Photokina, Ricoh has Confirmed

reh321 · 09-13-2018, 08:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well this thread started at august 28th. So we are now 16 days further......and only 12 days before Photokina press day. ......

Maybe they show the mock-up 3D-printed d-fa*85mm under glass.....

Maybe they announce a 24mp FF camera tomorrow.

Don't be such a pessimist - something will happen in the next two weeks.

Last edited by reh321; 09-13-2018 at 08:30 AM.

**Pål Jensen** · 09-13-2018, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by Dan Rentea

As for photographers selecting a medium format camera, how many photographers shooting with medium format cameras have you seen at sport events? Do you think that by telling to a guy who is shooting comercial stuff with a medium format camera that if he thinks positive and if he set his mind properly he can shoot fast action or bif with his camera with real success? He will tell you what I've told you. Nice motivating message, but let me grab my D5 or my 1Dx while I keep thinking positively about my medium format camera.

Andy Rouse shot dancing sifakas with a 645 and claims it gives just as many keepers as his eos 1.

Dan Rentea · 09-13-2018, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Andy Rouse shot dancing sifakas with a 645 and claims it gives just as many keepers as his eos 1.

Yes, his second name is King Julien.

RonHendriks1966 · 09-13-2018, 08:23 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

Maybe they announce a 24mp FF camera tomorrow.

Don't be such a pessimist- something will happen in the next two weeks.

Im not a pessimist. I just did not get carried away with a single rumor from an un known source that is just not more then hearsay.

H.Abendsen · 09-13-2018, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by Dan Rentea

Then for God sake, why do you shoot with K1? Why don't you use a K-5 II with some old lenses?

I know people can speak for themselves, but if you would ask me the same question... I would answer:

Because it supports all the new lenses!!

Which brings me to begging RICOH:
Plz, bring support for all the new lenses at least on K-5II bodies (K-5II and K-5IIs) also...
I really loved the results from my K-5II...

And to the people who are ranting about not having mirrorless:
That may be a good thing... to stay on solid ground and improve here, whilst other camera-makers may concentrate faster development on their mirrorless-lines.

I would be so happy with just an immensive upgrade to PENTAXs AF capabilities... and buffer/card write speed...(XQD would make it feel even more professional) I ABSOLUTELY do NOT FEEL the need for fr... MIRRORLESS.
Its absolutely possible to have an AF thats as fast and as accurate as on an A9 body
on a Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Design... just look at the D500... When shooting only photos... the D500 feels even superior to the A9

**Larrymc** · 09-13-2018, 08:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Ok... so, people! We have over 1000 posts in this thread. What’s the conclusion here? What confirmation do we have or are waiting for?

Looks to me that we are waiting.........Oh and whining a lot.

reh321 · 09-13-2018, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by H.Abendsen

I know people can speak for themselves, but if you would ask me the same question... I would answer:

Because it supports all the new lenses!!

Which brings me to begging RICOH:
Plz, bring support for all the new lenses at least on K-5II bodies (K-5II and K-5IIs) also...
I really loved the results from my K-5II...

And to the people who are ranting about not having mirrorless:
That may be a good thing... to stay on solid ground and improve here, whilst other camera-makers may concentrate faster development on their mirrorless-lines.

I would be so happy with just an immensive upgrade to PENTAXs AF capabilities... and buffer/card write speed...(XQD would make it feel even more professional) I ABSOLUTELY do NOT FEEL the need for fr... MIRRORLESS.
Its absolutely possible to have an AF thats as fast and as accurate as on an A9 body
on a Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Design... just look at the D500... When shooting only photos... the D500 feels even superior to the A9

Is anyone other than Nikon using XQD??

biz-engineer · 09-13-2018, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

What confirmation do we have or are waiting for?

It's the confirmation that there will be something. As simple as that.

---------- Post added 13-09-18 at 17:44 ----------

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Im not a pessimist.

Not you are not pessimistic, you are realistic, but we wonder how is that useful to you and others to be alarming.

Rush2112 · 09-13-2018, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Im not a pessimist. I just did not get carried away with a single rumor from an un known source that is just not more then hearsay.

The source is not "hearsay" status. Its solid, legit. Again, no details from the source (tight lips), which should give you a hint at the source. I guess they are allowed to say that there will be an announcement, but nothing more.

**Larrymc** · 09-13-2018, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Maybe they announce a 24mp FF camera tomorrow.

Don't be such a pessimist - something will happen in the next two weeks.

RE, where did you get the info that there will be a 24mp FF DSLR? If I remember the Asahi-Man post he said that the 24mp camera was not a DSLR. So you have lost me with the 24mp FF stuff. Is this wishful thinking on your part?

RonHendriks1966 · 09-13-2018, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Not you are not pessimistic, you are realistic, but we wonder how is that useful to you and others to be alarming.

Originally posted by Rush2112

The source is not "hearsay" status. Its solid, legit. Again, no details from the source (tight lips), which should give you a hint at the source. I guess they are allowed to say that there will be an announcement, but nothing more.

