Q1 2019 Financial Reports - Pentax still not doomed.

JPT · 02-08-2019, 03:59 AM - **11 Likes**

Originally posted by wed7

Since I started to shoot Pentax and discovered these kind of thread on this forum, I also became a business analytics afficionado, how fascinating.

Do you know what I like to do to unwind after a long hard day of worrying about budgets and ROI and stuff like that? I like to go onto an Internet forum and worry about the financial situation of another company I don’t even work for. Maybe I should take up photography, or something like that.

Last edited by JPT; 02-08-2019 at 04:09 AM.

**Rondec** · 02-08-2019, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Financial report analysis is where the photography hobby went? Wow, that's hot material! I'm impressed. At least you could argue about equivalence or sensor sizes, that would be less insane.

There are still plenty of folks who take photos. I do about every day. I still like to poke my head in here too, some times.

Overall, I would be surprised if last year was a terribly good year. A lot of their cameras are getting to the age that they are ready to be replaced, there was only one new lens, and their new camera, the K-1 II was more of an upgrade to an existing camera than a truly new camera. At the same time, they have already announced two "new" lenses this year and indications are that there will be at least a couple more lenses and cameras through the rest of the year. Odds are good that this will be an excellent year for Pentax, regardless of how last year was.

RonHendriks1966 · 02-08-2019, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Odds are good that this will be an excellent year for Pentax, regardless of how last year was.

I think GRIII could be a really good selling camera. I wonder if it will be in shops this quarter or after april 1th when in Japan the new fiscal year begins.

derekkite · 02-11-2019, 03:31 PM

Does that mean that the K1 Mark II upgrade was profitable for them? Not big numbers like selling $2k bodies, but good cash flow.

I hope so. I would be willing to pay for firmware updates, but I suspect I'm in the minority.

At the rate you take photos, how long will the K1 last you at it's rated shutter life of 300,000?

MMVIII · 02-11-2019, 03:55 PM - **2 Likes**

Olympus is DOOMED, Nikon and Canon are doomed...

Quartalszahlen von Sony, Nikon, Canon und Olympus: Nur einer kann gewinnen | photoscala

just noticed that google translate does not offer website translation anymore, or?

**clickclick** · 02-11-2019, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by MMVIII

just noticed that google translate does not offer website translation anymore, or?

I'm not seeing the url option either. However, if I put the url into the Chrome browser, it translates. Wonder if it's another one of Google's ways of trying to entice you into using Chrome?

**monochrome** · 02-11-2019, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

I'm not seeing the url option either. However, if I put the url into the Chrome browser, it translates. Wonder if it's another one of Google's ways of trying to entice you into using Chrome?

The Google Translate dropdown on the right worked for me.

normhead · 02-11-2019, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

The Google Translate dropdown on the right worked for me.

Worked for me too, from Safari.

**Belnan** · 02-11-2019, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by MMVIII

Olympus is DOOMED, Nikon and Canon are doomed...

Certainly they are all doomed, but in the meantime they are doing their best to offer compelling products to a variety of users.

thibs · 02-12-2019, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by clickclick

I'm not seeing the url option either. However, if I put the url into the Chrome browser, it translates. Wonder if it's another one of Google's ways of trying to entice you into using Chrome?

No Wonder why RI is cautious....

I

**clickclick** · 02-12-2019, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

The Google Translate dropdown on the right worked for me.

I'm not seeing it - please clue me in. I tried clicking on the little menu grid of 6 dots on the top right, clicked on the "translate" icon, and it seemed to just leave me on the same page.

taktoon · 02-12-2019, 06:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clickclick

I'm not seeing it - please clue me in. I tried clicking on the little menu grid of 6 dots on the top right, and it seemed to just leave me on the same page.

I use this website:
Google Translate Web - iTools

**.a.t.** · 02-12-2019, 10:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MMVIII

. . .
Quartalszahlen von Sony, Nikon, Canon und Olympus: Nur einer kann gewinnen | photoscala
. . .

Originally posted by clickclick

I'm not seeing it - please clue me in...

Using Firefox, I see a translation drop down on the right of the photoscala page itself:

RonHendriks1966 · 02-12-2019, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by MMVIII

Olympus is DOOMED, Nikon and Canon are doomed...

Quartalszahlen von Sony, Nikon, Canon und Olympus: Nur einer kann gewinnen | photoscala

just noticed that google translate does not offer website translation anymore, or?

Also ich hatte kein problem das zu lesen.

Olympus is in a tricky place. They are loosing money, sales are decreasing and they are not in the full-frame game. 2019 will be exciting.

**clackers** · 02-12-2019, 10:53 AM

Am I reading correctly that for all the propaganda and hype - DPR amongst others are a cheer squad - Sony sales fall off a cliff?

More than four and a half million units to three and a half, compensated by going to premium pricing?

Exactly what is the lesson for the rest of the industry?

