Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed

Rush2112 · 08-27-2018, 03:56 PM - **14 Likes**

Hi all

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I have very trusted word today that Ricoh will definitely announce something at Photokina, or before, as opposed to no announcement of anything this year (some have been wondering, including myself).

Details have to wait, but its confirmed for sure. You know it's not going to be some lame point and shoot camera either. I was very happy to confirm that today. There is speculation on what is to be announced since April, but, I'm not so sure that's going to be all....

So look forward to Photokina (or anytime till then) for Ricoh/Pentax who have been pretty quiet since April. To me, that's good news and I wanted to share it here first because I care about the lot of you and like this website a lot.

p.s. Loving the K70 and the 55-300mm PLM. LOVING IT. Writing and photographing diligently...!

-Carl

**monochrome** · 08-27-2018, 04:03 PM

Thank you Carl. Kind of you to post this. I hav some guesses (that I should not share) from conversations and post hints. If even close I will be happy. Ricoh continues to move along the path - in my opinion with a bit more momentum now - and I sense the frequency of announcements will gradually increase

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Originally posted by Rush2112

Hi all

.

I have very trusted word today that Ricoh will definitely announce something at Photokina, or before, as opposed to no announcement of anything this year (some have been wondering, including myself).

Details have to wait, but its confirmed for sure. You know it's not going to be some lame point and shoot camera either. I was very happy to confirm that today. There is speculation on what is to be announced since April, but, I'm not so sure that's going to be all....

So look forward to Photokina (or anytime till then) for Ricoh/Pentax who have been pretty quiet since April. To me, that's good news and I wanted to share it here first because I care about the lot of you and like this website a lot.

p.s. Loving the K70 and the 55-300mm PLM. LOVING IT. Writing and photographing diligently...!

-Carl

tvdtvdtvd · 08-27-2018, 04:03 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Rush2112

You know it's not going to be some lame point and shoot camera either.

Indeed, Ricoh wisely abandoned P&S several years ago.

So, what could it be.....

Pessimistic: A line of golf shirts, mouse pads and insulated thermoses all emblazoned with the Pentax logo.
Cautiously Realistic: DFA 85
Enduringly Hopeful: Flagship APS-C and/or 645

rawr · 08-27-2018, 04:08 PM - **8 Likes**

This thread needs some asahi-man and kenspo.

kooks · 08-27-2018, 04:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

So, what could it be.....

A brand new FF with 24MP sensor, killer ISO performance, fast buffering and UHS II, much much improved AF, and everything else same as the original K1... BUT.. I guess that ain't going to happen in a short time

stevebrot · 08-27-2018, 04:21 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

Pessimistic: A line of golf shirts, mouse pads and insulated thermoses all emblazoned with the Pentax logo.

I need a new mouse pad and an insulated coffee carafe would be nice too.

Steve

victormeldrew · 08-27-2018, 04:24 PM - **2 Likes**

I like a guessing game...

GR III release date?
11-18 release date?
Assurance that K-3 III is under development? Mock up maybe?

**clickclick** · 08-27-2018, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I need a new mouse pad and an insulated coffee carafe would be nice too.

Steve

But would that mean the new camera has a cup holder?

**Schraubstock** · 08-27-2018, 04:30 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

insulated thermoses all emblazoned with the Pentax logo.

And not to forget, for their loyal Ozzies the ubiquitous Stubby Holder.

krazykat · 08-27-2018, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Schraubstock

And not to forget, for their loyal Ozzies the ubiquitous Stubby Holder.

Or beer-cozy as my wife calls them

reh321 · 08-27-2018, 04:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kooks

A brand new FF with 24MP sensor, killer ISO performance, fast buffering and USH II, much much improved AF, and everything else same as the original K1... BUT.. I guess that ain't going to happen in a short time

They would have to be insane to launch another in the K-1 series while their "faithful" are awaiting a K-3 replacement

**mlt** · 08-27-2018, 04:48 PM

This news and speculation on what is going to be announced should be enough to take the post count well over the 45000 mark

. As far as coffee carafes/mugs go, make sure they’re made out of ‘heavy metal’ to get Kenspo back in the discussion

LowVoltage · 08-27-2018, 04:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Some news and large samples from the 11-18mm lens would be welcome. Ditto on the 85mm, although I'm not sure I'll ever be able to afford that masterpiece (which I'm declaring now if the new 50mm 1.4 is anything to go by).

And while I hate to even field this comment because it's so beyond the realm of likelihood, I have to say I'd like to hear something about Ricoh's plans for anything on the subject of mirrorless bodies. I think mirrorless really is the future. It would be nice to know how Ricoh/Pentax fits into that future.

torashi · 08-27-2018, 04:54 PM

Let the guessing games begin!

tvdtvdtvd · 08-27-2018, 04:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kooks

A brand new FF with 24MP sensor,

A fat pixel FF camera would be a nifty thing, but.....

Originally posted by reh321

They would have to be insane to launch another in the K-1 series while their "faithful" are awaiting a K-3 replacement

...priorities are a must and that K3II successor is very long in the waiting.

