Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed

Mark Ransom · 08-31-2018, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by sculptor666

sony seems to be busy... a successful motorcycle/racing photographer had all of his (long time) canon gear stolen... sony swooped in and helped him out.

That was a brilliant PR move.

**Mikesul** · 08-31-2018, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by Mark Ransom

This is why I think time travel is impossible. There's no way to know where in space you'll end up since there's no fixed point of reference.

Good point

troenaas · 08-31-2018, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mark Ransom

This is why I think time travel is impossible.

I'm time travelling back to film cameras. Have picked up both a LX and a 645Nii. So much more fun - doing everything manually, even using a Pentax digital spotmeter. Who needs digital?

**jpzk** · 08-31-2018, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

I want to recap what I'm expecting from the Photokina:
1- The mockup of the two RCs compatible with Full Frame
2- An almost ready DA* 11-18
3- The mockup of the D-FA* 85
4- The mockup of the D-FA 70-200 f/4
5- A new 645 with full frame MF sensor
6- The mockup of a new 645 lens, I think a 45-90mm zoom
7- A new APS-C flagship camera
8- The new GR

Great Expectations !

of course, one has to be carefully realistic.

troenaas · 08-31-2018, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

I want to recap what I'm expecting from the Photokina:
1- The mockup of the two RCs compatible with Full Frame
2- An almost ready DA* 11-18
3- The mockup of the D-FA* 85
4- The mockup of the D-FA 70-200 f/4
5- A new 645 with full frame MF sensor
6- The mockup of a new 645 lens, I think a 45-90mm zoom
7- A new APS-C flagship camera
8- The new GR

Looks realistic and feasible.

serothis · 08-31-2018, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

I want to recap what I'm expecting from the Photokina:
1- The mockup of the two RCs compatible with Full Frame
2- An almost ready DA* 11-18
3- The mockup of the D-FA* 85
4- The mockup of the D-FA 70-200 f/4
5- A new 645 with full frame MF sensor
6- The mockup of a new 645 lens, I think a 45-90mm zoom
7- A new APS-C flagship camera
8- The new GR

That's one heck of a wish list. I would be less confident about the 645 and the GR bits.

troenaas · 08-31-2018, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by serothis

I would be less confident about the 645

I feel most confident about the 645.

serothis · 08-31-2018, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by troenaas

I feel most confident about the 645.

Really now? Do you know something you're not letting on?

troenaas · 08-31-2018, 11:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by serothis

Do you know something you're not letting on?

My psychic abilities together with recent blunders at Adorama.

serothis · 08-31-2018, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by troenaas

My psychic abilities together with recent blunders at Adorama.

Clearly I'm out of the loop on this one. What info did adorama let slip?

The Squirrel Mafia · 08-31-2018, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by serothis

Clearly I'm out of the loop on this one. What info did adorama let slip?

New Pentax DSLR: Evidence at Adorama! - PentaxForums.com

troenaas · 08-31-2018, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by serothis

What info did adorama let slip?

They briefly listed partial information about 2 new items. Both had KZ in their SKUs (stock keeping units) numbers. The most expensive was listed at USD 7599 and the SKU number ended with LS. That could be a new body with built in leaf shutter. A body with a leaf shutter would allow almost unlimited flash sync.

serothis · 08-31-2018, 11:18 AM

Thanks to you both.

I saw the cheaper $1k one that people speculated was a GRIII I didn't see the more expensive unit.

Now my hopes are well and truly up.

torge · 08-31-2018, 11:53 AM

nice food for the rumour mill ...

troenaas · 08-31-2018, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by torge

nice food for the rumour mill

and for the post count....

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08-31-2018, 10:25 AM	#376
Mark Ransom Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by sculptor666 sony seems to be busy... a successful motorcycle/racing photographer had all of his (long time) canon gear stolen... sony swooped in and helped him out. That was a brilliant PR move.

08-31-2018, 10:28 AM	#377
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Mark Ransom This is why I think time travel is impossible. There's no way to know where in space you'll end up since there's no fixed point of reference. Good point

08-31-2018, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#378
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by Mark Ransom This is why I think time travel is impossible. I'm time travelling back to film cameras. Have picked up both a LX and a 645Nii. So much more fun - doing everything manually, even using a Pentax digital spotmeter. Who needs digital?

08-31-2018, 10:50 AM	#379
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Andrea K I want to recap what I'm expecting from the Photokina: 1- The mockup of the two RCs compatible with Full Frame 2- An almost ready DA* 11-18 3- The mockup of the D-FA* 85 4- The mockup of the D-FA 70-200 f/4 5- A new 645 with full frame MF sensor 6- The mockup of a new 645 lens, I think a 45-90mm zoom 7- A new APS-C flagship camera 8- The new GR Great Expectations ! of course, one has to be carefully realistic.

08-31-2018, 10:53 AM	#380
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by Andrea K I want to recap what I'm expecting from the Photokina: 1- The mockup of the two RCs compatible with Full Frame 2- An almost ready DA* 11-18 3- The mockup of the D-FA* 85 4- The mockup of the D-FA 70-200 f/4 5- A new 645 with full frame MF sensor 6- The mockup of a new 645 lens, I think a 45-90mm zoom 7- A new APS-C flagship camera 8- The new GR Looks realistic and feasible.

08-31-2018, 10:56 AM	#381
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Originally posted by Andrea K I want to recap what I'm expecting from the Photokina: 1- The mockup of the two RCs compatible with Full Frame 2- An almost ready DA* 11-18 3- The mockup of the D-FA* 85 4- The mockup of the D-FA 70-200 f/4 5- A new 645 with full frame MF sensor 6- The mockup of a new 645 lens, I think a 45-90mm zoom 7- A new APS-C flagship camera 8- The new GR That's one heck of a wish list. I would be less confident about the 645 and the GR bits.

08-31-2018, 10:59 AM	#382
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by serothis I would be less confident about the 645 I feel most confident about the 645.

08-31-2018, 11:01 AM	#383
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Originally posted by troenaas I feel most confident about the 645. Really now? Do you know something you're not letting on?

08-31-2018, 11:08 AM - 1 Like	#384
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by serothis Do you know something you're not letting on? My psychic abilities together with recent blunders at Adorama.

08-31-2018, 11:10 AM	#385
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Originally posted by troenaas My psychic abilities together with recent blunders at Adorama. Clearly I'm out of the loop on this one. What info did adorama let slip?

08-31-2018, 11:15 AM - 1 Like	#386
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,056	Originally posted by serothis Clearly I'm out of the loop on this one. What info did adorama let slip? New Pentax DSLR: Evidence at Adorama! - PentaxForums.com

08-31-2018, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#387
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by serothis What info did adorama let slip? They briefly listed partial information about 2 new items. Both had KZ in their SKUs (stock keeping units) numbers. The most expensive was listed at USD 7599 and the SKU number ended with LS. That could be a new body with built in leaf shutter. A body with a leaf shutter would allow almost unlimited flash sync.

08-31-2018, 11:18 AM	#388
serothis Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 538	Thanks to you both. I saw the cheaper $1k one that people speculated was a GRIII I didn't see the more expensive unit. Now my hopes are well and truly up.

08-31-2018, 11:53 AM	#389
torge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hamburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 199	nice food for the rumour mill ...

08-31-2018, 11:55 AM	#390
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by torge nice food for the rumour mill and for the post count....