PENTAX new product introduction video coming soon

**Mbaez** · 05-13-2020, 09:15 AM - **1 Like**

Yahoo! I want to know more about the K new!

normhead · 05-13-2020, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

And the release says "lenses" not lens, so there could be more than one. Or the U.S. office has terrible translators, we don't know which it might be.

The Squirrel Mafia · 05-13-2020, 09:21 AM

Looking forward to it!

Not a Number · 05-13-2020, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

I think OoKU used google to translate as I got pretty much the same text. The "official" English language version says "lenses".

Note: the official English page on the Ricoh site states Japan Time for the announcement.

Exciting to say the least. Though I'm not looking for the outpourings from the Pentax bashers that any announcement invariably produces.

Last edited by Not a Number; 05-13-2020 at 09:52 AM.

**boriscleto** · 05-13-2020, 09:42 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Pely

It is also in english

CP+2020 | RICOH IMAGING

That's no fun. We need 12 pages of arguing over the Japanese translation.

**Serkevan** · 05-13-2020, 09:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

That's no fun. We need 12 pages of arguing over the Japanese translation.

We can cut to the chase and go straight to pointlessly argue about the inevitable totally-insufficient-information for 30 pages

normhead · 05-13-2020, 09:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

That's no fun. We need 12 pages of arguing over the Japanese translation.

I'll argue with you about something else if you want? How about hermit Thrush or Swainson's?

beholder3 · 05-13-2020, 09:48 AM

Quote:

a range of models now in development, including the next flagship model of the PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR series and new interchangeable lenses.

That does sound like more than two (APSC + 85mm). Even a single extra lens would be all fun.

**boriscleto** · 05-13-2020, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

I'll argue with you about something else if you want? How about hermit Thrush or Swainson's?

The Facebook bird ID groups are filling up with flycatchers now...

normhead · 05-13-2020, 09:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

The Facebook bird ID groups are filling up with flycatchers now...

Our resident Phoebe is sitting on her nest in the boat shed.

**robbiec** · 05-13-2020, 10:00 AM

Cool, booked in the conf into my working from home schedule.

Kobayashi.K · 05-13-2020, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by normhead

And the release says "lenses" not lens, so there could be more than one. Or the U.S. office has terrible translators, we don't know which it might be.

I translated the Japanese text in various translators (Google, Bing, DeepL, Translate.com and Babylon NG) and it is a mixed bag: some are saying 'lens' and 'APS-C flagship', others 'lenses' and 'APS-C flagships' (plural), or combinations of them.

Mistral75 · 05-13-2020, 10:08 AM - **2 Likes**

There is no distinction between singular and plural in Japanese. However, the English version of the text published by Ricoh Imaging HQ states the following:

Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging:

In this video, members of PENTAX’s Product Planning Department will describe a range of models now in development, including the next flagship model of the PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR series and new interchangeable lenses.

Source: CP+2020 | RICOH IMAGING

Next flagship model, singular.

New interchangeable lenses, plural.

Not a Number · 05-13-2020, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

There is no distinction between singular and plural in Japanese. However, the English version of the text published by Ricoh Imaging HQ clearly states:

Repeating myself but the "official" English version also says Japan Time for the video.

Pely · 05-13-2020, 10:18 AM - **1 Like**

Let´s guess, two APS-C Lens that make sense as a complement to the Holy Trinity.

HD DA* 11-18 mm F2,8 ED DC AW (released)

HD DA* 16-50mm f/2,8 ED DC AW (redisigned, new optical formula?, HD coating)
HD DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED DC AW (redisigned, improved optics? + some tweaks?, HD coating)
Existing lenses so they do not have to be in roadmap.

HD 50 mm f/1.4 (just new coating and outer finish? It will be nice and easy to do. I guess not.)

"Large aperture wide angle single focus lens" Announcement of focal length? - Yes please.
Also make sense becouse D-FA* 85 mm is in production - small batch, premium quality - so soon there will be place for new high quality lens on a production line.

"DA standard zoom lens" seems to be new kit lens, so it make sense to release with new model.

-- Just extrapolation, let´s see on Friday.

