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KDD · 09-29-2018, 01:24 PM - **1 Like**

I think they won't tell you until they will tell you in 2019 because 2019 will be 100 years old.

panonski · 09-29-2018, 01:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

We always ask. In this case, they had no comment.

reh321 · 09-29-2018, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by ventaxian

Where does that leave us?

That is why I said

Originally posted by reh321

I feel that I know less today than I knew yesterday.

Yesterday, I knew from CP+ that they are working on a K-3 replacement. Today I know that they are exploring all kinds of options; their unwillingness to repeat, or even reference, the comments from February may or may not indicate a change in direction.

But it doesn't matter to me. If my K-30 fails, I'll purchase a KP; I'll purchase nothing from Ricoh otherwise, because I don't know that it will be useful six months from now. I feel sympathy for anyone who has to make a purchasing decision right now, especially if the deceased camera is a member of the K-7/5/3 family.

Mistral75 · 09-29-2018, 02:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

We always ask. In this case, they had no comment.

A longer answer was written by Ole (one of the administrators of Pentax Forum) as a comment to the Interview with Ricoh Imaging - Photokina 2018 - Photokina 2018 | PentaxForums.com.

I will quote it here.

Originally posted by Ole:

On a K-3 II replacement, the question was asked and it was answered as stated in the overview section: RICOH is investigating what users prefer and how (for what) they use their cameras within the three formats APS-C, FF, and 645 as a basis for deciding the future direction, hereunder DSLR vs. mirrorless. In other words, no concrete answer at this time.

Next year we should see three lenses per the road map and I suspect the camera road map will become clear as well.

So, at CP+ 2018 they said that a successor to K-3 II 'was going to enter development' -as per Adam's own words:

Originally posted by Adam

Back at CP+ they said a K-3 successor was going to enter development. (...)

now they are 'investigating what users prefer and how (for what) they use their cameras within the three formats APS-C, FF, and 645 as a basis for deciding the future direction' -as per Ole's own words.

Hmm...

This gives me the impression we won't see the launch of the successor to K-3 II anytime soon...

Kunzite · 09-29-2018, 02:30 PM - **1 Like**

Actually they seem to do exactly the same as with the K-1: say they're doing it in an interview, then "no comment" until an official announcement.

**beachgardener** · 09-29-2018, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by KDD

they will tell you in 2019 because 2019 will be 100 years old.

So, the next one will be the K100?

Mistral75 · 09-29-2018, 02:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

Actually they seem to do exactly the same as with the K-1: say they're doing it in an interview, then "no comment" until an official announcement.

Yay! We'll see a mock-up at CP+ 2019, the camera will be announced at CP+ 2020 and available from 28 April 2020 onwards.

Mark Ransom · 09-29-2018, 03:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ventaxian

Where does that leave us?

Exactly where we were before - knowing nothing and often assuming the worst.

reh321 · 09-29-2018, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mark Ransom

Exactly where we were before - knowing nothing and often assuming the worst.

No, because before some of us understood that they had been working on a K-3 replacement since February.

**BROO** · 09-29-2018, 03:23 PM - **1 Like**

Maybe they just want to sell more KP cameras before making any announcement? They probably have a huge stockpile and would prefer to see this come down first.

reh321 · 09-29-2018, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BROO

Maybe they just want to sell more KP cameras before making any announcement? They probably have a huge stockpile and would prefer to see this come down first.

I was planning on purchasing a KP this spring - but I'm not purchasing anything from them until I know what short-term opportunities will be.

**Larrymc** · 09-29-2018, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Adam

We always ask. In this case, they had no comment.

Ok, that tells me what I need to know......thanks Adam

Alright people, figure this one out. It should be pretty clear what a no answer means.

**Larrymc** · 09-29-2018, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by reh321

No, because before some of us understood that they had been working on a K-3 replacement since February.

Precisely what makes you think they are not!!

**Larrymc** · 09-29-2018, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Mark Ransom

Exactly where we were before - knowing nothing and often assuming the worst.

Seems like a disease that is quite contageous here nowadays.

**Larrymc** · 09-29-2018, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Actually they seem to do exactly the same as with the K-1: say they're doing it in an interview, then "no comment" until an official announcement.

