Edit: I have started a new thread to carry this topic in News and Rumors General Photography.
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Some members may recall the discussions here that followed Photokina 2016.
An early thread was started on September 19, 2016, entitled "
Nothing New at Photokina!??!" :
Nothing New at Photokina!??! - PentaxForums.com
Amongst the angst, questions, and speculation offered by many members, PF member
asahi man reported several interesting findings about a week later (post 316):
Nothing New at Photokina!??! - Page 22 - PentaxForums.com
One of the main topics of concern throughout the thread was the 'K-3 successor'. Photokina revealed no concrete insight from Ricoh, while
asahi man's well-received report alluded to something in the works and suggested that folks watch for news at CP+ in 2017. Keep in mind that Ricoh introduced the K-1 and several lenses in 2016, so they were not really expected to have a strong showing at Photokina that year. Still, the lack of any news on the K-3 'replacement' was unsettling.
This thread was alive for several months, prompting more than 700 posts. Then, Ricoh surprised everyone with their announcement of the
KP on January 25th 2017. Preliminary 'leaks' had appeared only a day earlier.
So -- nothing at Photokina 2016, but a total surprise four months later.
Last edited by c.a.m; 09-29-2018 at 06:30 PM.
Reason: Thread moved to General Photography