Black & white lenses planned for March / April release

biz-engineer · 03-05-2019, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by pres589

What if the new camera really is a digital LX replacement, only this time it offers autofocus *as long as the AF lens has a built-in motor*? I would want an uncrippled k-mount and an optional split-prism focusing screen, but what if Ricoh used this time as a chance to move away from screen mount AF in the body with a camera that is 1 step into the past while being 1 step towards the future?

Monochrome camera back plate module (replaces film roll) on Pentax LX / K1000 ?

**FozzFoster** · 03-05-2019, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

For me it is credible.

Then share the source. Otherwise, it's speculative.

**Belnan** · 03-05-2019, 12:21 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

According to unverified sources, Ricoh Imaging are planning to make a big splash in the camera market by announcing a series of k mount Takumar like lenses that render only grayscale images when you mount them on cameras. The date of release isn't quite sure, but information leak from deep China would indicate that the trio of B&W limited lenses would be announced somewhere around April 2019. Anyone already heard about the rumor?

---------- Post added 05-03-19 at 17:43 ----------

Edit: again, according to the rumors, the lenses would also be available in black , silver for the lens body , with black & white or sepia image rendering (customers should be happy about the choice, of course, manual focus only).

Are you sure your an engineer?

**pres589** · 03-05-2019, 12:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Digital camera back plate module (replaces film roll) for vintage Pentax cameras?

I'm trying to work out in my head how the k-mount would talk to the meter in the digital back. Controls in general seems like a challenge unless it ends up being huge and silly to operate.

It would also depend on people showing up with nearly 20 year old and older cameras to have backs added to. Seems like a non-starter.

h4yn0nnym0u5e · 03-05-2019, 12:49 PM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Personally, I'm waiting for the invisible lenses.

Mine was supposedly delivered on Monday, but when I opened the box it was empty.

ogl · 03-05-2019, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

it's strange joke....

))

**TwoUptons** · 03-05-2019, 01:01 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Docrwm

No, but I am working on a camera with a built in flux capacitor.

People will just start complaining about how you’re using 1980s technology.

And then there’s all the arguments about relative merits of using a flux capacitor vs an oscillation overthruster...

-Eric

Docrwm · 03-05-2019, 01:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

People will just start complaining about how you’re using 1980s technology.

And then there’s all the arguments about relative merits of using a flux capacitor vs an oscillation overthruster...

-Eric

True, but all I care about is being able to go back and capture the photos I missed the first time around.

**Erictator** · 03-05-2019, 01:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Monochrome camera back plate module (replaces film roll) on Pentax LX / K1000 ?

I used to swear Vivitar made lenses that intentionally fringed red, just to make B&W contrast pop...

Joking aside, camera's recognize lenses already via chip... no reason a lens optimized for B&W couldn't trigger a user mode in the camera to flip to B&W jpg output or similar... I'd want the ability to over-ride of course, just so I could see how bad the lens worked in full color.

Eric

**Kevin B123** · 03-05-2019, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Erictator

no reason a lens optimized for B&W couldn't trigger a user mode in the camera to flip to B&W jpg output or similar..

My K-50 can do that to any lens, what is the USP?

Vylen · 03-05-2019, 01:47 PM - **3 Likes**

The next set of lenses in the roadmap will allow you to take a photo up to 10 seconds into the past. There'll be a rear dial allowing a selection of 2, 5 or 10 seconds. Manual focus only though. :P

stillshot2 · 03-05-2019, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

Personally, I'm waiting for the invisible lenses.

They already exist, poke a hole in a lens cap

yorik · 03-05-2019, 02:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Docrwm

No, but I am working on a camera with a built in flux capacitor.

Will you be able to power it with banana peels?

Docrwm · 03-05-2019, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stillshot2

They already exist, poke a hole in a lens cap

But I can see the lens cap......

BarneyL · 03-05-2019, 02:15 PM

Putting that 'black and white' thing aside... old-style, manual focus Takumar glass with optical formulas revised for current high-res digital would be awesome. Might be even possible to convince Cosina to collaborate...

