Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed

**Cerebum** · 08-30-2018, 02:28 AM

It could be a beanie!

I hope it isn't because I already have one

But it could be!

Or thermals lol

**ffking** · 08-30-2018, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

The only product I'm hoping to see by the end of the year is the 11-18.

Isn't that scheduled for early nest year?

troenaas · 08-30-2018, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

I am still hoping for my Pentax thermos

I got mine when I bought K1, with logo etc.

**beachgardener** · 08-30-2018, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by troenaas

I got mine when I bought K1, with logo etc.

they exist?

**ffking** · 08-30-2018, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I suppose we could see a consumer, variable aperture zoom for the K-1 too -- 70-300 type lens. That seems like the sort of lens that will drop one of these days with minimal fanfare.

I wonder - they seem to me to be moving away from the consumer end - whether or not that is the case, or whether it would be viable, I don't obviously know.

Caat · 08-30-2018, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Well, no - I don't imagine a little closed community of Pentax pixies literally breeding a new generation in a factory somewhere in Japan (or Vietnam, or the Philippines) - but when I read what they say about their design philosophy on the special site, that's pure Pentax.

True, I think Ricoh has always had a similar ethos to Pentax in its camera design.

**ffking** · 08-30-2018, 02:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by troenaas

I got mine when I bought K1, with logo etc.

It wasn't until I'd got the lid off mine that I realised that it was actually the D-FA* 70-200 I'd also ordered

On the bright side, I've got some very interesting pictures through the thermos

Kunzite · 08-30-2018, 02:37 AM - **1 Like**

You can always remove the glass elements and glue the back cap in place

**Rondec** · 08-30-2018, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by ffking

I wonder - they seem to me to be moving away from the consumer end - whether or not that is the case, or whether it would be viable, I don't obviously know.

Well, there is a telephoto listed there in the 60/70-300 mm range on the road map. I had assumed that's what it was. Certainly not as cheap as the 55-300 for APS-C, but not a 70-200 f2.8 either. But looking at the road map it says 2019 or later.

**monochrome** · 08-30-2018, 02:56 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by phoebus

I've been 'merged' twice while doing the same job. Both times with much larger companies. I still proudly consider myself as representing my first employer, as much as employees from the 2nd and 3rd companies consider me and my co-workers as outsiders from that company...

I suspect that there are ex AOC employees in Ricoh proudly furthering the Pentax brand.

After the third time my Division had become part of an ever-larger company the new owners, resentful of our intractable adherence to the original ethical standard, fired most of the mid-level employees who actually do the work. It took five years but the Division has finally* changed.

The corollary is, if you want to keep an ethical standard you keep the mid-level employees who actually do the work.

* Three years ago I ended a 37 year run. 16 business cards. One telephone number.

yucafrita · 08-30-2018, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by beachgardener

they exist?

PENTAX Stainless Steel Thermos 750ml

Probably not the design you are lusting for...

Mistral75 · 08-30-2018, 03:41 AM

I just received the German newsletter:

PHOTOKINA 2018 - Freikarten gewinnen - Meet & Greet - GR Walks - Mehr GR erleben!

The emphasis is on the Ricoh GR: head picture, 4 dedicated articles plus 3 on street photography. There is also an article on Image Synch 2.0 and another one on the 'Theta 360 World Playzone'.

MMVIII · 08-30-2018, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by Caat

True, I think Ricoh has always had a similar ethos to Pentax in its camera design.

I also see it like this. I really would have appreciated if they would have married the Pentax LX-system with the Ricoh GXR-system. Beside different mounts, sensor sizes and characteristics (monochrome, UVIR...) also different viewfinders would be possible... but I do see that this might be a little too much for the market, which wants to sell new cameras in ever shorter cycles and as far as Sony is concerned succeeds in alluring people to spend 2k+$€ again and again.

**beachgardener** · 08-30-2018, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by yucafrita

PENTAX Stainless Steel Thermos 750mlProbably not the design you are lusting for...

Ok thanks very much for that, not quite what i was thinking of but good all the same, might get one.

yucafrita · 08-30-2018, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

I just received the German newsletter:

PHOTOKINA 2018 - Freikarten gewinnen - Meet & Greet - GR Walks - Mehr GR erleben!

The emphasis is on the Ricoh GR: head picture, 4 dedicated articles plus 3 on street photography. There is also an article on Image Synch 2.0 and another one on the 'Theta 360 World Playzone'.

Not really a hint of an updated GR in that...

