Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed

taktoon · 09-03-2018, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Rush2112

I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018

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Yes. You have.

Kunzite · 09-03-2018, 12:49 AM - **1 Like**

@biz-engineer:
Well, my talk is consistent with the simple fact that EVFs don't work for me (they're causing me discomfort/pain). As long as that remains true, even a Pentax MILC can't make me happy.
The mirrorless propaganda is a hateful, inconsiderate thing.

biz-engineer · 09-03-2018, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by Rush2112

I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018 .

IMO, that thread was started when there was a K1 to win if the August post counter would reach 45000. I guess Ricoh Imaging gave a couple of Pentax K1 bodies to help PF fill the void since Ricoh have been silent for a long time and there isn't much to discuss about Pentax. At the moment, there is more genuine talk about Nikon and Canon mirrorless in the non Pentax section, than there is in all other Pentax sections. When PF talk is more about other brands than Pentax, that might be a bit of a concern for the Pentax "share of mind" thingy. When I open Pentax forum website, I get ads for the Nikon Z !!!

RonHendriks1966 · 09-03-2018, 01:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rush2112

I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018

.

No is the short answer.

With Photokina coming up real soon and still no leak or hint about something coming.......we might even not see anything new.

**beachgardener** · 09-03-2018, 01:09 AM

what I'm thinking is a mention of something new for next year

Rush2112 · 09-03-2018, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

No is the short answer.

With Photokina coming up real soon and still no leak or hint about something coming.......we might even not see anything new.

Read the first post in this thread

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---------- Post added 09-03-2018 at 01:11 AM ----------

Originally posted by taktoon

Yes. You have.

We'll yes, besides me

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biz-engineer · 09-03-2018, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

With Photokina coming up real soon and still no leak or hint about something coming.......we might even not see anything new.

Knowing a bit about accounting, operations etc, I kinda guess what these guys at Ricoh Imaging are doing, and somehow it's good and bad, it depends how we cope with their approach :-)

Mistral75 · 09-03-2018, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by Carl Garrard:

Exclusive: I have word that Ricoh/Pentax is also going to announce "something", and I have good word on that. It's not going to be some lame announcement either, so keep your eye on this site for specifics that I'm able to give in the very near future here.

Source: PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Photokina 2018- Will Be Historic, Absolutely Epic.

**RobA_Oz** · 09-03-2018, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Source: PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Photokina 2018- Will Be Historic, Absolutely Epic.

I don’t know that site: what’s their record like, in picking the most reliable “rumour”? The words are encouraging to Pentax followers, but I imagine we’ll just have to watch the next couple of weeks with cautious interest.

D1N0 · 09-03-2018, 02:33 AM

Something. They joined forces with Panasonic for a full frame mirrorless mount is the best we could hope for. The Panasonic G9 has a very Pentaxy look and feel to it.

**RobA_Oz** · 09-03-2018, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Something. They joined forces with Panasonic for a full frame mirrorless mount is the best we could hope for.

An adapter for KAF4 lenses would be the best we could hope for with that scenario.

**Rondec** · 09-03-2018, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by Rush2112

I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018

.

Probably not. Ricoh is pretty tight with their non disclosure agreements and if anyone shares early, probably they get cut off from future relationship with Pentax. Even Asahiman hasn't really shared much lately. I still think the answer of gear to be released before the end of the year is "not much."

We can still hope for previews of glass that will be available in the spring of next year...

Kiwipixter · 09-03-2018, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

Something. They joined forces with Panasonic for a full frame mirrorless mount is the best we could hope for.

Funny, I always thought Panasonic is a natural partner/owner for Pentax, especially if Panasonic is serious about FF and MF. It doesn't make business sense to have all their eggs in one M43 basket. Their SL mount partnership with Leica is not comparable as its not targeted for the mainstream FF market. I do hope you are right.

biz-engineer · 09-03-2018, 02:59 AM

I hope that Ricoh Imaging will give significant hope for the future, even if there is no new product, the long term is more important than the short term.

Kunzite · 09-03-2018, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

I hope that Ricoh Imaging will give significant hope for the future, even if there is no new product, the long term is more important than the short term.