08-27-2018, 03:56 PM - 14 Likes	#1
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed Hi all . I have very trusted word today that Ricoh will definitely announce something at Photokina, or before, as opposed to no announcement of anything this year (some have been wondering, including myself). Details have to wait, but its confirmed for sure. You know it's not going to be some lame point and shoot camera either. I was very happy to confirm that today. There is speculation on what is to be announced since April, but, I'm not so sure that's going to be all.... So look forward to Photokina (or anytime till then) for Ricoh/Pentax who have been pretty quiet since April. To me, that's good news and I wanted to share it here first because I care about the lot of you and like this website a lot. p.s. Loving the K70 and the 55-300mm PLM. LOVING IT. Writing and photographing diligently...! -Carl

08-27-2018, 04:03 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Thank you Carl. Kind of you to post this. I hav some guesses (that I should not share) from conversations and post hints. If even close I will be happy. Ricoh continues to move along the path - in my opinion with a bit more momentum now - and I sense the frequency of announcements will gradually increase. .: Originally posted by Rush2112 Hi all . I have very trusted word today that Ricoh will definitely announce something at Photokina, or before, as opposed to no announcement of anything this year (some have been wondering, including myself). Details have to wait, but its confirmed for sure. You know it's not going to be some lame point and shoot camera either. I was very happy to confirm that today. There is speculation on what is to be announced since April, but, I'm not so sure that's going to be all.... So look forward to Photokina (or anytime till then) for Ricoh/Pentax who have been pretty quiet since April. To me, that's good news and I wanted to share it here first because I care about the lot of you and like this website a lot. p.s. Loving the K70 and the 55-300mm PLM. LOVING IT. Writing and photographing diligently...! -Carl

08-27-2018, 04:19 PM - 1 Like	#5
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd So, what could it be..... A brand new FF with 24MP sensor, killer ISO performance, fast buffering and UHS II, much much improved AF, and everything else same as the original K1... BUT.. I guess that ain't going to happen in a short time Last edited by kooks; 08-27-2018 at 05:46 PM.

08-27-2018, 04:48 PM	#12
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Great news!!! This news and speculation on what is going to be announced should be enough to take the post count well over the 45000 mark. As far as coffee carafes/mugs go, make sure they’re made out of ‘heavy metal’ to get Kenspo back in the discussion

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08-27-2018, 04:03 PM - 5 Likes	#3
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by Rush2112 You know it's not going to be some lame point and shoot camera either. Indeed, Ricoh wisely abandoned P&S several years ago. So, what could it be..... Pessimistic: A line of golf shirts, mouse pads and insulated thermoses all emblazoned with the Pentax logo. Cautiously Realistic: DFA 85 Enduringly Hopeful: Flagship APS-C and/or 645

08-27-2018, 04:08 PM - 8 Likes	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	This thread needs some asahi-man and kenspo.

08-27-2018, 04:21 PM - 6 Likes	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd Pessimistic: A line of golf shirts, mouse pads and insulated thermoses all emblazoned with the Pentax logo. I need a new mouse pad and an insulated coffee carafe would be nice too. Steve

08-27-2018, 04:24 PM - 2 Likes	#7
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	I like a guessing game... GR III release date? 11-18 release date? Assurance that K-3 III is under development? Mock up maybe?

08-27-2018, 04:24 PM	#8
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by stevebrot I need a new mouse pad and an insulated coffee carafe would be nice too. Steve But would that mean the new camera has a cup holder?

08-27-2018, 04:30 PM - 2 Likes	#9
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd insulated thermoses all emblazoned with the Pentax logo. And not to forget, for their loyal Ozzies the ubiquitous Stubby Holder.

08-27-2018, 04:39 PM	#10
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Originally posted by Schraubstock And not to forget, for their loyal Ozzies the ubiquitous Stubby Holder. Or beer-cozy as my wife calls them

08-27-2018, 04:39 PM - 1 Like	#11
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by kooks A brand new FF with 24MP sensor, killer ISO performance, fast buffering and USH II, much much improved AF, and everything else same as the original K1... BUT.. I guess that ain't going to happen in a short time They would have to be insane to launch another in the K-1 series while their "faithful" are awaiting a K-3 replacement

08-27-2018, 04:52 PM - 2 Likes	#13
LowVoltage Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mount Joy, PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 544	Some news and large samples from the 11-18mm lens would be welcome. Ditto on the 85mm, although I'm not sure I'll ever be able to afford that masterpiece (which I'm declaring now if the new 50mm 1.4 is anything to go by). And while I hate to even field this comment because it's so beyond the realm of likelihood, I have to say I'd like to hear something about Ricoh's plans for anything on the subject of mirrorless bodies. I think mirrorless really is the future. It would be nice to know how Ricoh/Pentax fits into that future.

08-27-2018, 04:54 PM	#14
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Let the guessing games begin!

08-27-2018, 04:58 PM - 1 Like	#15
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by kooks A brand new FF with 24MP sensor, A fat pixel FF camera would be a nifty thing, but..... Originally posted by reh321 They would have to be insane to launch another in the K-1 series while their "faithful" are awaiting a K-3 replacement ...priorities are a must and that K3II successor is very long in the waiting.

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