Name change for Japanese Ricoh/Pentax Twitter & Facebook pages

Kunzite · 01-15-2018, 11:09 AM

That's not funny; we have enough of this nonsense already.

biz-engineer · 01-15-2018, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

This is a prelude to the sale of the Pentax business by Ricoh (the whole 'traditional' photography business actually, including the GR) .

In any case, it's good to have a bold brand. In terms of commercial leverage, I still think Pentax would benefit from being merged with Tamron or Sigma as those are able to finance a nice after sale service network and nice commercial presence in retail, which is neither the case for Pentax alone and nor the case for Pentax under Hoya or Ricoh.

**boriscleto** · 01-15-2018, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

OR Pentax is doooooomed!

PentaxIsDooomed™

**boriscleto** · 01-15-2018, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Thieving Sigma would never work.

Isn't Sigma a privately held company? It would be Sigma buying Pentax, and then making Pentax cameras with Foveon sensors...A double no thank you...

Adam · 01-15-2018, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

Good move to put the Pentax name in their social media accounts, so that potential/current customers can actually find them. This "new" name is also reflected at the WPPI presenter list, I noticed.

**monochrome** · 01-15-2018, 01:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

In any case, it's good to have a bold brand. In terms of commercial leverage, I still think Pentax would benefit from being merged with Tamron or Sigma as those are able to finance a nice after sale service network and nice commercial presence in retail, which is neither the case for Pentax alone and nor the case for Pentax under Hoya or Ricoh.

The only idea more ludicrous than Tamron buying Pentax is Sigma buying Pentax.

Tesla · 01-15-2018, 01:12 PM

I hope they use Pentax instead of Ricoh Imaging again at the shows also.

D1N0 · 01-15-2018, 01:15 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

The only idea more ludicrous than Tamron buying Pentax is Sigma buying Pentax.

But when Tamron bought it they could merge the brands to Tampax.

thibs · 01-15-2018, 01:38 PM

We'll, they could not do a thing with Bronica.

Kunzite · 01-15-2018, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Good move to put the Pentax name in their social media accounts, so that potential/current customers can actually find them. This "new" name is also reflected at the WPPI presenter list, I noticed.

Yes, "Pentax by Ricoh Imaging" is a perfect name - given the current ownership.

Zygonyx · 01-15-2018, 02:52 PM

"Pentax, a Ricoh Company".
That was correct, and good enough....
Sometimes, marketing and communication spindoctors should be jailed.

Kunzite · 01-15-2018, 03:04 PM

That was better IMO, but didn't leave room for the GR.

totsmuyco · 01-15-2018, 04:54 PM

It's good that they recognized their customers' loyalty.

**clickclick** · 01-15-2018, 05:47 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

But when Tamron bought it they could merge the brands to Tampax.

Given what appears to be a declining camera market, it would only make sense to stop the bleeding...

Saltwater Images · 01-15-2018, 06:37 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by clickclick

Given what appears to be a declining camera market, it would only make sense to stop the bleeding...

What happens if someone pulls the plug.....

01-15-2018, 12:09 PM	#17
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,224	Originally posted by Mistral75 This is a prelude to the sale of the Pentax business by Ricoh (the whole 'traditional' photography business actually, including the GR) . In any case, it's good to have a bold brand. In terms of commercial leverage, I still think Pentax would benefit from being merged with Tamron or Sigma as those are able to finance a nice after sale service network and nice commercial presence in retail, which is neither the case for Pentax alone and nor the case for Pentax under Hoya or Ricoh. Last edited by biz-engineer; 01-15-2018 at 12:17 PM.

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01-15-2018, 11:09 AM	#16
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	That's not funny; we have enough of this nonsense already.

01-15-2018, 12:42 PM	#18
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Originally posted by Na Horuk OR Pentax is doooooomed! PentaxIsDooomed™

01-15-2018, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#19
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Originally posted by monochrome Thieving Sigma would never work. Isn't Sigma a privately held company? It would be Sigma buying Pentax, and then making Pentax cameras with Foveon sensors...A double no thank you...

01-15-2018, 01:05 PM - 1 Like	#21
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by biz-engineer In any case, it's good to have a bold brand. In terms of commercial leverage, I still think Pentax would benefit from being merged with Tamron or Sigma as those are able to finance a nice after sale service network and nice commercial presence in retail, which is neither the case for Pentax alone and nor the case for Pentax under Hoya or Ricoh. The only idea more ludicrous than Tamron buying Pentax is Sigma buying Pentax.

01-15-2018, 01:12 PM	#22
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	I hope they use Pentax instead of Ricoh Imaging again at the shows also.

01-15-2018, 01:15 PM - 3 Likes	#23
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by monochrome The only idea more ludicrous than Tamron buying Pentax is Sigma buying Pentax. But when Tamron bought it they could merge the brands to Tampax.

01-15-2018, 01:38 PM	#24
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	We'll, they could not do a thing with Bronica.

01-15-2018, 02:47 PM	#25
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Adam Good move to put the Pentax name in their social media accounts, so that potential/current customers can actually find them. This "new" name is also reflected at the WPPI presenter list, I noticed. Yes, "Pentax by Ricoh Imaging" is a perfect name - given the current ownership.

01-15-2018, 02:52 PM	#26
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	"Pentax, a Ricoh Company". That was correct, and good enough.... Sometimes, marketing and communication spindoctors should be jailed.

01-15-2018, 03:04 PM	#27
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	That was better IMO, but didn't leave room for the GR.

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01-15-2018, 04:54 PM	#28
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	It's good that they recognized their customers' loyalty.

01-15-2018, 05:47 PM - 3 Likes	#29
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by D1N0 But when Tamron bought it they could merge the brands to Tampax. Given what appears to be a declining camera market, it would only make sense to stop the bleeding...

01-15-2018, 06:37 PM - 3 Likes	#30
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Originally posted by clickclick Given what appears to be a declining camera market, it would only make sense to stop the bleeding... What happens if someone pulls the plug.....