K-3 III "online touch and try" CP+ event open for registration. I'll attend.

**kwb** · 02-17-2021, 07:45 PM - **15 Likes**

Despite the disappointing news that K-3 III will be delayed, Ricoh will be hosting Zoom "Online Touch and Try" event during CP+ for a limited number of people, and they're accepting applications now.

K-3 Mark III | CP+2021 Special Site | RICOH IMAGING

They have 9 time slots on Thursday and 12 slots per day on Fri., Sat. and Sun., each is 20 minutes long, and they can accept up to 5 persons per slot. I reserved Thursday 14:00 JST slot (that's 9PM my time). I wasn't asked about generic CP+ registration, seems like this is decoupled from that. All I needed to do was to give them my email address and a few bits of information (where I live, sex, age group, that kind of stuff), I was asked to "pay" but the price was 0 JPY. The registration interface is all Japanese, but if you're really interested I can help.

This will be a Zoom session with a Ricoh rep and 5 participants, and we're supposed to ask questions via chat. Not sure if the rep reads/writes English. As such, if you have questions you'd like me to ask, just let me know.

(Added later.)
My report is available here: K-3 III "online touch and try" CP+ event open for registration. I'll attend. - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com

Last edited by kwb; 02-28-2021 at 09:51 AM. Reason: Added the link to my report.

**Mr. Ed** · 02-17-2021, 08:13 PM

So looking forward to hearing all about it.

surfar · 02-17-2021, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by kwb

I'll attend.

That'll be unique, look forward to your report.

**Larrymc** · 02-17-2021, 09:01 PM

I hope you collect some great information!!

**Larrymc** · 02-17-2021, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by kwb

Despite the disappointing news that K-3 III will be delayed, Ricoh will be hosting Zoom "Online Touch and Try" event during CP+ for a limited number of people, and they're accepting applications now.

K-3 Mark III | CP+2021 Special Site | RICOH IMAGING

They have 9 time slots on Thursday and 12 slots per day on Fri., Sat. and Sun., each is 20 minutes long, and they can accept up to 5 persons per slot. I reserved Thursday 14:00 JST slot (that's 9PM my time). I wasn't asked about generic CP+ registration, seems like this is decoupled from that. All I needed to do was to give them my email address and a few bits of information (where I live, sex, age group, that kind of stuff), I was asked to "pay" but the price was 0 JPY. The registration interface is all Japanese, but if you're really interested I can help.

This will be a Zoom session with a Ricoh rep and 5 participants, and we're supposed to ask questions via chat. Not sure if the rep reads/writes English. As such, if you have questions you'd like me to ask, just let me know.

Wonder if there are any restrictions on recording the session???

Mistral75 · 02-17-2021, 09:23 PM

45 slots x 5 participants per slot = 225 participants in total.

This is a very exclusive event.

**kwb** · 02-17-2021, 09:33 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Larrymc

Wonder if there are any restrictions on recording the session???

Don't hold your breath, I cannot record a zoom session until the host gives me the permission to do so. If I'm the only one in the session I'll ask if I can record and publish, otherwise I won't even bother as the Japanese are usually very sensitive to their privacy.

But I'll post everything I remember.

**NZ_Ross** · 02-17-2021, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by kwb

But I'll post everything I remember.

Thank you, that will be hugely appreciated

Mistral75 · 02-18-2021, 02:36 AM - **6 Likes**

The webinars programme and their schedule is now available:

リコーイメージング CP+2021 Special Site | RICOH IMAGING

Some live conferences worth noting:

(New) Limited lens(es) - Tetsuya Iwasaki and Kazuo Ikenaga (26 February 18:10 JST and 28 February 11:00 JST)
J limited products - J Limited team members (including TKO I presume) (27 February 11:00 JST)
K-3 Mark III thorough dissection - Kimio Tanaka and Shigeru Wakashiro (27 February 15h40 JST)

**Yaki** · 02-18-2021, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by kwb

As such, if you have questions you'd like me to ask, just let me know.

