New k1 III

Pringlek · 09-28-2022, 09:29 AM

It would be nice instead of the k1 III to come on the scene is, Ricoh just start focusing how they can turn out a medium format with it. That is, having a smaller format like the fujifilm 100s. It would help them get ahead of the game, but then again, if not, I would not be surprise if Nikon is already working on it as well as canon.

**Serkevan** · 09-28-2022, 09:59 AM - **3 Likes**

Why would they release several high-end lenses for full-frame, just to make them all but useless with a change to medium format?

Besides, Pentax *already* has a camera in the format of the Fuji GFX. In fact, it's had one of those since before Fuji made a digital ILC. It's called 645Z (which could use an upgrade, but it definitely won't substitute the K-1 series).

Fogel70 · 09-28-2022, 10:15 AM - **1 Like**

How does one get ahead by investing resources on a smaller niche of the market?

I believe Ricoh has understood that every dollar they invest in medium format will return a lot less than if invested in smaller formats. Nikon and Canon aswell.

pschlute · 09-28-2022, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by Pringlek

It would be nice instead of the k1 III to come on the scene is, Ricoh just start focusing how they can turn out a medium format with it. That is, having a smaller format like the fujifilm 100s. It would help them get ahead of the game, but then again, if not, I would not be surprise if Nikon is already working on it as well as canon.

I am confused. Pentax already has a medium format line. An update for that would be nice, but is going to be expensive and sales are limited. Why spread themselves even thinner ?

There is no "game" to be got ahead of.

Unregistered User · 09-28-2022, 02:17 PM - **1 Like**

Yet another K1 mark lll thread?

**StiffLegged** · 09-28-2022, 02:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CraigR

Yet another K1 mark lll thread?

More like "not another K-1 MkIII thread" and another misleading thread title.

**UncleVanya** · 09-28-2022, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Pringlek

It would be nice instead of the k1 III to come on the scene is, Ricoh just start focusing how they can turn out a medium format with it. That is, having a smaller format like the fujifilm 100s. It would help them get ahead of the game, but then again, if not, I would not be surprise if Nikon is already working on it as well as canon.

The lift from full frame to digital medium format is pretty small. The lenses are part of the appeal and without a new lens lineup the existing lenses have a massive registration distance which makes a k-1 style body a non-starter.

**Bob 256** · 09-28-2022, 03:04 PM

You can always shoot a medium format file size of stationary subjects by shooting multiple full-frame K-1 shots and stitching them, if file size is what you're after. Otherwise 36Mpix is pretty close to medium format (as UncleVanya pointed out) and will tax many lenses (which can be the real limiting factor). Note that moving to medium format has some significant costs in terms of camera and lenses, and some lenses which are available for the K-1 just don't exist in medium format.

**EssJayEff** · 09-28-2022, 04:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CraigR

Yet another K1 mark lll thread?

I definitely get you, but perhaps all these Mark III posts speak to a notable level of demand for the upgrade?

---------- Post added 09-28-22 at 07:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by Bob 256

You can always shoot a medium format file size of stationary subjects by shooting multiple full-frame K-1 shots and stitching them, if file size is what you're after.

When I owned a 645D, I really enjoyed shooting with it in a photojournalistic style at events. Those were not stitch-able moments.

**UncleVanya** · 09-28-2022, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Bob 256

You can always shoot a medium format file size of stationary subjects by shooting multiple full-frame K-1 shots and stitching them, if file size is what you're after. Otherwise 36Mpix is pretty close to medium format (as UncleVanya pointed out) and will tax many lenses (which can be the real limiting factor). Note that moving to medium format has some significant costs in terms of camera and lenses, and some lenses which are available for the K-1 just don't exist in medium format.

It’s not just the mp file size, the sensors in 645 digital cameras are typically only a 0.79 crop - a difference smaller than the delta between full frame and apsc.

Unregistered User · 09-28-2022, 11:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by EssJayEff

I definitely get you, but perhaps all these Mark III posts speak to a notable level of demand for the upgrade?.

Indeed, but stop starting new threads and just join in with the existing one(s).

Sandy Hancock · 09-28-2022, 11:54 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by CraigR

stop starting new threads and just join in with the existing one(s).

I quite agree.

As this thread has brought nothing new to the table, it is now closed.

