[Serkevan]

1) Is an eventual K-1 iii considered, and is it still treated as a field camera first and foremost?

2) Do the plans for new lenses (particularly telephoto) involve in-lens SR as mentioned in a recent patent?

[luftfluss]

Will the K-3 III's OVF tech be in the next iteration of the K-1?

[The Squirrel Mafia]

Will they add more features to the K-3III with future firmware updates or will they only be the standard stability updates?

[AstroDave]

Will (do) they answer technical questions?

If so, I would like their comment on the +/-3% error I find on shutter speeds that are 1/3 stop above & below that standard speeds (lots of data here: Shutter Speed Measurements: Pentax (K-1, K-3, Q7, *istD) and Canon (G15, Rebel XS) - PentaxForums.com).

[bladawiec]

I guess that the answer is probably known. But: has Ricoh really decided that the Pentax Q is dead? Or will Ricoh give any more chance for this system?

[Walkingwolf]

The possibility of having a focus stacking feature?

[RobA_Oz]

Mine is as much an industry question as one pertinent only to Ricoh: What is the path for new entrants to photography, that will, in particular, attract young people to taking it up with stand-alone cameras (and, presumably, away from phone cameras as the sole device), now that the point-and-shoot market is virtually dead and the entry-level ILC camera market seems to be shrinking as brands move up-market?

[Not a Number]

Would Ricoh consider an updated set of K-mount macro extension tubes with all the electrical contacts?

[MetalUndivided]

Why do they think a newcomer to the world of photography would pick a Pentax DSLR over a mirrorless from one of the majors given that they're all the rage these days?

[Imp]

Can we expect firmware upgrades to the K-3III to add new functionality? Especially given that the delay between new camera releases is significant (which is not at all a bad thing)

1) The K-1 series is technically feature-rich and provides excellent still-image quality for a great price. Your own language about these cameras suggests that they are targeted toward photographers who often work on a tripod and who favor subjects like architecture, landscape, and still-life. Have you considered developing any D FA tilt-shift lenses? Because this sort of lens needs only to excel at optical performance and mechanical design, rather than auto-focus performance, I believe it would be a tremendously valuable addition to the lens lineup for a camera system which already appeals to photographers who appreciate technical precision.

2) What is the long-term vision for the D FA* and D FA / FA Limited lens series? Current and soon-to-be released focal lengths include: 21mm, approximately 24–35mm, 31mm, 43mm, 50mm, 77mm, 85mm, 70–200mm; there seems to be a pattern in alternating focal lengths between the two lineups. So, would developing a 24mm and 35mm D FA*, as well as a longer than 85mm Limited, complete both lens series?

3) Are there any plans for expanding or updating the Pentax flash system?

[wisent]

1. Now that the DA560 is discontinued, what are Ricohs plans for the super telephoto segment? Lens(es), teleconverters...?
2. What are Ricohs plans for the Pentax flash system? A compact flash with master/controller capabilities is really missing, now that the top DSLR models have no in-built flash any more.

[Spock]

Notwithstanding that recently Pentax has not used even numbers for their camera names, is there any intention to produce a 'K2'? Perhaps as a compact full frame DSLR?

The K1 is great, but physically closer in size to a medium format camera.
I'm thinking the hypothetical K2 could be a full frame version of the KP.

[noelpolar]

I don't feel the need to know anything. Maybe just thank them for the K3III... it was appreciated.

[JPT]

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.

Do you know specifically who you'll be talking to?