I have plenty of room to be pleasently surprised by Ricoh-Imaging at or closing in to Photokina, while many overhere are going to set themselves up to be disappointed (even when something nice would be announced).

**MrNPhoto** · 09-13-2018, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by reh321

Is anyone other than Nikon using XQD??

Sony XDCAM video cameras use XQD. PhaseOne supports XQD on their IQ4 digital backs.

Fenwoodian · 09-13-2018, 09:05 AM

What would I like to hear Pentax/Ricoh announce at Photokina in two weeks?

1. Maybe a joint announcement with a third-party lens manufacturer (e.g. Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss) that that lens maker will now be offering certain new lenses in a K mount.

2. An upgrade to the GR line (new sensor - maybe full frame, IBIS, ability to put K mount lenses on it, and incorporation of other advanced features already present in K-1).

3. A new camera with improved auto-focus and/or video.

4. Capitalize on their highly regarded WR and ruggedness by announcing a new "extreme" outdoors edition APS-C camera. Light, super rugged, and waterproof to 10 feet below the surface.

5. Cameras with more/improved whiz/bang features such as: in camera focus stacking, in camera panos, improvement in pixel shift capability.

6. Updated/speeded-up roll out of the new D FA roadmap lenses.

7. A monochrome only camera (lots of us ancient Pentaxians grew up taking mostly black and white images).

Dan Rentea · 09-13-2018, 09:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

Is anyone other than Nikon using XQD??

I think not.

---------- Post added 09-13-18 at 04:21 PM ----------

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

What would I like to hear Pentax/Ricoh announce at Photokina in two weeks?

1. Maybe a joint announcement with a third-party lens manufacturer (e.g. Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss) that that lens maker will now be offering certain new lenses in a K mount

Now this would be a better news to me than the release of a new body. There is a need for at least a new camera, no question about that. But having access to lenses that Pentax doesn't have by having Sigma and Tamron on board... this would be very nice.

Mark Ransom · 09-13-2018, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 6BQ5

Ok... so, people! We have over 1000 posts in this thread. What’s the conclusion here? What confirmation do we have or are waiting for?

All we have is exactly what we started with - someone's assertion that a good source told him Pentax would be showing something at Photokina. We don't know what, or if anything will be announced beforehand. Nor do we have any confirmation from an independent source.

All 1000 posts are either speculation or off topic. Threads do tend to take on a life of their own.

09-13-2018, 08:52 AM	#1194
Rush2112 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RSM, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505 Original Poster	Hey Ron Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Im not a pessimist. I just did not get carried away with a single rumor from an un known source that is just not more then hearsay. The source is not "hearsay" status. Its solid, legit. Again, no details from the source (tight lips), which should give you a hint at the source. I guess they are allowed to say that there will be an announcement, but nothing more.

09-13-2018, 09:05 AM	#1198
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	What would I like to hear Pentax/Ricoh announce at Photokina in two weeks? 1. Maybe a joint announcement with a third-party lens manufacturer (e.g. Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss) that that lens maker will now be offering certain new lenses in a K mount. 2. An upgrade to the GR line (new sensor - maybe full frame, IBIS, ability to put K mount lenses on it, and incorporation of other advanced features already present in K-1). 3. A new camera with improved auto-focus and/or video. 4. Capitalize on their highly regarded WR and ruggedness by announcing a new "extreme" outdoors edition APS-C camera. Light, super rugged, and waterproof to 10 feet below the surface. 5. Cameras with more/improved whiz/bang features such as: in camera focus stacking, in camera panos, improvement in pixel shift capability. 6. Updated/speeded-up roll out of the new D FA roadmap lenses. 7. A monochrome only camera (lots of us ancient Pentaxians grew up taking mostly black and white images). Last edited by Fenwoodian; 09-13-2018 at 09:13 AM.

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09-13-2018, 08:01 AM - 1 Like	#1186
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well this thread started at august 28th. So we are now 16 days further......and only 12 days before Photokina press day. ...... Maybe they show the mock-up 3D-printed d-fa85mm under glass..... Maybe they announce a 24mp FF camera tomorrow. Don't be such a pessimist - something will happen in the next two weeks. Last edited by reh321; 09-13-2018 at 08:30 AM.*

09-13-2018, 08:05 AM	#1187
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by Dan Rentea As for photographers selecting a medium format camera, how many photographers shooting with medium format cameras have you seen at sport events? Do you think that by telling to a guy who is shooting comercial stuff with a medium format camera that if he thinks positive and if he set his mind properly he can shoot fast action or bif with his camera with real success? He will tell you what I've told you. Nice motivating message, but let me grab my D5 or my 1Dx while I keep thinking positively about my medium format camera. Andy Rouse shot dancing sifakas with a 645 and claims it gives just as many keepers as his eos 1.

09-13-2018, 08:21 AM	#1188
Dan Rentea Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bucharest Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Andy Rouse shot dancing sifakas with a 645 and claims it gives just as many keepers as his eos 1. Yes, his second name is King Julien.