I am interested particularly in usage of focus chooser joystick with eye on the viewfinder.
1. When using the joystick will it be displayed inside the viewfinder (the focus point that is chosen)?
2. Does the usage of the joystick change the focus choosing mode from automatic or the user has to change the mode from menu before starting to use the joystick?
Something like this.
I will be glad to learn how it works - If you think my questions are worthy

texandrews · 02-18-2021, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The webinars programme and their schedule is now available:

リコーイメージング CP+2021 Special Site | RICOH IMAGING

Some live conferences worth noting:

(New) Limited lens(es) - Tetsuya Iwasaki and Kazuo Ikenaga (26 February 18:10 JST and 28 February 11:00 JST)
J limited products - J Limited team members (including TKO I presume) (27 February 11:00 JST)
K-3 Mark III thorough dissection - Kimio Tanaka and Shigeru Wakashiro (27 February 15h40 JST)

There's 2 on the 645 as well...interesting.

bob5050 · 02-18-2021, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

[*](New) Limited lens(es) - Tetsuya Iwasaki and Kazuo Ikenaga (26 February 18:10 JST and 28 February 11:00 JST)

If anyone can post on the new lens information, that would be wonderful
traveler

kinkindoll · 02-18-2021, 04:18 PM

I made the reservation too, just wondering how it works to touch and try ?

**kwb** · 02-19-2021, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Yaki

I am interested particularly in usage of focus chooser joystick with eye on the viewfinder.
1. When using the joystick will it be displayed inside the viewfinder (the focus point that is chosen)?
2. Does the usage of the joystick change the focus choosing mode from automatic or the user has to change the mode from menu before starting to use the joystick?
Something like this.
I will be glad to learn how it works - If you think my questions are worthy

Thanks for your input Yaki, I'll think about how to state this.

Zygonyx · 02-20-2021, 11:32 AM

Thank you indeed.

And what if women would be the first targetted user-group for the new flagship ?

02-17-2021, 07:45 PM - 15 Likes	#1
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,224	K-3 III "online touch and try" CP+ event open for registration. I'll attend. Despite the disappointing news that K-3 III will be delayed, Ricoh will be hosting Zoom "Online Touch and Try" event during CP+ for a limited number of people, and they're accepting applications now. K-3 Mark III \| CP+2021 Special Site \| RICOH IMAGING They have 9 time slots on Thursday and 12 slots per day on Fri., Sat. and Sun., each is 20 minutes long, and they can accept up to 5 persons per slot. I reserved Thursday 14:00 JST slot (that's 9PM my time). I wasn't asked about generic CP+ registration, seems like this is decoupled from that. All I needed to do was to give them my email address and a few bits of information (where I live, sex, age group, that kind of stuff), I was asked to "pay" but the price was 0 JPY. The registration interface is all Japanese, but if you're really interested I can help. This will be a Zoom session with a Ricoh rep and 5 participants, and we're supposed to ask questions via chat. Not sure if the rep reads/writes English. As such, if you have questions you'd like me to ask, just let me know. (Added later.) My report is available here: K-3 III "online touch and try" CP+ event open for registration. I'll attend. - Page 2 - PentaxForums.com Last edited by kwb; 02-28-2021 at 09:51 AM. Reason: Added the link to my report.

02-18-2021, 02:36 AM - 6 Likes	#9
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	The webinars programme and their schedule is now available: リコーイメージング CP+2021 Special Site \| RICOH IMAGING Some live conferences worth noting: (New) Limited lens(es) - Tetsuya Iwasaki and Kazuo Ikenaga (26 February 18:10 JST and 28 February 11:00 JST) J limited products - J Limited team members (including TKO I presume) (27 February 11:00 JST) K-3 Mark III thorough dissection - Kimio Tanaka and Shigeru Wakashiro (27 February 15h40 JST)

02-18-2021, 11:15 AM	#11
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,397	Originally posted by Mistral75 The webinars programme and their schedule is now available: リコーイメージング CP+2021 Special Site \| RICOH IMAGING Some live conferences worth noting: (New) Limited lens(es) - Tetsuya Iwasaki and Kazuo Ikenaga (26 February 18:10 JST and 28 February 11:00 JST) J limited products - J Limited team members (including TKO I presume) (27 February 11:00 JST) K-3 Mark III thorough dissection - Kimio Tanaka and Shigeru Wakashiro (27 February 15h40 JST) There's 2 on the 645 as well...interesting.

