[Japan] Two additional limited edition colours for the Pentax KF: Olive and Stone

Mistral75 · 01-26-2023, 01:09 AM - **6 Likes**

Ricoh Imaging Japan announced today two additional limited edition colours for the Pentax KF: Olive and Stone.

Released on the 2nd of February, both will be available exclusively through direct sales. Early purchasers will receive an assorted Peak Design Slide Lite strap with their camera.

Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging Japan, translated:

26 January 2023: The PENTAX KF Olive and PENTAX KF Stone models, available exclusively through direct sales, will be released on 2 February, both in limited quantities. As an early purchase bonus, you will receive the 'Slide Lite' camera strap by Peak Design. Quantities are also limited, so be sure to check it out as soon as possible.

Source: PENTAX KF | RICOH IMAGING

**ffking** · 01-26-2023, 02:25 AM - **1 Like**

Thanks for that - I have to say that what those enhance most (to me) is the plasticky look of the camera, but I hope they also enhance sales - I can see the olive particularly having a market

Jonathan Mac · 01-26-2023, 02:40 AM

They look nice, especially the olive one - finally a rebel camo version to go up against the various stormtrooper releases.

Andrea K · 01-26-2023, 02:56 AM

Very nice!

H. Sapiens · 01-26-2023, 04:15 AM - **15 Likes**

Oliver Stone already ordered one of each.

borisII · 01-26-2023, 04:26 AM

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

reh321 · 01-26-2023, 04:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by borisII

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

I’m sure you can always order {boring to me} black if that is what you prefer.

Last edited by reh321; 01-26-2023 at 05:32 AM.

pschlute · 01-26-2023, 06:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by borisII

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography.

What colour car do you drive ?

Wheatfield · 01-26-2023, 07:56 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by borisII

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

I guess that's why we all drive black painted cars.
Oh, wait, I just saw a red one...

Kobayashi.K · 01-26-2023, 08:04 AM - **3 Likes**

Hint to Pentax: This is an expensive way to change the color of our camera. What we really need is electronic ink for the paint like on the BMW iX Flow, so that we can select our own color in a menu.

**AggieDad** · 01-26-2023, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by borisII

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

You Bet! And I always check for the color of the handles when I buy new screwdrivers. Everyone knows that proper colored tools make your work better!

Originally posted by pschlute

What colour car do you drive ?

My car? What color? Currently white. But whatever light color (I live in southeast Texas) is on the dealer lot when it is time to buy a new one. After all, I don't see it — I am inside, driving.

biz-engineer · 01-26-2023, 08:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by borisII

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

Your comment just sounds like you lack knowledge about market segmentation.
The cameras market is made of various layers, or aggregates, with each having a set of features that are being valued.
For entry level, hobbyists, color of camera is one of valued feature. Professionals will care more about choice of system components (lenses), system performance and service.
Nothing wrong with offering color options for the Pentax KF, it's good.
Nothing wrong with offering more subdued color options (black, silver) for the lines of semi-professional cameras (K3 III, K1 II).
Nothing wrong with offering 645Z and 645Z IR black only , plus professional service support repair option.

**madison_wi_gal** · 01-26-2023, 08:29 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by borisII

Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

Actually, I love having non-standard color Pentax bodies (Red K-r, Blue K-30, Yellow K-01, White K-01 and Silver K-3 III). They make me happy and when I am happy I am more enthusiastic about using my camera.

Waiting for a Viridian K-1 II J Limited to appear in the used market.

Oddly, I do not like either of these KFs.

biz-engineer · 01-26-2023, 08:32 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by madison_wi_gal

They make me happy and when I am happy I am more enthusiastic about using my camera

Of course, and being in the right mood can influence our inspiration and what we photograph.

reh321 · 01-26-2023, 08:33 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

The cameras market is made of various layers, or aggregates, with each having a set of features that are being valued.
For entry level, hobbyists, color of camera is one of valued feature. Professionals will care more about choice of system components (lenses), system performance and service.
Nothing wrong with offering color options for the Pentax KF, it's good.
Nothing wrong with offering more subdued color options (black, silver) for the lines of semi-professional cameras (K3 III, K1 II).
Nothing wrong with offering 645Z and 645Z IR black only , plus professional service support repair option.
It's always possible to bad mouth, it's free of charge to do so.

More importantly, some collectors purchase {send money to Pentax} for cameras of different colors; the more colors it comes in, the more options they have to send money to Pentax. Personally, I already own a KP, so I have no reason to purchase a KF, but this is not for me. I am in favor of anything that will expand sales.