Right. Besides, I need some time to recover after purchasing the D FA* 50mm f/1.4

09-03-2018, 12:51 AM	#588
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,237	Originally posted by Rush2112 I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018 . IMO, that thread was started when there was a K1 to win if the August post counter would reach 45000. I guess Ricoh Imaging gave a couple of Pentax K1 bodies to help PF fill the void since Ricoh have been silent for a long time and there isn't much to discuss about Pentax. At the moment, there is more genuine talk about Nikon and Canon mirrorless in the non Pentax section, than there is in all other Pentax sections. When PF talk is more about other brands than Pentax, that might be a bit of a concern for the Pentax "share of mind" thingy. When I open Pentax forum website, I get ads for the Nikon Z !!! Last edited by biz-engineer; 09-03-2018 at 12:58 AM.

09-03-2018, 01:11 AM	#591
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505 Original Poster	Hey Ron Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 No is the short answer. With Photokina coming up real soon and still no leak or hint about something coming.......we might even not see anything new. Read the first post in this thread . ---------- Post added 09-03-2018 at 01:11 AM ---------- Originally posted by taktoon Yes. You have. We'll yes, besides me .

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09-03-2018, 12:48 AM	#586
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Originally posted by Rush2112 I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018 . Yes. You have.

09-03-2018, 12:49 AM - 1 Like	#587
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	@biz-engineer: Well, my talk is consistent with the simple fact that EVFs don't work for me (they're causing me discomfort/pain). As long as that remains true, even a Pentax MILC can't make me happy. The mirrorless propaganda is a hateful, inconsiderate thing.

09-03-2018, 01:03 AM - 1 Like	#589
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Rush2112 I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018 . No is the short answer. With Photokina coming up real soon and still no leak or hint about something coming.......we might even not see anything new.

09-03-2018, 01:09 AM	#590
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	what I'm thinking is a mention of something new for next year

09-03-2018, 01:13 AM	#592
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,237	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 With Photokina coming up real soon and still no leak or hint about something coming.......we might even not see anything new. Knowing a bit about accounting, operations etc, I kinda guess what these guys at Ricoh Imaging are doing, and somehow it's good and bad, it depends how we cope with their approach :-)

09-03-2018, 02:19 AM	#593
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Carl Garrard: *Exclusive*: I have word that Ricoh/Pentax is also going to announce "something", and I have good word on that. It's not going to be some lame announcement either, so keep your eye on this site for specifics that I'm able to give in the very near future here. Source: PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Photokina 2018- Will Be Historic, Absolutely Epic.

09-03-2018, 02:32 AM	#594
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by Mistral75 Source: PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Photokina 2018- Will Be Historic, Absolutely Epic. I don’t know that site: what’s their record like, in picking the most reliable “rumour”? The words are encouraging to Pentax followers, but I imagine we’ll just have to watch the next couple of weeks with cautious interest.

09-03-2018, 02:33 AM	#595
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Something. They joined forces with Panasonic for a full frame mirrorless mount is the best we could hope for. The Panasonic G9 has a very Pentaxy look and feel to it.

09-03-2018, 02:36 AM	#596
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by D1N0 Something. They joined forces with Panasonic for a full frame mirrorless mount is the best we could hope for. An adapter for KAF4 lenses would be the best we could hope for with that scenario.

09-03-2018, 02:46 AM	#597
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,662	Originally posted by Rush2112 I'm curious if anyone "in the know" on this thread or others has any hint's or what not for PK 2018 . Probably not. Ricoh is pretty tight with their non disclosure agreements and if anyone shares early, probably they get cut off from future relationship with Pentax. Even Asahiman hasn't really shared much lately. I still think the answer of gear to be released before the end of the year is "not much." We can still hope for previews of glass that will be available in the spring of next year...

09-03-2018, 02:50 AM	#598
Kiwipixter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auckland Posts: 248	Originally posted by D1N0 Something. They joined forces with Panasonic for a full frame mirrorless mount is the best we could hope for. Funny, I always thought Panasonic is a natural partner/owner for Pentax, especially if Panasonic is serious about FF and MF. It doesn't make business sense to have all their eggs in one M43 basket. Their SL mount partnership with Leica is not comparable as its not targeted for the mainstream FF market. I do hope you are right.

09-03-2018, 02:59 AM	#599
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,237	I hope that Ricoh Imaging will give significant hope for the future, even if there is no new product, the long term is more important than the short term.

09-03-2018, 03:00 AM	#600
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by biz-engineer I hope that Ricoh Imaging will give significant hope for the future, even if there is no new product, the long term is more important than the short term. Right. Besides, I need some time to recover after purchasing the D FA* 50mm f/1.4