Originally posted by FozzFoster I always thought Pentax would be a good match for architecture/construction niche.
Pentax is probably the best landscape, astro, macro, and other 'stills' camera brand.
I'd think a nice tilt/shift lens (used mostly for architecture) would be a good niche for Pentax to explore.
Right.
I think it is a positive sign that the WG consumer and g industry lines seem to be closer together now. Both can profit from some interesting development and it fits Ricoh's portfolio as a document creation specialist complying industry standards
The predecessor:
RICOH G800 | Digital Cameras | Industrial Products | Ricoh
And yes, give me some technical grade equipment and accessories for DSLR from APS-C to 645. The GR already found it's way into technical documentation in the field of photogrammetry and image based modelling, where the GXR was with widely used with the A12 28mm. Especially due to it's faboulous lens, low weight and great interval settings (based on my recommendations I know of at least 6 GR/IIs bought by my colleagues ;-) ). The new additions to the GRIII (SR, more MP) do not add too much to this field, but of course the GR is a consumer camera in the first place and just happened to be so useful for this application too.
Anyway, I would not be unhappy if Ricoh keeps up this technical photography and documentation field and maybe even expands it. Could be a nice niche.