KP custom，DFA*85/1.4 CP+ Exhibit

OoKU · 02-25-2019, 06:12 PM - **8 Likes**

RICOH IMAGING to Exhibit 2 Reference Product
at CP＋ 2019 Camera and Imaging Show

TOKYO, February 26, 2019 －RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of two reference products -- Interchangeable lens and Limited model of digital SLR currently under development -- at CP + 2019 , one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging show in Asia. This annual event will be held from February 28 to March 3 at the PACIFICO YOKOHAMA convention center in Japan.

Overview of reference products

HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name)
HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name)
Interchangeable lens for PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras
Model name: HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name)

・ PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of a 35mm-format full-frame image sensor
・ This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements
・ Market launch: Not decided

PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras
Model name: PENTAX KP Custom (tentative name)

・Special customized model of PENTAX KP
・Adopted special coated mount, wooden grip, original top cover
・Market launch: Not decided
Notes: Model name, design, and specification and market launch schedules of these products are all tentative and subject to change without notice. Price will be announced at later date.

https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2019/20190226_027289.html

**Belnan** · 02-25-2019, 06:22 PM - **1 Like**

That's a big lens.

**monochrome** · 02-25-2019, 06:27 PM

Good to see at least a 3-D printed reference for the 85. Maybe they’ll be farther along by Photokina (May 8-11, 2019). I wonder if there is more to the camera than a wooden grip.

Sandy Hancock · 02-25-2019, 06:37 PM - **1 Like**

The custom KP has already been discussed HERE. It's interesting to see that Ricoh might be officially on board with it.

And ooooh, that 85!

reh321 · 02-25-2019, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Good to see at least a 3-D printed reference for the 85. Maybe they’ll be farther along by Photokina (May 8-11, 2019).

No Photokina this year.
Photokina 2019 cancelled - PentaxForums.com

Originally posted by monochrome

I wonder if there is more to the camera than a wooden grip.

and five-sided front of prism housing (*)

and gold lettering

and printing on side of prism housing (*)

I'm guessing it's just an appearance thing.

(*) if they really meant to make these changes for this model

**clackers** · 02-25-2019, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Good to see at least a 3-D printed reference for the 85. Maybe they’ll be farther along by Photokina (May 8-11, 2019). I wonder if there is more to the camera than a wooden grip.

I think the latest is that Photokina is off, presumably another casualty of the state of the camera industry.

Pushed back to 2020.

cmohr · 02-25-2019, 07:04 PM

Crikey!!! Nice to see even a Mock -up of the DFA85 . Looks LARRRRRRRGE.....

I really like the Wooden Handle on the KP.

**monochrome** · 02-25-2019, 07:05 PM

Originally posted by clackers

I think the latest is that Photokina is off, presumably another casualty of the state of the camera industry.

Pushed back to 2020.

Yeah I just read that.

SSGGeezer · 02-25-2019, 07:07 PM

Is it a flash housing? I see no gaps so perhaps a GPS? Maybe an updated processor for that ever desirable faster write speed and larger buffer? Or is it a pump fake to hide the K-3 replacement.

Joshua A · 02-25-2019, 07:07 PM - **4 Likes**

After shooting with the DFA* 70-200/2.8 and DFA* 50/1.4 and being incredibly happy with the results, I can tell you that I'll be definitely be on the DFA* 85/1.4 waiting list.

When it comes to the continual 'Ricoh won't do this/that whining problem', I'm definitely part of the problem. All I wish is that they'd release a DFA* 200/2 or 300/2.8 with matching TC's to accompany the DA 560/5.6. Until then, I guess I'll just have to patiently wait. :P

**monochrome** · 02-25-2019, 07:15 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

No Photokina this year.
Photokina 2019 cancelled - PentaxForums.com
and five-sided front of prism housing (*)
and gold lettering
and printing on side of prism housing (*)
I'm guessing it's just an appearance thing.
(*) if they really meant to make these changes for this model

I always thought the silver KP with the DA20~40 was sexy but that black combo with the aggressive prism design is gripping. Pentax has fabulous camera body designers.

reh321 · 02-25-2019, 07:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Is it a flash housing? I see no gaps so perhaps a GPS? Maybe an updated processor for that ever desirable faster write speed and larger buffer? Or is it a pump fake to hide the K-3 replacement.

February 2018, a similar photo was posted on FaceBook.
?PENTAX KP?????????????... - ?????? (PENTAX by RICOH IMAGING) | Facebook

I cannot read Japanese, but my understanding was that this was a prototype of the original KP, but I could be wrong about that; this is why I am a little skeptical about this photo. It would be nice for a KP+, or whatever.

**monochrome** · 02-25-2019, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by reh321

February 2018, a similar photo was posted on FaceBook.
?PENTAX KP?????????????... - ?????? (PENTAX by RICOH IMAGING) | Facebook

I cannot read Japanese, but my understanding was that this was a prototype of the original KP, but I could be wrong about that; this is why I am a little skeptical about this photo. It would be nice for a KP+, or whatever.

I think the story is that design was a body modification home-brewed by a Pentax employee [per Mistral75 below, the designer of the K-30]. I’d guess he showed it to the design team and they used it for the special edition KP Custom. The image appears to be from an official Ricoh Imaging Press Release.

SSGGeezer · 02-25-2019, 07:45 PM - **1 Like**

I saw that re=post of that image last week and was just spitballing ideas since I suspect that the "Pentax is doomed!" Crowd will be arriving soon.

**monochrome** · 02-25-2019, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I saw that re=post of that image last week and was just spitballing ideas since I suspect that the "Pentax is doomed!" Crowd will be arriving soon.

