New gear on Photokina

x4rd · 05-24-2018, 04:58 AM

Hi Folks,

My trusted source told me that we could expect some announcements targeting Photokina this year. I don't want to reveal everything I know yet, but according to my information we will see two new products from Ricoh. Important thing is that none of them is a DSLR, rather a consequence of a recent Ricoh activity in some areas.

Could You guess what it is?

08amczb · 05-24-2018, 05:06 AM

I guess Theta and GR.

Unregistered User 8 · 05-24-2018, 05:17 AM

As this is the Pentax News and Rumors forum, unless some news or a rumor is mentioned, this thread will be moved to General Photography.

RonHendriks1966 · 05-24-2018, 05:23 AM

Photokina will be twice in a very near time. Both in Cologne and on september 26-29th 2018 and may 8-11th 2019. So there will be some new gear anyway.

x4rd · 05-24-2018, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

As this is the Pentax News and Rumors forum, unless some news or a rumor is mentioned, this thread will be moved to General Photography.

So let me quote myself again:

Originally posted by x4rd

expect some announcements targeting Photokina this year. I don't want to reveal everything I know yet, but according to my information we will see two new products from Ricoh.

**Digitalis** · 05-24-2018, 05:29 AM - **10 Likes**

Originally posted by x4rd

Important thing is that none of them is a DSLR

Yes, we know. A few lenses on the roadmap that have yet to materialize. Perhaps an announcement of some hybridized EVIL camera.

Originally posted by x4rd

I don't want to reveal everything I know yet

You should know by now that statement isn't original. If you know something spill it, being coy about it is just annoying - we are going to find out eventually.

Originally posted by x4rd

Could You guess what it is?

A Binaural microphone head for the Theta VR? A re-design and expansion of the FA limited line of lenses? An announcement of a new nanotech lens coating which is every bit as obscure as to what it actually does as Aero Bright? A pair of weather resistant hiking shoes with the Pentax logo on the tread*? A polaroid camera? A fully articulated remote controllable Hatsune Miku doll with big anime eyes that are actually cameras that hook up to a VR headset - an Anime styled drone? I don't know, I'm just throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks: Which, coincidentally, is the exact impression I get of the methods employed by pentax's marketing department.

* I would probably buy a pair.

repaap · 05-24-2018, 06:22 AM

Rest of the DFA * primes. GR 3? Drone with theta? FF wide prime.

**RobA_Oz** · 05-24-2018, 06:32 AM

No DSLR at Photokina? That means no K-3 successsor this year. Some folk will be put out, if that’s true.

I’m with Digitalis: this “can you guess what I know” stuff is annoying.

lguckert79 · 05-24-2018, 06:44 AM

I agree with every one spill it. Inquiring minds want to know.

D1N0 · 05-24-2018, 06:48 AM

The K-70 was introduced june eight. Two years ago, so maybe it will get a successor/refresh. (But Ricoh better don't because right now it is looking a very good alternative for the KP already). Mid level bodies are usually announced late spring, so not at Photokina. What will be announced? We'll see. The D FA* 50 1.4 and the new 11-18mm F2.8 zoom don't count. We've already seen them at cp+.

**boriscleto** · 05-24-2018, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

User and thread ignored.

x4rd · 05-24-2018, 07:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

No DSLR at Photokina? That means no K-3 successsor this year.

AFAIK yes, no successor in 2018.

Originally posted by 08amczb

I guess Theta and GR.

Good guess.

Originally posted by boriscleto

User and thread ignored.

Thank You for Your commitment and letting me know about Your ignore.

mee · 05-24-2018, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by x4rd

Thank You for Your commitment and letting me know about Your ignore.

hahaha

That is a nice way of responding to those kind of self-important posts. Good for you.

I'd be surprised if the K-3 II replacement isn't even announced (on paper) in some form by Photokina. Usually there is a run up between announcement and actual product on shelves by months no? If so then that would mean the K-3 II successor is scheduled for much further off in the future.

That said does this mean they are focusing (no pun intended) on more lens releases for Full Frame? I think, beyond the primes already mentioned, they need that mid range FF zoom on the roadmap. Especially if it is a longer counterpart to the 28-105 f/variable lens.

torashi · 05-24-2018, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

* I would probably buy a pair.

Me too. I was taking pictures in a canyon in March and my gear didn't mind the rain. But my feet got wet and I ended up getting huge blisters.

Gesendet von meinem Mi A1 mit Tapatalk

Rico · 05-24-2018, 09:57 AM

A surprise announcement of a new modern set of DFA WR LTD's with QS focus. Ditch the aperture ring. Make the DA21 a true FF lenses after the M20 ƒ4 then this UW DA lens covers both FF and APS-C.