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Mr. Ed Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 563	So looking forward to hearing all about it.

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surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,145	Originally posted by kwb I'll attend. That'll be unique, look forward to your report.

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	I hope you collect some great information!!

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by kwb Despite the disappointing news that K-3 III will be delayed, Ricoh will be hosting Zoom "Online Touch and Try" event during CP+ for a limited number of people, and they're accepting applications now. K-3 Mark III \| CP+2021 Special Site \| RICOH IMAGING They have 9 time slots on Thursday and 12 slots per day on Fri., Sat. and Sun., each is 20 minutes long, and they can accept up to 5 persons per slot. I reserved Thursday 14:00 JST slot (that's 9PM my time). I wasn't asked about generic CP+ registration, seems like this is decoupled from that. All I needed to do was to give them my email address and a few bits of information (where I live, sex, age group, that kind of stuff), I was asked to "pay" but the price was 0 JPY. The registration interface is all Japanese, but if you're really interested I can help. This will be a Zoom session with a Ricoh rep and 5 participants, and we're supposed to ask questions via chat. Not sure if the rep reads/writes English. As such, if you have questions you'd like me to ask, just let me know. Wonder if there are any restrictions on recording the session???

02-17-2021, 09:23 PM	#6
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	45 slots x 5 participants per slot = 225 participants in total. This is a very exclusive event.

02-17-2021, 09:33 PM - 4 Likes	#7
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by Larrymc Wonder if there are any restrictions on recording the session??? Don't hold your breath, I cannot record a zoom session until the host gives me the permission to do so. If I'm the only one in the session I'll ask if I can record and publish, otherwise I won't even bother as the Japanese are usually very sensitive to their privacy. But I'll post everything I remember.

02-17-2021, 10:38 PM	#8
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by kwb But I'll post everything I remember. Thank you, that will be hugely appreciated

02-18-2021, 06:32 AM	#10
Yaki Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sofia Posts: 953	Originally posted by kwb As such, if you have questions you'd like me to ask, just let me know. I am interested particularly in usage of focus chooser joystick with eye on the viewfinder. 1. When using the joystick will it be displayed inside the viewfinder (the focus point that is chosen)? 2. Does the usage of the joystick change the focus choosing mode from automatic or the user has to change the mode from menu before starting to use the joystick? Something like this. I will be glad to learn how it works - If you think my questions are worthy

02-18-2021, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#12
bob5050 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 41	Originally posted by Mistral75 [*](New) Limited lens(es) - Tetsuya Iwasaki and Kazuo Ikenaga (26 February 18:10 JST and 28 February 11:00 JST) If anyone can post on the new lens information, that would be wonderful traveler

02-18-2021, 04:18 PM	#13
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	I made the reservation too, just wondering how it works to touch and try ?

02-19-2021, 08:41 PM - 1 Like	#14
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by Yaki I am interested particularly in usage of focus chooser joystick with eye on the viewfinder. 1. When using the joystick will it be displayed inside the viewfinder (the focus point that is chosen)? 2. Does the usage of the joystick change the focus choosing mode from automatic or the user has to change the mode from menu before starting to use the joystick? Something like this. I will be glad to learn how it works - If you think my questions are worthy Thanks for your input Yaki, I'll think about how to state this.

02-20-2021, 11:32 AM	#15
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Thank you indeed. And what if women would be the first targetted user-group for the new flagship ?