02-12-2019, 05:57 AM	#161
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by monochrome The Google Translate dropdown on the right worked for me. I'm not seeing it - please clue me in. I tried clicking on the little menu grid of 6 dots on the top right, clicked on the "translate" icon, and it seemed to just leave me on the same page. Attached Images Last edited by clickclick; 02-12-2019 at 07:05 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Jun Hirakawa retiring in 2019	beholder3	Photographic Industry and Professionals	10	03-24-2020 11:58 AM
DA*11-18/2.8 delay to 2019	OoKU	Pentax News and Rumors	227	09-08-2018 02:08 AM
Ricoh Imaging is not doomed (or: Ricoh Financial Results Q1 2016)	Kunzite	Pentax News and Rumors	69	10-24-2015 10:31 AM
Pentax Financial results Q1 FY14	Zav	Pentax News and Rumors	38	08-20-2013 05:44 PM
Hoya's 2011 Q1 results published	bymy141	Pentax News and Rumors	7	08-04-2010 09:47 AM

02-08-2019, 03:59 AM - 11 Likes	#151
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by wed7 Since I started to shoot Pentax and discovered these kind of thread on this forum, I also became a business analytics afficionado, how fascinating. Do you know what I like to do to unwind after a long hard day of worrying about budgets and ROI and stuff like that? I like to go onto an Internet forum and worry about the financial situation of another company I don’t even work for. Maybe I should take up photography, or something like that. Last edited by JPT; 02-08-2019 at 04:09 AM.

02-08-2019, 04:14 AM	#152
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by biz-engineer Financial report analysis is where the photography hobby went? Wow, that's hot material! I'm impressed. At least you could argue about equivalence or sensor sizes, that would be less insane. There are still plenty of folks who take photos. I do about every day. I still like to poke my head in here too, some times. Overall, I would be surprised if last year was a terribly good year. A lot of their cameras are getting to the age that they are ready to be replaced, there was only one new lens, and their new camera, the K-1 II was more of an upgrade to an existing camera than a truly new camera. At the same time, they have already announced two "new" lenses this year and indications are that there will be at least a couple more lenses and cameras through the rest of the year. Odds are good that this will be an excellent year for Pentax, regardless of how last year was.

02-08-2019, 06:51 AM	#153
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Rondec Odds are good that this will be an excellent year for Pentax, regardless of how last year was. I think GRIII could be a really good selling camera. I wonder if it will be in shops this quarter or after april 1th when in Japan the new fiscal year begins.

02-11-2019, 03:31 PM	#154
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Does that mean that the K1 Mark II upgrade was profitable for them? Not big numbers like selling $2k bodies, but good cash flow. I hope so. I would be willing to pay for firmware updates, but I suspect I'm in the minority. At the rate you take photos, how long will the K1 last you at it's rated shutter life of 300,000?

02-11-2019, 03:55 PM - 2 Likes	#155
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Olympus is DOOMED, Nikon and Canon are doomed... Quartalszahlen von Sony, Nikon, Canon und Olympus: Nur einer kann gewinnen \| photoscala just noticed that google translate does not offer website translation anymore, or?

02-11-2019, 06:29 PM	#156
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by MMVIII just noticed that google translate does not offer website translation anymore, or? I'm not seeing the url option either. However, if I put the url into the Chrome browser, it translates. Wonder if it's another one of Google's ways of trying to entice you into using Chrome?

02-11-2019, 06:47 PM	#157
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by clickclick I'm not seeing the url option either. However, if I put the url into the Chrome browser, it translates. Wonder if it's another one of Google's ways of trying to entice you into using Chrome? The Google Translate dropdown on the right worked for me.

02-11-2019, 07:08 PM	#158
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by monochrome The Google Translate dropdown on the right worked for me. Worked for me too, from Safari.

02-11-2019, 08:29 PM	#159
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by MMVIII Olympus is DOOMED, Nikon and Canon are doomed... Certainly they are all doomed, but in the meantime they are doing their best to offer compelling products to a variety of users.

02-12-2019, 01:50 AM	#160
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by clickclick I'm not seeing the url option either. However, if I put the url into the Chrome browser, it translates. Wonder if it's another one of Google's ways of trying to entice you into using Chrome? No Wonder why RI is cautious.... I

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

02-12-2019, 06:16 AM - 1 Like	#162
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Originally posted by clickclick I'm not seeing it - please clue me in. I tried clicking on the little menu grid of 6 dots on the top right, and it seemed to just leave me on the same page. I use this website: Google Translate Web - iTools

02-12-2019, 10:30 AM - 1 Like	#163
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by MMVIII . . . Quartalszahlen von Sony, Nikon, Canon und Olympus: Nur einer kann gewinnen \| photoscala . . . Originally posted by clickclick I'm not seeing it - please clue me in... Using Firefox, I see a translation drop down on the right of the photoscala page itself:

02-12-2019, 10:48 AM	#164
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by MMVIII Olympus is DOOMED, Nikon and Canon are doomed... Quartalszahlen von Sony, Nikon, Canon und Olympus: Nur einer kann gewinnen \| photoscala just noticed that google translate does not offer website translation anymore, or? Also ich hatte kein problem das zu lesen. Olympus is in a tricky place. They are loosing money, sales are decreasing and they are not in the full-frame game. 2019 will be exciting.

02-12-2019, 10:53 AM	#165
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Am I reading correctly that for all the propaganda and hype - DPR amongst others are a cheer squad - Sony sales fall off a cliff? More than four and a half million units to three and a half, compensated by going to premium pricing? Exactly what is the lesson for the rest of the industry?