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**ffking** · 11-24-2019, 03:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HippyHippo

Never have I seen so many Pentaxians in the same place!

The age demographc looks all too typical I fear,from this view at least - I hope note was taken

davidsladek · 11-24-2019, 03:39 AM - **2 Likes**

President of Ricoh Imaging Mr Shinobu Takahashi in Watford.

**Kevin B123** · 11-24-2019, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

I didn't get to write much about it yesterday as I had to out as soon as I got in.

The President gave away an engraved penta prism as shown by phoebus above. The audience were invited to participate in a rock-paper-scissors game and the last person won the prize. If you are going to one of these events, you might want to bone up on those skills, just saying

After the President's presentation there was a give away of Pentax-100 peak caps, you just had to pose for as if taking a picture with a vintage pentax camera. I think most people did.

Also there was a goody bag, for me the best item in there is a rather nice boxed silver Pentax 100 body cap.

I also picked up a camera poster to go inside the door of my camera cupboard. I should have asked for a lens one, then when the question arises how many lenses do I need, I have something to point at

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**mlt** · 11-24-2019, 08:25 AM

Nice bit of swag. Wonder if the new apsc flagship will come with that body cap when shipped.

**Kevin B123** · 11-24-2019, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by mlt

Nice bit of swag. Wonder if the new apsc flagship will come with that body cap when shipped.

Possible, they have had ordinary caps to date but then this is the anniversary so who knows?

I should add, it is the twist on type not a push on body cap.

dcpropilot · 11-25-2019, 05:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Where can I get one of those inflatable rocket blowers?

edri · 11-25-2019, 09:49 AM

I want one too.

SSGGeezer · 11-25-2019, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by Kevin B123

It was in the perspex case and minded��. The president did say it was a non working copy too.

Based on the fingerprints and marking on the mount it looks like it may have been a working demo at one point. I really don't understand why they don't release the name ahead of time unless the name gives away some feature or sets expectations in some way or fashion. How that could be the case, your guess is as good as mine.

Great report on the get together, sounds like fun! I wish there was something in the US Northeast so I could take the train down and try to crash the event.

**Kevin B123** · 11-25-2019, 11:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Based on the fingerprints and marking on the mount it looks like it may have been a working demo at one point. I really don't understand why they don't release the name ahead of time unless the name gives away some feature or sets expectations in some way or fashion. How that could be the case, your guess is as good as mine.
Great report on the get together, sounds like fun! I wish there was something in the US Northeast so I could take the train down and try to crash the event.

I guess it has been handled for the ergonomics?

There must be multiple events around the USA in the coming months, just not announced yet

so your fun is yet to come

...here's hoping anyway.

**mlt** · 11-25-2019, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Maybe after the European tour is complete. Hopefully they bring one to some cities other than NY and LA.

Karen the Star · 11-26-2019, 01:02 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for you sharing, this prototype I’m sure is different from what I’ve seen in Sapporo Japan ‘a 100 years meeting, somewhere, it’s a little wired...
By the way. I see the same thing in Europe that all Pentax users are mainly middle age or elder male, my god, why, why no young face :0

Not a Number · 11-26-2019, 01:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I really don't understand why they don't release the name ahead of time unless the name gives away some feature or sets expectations in some way or fashion. How that could be the case, your guess is as good as mine.

Maybe the name hasn't been carved in stone yet and may change. Look how the MZ-D changed somewhere along the line to K-1. It is easy enough to change the stencils for the body.

**mlt** · 11-26-2019, 02:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Maybe the name is short for K-Digital Outstanding Optical Masterpiece. K-DOOM

Zygonyx · 11-27-2019, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Karen the Star

Thanks for you sharing, this prototype I’m sure is different from what I’ve seen in Sapporo Japan ‘a 100 years meeting, somewhere, it’s a little wired...
By the way. I see the same thing in Europe that all Pentax users are mainly middle age or elder male, my god, why, why no young face :0

For that, pentaxians need to pair

11-25-2019, 11:49 AM - 1 Like	#24
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,189	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Based on the fingerprints and marking on the mount it looks like it may have been a working demo at one point. I really don't understand why they don't release the name ahead of time unless the name gives away some feature or sets expectations in some way or fashion. How that could be the case, your guess is as good as mine. Great report on the get together, sounds like fun! I wish there was something in the US Northeast so I could take the train down and try to crash the event. I guess it has been handled for the ergonomics? There must be multiple events around the USA in the coming months, just not announced yet so your fun is yet to come...here's hoping anyway.

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11-24-2019, 03:24 AM - 1 Like	#16
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by HippyHippo Never have I seen so many Pentaxians in the same place! The age demographc looks all too typical I fear,from this view at least - I hope note was taken

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mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Nice bit of swag. Wonder if the new apsc flagship will come with that body cap when shipped.

11-24-2019, 09:28 AM	#20
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,189	Originally posted by mlt Nice bit of swag. Wonder if the new apsc flagship will come with that body cap when shipped. Possible, they have had ordinary caps to date but then this is the anniversary so who knows? I should add, it is the twist on type not a push on body cap.

11-25-2019, 05:57 AM - 2 Likes	#21
dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941	Where can I get one of those inflatable rocket blowers?

11-25-2019, 09:49 AM	#22
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	I want one too.

11-25-2019, 10:24 AM	#23
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Kevin B123 It was in the perspex case and minded��. The president did say it was a non working copy too. Based on the fingerprints and marking on the mount it looks like it may have been a working demo at one point. I really don't understand why they don't release the name ahead of time unless the name gives away some feature or sets expectations in some way or fashion. How that could be the case, your guess is as good as mine. Great report on the get together, sounds like fun! I wish there was something in the US Northeast so I could take the train down and try to crash the event.

11-25-2019, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#25
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Maybe after the European tour is complete. Hopefully they bring one to some cities other than NY and LA.

11-26-2019, 01:02 PM - 1 Like	#26
Karen the Star Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido Posts: 150	Thanks for you sharing, this prototype I’m sure is different from what I’ve seen in Sapporo Japan ‘a 100 years meeting, somewhere, it’s a little wired... By the way. I see the same thing in Europe that all Pentax users are mainly middle age or elder male, my god, why, why no young face :0

11-26-2019, 01:27 PM - 1 Like	#27
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I really don't understand why they don't release the name ahead of time unless the name gives away some feature or sets expectations in some way or fashion. How that could be the case, your guess is as good as mine. Maybe the name hasn't been carved in stone yet and may change. Look how the MZ-D changed somewhere along the line to K-1. It is easy enough to change the stencils for the body.

11-26-2019, 02:12 PM - 2 Likes	#28
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Maybe the name is short for K-Digital Outstanding Optical Masterpiece. K-DOOM

11-27-2019, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#29
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Karen the Star Thanks for you sharing, this prototype I’m sure is different from what I’ve seen in Sapporo Japan ‘a 100 years meeting, somewhere, it’s a little wired... By the way. I see the same thing in Europe that all Pentax users are mainly middle age or elder male, my god, why, why no young face :0 For that, pentaxians need to pair

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