And of course the long awaited LXD and MXD interchangeable viewfinder systems. Bringing the best of both OVF and Mirrorless in a one body system.

05-24-2018, 04:58 AM	#1
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	New gear on Photokina Hi Folks, My trusted source told me that we could expect some announcements targeting Photokina this year. I don't want to reveal everything I know yet, but according to my information we will see two new products from Ricoh. Important thing is that none of them is a DSLR, rather a consequence of a recent Ricoh activity in some areas. Could You guess what it is?

05-24-2018, 05:17 AM	#3
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05-24-2018, 05:06 AM	#2
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	I guess Theta and GR.

05-24-2018, 05:23 AM	#4
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Photokina will be twice in a very near time. Both in Cologne and on september 26-29th 2018 and may 8-11th 2019. So there will be some new gear anyway.

05-24-2018, 05:24 AM - 1 Like	#5
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv As this is the Pentax News and Rumors forum, unless some news or a rumor is mentioned, this thread will be moved to General Photography. So let me quote myself again: Originally posted by x4rd expect some announcements targeting Photokina this year. I don't want to reveal everything I know yet, but according to my information we will see two new products from Ricoh.

05-24-2018, 05:29 AM - 10 Likes	#6
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by x4rd Important thing is that none of them is a DSLR Yes, we know. A few lenses on the roadmap that have yet to materialize. Perhaps an announcement of some hybridized EVIL camera. Originally posted by x4rd I don't want to reveal everything I know yet You should know by now that statement isn't original. If you know something spill it, being coy about it is just annoying - we are going to find out eventually. Originally posted by x4rd Could You guess what it is? A Binaural microphone head for the Theta VR? A re-design and expansion of the FA limited line of lenses? An announcement of a new nanotech lens coating which is every bit as obscure as to what it actually does as Aero Bright? A pair of weather resistant hiking shoes with the Pentax logo on the tread? A polaroid camera? A fully articulated remote controllable Hatsune Miku doll with big anime eyes that are actually cameras that hook up to a VR headset - an Anime styled drone? I don't know, I'm just throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks: Which, coincidentally, is the exact impression I get of the methods employed by pentax's marketing department. I would probably buy a pair.

05-24-2018, 06:22 AM	#7
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Rest of the DFA * primes. GR 3? Drone with theta? FF wide prime.

05-24-2018, 06:32 AM	#8
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	No DSLR at Photokina? That means no K-3 successsor this year. Some folk will be put out, if that’s true. I’m with Digitalis: this “can you guess what I know” stuff is annoying.

05-24-2018, 06:44 AM	#9
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601	I agree with every one spill it. Inquiring minds want to know.

05-24-2018, 06:48 AM	#10
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	The K-70 was introduced june eight. Two years ago, so maybe it will get a successor/refresh. (But Ricoh better don't because right now it is looking a very good alternative for the KP already). Mid level bodies are usually announced late spring, so not at Photokina. What will be announced? We'll see. The D FA* 50 1.4 and the new 11-18mm F2.8 zoom don't count. We've already seen them at cp+.

05-24-2018, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	User and thread ignored.

05-24-2018, 07:22 AM - 2 Likes	#12
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz No DSLR at Photokina? That means no K-3 successsor this year. AFAIK yes, no successor in 2018. Originally posted by 08amczb I guess Theta and GR. Good guess. Originally posted by boriscleto User and thread ignored. Thank You for Your commitment and letting me know about Your ignore.

05-24-2018, 07:44 AM	#13
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by x4rd Thank You for Your commitment and letting me know about Your ignore. hahaha That is a nice way of responding to those kind of self-important posts. Good for you. I'd be surprised if the K-3 II replacement isn't even announced (on paper) in some form by Photokina. Usually there is a run up between announcement and actual product on shelves by months no? If so then that would mean the K-3 II successor is scheduled for much further off in the future. That said does this mean they are focusing (no pun intended) on more lens releases for Full Frame? I think, beyond the primes already mentioned, they need that mid range FF zoom on the roadmap. Especially if it is a longer counterpart to the 28-105 f/variable lens.

05-24-2018, 07:51 AM	#14
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by Digitalis * I would probably buy a pair. Me too. I was taking pictures in a canyon in March and my gear didn't mind the rain. But my feet got wet and I ended up getting huge blisters. Gesendet von meinem Mi A1 mit Tapatalk

05-24-2018, 09:57 AM	#15
Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,204	A surprise announcement of a new modern set of DFA WR LTD's with QS focus. Ditch the aperture ring. Make the DA21 a true FF lenses after the M20 ƒ4 then this UW DA lens covers both FF and APS-C. And of course the long awaited LXD and MXD interchangeable viewfinder systems. Bringing the best of both OVF and Mirrorless in a one body system.