Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed

**unkipunki** · 08-28-2018, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by troenaas

I heard it through the grapevine that it is a new 645 with a tilt/shift sensor.

Or was it through the vine? Can't remember.

Anything 645 related would be very welcome. Particularly if it is new/updated lenses with focal lengths greater than 90mm

LilithBaerchen · 08-28-2018, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by mlt

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

Made my day \m/

@Topci: Anything related to K-Mount things would be pretty cool. A faster FF Pentax would be nice, but then I´m pissed that I pulled the trigger to get a K1-II as 2nd Cam

troenaas · 08-28-2018, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by unkipunki

Anything 645 related would be very welcome

Since the now removed Adorama listing had Z in the SKUnumber, my bet is that we will see somenting related to the 645 system.

victormeldrew · 08-28-2018, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by rognone

God, let's hope this is true... a full frame 36mp Ricoh GR with a 28mm F2.4 with snap focus... and maybe also reasonably priced! (I know, I'm daydreaming!)

I for one hope that's not true. I'm hoping for a 24MP APSC GR III, but if it's full-frame that will put it way out of my (financial) reach and then I'll have to get an XF10

**unkipunki** · 08-28-2018, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by troenaas

Since the now removed Adorama listing had Z in the SKUnumber, my bet is that we will see somenting related to the 645 system.

Here's hoping.

rognone · 08-28-2018, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by victormeldrew

I for one hope that's not true. I'm hoping for a 24MP APSC GR III, but if it's full-frame that will put it way out of my (financial) reach and then I'll have to get an XF10

You are right... a really good 24MP Aps-c should be almost "affordable" for most people (me included) but in this case... let's hope for "top notch" build quality with a sealed lens that doesn't suck the dust in!

JPT · 08-28-2018, 05:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by victormeldrew

I for one hope that's not true. I'm hoping for a 24MP APSC GR III, but if it's full-frame that will put it way out of my (financial) reach and then I'll have to get an XF10

Not wishing to derail the thread, but you might want to reconsider the XF10. I was quite interested until I tried it in the shops this weekend. It's noticeably more bulky than the GR II but feels much more consumer because of the texture and buttons. The AF was pretty bad, hunting back and forth quite a bit. Given the fact that the lens is known not to be a great performer at wide apertures, I don't think it is even the equal of the existing GR II, which is kind of testament to what a great camera the GR is - still unequalled.

As for Photokina, I guess we'll see a few of the road mapped lenses under glass and maybe one released. A GR camera might come, but I don't think it will be a direct replacement, more likely an extension of the line. I also think a new 645 camera is a possibility, because it's about two years since the other "affordable" medium format cameras came out, which is a reasonable timeframe to develop a response. I think pixel shift is a great fit for the typical uses of 645, so I think they'll try to implement it.

I also think a limited edition of the KP or K-1 Mark 2 is possible. Maybe an "I ♥︎ Pentax" badge mark II?

**WillWeaverRVA** · 08-28-2018, 05:51 AM

At this point I just hope we see *something*, whether it's a new APS-C flagship or a GR successor. Either one would be a promising development to me.

reh321 · 08-28-2018, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Considering all the anti-EVF sentiment here, it would be funny if Pentax announced a MILC

biz-engineer · 08-28-2018, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

Considering all the anti-EVF sentiment here, it would be funny if Pentax announced a MILC

Not if it's a mirrorless camera with K mount, in which case Pentax would be the best MILC offering of the market.

**monochrome** · 08-28-2018, 06:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

Considering all the anti-EVF sentiment here, it would be funny if Pentax announced a MILC

There’s a non-trivial possibility Ricoh would take another swing at APSc MILC quite soon. Consider KP with an EVF . . .

But a 24Mp GRx is more likely.

ogl · 08-28-2018, 06:51 AM

Too close to Photokina and no rumors...

troenaas · 08-28-2018, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by ogl

Too close to Photokina and no rumors...

A rumor is a tall tale of explanations of events circulating from person to person and pertaining to an object, event, or issue in public concern.A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual.

I would say that we have plenty of rumors...

The Squirrel Mafia · 08-28-2018, 07:11 AM

I guess we'll see what happens around Photokina. It's happening about 27 days from now.

Not a Number · 08-28-2018, 07:15 AM

The first post is a rumor.

Ricoh will announce they sold PENTAX to Sony. Sony will announce they are halting all development on the K-mount but will come out with a line of PENTAX branded MILC and lenses starting with a consumer grade FF MILC. No K-mount adapter is planned for the new series.