01-26-2023, 01:09 AM - 6 Likes	#1
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	[Japan] Two additional limited edition colours for the Pentax KF: Olive and Stone Ricoh Imaging Japan announced today two additional limited edition colours for the Pentax KF: Olive and Stone. Released on the 2nd of February, both will be available exclusively through direct sales. Early purchasers will receive an assorted Peak Design Slide Lite strap with their camera. Originally posted by Ricoh Imaging Japan, translated: 26 January 2023: The PENTAX KF Olive and PENTAX KF Stone models, available exclusively through direct sales, will be released on 2 February, both in limited quantities. As an early purchase bonus, you will receive the 'Slide Lite' camera strap by Peak Design. Quantities are also limited, so be sure to check it out as soon as possible. Source: PENTAX KF \| RICOH IMAGING

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01-26-2023, 02:25 AM - 1 Like	#2
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Thanks for that - I have to say that what those enhance most (to me) is the plasticky look of the camera, but I hope they also enhance sales - I can see the olive particularly having a market

01-26-2023, 02:40 AM	#3
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	They look nice, especially the olive one - finally a rebel camo version to go up against the various stormtrooper releases.

01-26-2023, 02:56 AM	#4
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	Very nice!

01-26-2023, 04:15 AM - 15 Likes	#5
H. Sapiens Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 327	Oliver Stone already ordered one of each.

01-26-2023, 04:26 AM	#6
borisII Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 323	Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography...

01-26-2023, 04:56 AM - 2 Likes	#7
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by borisII Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography... I’m sure you can always order {boring to me} black if that is what you prefer. Last edited by reh321; 01-26-2023 at 05:32 AM.

01-26-2023, 06:42 AM - 2 Likes	#8
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,198	Originally posted by borisII Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography. What colour car do you drive ?

01-26-2023, 07:56 AM - 4 Likes	#9
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by borisII Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography... I guess that's why we all drive black painted cars. Oh, wait, I just saw a red one...

01-26-2023, 08:04 AM - 3 Likes	#10
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	Hint to Pentax: This is an expensive way to change the color of our camera. What we really need is electronic ink for the paint like on the BMW iX Flow, so that we can select our own color in a menu.

01-26-2023, 08:16 AM	#11
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,453	Originally posted by borisII Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography... You Bet! And I always check for the color of the handles when I buy new screwdrivers. Everyone knows that proper colored tools make your work better! Originally posted by pschlute What colour car do you drive ? My car? What color? Currently white. But whatever light color (I live in southeast Texas) is on the dealer lot when it is time to buy a new one. After all, I don't see it — I am inside, driving.

01-26-2023, 08:25 AM - 2 Likes	#12
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by borisII Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography... Your comment just sounds like you lack knowledge about market segmentation. The cameras market is made of various layers, or aggregates, with each having a set of features that are being valued. For entry level, hobbyists, color of camera is one of valued feature. Professionals will care more about choice of system components (lenses), system performance and service. Nothing wrong with offering color options for the Pentax KF, it's good. Nothing wrong with offering more subdued color options (black, silver) for the lines of semi-professional cameras (K3 III, K1 II). Nothing wrong with offering 645Z and 645Z IR black only , plus professional service support repair option.

01-26-2023, 08:29 AM - 7 Likes	#13
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 926	Originally posted by borisII Hmmmmmm....The colours of bodies are the main things in photography... Actually, I love having non-standard color Pentax bodies (Red K-r, Blue K-30, Yellow K-01, White K-01 and Silver K-3 III). They make me happy and when I am happy I am more enthusiastic about using my camera. Waiting for a Viridian K-1 II J Limited to appear in the used market. Oddly, I do not like either of these KFs.

01-26-2023, 08:32 AM - 3 Likes	#14
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by madison_wi_gal They make me happy and when I am happy I am more enthusiastic about using my camera Of course, and being in the right mood can influence our inspiration and what we photograph.

01-26-2023, 08:33 AM - 5 Likes	#15
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by biz-engineer The cameras market is made of various layers, or aggregates, with each having a set of features that are being valued. For entry level, hobbyists, color of camera is one of valued feature. Professionals will care more about choice of system components (lenses), system performance and service. Nothing wrong with offering color options for the Pentax KF, it's good. Nothing wrong with offering more subdued color options (black, silver) for the lines of semi-professional cameras (K3 III, K1 II). Nothing wrong with offering 645Z and 645Z IR black only , plus professional service support repair option. It's always possible to bad mouth, it's free of charge to do so. More importantly, some collectors purchase {send money to Pentax} for cameras of different colors; the more colors it comes in, the more options they have to send money to Pentax. Personally, I already own a KP, so I have no reason to purchase a KF, but this is not for me. I am in favor of anything that will expand sales.