09-13-2018, 08:23 AM - 2 Likes	#1189
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by reh321 Maybe they announce a 24mp FF camera tomorrow. Don't be such a pessimist- something will happen in the next two weeks. Im not a pessimist. I just did not get carried away with a single rumor from an un known source that is just not more then hearsay.

09-13-2018, 08:24 AM	#1190
H.Abendsen Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 95	Originally posted by Dan Rentea Then for God sake, why do you shoot with K1? Why don't you use a K-5 II with some old lenses? I know people can speak for themselves, but if you would ask me the same question... I would answer: Because it supports all the new lenses!! Which brings me to begging RICOH: Plz, bring support for all the new lenses at least on K-5II bodies (K-5II and K-5IIs) also... I really loved the results from my K-5II... And to the people who are ranting about not having mirrorless: That may be a good thing... to stay on solid ground and improve here, whilst other camera-makers may concentrate faster development on their mirrorless-lines. I would be so happy with just an immensive upgrade to PENTAXs AF capabilities... and buffer/card write speed...(XQD would make it feel even more professional) I ABSOLUTELY do NOT FEEL the need for fr... MIRRORLESS. Its absolutely possible to have an AF thats as fast and as accurate as on an A9 body on a Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Design... just look at the D500... When shooting only photos... the D500 feels even superior to the A9

09-13-2018, 08:31 AM - 1 Like	#1191
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Ok... so, people! We have over 1000 posts in this thread. What’s the conclusion here? What confirmation do we have or are waiting for? Looks to me that we are waiting.........Oh and whining a lot.

09-13-2018, 08:33 AM	#1192
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by H.Abendsen I know people can speak for themselves, but if you would ask me the same question... I would answer: Because it supports all the new lenses!! Which brings me to begging RICOH: Plz, bring support for all the new lenses at least on K-5II bodies (K-5II and K-5IIs) also... I really loved the results from my K-5II... And to the people who are ranting about not having mirrorless: That may be a good thing... to stay on solid ground and improve here, whilst other camera-makers may concentrate faster development on their mirrorless-lines. I would be so happy with just an immensive upgrade to PENTAXs AF capabilities... and buffer/card write speed...(XQD would make it feel even more professional) I ABSOLUTELY do NOT FEEL the need for fr... MIRRORLESS. Its absolutely possible to have an AF thats as fast and as accurate as on an A9 body on a Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Design... just look at the D500... When shooting only photos... the D500 feels even superior to the A9 Is anyone other than Nikon using XQD??

09-13-2018, 08:41 AM	#1193
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,225	Originally posted by 6BQ5 What confirmation do we have or are waiting for? It's the confirmation that there will be something. As simple as that. ---------- Post added 13-09-18 at 17:44 ---------- Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Im not a pessimist. Not you are not pessimistic, you are realistic, but we wonder how is that useful to you and others to be alarming.

09-13-2018, 08:57 AM	#1195
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by reh321 Maybe they announce a 24mp FF camera tomorrow. Don't be such a pessimist - something will happen in the next two weeks. RE, where did you get the info that there will be a 24mp FF DSLR? If I remember the Asahi-Man post he said that the 24mp camera was not a DSLR. So you have lost me with the 24mp FF stuff. Is this wishful thinking on your part?

09-13-2018, 08:57 AM	#1196
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by biz-engineer Not you are not pessimistic, you are realistic, but we wonder how is that useful to you and others to be alarming. Originally posted by Rush2112 The source is not "hearsay" status. Its solid, legit. Again, no details from the source (tight lips), which should give you a hint at the source. I guess they are allowed to say that there will be an announcement, but nothing more. I have plenty of room to be pleasently surprised by Ricoh-Imaging at or closing in to Photokina, while many overhere are going to set themselves up to be disappointed (even when something nice would be announced).

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09-13-2018, 09:03 AM	#1197
MrNPhoto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 276	Originally posted by reh321 Is anyone other than Nikon using XQD?? Sony XDCAM video cameras use XQD. PhaseOne supports XQD on their IQ4 digital backs.

09-13-2018, 09:14 AM - 1 Like	#1199
Dan Rentea Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bucharest Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by reh321 Is anyone other than Nikon using XQD?? I think not. ---------- Post added 09-13-18 at 04:21 PM ---------- Originally posted by Fenwoodian What would I like to hear Pentax/Ricoh announce at Photokina in two weeks? 1. Maybe a joint announcement with a third-party lens manufacturer (e.g. Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss) that that lens maker will now be offering certain new lenses in a K mount Now this would be a better news to me than the release of a new body. There is a need for at least a new camera, no question about that. But having access to lenses that Pentax doesn't have by having Sigma and Tamron on board... this would be very nice.

09-13-2018, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#1200
Mark Ransom Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 498	Originally posted by 6BQ5 Ok... so, people! We have over 1000 posts in this thread. What’s the conclusion here? What confirmation do we have or are waiting for? All we have is exactly what we started with - someone's assertion that a good source told him Pentax would be showing something at Photokina. We don't know what, or if anything will be announced beforehand. Nor do we have any confirmation from an independent source. All 1000 posts are either speculation or off topic. Threads do tend to take on a life of their own.