08-28-2018, 05:07 AM	#92
LilithBaerchen Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 80	Originally posted by mlt 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 Made my day \m/ @Topci: Anything related to K-Mount things would be pretty cool. A faster FF Pentax would be nice, but then I´m pissed that I pulled the trigger to get a K1-II as 2nd Cam

08-28-2018, 06:46 AM - 2 Likes	#101
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by reh321 Considering all the anti-EVF sentiment here, it would be funny if Pentax announced a MILC There’s a non-trivial possibility Ricoh would take another swing at APSc MILC quite soon. Consider KP with an EVF . . . But a 24Mp GRx is more likely. Last edited by monochrome; 08-28-2018 at 03:30 PM.

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08-28-2018, 05:02 AM	#91
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by troenaas I heard it through the grapevine that it is a new 645 with a tilt/shift sensor. Or was it through the vine? Can't remember. Anything 645 related would be very welcome. Particularly if it is new/updated lenses with focal lengths greater than 90mm

08-28-2018, 05:14 AM	#93
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by unkipunki Anything 645 related would be very welcome Since the now removed Adorama listing had Z in the SKUnumber, my bet is that we will see somenting related to the 645 system.

08-28-2018, 05:15 AM	#94
victormeldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South West UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,493	Originally posted by rognone God, let's hope this is true... a full frame 36mp Ricoh GR with a 28mm F2.4 with snap focus... and maybe also reasonably priced! (I know, I'm daydreaming!) I for one hope that's not true. I'm hoping for a 24MP APSC GR III, but if it's full-frame that will put it way out of my (financial) reach and then I'll have to get an XF10

08-28-2018, 05:17 AM	#95
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by troenaas Since the now removed Adorama listing had Z in the SKUnumber, my bet is that we will see somenting related to the 645 system. Here's hoping.

08-28-2018, 05:31 AM	#96
rognone Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 31	Originally posted by victormeldrew I for one hope that's not true. I'm hoping for a 24MP APSC GR III, but if it's full-frame that will put it way out of my (financial) reach and then I'll have to get an XF10 You are right... a really good 24MP Aps-c should be almost "affordable" for most people (me included) but in this case... let's hope for "top notch" build quality with a sealed lens that doesn't suck the dust in!

08-28-2018, 05:40 AM - 2 Likes	#97
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by victormeldrew I for one hope that's not true. I'm hoping for a 24MP APSC GR III, but if it's full-frame that will put it way out of my (financial) reach and then I'll have to get an XF10 Not wishing to derail the thread, but you might want to reconsider the XF10. I was quite interested until I tried it in the shops this weekend. It's noticeably more bulky than the GR II but feels much more consumer because of the texture and buttons. The AF was pretty bad, hunting back and forth quite a bit. Given the fact that the lens is known not to be a great performer at wide apertures, I don't think it is even the equal of the existing GR II, which is kind of testament to what a great camera the GR is - still unequalled. As for Photokina, I guess we'll see a few of the road mapped lenses under glass and maybe one released. A GR camera might come, but I don't think it will be a direct replacement, more likely an extension of the line. I also think a new 645 camera is a possibility, because it's about two years since the other "affordable" medium format cameras came out, which is a reasonable timeframe to develop a response. I think pixel shift is a great fit for the typical uses of 645, so I think they'll try to implement it. I also think a limited edition of the KP or K-1 Mark 2 is possible. Maybe an "I ♥︎ Pentax" badge mark II?

08-28-2018, 05:51 AM	#98
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	At this point I just hope we see something, whether it's a new APS-C flagship or a GR successor. Either one would be a promising development to me.

08-28-2018, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#99
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Considering all the anti-EVF sentiment here, it would be funny if Pentax announced a MILC

08-28-2018, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#100
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by reh321 Considering all the anti-EVF sentiment here, it would be funny if Pentax announced a MILC Not if it's a mirrorless camera with K mount, in which case Pentax would be the best MILC offering of the market.

08-28-2018, 06:51 AM	#102
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Too close to Photokina and no rumors...

08-28-2018, 07:04 AM	#103
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by ogl Too close to Photokina and no rumors... A rumor is a tall tale of explanations of events circulating from person to person and pertaining to an object, event, or issue in public concern.A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual. I would say that we have plenty of rumors...

08-28-2018, 07:11 AM	#104
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	I guess we'll see what happens around Photokina. It's happening about 27 days from now.

08-28-2018, 07:15 AM	#105
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	The first post is a rumor. Ricoh will announce they sold PENTAX to Sony. Sony will announce they are halting all development on the K-mount but will come out with a line of PENTAX branded MILC and lenses starting with a consumer grade FF MILC. No K-mount adapter is planned for the new series.