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03-05-2019, 12:20 PM	#31
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231 Original Poster	Originally posted by pres589 What if the new camera really is a digital LX replacement, only this time it offers autofocus as long as the AF lens has a built-in motor? I would want an uncrippled k-mount and an optional split-prism focusing screen, but what if Ricoh used this time as a chance to move away from screen mount AF in the body with a camera that is 1 step into the past while being 1 step towards the future? Monochrome camera back plate module (replaces film roll) on Pentax LX / K1000 ?

03-05-2019, 12:21 PM	#32
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by biz-engineer For me it is credible. Then share the source. Otherwise, it's speculative.

03-05-2019, 12:21 PM - 4 Likes	#33
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by biz-engineer According to unverified sources, Ricoh Imaging are planning to make a big splash in the camera market by announcing a series of k mount Takumar like lenses that render only grayscale images when you mount them on cameras. The date of release isn't quite sure, but information leak from deep China would indicate that the trio of B&W limited lenses would be announced somewhere around April 2019. Anyone already heard about the rumor? ---------- Post added 05-03-19 at 17:43 ---------- Edit: again, according to the rumors, the lenses would also be available in black , silver for the lens body , with black & white or sepia image rendering (customers should be happy about the choice, of course, manual focus only). Are you sure your an engineer?

03-05-2019, 12:24 PM - 1 Like	#34
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,529	Originally posted by biz-engineer Digital camera back plate module (replaces film roll) for vintage Pentax cameras? I'm trying to work out in my head how the k-mount would talk to the meter in the digital back. Controls in general seems like a challenge unless it ends up being huge and silly to operate. It would also depend on people showing up with nearly 20 year old and older cameras to have backs added to. Seems like a non-starter.

03-05-2019, 12:49 PM - 9 Likes	#35
h4yn0nnym0u5e Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 333	Originally posted by Docrwm Personally, I'm waiting for the invisible lenses. Mine was supposedly delivered on Monday, but when I opened the box it was empty.

03-05-2019, 01:01 PM - 2 Likes	#37
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,213	Originally posted by Docrwm No, but I am working on a camera with a built in flux capacitor. People will just start complaining about how you’re using 1980s technology. And then there’s all the arguments about relative merits of using a flux capacitor vs an oscillation overthruster... -Eric

03-05-2019, 01:15 PM - 1 Like	#38
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by TwoUptons People will just start complaining about how you’re using 1980s technology. And then there’s all the arguments about relative merits of using a flux capacitor vs an oscillation overthruster... -Eric True, but all I care about is being able to go back and capture the photos I missed the first time around.

03-05-2019, 01:27 PM - 1 Like	#39
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by biz-engineer Monochrome camera back plate module (replaces film roll) on Pentax LX / K1000 ? I used to swear Vivitar made lenses that intentionally fringed red, just to make B&W contrast pop... Joking aside, camera's recognize lenses already via chip... no reason a lens optimized for B&W couldn't trigger a user mode in the camera to flip to B&W jpg output or similar... I'd want the ability to over-ride of course, just so I could see how bad the lens worked in full color. Eric

03-05-2019, 01:29 PM	#40
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	Originally posted by Erictator no reason a lens optimized for B&W couldn't trigger a user mode in the camera to flip to B&W jpg output or similar.. My K-50 can do that to any lens, what is the USP?

03-05-2019, 01:47 PM - 3 Likes	#41
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	The next set of lenses in the roadmap will allow you to take a photo up to 10 seconds into the past. There'll be a rear dial allowing a selection of 2, 5 or 10 seconds. Manual focus only though. :P

03-05-2019, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#42
stillshot2 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,070	Originally posted by Docrwm Personally, I'm waiting for the invisible lenses. They already exist, poke a hole in a lens cap

03-05-2019, 02:01 PM - 1 Like	#43
yorik Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotts Valley, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	Originally posted by Docrwm No, but I am working on a camera with a built in flux capacitor. Will you be able to power it with banana peels?

03-05-2019, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#44
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by stillshot2 They already exist, poke a hole in a lens cap But I can see the lens cap......

03-05-2019, 02:15 PM	#45
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	Putting that 'black and white' thing aside... old-style, manual focus Takumar glass with optical formulas revised for current high-res digital would be awesome. Might be even possible to convince Cosina to collaborate...