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05-22-2021, 12:29 PM - 2 Likes   #1
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PF Pentax Interview 2021 - Question suggestions

It looks like after a bit of a break due to the pandemic, we will finally have a chance to conduct our "CP+" interview with Pentax/Ricoh representatives in Japan.

Things have definitely changed quite a bit since our last interview in 2019. What do you think we should ask? Please post your suggestions here, bearing in mind that questions such as "when will product x be released" will not be considered.


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QuoteOriginally posted by Adam Quote
It looks like after a bit of a break due to the pandemic, we will finally have a chance to conduct our "CP+" interview with Pentax/Ricoh representatives in Japan.

Things have definitely changed quite a bit since our last interview in 2019. What do you think we should ask? Please post your suggestions here, bearing in mind that questions such as "when will product x be released" will not be considered.
I'd love to know if they would make a light-ish 135mm prime for full frame. Something similar to the FA Limiteds?

In fact, any 135mm prime would do - an f1.8 would be plenty good enough.

Many thanks Adam!

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Do they plan on making more Limiteds with a motor like the D FA 21mm?

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I know they said they aren't going to abandon DSLRs, but are there any plans for also a mirrorless system?
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Is Pentax looking into producing telephoto lenses that will exploit the K-3 III's AF prowess?

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QuoteOriginally posted by Tesla Quote
I know they said they aren't going to abandon DSLRs, but are there any plans for also a mirrorless system?
And if so, would Ricoh/Pentax consider joining the L-Mount Alliance?
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What are their body priorities now?
This is a general question; I'm really interested in whether their next body will be "full-frame", "APS-C", or other .... but asking a general question may be the best way of eliciting information like that.
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K-3 III is first Pentax body with 4K video capabilities. Does Ricoh/Pentax plan to put more emphasis on the video more in the future, either with Pentax or GR line?

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Is the question, "What is the future of the 645Z and 645 lenses?" too close to "when will product x be released?" If so, is there a way to explore the topic since the lens roadmap has not been updated in more than four years and the model itself is now seven years old?

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The fate of Pentax mirrorless is a thing.... seems like a survival issue nowadays, or any plans for another FF, so that the current become more approachable....
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Will you be sifting through the feature request threads to pass a few of those on?


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QuoteOriginally posted by Michail_P Quote
The fate of Pentax mirrorless is a thing
I suspect they will go that direction when they can do so with an optical TTL viewfinder.


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Perhaps a recommendation?
We can all appreciate the substantial marketing effort involved with the release of the K-3 III.
However, there were many marketing videos released without translation or subtitles.
The discussions topics seem fascinating but the automatically generated subtitles don't to the conversation justice.
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What is their intent with the 645 line.
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There’s obviously a whole range of updates we’d like to hear about in terms of updates of lens and body lines.

I’m most curious about plans for “regular” lenses - not * or limited - as that points to their support for regular hobbyists.
There seem to be several really obvious holes in the DFA and DA lineups, and there have been some intriguing introductions from other companies (the Canon inexpensive teles come to mind). Do they have plans for things that are innovative yet affordable?

I’m also curious if they are planning any expansion in compacts, either with a WP model better than Olympus’ or an expansion of the GR line (or anything else for that matter...)

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