Yay! Ricoh Imaging will announce a new camera this month or next month! (Nokishita)

rangercarp · 10-16-2018, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

Here you go, make of it what you will. This section is called news and rumors btw.Re: K-mount adapters for Pentax new-mount cameras: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

That post is not the one from yesterday you are referencing....

Franc · 10-16-2018, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

so it might be a 35FF and a 645FF?

Mistral75 · 10-16-2018, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by Chris Mak

Here you go, make of it what you will. This section is called news and rumors btw.

Re: K-mount adapters for Pentax new-mount cameras: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

For those who experience difficulties in following the hyperlinks provided:

As apparent in this caption, that was a month ago. Note the 'in two classes'.

Mistral75 · 10-16-2018, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by rangercarp

That post is not the one from yesterday you are referencing....

That's the one from yesterday and I have already referenced it twice in this thread:

asahi man's post from yesterday (above) is in the continuity of the one he made on 11 September, also referenced and pasted in this thread. See below.

beholder3 · 10-16-2018, 06:08 AM - **1 Like**

Asahiman actually wrote

Originally posted by Asahiman :

Currently nearly all the development power is going into K fullframe SLR.

Body and lens development,very interesting and in 2 classes.

But, SLR!!

It can mean that there are pro * and non-pro lines for lenses. Or it could mean that they do new limiteds and new DFA*s.

It can mean that in a year or two or three they will have two FF cameras in addition to one or two APSC cameras.

It can mean a lot of things.

Do not attribute your personal, potentially quite faulty, interpretation to somebody else who is highly regarded here. Especially in rumor threads false attributing is bad style.

Mistral75 · 10-16-2018, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by Franc

so it might be a 35FF and a 645FF?

I doubt that. Re-read asahi man's words: 'nearly all the development power is going into K fullframe SLR. Body and lens development (...) in 2 classes.'

**WillWeaverRVA** · 10-16-2018, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

That's the one from yesterday and I have already referenced it twice in this thread:

asahi man's post from yesterday (above) is in the continuity of the one he made on 11 September, also referenced and pasted in this thread. See below.

All I have to see is "But, SLR!" and my optimism increases.

Kunzite · 10-16-2018, 06:29 AM

I'm with beholder - if asahiman would be so kind as to dispel such ambiguities...

We already know that Ricoh Imaging is developing lenses in 2 clases (D FA and D FA*). Two FF DSLRs... is not impossible, but it implies a level of ambition unlike what we've seen in the last years, and I'm talking scale rather than quality (we have quality with the D FA*).

crash82 · 10-16-2018, 06:34 AM

Who is that asahiman? Is he working at Ricoh/Pentax?

fsge · 10-16-2018, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

I'm with beholder - if asahiman would be so kind as to dispel such ambiguities...

We already know that Ricoh Imaging is developing lenses in 2 clases (D FA and D FA*). Two FF DSLRs... is not impossible, but it implies a level of ambition unlike what we've seen in the last years, and I'm talking scale rather than quality (we have quality with the D FA*).

the way I understood these 2 classes was, one with mirror one mirrorless

Mistral75 · 10-16-2018, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by crash82

Who is that asahiman? Is he working at Ricoh/Pentax?

He has very good insider information, including internal documents far ahead of the publication of the corresponding piece of information (e.g. the D FA★ 50mm f/1,4's optical construction or the picture of its ring-SDM motor).

Mistral75 · 10-16-2018, 06:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by fsge

the way I understood these 2 classes was, one with mirror one mirrorless

Sigh!...

'in 2 classes. But, SLR!!'

altopiet · 10-16-2018, 07:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

in 2 classes. But, SLR!!'

Two different sensors?

normhead · 10-16-2018, 07:04 AM

Time to invest in a K-3ii while the investing is still good?

**boriscleto** · 10-16-2018, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Sigh!...

'in 2 classes. But, SLR!!'

He says most development is going into K FF. But 2 classes doesn't necessarily mean 2 FF cameras. It could mean 135 FF & 645 FF. Or it could mean 135 FF and APS-C. It wouldn't be all that hard to take developments for 135 FF and scale it down to APS-C...Isn't that what they basically did for the *ist D because no economically viable (for Pentax) FF sensors existed at the time?

And in 2 classes he is probably referring to lenses anyway. And who really needs to develop lenses for APS-C anyway? Nikon doesn't anymore...

