhotoPlus. Make sure to stop by booth #845. #pentax #teamricohimaging #ricoh."

The "and SLR" part was removed.

10-24-2017, 08:15 AM	#1
MatKus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 155	Non-digital SLR from Pentax? On Facebook Pentax just invited people to their booth on Photoplus. They are going to show "DSLR and SLR". So, non-digital SLR? Like, 35mm film? Or maybe 645? [edit] in original post "and SLR" was removed, but you can check post history on FB. Last edited by MatKus; 10-24-2017 at 02:47 PM.

10-24-2017, 12:12 PM	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Jeff Lopez It's pretty sad how they continue to insist focusing on the Theta and not even have the courage, to not say another thing, to mention the K1 and the K70.. Probably that Miku Hatsune version will be the star of Ricoh's show.. Hey, don't be hating on the Theta :P That's stuff of the future. Anyway, we all know it's not going to happen, but I wonder if they're would be interest in a resurrection of the K1000. Not many new choices out there! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-24-2017, 08:28 AM	#2
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	In the link embedded in your post it says "a variety of DSLR cameras". So it is quite obvious that there's no film cameras there.

10-24-2017, 08:33 AM	#3
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	If Pentax were to bring back a film SLR, I wonder what kind of functionality it would have? Manual Focus, like the K1000 or LX? AutoFocus, like the PZ-1 or MZ-S?

10-24-2017, 08:39 AM	#4
MatKus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 155 Original Poster	Originally posted by CarlG In the link embedded in your post it says "a variety of DSLR cameras". So it is quite obvious that there's no film cameras there. It's edited now. It was "a variety od DSLR and SLR"... There was e en someone's else's comment about it, just now it's gone. Hard do say if they are realy going to show something or it was just typo. But some sources was saying they will show something we are not expecting... I wasn't expecting this for sure.

10-24-2017, 08:48 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by MatKus It's edited now. It was "a variety od DSLR and SLR"... The new Pentax 645ZDF Comes with 100MP digital FF & 120mm/220mm film backs. 100mp, Full Frame 120mm sensor, ISO 25 to ISO 1 million, Flash sync 1/500th. OK OK, I totally made that up... would be cool though, heh. Eric

10-24-2017, 09:07 AM	#6
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	It's a series of historical Pentax and Zenit SLRs as first token of the recently concluded Ricoh Imaging - KMZ partnership, which is otherwise centred on the development, production and sale of a mirrorless camera with a new mount, KMZ assisting Ricoh Imaging in developing additional lenses to make the new ecosystem more attractive and in selling the camera and its lenses on the Russian market.

10-24-2017, 09:43 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Sadly, not news nor rumor...the OP seems to have misread the Facebook post. Either that or the it was edited. No film cameras, no collaboration with KMZ (the rumor that will not die), no medium format with swappable backs...no nothing...nothing to see here... Steve

10-24-2017, 10:02 AM	#8
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by stevebrot Sadly, not news nor rumor...the OP seems to have misread the Facebook post. Either that or the it was edited. No film cameras, no collaboration with KMZ (the rumor that will not die), no medium format with swappable backs...no nothing...nothing to see here... Steve Dude! You are harshing my buzz! Eric

10-24-2017, 10:17 AM - 1 Like	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Erictator Dude! You are harshing my buzz! Eric OK...maybe there is room to spread a rumor about a beast medium format Pentax... ...will it be available in colors or special enamel? Steve

10-24-2017, 10:41 AM	#10
Jeff Lopez Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 531	It's pretty sad how they continue to insist focusing on the Theta and not even have the courage, to not say another thing, to mention the K1 and the K70.. Probably that Miku Hatsune version will be the star of Ricoh's show..

10-24-2017, 12:28 PM	#12
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by Adam I wonder if they're would be interest in a resurrection of the K1000 If any Pentax film camera could be resurrected, it would be the K1000. The machinery from the Hong Kong run is possibly still floating around in China somewhere; and with modern developments in tough-as-nails plastics since the last official K1000 came out, even a cheap version could be more than acceptable. If nothing else, it would prolong the survival of K-series cameras until well into the future.

10-24-2017, 12:31 PM	#13
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by pathdoc If any Pentax film camera could be resurrected, it would be the K1000. The machinery from the Hong Kong run is possibly still floating around in China somewhere; and with modern developments in tough-as-nails plastics since the last official K1000 came out, even a cheap version could be more than acceptable. If nothing else, it would prolong the survival of K-series cameras until well into the future. Seems like that would be pretty awkward, though. It would be the only camera with a non-crippled K-mount. I thought they couldn't get the electronics for the needle actuator anymore, too.

10-24-2017, 12:50 PM	#14
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by pathdoc If any Pentax film camera could be resurrected, it would be the K1000. The machinery from the Hong Kong run is possibly still floating around in China somewhere; and with modern developments in tough-as-nails plastics since the last official K1000 came out, even a cheap version could be more than acceptable. If nothing else, it would prolong the survival of K-series cameras until well into the future. IIRC, the last run of K1000's were already metal-look plastic topped. Some time after the K1000SE I think? I think some 3rd parties were still cranking out K mount clones towards the end... Seagull, Vivitar, etc. Eric

10-24-2017, 01:16 PM	#15
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	The post was edited; you can see the edit history and the original post said: "Who's ready for #PhotoPlus Expo and also #NYVR?!?!? We will be exhibiting at both #PhotoPlus and #NYVR. On display we will showcasing the all new Ricoh Theta V, and also a variety of DSLR and SLR cameras. We will be hosting several different seminars at our booth for #PhotoPlus. Make sure to stop by booth #845. #pentax #teamricohimaging #ricoh." The "and SLR" part was removed.