08-30-2018, 02:56 AM - 4 Likes	#250
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by phoebus I've been 'merged' twice while doing the same job. Both times with much larger companies. I still proudly consider myself as representing my first employer, as much as employees from the 2nd and 3rd companies consider me and my co-workers as outsiders from that company... I suspect that there are ex AOC employees in Ricoh proudly furthering the Pentax brand. After the third time my Division had become part of an ever-larger company the new owners, resentful of our intractable adherence to the original ethical standard, fired most of the mid-level employees who actually do the work. It took five years but the Division has finally* changed. The corollary is, if you want to keep an ethical standard you keep the mid-level employees who actually do the work. * Three years ago I ended a 37 year run. 16 business cards. One telephone number. Last edited by monochrome; 08-30-2018 at 03:06 AM.

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Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	It could be a beanie! I hope it isn't because I already have one But it could be! Or thermals lol

08-30-2018, 02:30 AM	#242
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Rondec The only product I'm hoping to see by the end of the year is the 11-18. Isn't that scheduled for early nest year?

08-30-2018, 02:30 AM	#243
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by Cerebum I am still hoping for my Pentax thermos I got mine when I bought K1, with logo etc.

08-30-2018, 02:31 AM	#244
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by troenaas I got mine when I bought K1, with logo etc. they exist?

08-30-2018, 02:33 AM	#245
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Rondec I suppose we could see a consumer, variable aperture zoom for the K-1 too -- 70-300 type lens. That seems like the sort of lens that will drop one of these days with minimal fanfare. I wonder - they seem to me to be moving away from the consumer end - whether or not that is the case, or whether it would be viable, I don't obviously know.

08-30-2018, 02:33 AM	#246
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by ffking Well, no - I don't imagine a little closed community of Pentax pixies literally breeding a new generation in a factory somewhere in Japan (or Vietnam, or the Philippines) - but when I read what they say about their design philosophy on the special site, that's pure Pentax. True, I think Ricoh has always had a similar ethos to Pentax in its camera design.

08-30-2018, 02:36 AM - 2 Likes	#247
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by troenaas I got mine when I bought K1, with logo etc. It wasn't until I'd got the lid off mine that I realised that it was actually the D-FA* 70-200 I'd also ordered On the bright side, I've got some very interesting pictures through the thermos

08-30-2018, 02:37 AM - 1 Like	#248
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	You can always remove the glass elements and glue the back cap in place

08-30-2018, 02:39 AM	#249
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by ffking I wonder - they seem to me to be moving away from the consumer end - whether or not that is the case, or whether it would be viable, I don't obviously know. Well, there is a telephoto listed there in the 60/70-300 mm range on the road map. I had assumed that's what it was. Certainly not as cheap as the 55-300 for APS-C, but not a 70-200 f2.8 either. But looking at the road map it says 2019 or later.

08-30-2018, 03:31 AM	#251
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by beachgardener they exist? PENTAX Stainless Steel Thermos 750ml Probably not the design you are lusting for...

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08-30-2018, 03:41 AM	#252
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	I just received the German newsletter: PHOTOKINA 2018 - Freikarten gewinnen - Meet & Greet - GR Walks - Mehr GR erleben! The emphasis is on the Ricoh GR: head picture, 4 dedicated articles plus 3 on street photography. There is also an article on Image Synch 2.0 and another one on the 'Theta 360 World Playzone'.

08-30-2018, 03:43 AM	#253
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by Caat True, I think Ricoh has always had a similar ethos to Pentax in its camera design. I also see it like this. I really would have appreciated if they would have married the Pentax LX-system with the Ricoh GXR-system. Beside different mounts, sensor sizes and characteristics (monochrome, UVIR...) also different viewfinders would be possible... but I do see that this might be a little too much for the market, which wants to sell new cameras in ever shorter cycles and as far as Sony is concerned succeeds in alluring people to spend 2k+$€ again and again.

08-30-2018, 03:44 AM	#254
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by yucafrita PENTAX Stainless Steel Thermos 750mlProbably not the design you are lusting for... Ok thanks very much for that, not quite what i was thinking of but good all the same, might get one.

08-30-2018, 03:53 AM	#255
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by Mistral75 I just received the German newsletter: PHOTOKINA 2018 - Freikarten gewinnen - Meet & Greet - GR Walks - Mehr GR erleben! The emphasis is on the Ricoh GR: head picture, 4 dedicated articles plus 3 on street photography. There is also an article on Image Synch 2.0 and another one on the 'Theta 360 World Playzone'. Not really a hint of an updated GR in that...