Where have they been tonight? Did the Mods give them a Time Out?

02-25-2019, 06:12 PM - 8 Likes	#1
OoKU Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 740	*KP custom，DFA85/1.4 CP+ Exhibit** RICOH IMAGING to Exhibit 2 Reference Product at CP＋ 2019 Camera and Imaging Show TOKYO, February 26, 2019 －RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of two reference products -- Interchangeable lens and Limited model of digital SLR currently under development -- at CP + 2019 , one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging show in Asia. This annual event will be held from February 28 to March 3 at the PACIFICO YOKOHAMA convention center in Japan. Overview of reference products HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name) HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name) Interchangeable lens for PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras Model name: HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name) ・ PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of a 35mm-format full-frame image sensor ・ This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements ・ Market launch: Not decided PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras Model name: PENTAX KP Custom (tentative name) ・Special customized model of PENTAX KP ・Adopted special coated mount, wooden grip, original top cover ・Market launch: Not decided Notes: Model name, design, and specification and market launch schedules of these products are all tentative and subject to change without notice. Price will be announced at later date. https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2019/20190226_027289.html

02-25-2019, 07:01 PM	#5
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by monochrome Good to see at least a 3-D printed reference for the 85. Maybe they’ll be farther along by Photokina (May 8-11, 2019). No Photokina this year. Photokina 2019 cancelled - PentaxForums.com Originally posted by monochrome I wonder if there is more to the camera than a wooden grip. and five-sided front of prism housing () and gold lettering and printing on side of prism housing () I'm guessing it's just an appearance thing. (*) if they really meant to make these changes for this model Attached Images

02-25-2019, 07:38 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by reh321 February 2018, a similar photo was posted on FaceBook. ?PENTAX KP?????????????... - ?????? (PENTAX by RICOH IMAGING) \| Facebook I cannot read Japanese, but my understanding was that this was a prototype of the original KP, but I could be wrong about that; this is why I am a little skeptical about this photo. It would be nice for a KP+, or whatever. I think the story is that design was a body modification home-brewed by a Pentax employee [per Mistral75 below, the designer of the K-30]. I’d guess he showed it to the design team and they used it for the special edition KP Custom. The image appears to be from an official Ricoh Imaging Press Release. Last edited by monochrome; 02-25-2019 at 08:19 PM.

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Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	That's a big lens.

02-25-2019, 06:27 PM	#3
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Good to see at least a 3-D printed reference for the 85. Maybe they’ll be farther along by Photokina (May 8-11, 2019). I wonder if there is more to the camera than a wooden grip.

02-25-2019, 06:37 PM - 1 Like	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	The custom KP has already been discussed HERE. It's interesting to see that Ricoh might be officially on board with it. And ooooh, that 85!

02-25-2019, 07:03 PM	#6
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by monochrome Good to see at least a 3-D printed reference for the 85. Maybe they’ll be farther along by Photokina (May 8-11, 2019). I wonder if there is more to the camera than a wooden grip. I think the latest is that Photokina is off, presumably another casualty of the state of the camera industry. Pushed back to 2020.

02-25-2019, 07:04 PM	#7
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Crikey!!! Nice to see even a Mock -up of the DFA85 . Looks LARRRRRRRGE..... I really like the Wooden Handle on the KP.

02-25-2019, 07:05 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by clackers I think the latest is that Photokina is off, presumably another casualty of the state of the camera industry. Pushed back to 2020. Yeah I just read that.

02-25-2019, 07:07 PM	#9
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Is it a flash housing? I see no gaps so perhaps a GPS? Maybe an updated processor for that ever desirable faster write speed and larger buffer? Or is it a pump fake to hide the K-3 replacement.

02-25-2019, 07:07 PM - 4 Likes	#10
Joshua A Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 273	After shooting with the DFA* 70-200/2.8 and DFA* 50/1.4 and being incredibly happy with the results, I can tell you that I'll be definitely be on the DFA* 85/1.4 waiting list. When it comes to the continual 'Ricoh won't do this/that whining problem', I'm definitely part of the problem. All I wish is that they'd release a DFA* 200/2 or 300/2.8 with matching TC's to accompany the DA 560/5.6. Until then, I guess I'll just have to patiently wait. :P

02-25-2019, 07:15 PM - 3 Likes	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by reh321 No Photokina this year. Photokina 2019 cancelled - PentaxForums.com and five-sided front of prism housing () and gold lettering and printing on side of prism housing () I'm guessing it's just an appearance thing. (*) if they really meant to make these changes for this model I always thought the silver KP with the DA20~40 was sexy but that black combo with the aggressive prism design is gripping. Pentax has fabulous camera body designers.

02-25-2019, 07:22 PM - 1 Like	#12
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Is it a flash housing? I see no gaps so perhaps a GPS? Maybe an updated processor for that ever desirable faster write speed and larger buffer? Or is it a pump fake to hide the K-3 replacement. February 2018, a similar photo was posted on FaceBook. ?PENTAX KP?????????????... - ?????? (PENTAX by RICOH IMAGING) \| Facebook I cannot read Japanese, but my understanding was that this was a prototype of the original KP, but I could be wrong about that; this is why I am a little skeptical about this photo. It would be nice for a KP+, or whatever.

02-25-2019, 07:45 PM - 1 Like	#14
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	I saw that re=post of that image last week and was just spitballing ideas since I suspect that the "Pentax is doomed!" Crowd will be arriving soon.

02-25-2019, 07:52 PM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I saw that re=post of that image last week and was just spitballing ideas since I suspect that the "Pentax is doomed!" Crowd will be arriving soon. Where have they been tonight? Did the Mods give them a Time Out?

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