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05-13-2020, 09:15 AM - 1 Like	#16
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Yahoo! I want to know more about the K new!

05-13-2020, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#17
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	And the release says "lenses" not lens, so there could be more than one. Or the U.S. office has terrible translators, we don't know which it might be.

05-13-2020, 09:21 AM	#18
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	Looking forward to it!

05-13-2020, 09:32 AM - 1 Like	#19
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I think OoKU used google to translate as I got pretty much the same text. The "official" English language version says "lenses". Note: the official English page on the Ricoh site states Japan Time for the announcement. Exciting to say the least. Though I'm not looking for the outpourings from the Pentax bashers that any announcement invariably produces. Last edited by Not a Number; 05-13-2020 at 09:52 AM.

05-13-2020, 09:42 AM - 8 Likes	#20
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Pely It is also in english CP+2020 \| RICOH IMAGING That's no fun. We need 12 pages of arguing over the Japanese translation.

05-13-2020, 09:44 AM - 3 Likes	#21
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by boriscleto That's no fun. We need 12 pages of arguing over the Japanese translation. We can cut to the chase and go straight to pointlessly argue about the inevitable totally-insufficient-information for 30 pages

05-13-2020, 09:46 AM - 1 Like	#22
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by boriscleto That's no fun. We need 12 pages of arguing over the Japanese translation. I'll argue with you about something else if you want? How about hermit Thrush or Swainson's?

05-13-2020, 09:48 AM	#23
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Quote: a range of models now in development, including the next flagship model of the PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR series and new interchangeable lenses. That does sound like more than two (APSC + 85mm). Even a single extra lens would be all fun.

05-13-2020, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#24
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by normhead I'll argue with you about something else if you want? How about hermit Thrush or Swainson's? The Facebook bird ID groups are filling up with flycatchers now...

05-13-2020, 09:54 AM - 1 Like	#25
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by boriscleto The Facebook bird ID groups are filling up with flycatchers now... Our resident Phoebe is sitting on her nest in the boat shed.

05-13-2020, 10:00 AM	#26
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Cool, booked in the conf into my working from home schedule.

05-13-2020, 10:01 AM	#27
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	Originally posted by normhead And the release says "lenses" not lens, so there could be more than one. Or the U.S. office has terrible translators, we don't know which it might be. I translated the Japanese text in various translators (Google, Bing, DeepL, Translate.com and Babylon NG) and it is a mixed bag: some are saying 'lens' and 'APS-C flagship', others 'lenses' and 'APS-C flagships' (plural), or combinations of them.

05-13-2020, 10:08 AM - 2 Likes	#28
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	There is no distinction between singular and plural in Japanese. However, the English version of the text published by Ricoh Imaging HQ states the following: Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging: In this video, members of PENTAX’s Product Planning Department will describe a range of models now in development, including the next flagship model of the PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR series and new interchangeable lenses. Source: CP+2020 \| RICOH IMAGING Next flagship model, singular. New interchangeable lenses, plural.

05-13-2020, 10:12 AM	#29
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Mistral75 There is no distinction between singular and plural in Japanese. However, the English version of the text published by Ricoh Imaging HQ clearly states: Repeating myself but the "official" English version also says Japan Time for the video.

05-13-2020, 10:18 AM - 1 Like	#30
Pely New Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Moravia (East side of Czech Republic). Posts: 10	Let´s guess, two APS-C Lens that make sense as a complement to the Holy Trinity. HD DA* 11-18 mm F2,8 ED DC AW (released) HD DA* 16-50mm f/2,8 ED DC AW (redisigned, new optical formula?, HD coating) HD DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 ED DC AW (redisigned, improved optics? + some tweaks?, HD coating) Existing lenses so they do not have to be in roadmap. HD 50 mm f/1.4 (just new coating and outer finish? It will be nice and easy to do. I guess not.) "Large aperture wide angle single focus lens" Announcement of focal length? - Yes please. Also make sense becouse D-FA* 85 mm is in production - small batch, premium quality - so soon there will be place for new high quality lens on a production line. "DA standard zoom lens" seems to be new kit lens, so it make sense to release with new model. -- Just extrapolation, let´s see on Friday.