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10-16-2018, 05:57 AM	#16
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	Originally posted by Chris Mak Here you go, make of it what you will. This section is called news and rumors btw.Re: K-mount adapters for Pentax new-mount cameras: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review That post is not the one from yesterday you are referencing....

10-16-2018, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#17
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	so it might be a 35FF and a 645FF?

10-16-2018, 06:02 AM	#18
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Chris Mak Here you go, make of it what you will. This section is called news and rumors btw. Re: K-mount adapters for Pentax new-mount cameras: Pentax SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review For those who experience difficulties in following the hyperlinks provided: As apparent in this caption, that was a month ago. Note the 'in two classes'.

10-16-2018, 06:07 AM	#19
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by rangercarp That post is not the one from yesterday you are referencing.... That's the one from yesterday and I have already referenced it twice in this thread: *asahi man*'s post from yesterday (above) is in the continuity of the one he made on 11 September, also referenced and pasted in this thread. See below.

10-16-2018, 06:08 AM - 1 Like	#20
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Asahiman actually wrote Originally posted by Asahiman : Currently nearly all the development power is going into K fullframe SLR. Body and lens development,very interesting and in 2 classes. But, SLR!! It can mean that there are pro * and non-pro lines for lenses. Or it could mean that they do new limiteds and new DFA*s. It can mean that in a year or two or three they will have two FF cameras in addition to one or two APSC cameras. It can mean a lot of things. Do not attribute your personal, potentially quite faulty, interpretation to somebody else who is highly regarded here. Especially in rumor threads false attributing is bad style.

10-16-2018, 06:10 AM	#21
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by Franc so it might be a 35FF and a 645FF? I doubt that. Re-read *asahi man's words: 'nearly all the development power is going into K fullframe SLR. Body and lens development (...) in 2 classes.*'

10-16-2018, 06:16 AM	#22
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by Mistral75 That's the one from yesterday and I have already referenced it twice in this thread: *asahi man*'s post from yesterday (above) is in the continuity of the one he made on 11 September, also referenced and pasted in this thread. See below. All I have to see is "But, SLR!" and my optimism increases.

10-16-2018, 06:29 AM	#23
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I'm with beholder - if asahiman would be so kind as to dispel such ambiguities... We already know that Ricoh Imaging is developing lenses in 2 clases (D FA and D FA). Two FF DSLRs... is not impossible, but it implies a level of ambition unlike what we've seen in the last years, and I'm talking scale rather than quality (we have quality with the D FA).

10-16-2018, 06:34 AM	#24
crash82 New Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 15	Who is that asahiman? Is he working at Ricoh/Pentax?

10-16-2018, 06:46 AM	#25
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Kunzite I'm with beholder - if asahiman would be so kind as to dispel such ambiguities... We already know that Ricoh Imaging is developing lenses in 2 clases (D FA and D FA). Two FF DSLRs... is not impossible, but it implies a level of ambition unlike what we've seen in the last years, and I'm talking scale rather than quality (we have quality with the D FA). the way I understood these 2 classes was, one with mirror one mirrorless

10-16-2018, 06:46 AM	#26
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by crash82 Who is that asahiman? Is he working at Ricoh/Pentax? He has very good insider information, including internal documents far ahead of the publication of the corresponding piece of information (e.g. the D FA★ 50mm f/1,4's optical construction or the picture of its ring-SDM motor).

10-16-2018, 06:48 AM - 2 Likes	#27
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by fsge the way I understood these 2 classes was, one with mirror one mirrorless Sigh!... 'in 2 classes. But, SLR!!'

10-16-2018, 07:00 AM - 1 Like	#28
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by Mistral75 in 2 classes. But, SLR!!' Two different sensors?

10-16-2018, 07:04 AM	#29
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Time to invest in a K-3ii while the investing is still good?

10-16-2018, 07:06 AM	#30
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Mistral75 Sigh!... 'in 2 classes. But, SLR!!' He says most development is going into K FF. But 2 classes doesn't necessarily mean 2 FF cameras. It could mean 135 FF & 645 FF. Or it could mean 135 FF and APS-C. It wouldn't be all that hard to take developments for 135 FF and scale it down to APS-C...Isn't that what they basically did for the *ist D because no economically viable (for Pentax) FF sensors existed at the time? And in 2 classes he is probably referring to lenses anyway. And who really needs to develop lenses for APS-C anyway? Nikon doesn't anymore...