09-28-2022, 09:29 AM	#1
Pringlek New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 5	New k1 III It would be nice instead of the k1 III to come on the scene is, Ricoh just start focusing how they can turn out a medium format with it. That is, having a smaller format like the fujifilm 100s. It would help them get ahead of the game, but then again, if not, I would not be surprise if Nikon is already working on it as well as canon.

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09-28-2022, 09:59 AM - 3 Likes	#2
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Why would they release several high-end lenses for full-frame, just to make them all but useless with a change to medium format? Besides, Pentax already has a camera in the format of the Fuji GFX. In fact, it's had one of those since before Fuji made a digital ILC. It's called 645Z (which could use an upgrade, but it definitely won't substitute the K-1 series).

09-28-2022, 10:15 AM - 1 Like	#3
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	How does one get ahead by investing resources on a smaller niche of the market? I believe Ricoh has understood that every dollar they invest in medium format will return a lot less than if invested in smaller formats. Nikon and Canon aswell.

09-28-2022, 11:58 AM	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Originally posted by Pringlek It would be nice instead of the k1 III to come on the scene is, Ricoh just start focusing how they can turn out a medium format with it. That is, having a smaller format like the fujifilm 100s. It would help them get ahead of the game, but then again, if not, I would not be surprise if Nikon is already working on it as well as canon. I am confused. Pentax already has a medium format line. An update for that would be nice, but is going to be expensive and sales are limited. Why spread themselves even thinner ? There is no "game" to be got ahead of.

09-28-2022, 02:17 PM - 1 Like	#5
Unregistered User Guest	Yet another K1 mark lll thread?

09-28-2022, 02:19 PM - 1 Like	#6
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,635	Originally posted by CraigR Yet another K1 mark lll thread? More like "not another K-1 MkIII thread" and another misleading thread title.

09-28-2022, 02:28 PM	#7
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459	Originally posted by Pringlek It would be nice instead of the k1 III to come on the scene is, Ricoh just start focusing how they can turn out a medium format with it. That is, having a smaller format like the fujifilm 100s. It would help them get ahead of the game, but then again, if not, I would not be surprise if Nikon is already working on it as well as canon. The lift from full frame to digital medium format is pretty small. The lenses are part of the appeal and without a new lens lineup the existing lenses have a massive registration distance which makes a k-1 style body a non-starter.

09-28-2022, 03:04 PM	#8
Bob 256 Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,378	You can always shoot a medium format file size of stationary subjects by shooting multiple full-frame K-1 shots and stitching them, if file size is what you're after. Otherwise 36Mpix is pretty close to medium format (as UncleVanya pointed out) and will tax many lenses (which can be the real limiting factor). Note that moving to medium format has some significant costs in terms of camera and lenses, and some lenses which are available for the K-1 just don't exist in medium format.

09-28-2022, 04:46 PM - 1 Like	#9
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 974	Originally posted by CraigR Yet another K1 mark lll thread? I definitely get you, but perhaps all these Mark III posts speak to a notable level of demand for the upgrade? ---------- Post added 09-28-22 at 07:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by Bob 256 You can always shoot a medium format file size of stationary subjects by shooting multiple full-frame K-1 shots and stitching them, if file size is what you're after. When I owned a 645D, I really enjoyed shooting with it in a photojournalistic style at events. Those were not stitch-able moments.

09-28-2022, 04:50 PM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,459	Originally posted by Bob 256 You can always shoot a medium format file size of stationary subjects by shooting multiple full-frame K-1 shots and stitching them, if file size is what you're after. Otherwise 36Mpix is pretty close to medium format (as UncleVanya pointed out) and will tax many lenses (which can be the real limiting factor). Note that moving to medium format has some significant costs in terms of camera and lenses, and some lenses which are available for the K-1 just don't exist in medium format. It’s not just the mp file size, the sensors in 645 digital cameras are typically only a 0.79 crop - a difference smaller than the delta between full frame and apsc.

09-28-2022, 11:31 PM - 1 Like	#11
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by EssJayEff I definitely get you, but perhaps all these Mark III posts speak to a notable level of demand for the upgrade?. Indeed, but stop starting new threads and just join in with the existing one(s).

09-28-2022, 11:54 PM - 5 Likes	#12
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by CraigR stop starting new threads and just join in with the existing one(s). I quite agree. As this thread has brought nothing new to the table, it is now closed.