Great point!!

09-29-2018, 04:01 PM	#1707
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Adam We always ask. In this case, they had no comment. Ok, that tells me what I need to know......thanks Adam Alright people, figure this one out. It should be pretty clear what a no answer means. Last edited by Larrymc; 09-29-2018 at 04:06 PM. Reason: more info

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KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	I think they won't tell you until they will tell you in 2019 because 2019 will be 100 years old.

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by ventaxian Where does that leave us? That is why I said Originally posted by reh321 I feel that I know less today than I knew yesterday. Yesterday, I knew from CP+ that they are working on a K-3 replacement. Today I know that they are exploring all kinds of options; their unwillingness to repeat, or even reference, the comments from February may or may not indicate a change in direction. But it doesn't matter to me. If my K-30 fails, I'll purchase a KP; I'll purchase nothing from Ricoh otherwise, because I don't know that it will be useful six months from now. I feel sympathy for anyone who has to make a purchasing decision right now, especially if the deceased camera is a member of the K-7/5/3 family.

09-29-2018, 02:19 PM - 1 Like	#1699
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Adam We always ask. In this case, they had no comment. A longer answer was written by *Ole* (one of the administrators of Pentax Forum) as a comment to the Interview with Ricoh Imaging - Photokina 2018 - Photokina 2018 \| PentaxForums.com. I will quote it here. Originally posted by Ole: On a K-3 II replacement, the question was asked and it was answered as stated in the overview section: RICOH is investigating what users prefer and how (for what) they use their cameras within the three formats APS-C, FF, and 645 as a basis for deciding the future direction, hereunder DSLR vs. mirrorless. In other words, no concrete answer at this time. Next year we should see three lenses per the road map and I suspect the camera road map will become clear as well. So, at CP+ 2018 they said that a successor to K-3 II 'was going to enter development' -as per *Adam's own words: Originally posted by Adam Back at CP+ they said a K-3 successor was going to enter development. (...) now they are 'investigating what users prefer and how (for what) they use their cameras within the three formats APS-C, FF, and 645 as a basis for deciding the future direction' -as per Ole*'s own words. Hmm... This gives me the impression we won't see the launch of the successor to K-3 II anytime soon...

09-29-2018, 02:30 PM - 1 Like	#1700
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Actually they seem to do exactly the same as with the K-1: say they're doing it in an interview, then "no comment" until an official announcement.

09-29-2018, 02:40 PM	#1701
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by KDD they will tell you in 2019 because 2019 will be 100 years old. So, the next one will be the K100?

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Kunzite Actually they seem to do exactly the same as with the K-1: say they're doing it in an interview, then "no comment" until an official announcement. Yay! We'll see a mock-up at CP+ 2019, the camera will be announced at CP+ 2020 and available from 28 April 2020 onwards.

09-29-2018, 03:15 PM - 2 Likes	#1703
Mark Ransom Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by ventaxian Where does that leave us? Exactly where we were before - knowing nothing and often assuming the worst.

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Mark Ransom Exactly where we were before - knowing nothing and often assuming the worst. No, because before some of us understood that they had been working on a K-3 replacement since February.

09-29-2018, 03:23 PM - 1 Like	#1705
BROO Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 656	Maybe they just want to sell more KP cameras before making any announcement? They probably have a huge stockpile and would prefer to see this come down first.

09-29-2018, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#1706
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by BROO Maybe they just want to sell more KP cameras before making any announcement? They probably have a huge stockpile and would prefer to see this come down first. I was planning on purchasing a KP this spring - but I'm not purchasing anything from them until I know what short-term opportunities will be.

09-29-2018, 04:07 PM	#1708
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by reh321 No, because before some of us understood that they had been working on a K-3 replacement since February. Precisely what makes you think they are not!!

09-29-2018, 04:09 PM	#1709
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Mark Ransom Exactly where we were before - knowing nothing and often assuming the worst. Seems like a disease that is quite contageous here nowadays.

09-29-2018, 04:11 PM	#1710
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Kunzite Actually they seem to do exactly the same as with the K-1: say they're doing it in an interview, then "no comment" until an official announcement. Great point!!

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