would any one mask the ricoh on k3

mrNewt · 11-07-2013, 10:00 AM

Did anyone mentioned FF!? 0.o

Winder · 11-07-2013, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by pentax user

I don't have a k3 yet but the box and the new hd coating lenses have a big ricoh then a small pentax logo. Makes me uncomfortable. I know it doens't affect the performance. I am sure konica minolta fan didn't the sony logo back then.

don't know should this thread in pentax k3 section or accessory section.

You should definitely mask the logo on the back. It will make your pictures a lot better.

**c.a.m** · 11-07-2013, 10:26 AM

I'm fine with Ricoh, their name on the camera, even their choice of typeface and colours on the box. I can work with green-striped SMCs, red-striped HDs, even all-sliver coloured lenses. Takumar, Asahi, AOC, Honeywell, Hoya - I'm happy with all of my gear that sports those names. Pentacon, Helios, Mamiya-Sekor, Sigma, Tamron - more brands that work wonderfully on my camera.

Hi, my name is Craig and I am a Pentax shooter.

- Craig

**TedH42** · 11-07-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Winder

You should definitely mask the logo on the back. It will make your pictures a lot better.

But for the ultimate in feeling more comfortable, one should blow away all instances of "Ricoh" with a shotgun. What a relief that will be. Your camera and lenses will perform much better after that. Oh wait, they won't. Sorry.

I'm so happy that we have another thread on the "Ricoh" problem. We'll get this solved yet.

After waffled bunnies and breaded cats, we need some more inspiration here. Cmon, bring it on.

At least we can continue the humor until we all have new Pentax gear.

**THoog** · 11-07-2013, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Hi, my name is Craig and I am a Pentax shooter

(all) Hi, Craig.

Originally posted by TedH42

After waffled bunnies and breaded cats, we need some more inspiration here. Cmon, bring it on. At least we can continue the humor until we all have new Pentax gear.

Actually, I was hoping to see the waffled bunny again. I think it gives the subject the gravitas it needs.

Seriously tho', the whole "Ricoh" problem is like a child refusing to accept the fact that their mother has remarried six years after their "real" father died. It's understandable in a child/parent situation, but for an adult/camera company relationship, it deserves waffled bunnies.

ghl · 11-07-2013, 11:19 AM - **2 Likes**

Maybe try to think of Ricoh as an acronym for Really Interesting Cameras Over Here. Would that help?

**monochrome** · 11-07-2013, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by ghl

Maybe try to think of Ricoh as an acronym for Really Interesting Cameras Over Here. Would that help?

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stevebrot · 11-07-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Did anyone mentioned FF!? 0.o

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mrNewt · 11-07-2013, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by ghl

Maybe try to think of Ricoh as an acronym for Really Interesting Cameras Over Here. Would that help?

Problem with that is that the letters are not all capitals... or are they

mrNewt · 11-07-2013, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

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That will be political... and will get the thread locked...

Pioneer · 11-07-2013, 02:00 PM

Everyone here seems so convinced that Ricoh will honor the Pentax brand and keep it alive. Based on what I have read on a couple these threads I have to say I am not sure why they would even bother. Most of you could care less if it says Pentax. It has even been said, and agreed to, that you could care less if the labeled it Mickey Mouse! This is the Pentax Forum. If anyone should care I would believe it would be you. Since you obviously don't, why should Ricoh even bother. They have their own photographic heritage to build off of.

Ahh well, no one really cares about that. Most of you seem more interested in a full frame Pentax, or Ricoh. Canon and Nikon have been doing this, and doing it very well, for years and years. Instead of accepting and enjoying the newest and most creative ideas that Pentax has recently had, the Pentax Q or the K-01, almost everyone pissed and moaned about them. They were the most original and interesting cameras that Pentax, or any camera company, has made in years, but since they weren't full frame they don't count. Instead we are pushing them to make another camera that we can all be disappointed with, because it won't be as good as what the other companies make. The reviewers will dutifully run it down and again, we will all be disappointed. But at least we can all piss and moan some more about how we are so disappointed.

p38arover · 11-07-2013, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by awaldram

Pentax as anything but a brand name didn't exist till in 2002 Asahi Optical company took the name Pentax Corporation, So there is no 'history' for Pentax as a company.

Today 'Pentax' is back in its heritage the brand name of a proud camera producing company.

Shouldn't that read "Pentax as ~~anything but~~ a brand name didn't exist till in 2002....?

It certainly existed as a product line name by the look of my old cameras and lenses.

Am I concerned that the new cameras have Ricoh on the back? Not at all.

NicoleC · 11-07-2013, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by THoog

Actually, I was hoping to see the waffled bunny again. I think it gives the subject the gravitas it needs.

I see you one waffled bunny, and raise you a geriatric yawning cat.

Joel B · 11-07-2013, 02:34 PM

You'll laugh, you'll cry, You'll kiss your sanity goodby!!! RICOH WARS!!!

**THoog** · 11-07-2013, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by Pioneer

Everyone here seems so convinced that Ricoh will honor the Pentax brand and keep it alive. Based on what I have read on a couple these threads I have to say I am not sure why they would even bother. Most of you could care less if it says Pentax. It has even been said, and agreed to, that you could care less if the labeled it Mickey Mouse! This is the Pentax Forum. If anyone should care I would believe it would be you. Since you obviously don't, why should Ricoh even bother. They have their own photographic heritage to build off of.

To channel the remarried parent: we love the Pentax family, and we always will. But Pentax the company died six years ago. Pentax the brand is married to Ricoh now, they are building a family together, and we are going to have to accept that sooner or later. Otherwise, we will just make ourselves miserable.

Originally posted by NicoleC

I see you one waffled bunny, and raise you a geriatric yawning cat.

Yay! Thank you!

11-07-2013, 10:26 AM	#33
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	I'm fine with Ricoh, their name on the camera, even their choice of typeface and colours on the box. I can work with green-striped SMCs, red-striped HDs, even all-sliver coloured lenses. Takumar, Asahi, AOC, Honeywell, Hoya - I'm happy with all of my gear that sports those names. Pentacon, Helios, Mamiya-Sekor, Sigma, Tamron - more brands that work wonderfully on my camera. Hi, my name is Craig and I am a Pentax shooter. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 11-07-2013 at 10:38 AM.

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mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Did anyone mentioned FF!? 0.o

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Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by pentax user I don't have a k3 yet but the box and the new hd coating lenses have a big ricoh then a small pentax logo. Makes me uncomfortable. I know it doens't affect the performance. I am sure konica minolta fan didn't the sony logo back then. don't know should this thread in pentax k3 section or accessory section. You should definitely mask the logo on the back. It will make your pictures a lot better.

11-07-2013, 11:04 AM	#34
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by Winder You should definitely mask the logo on the back. It will make your pictures a lot better. But for the ultimate in feeling more comfortable, one should blow away all instances of "Ricoh" with a shotgun. What a relief that will be. Your camera and lenses will perform much better after that. Oh wait, they won't. Sorry. I'm so happy that we have another thread on the "Ricoh" problem. We'll get this solved yet. After waffled bunnies and breaded cats, we need some more inspiration here. Cmon, bring it on. At least we can continue the humor until we all have new Pentax gear.

11-07-2013, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#35
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by c.a.m Hi, my name is Craig and I am a Pentax shooter (all) Hi, Craig. Originally posted by TedH42 After waffled bunnies and breaded cats, we need some more inspiration here. Cmon, bring it on. At least we can continue the humor until we all have new Pentax gear. Actually, I was hoping to see the waffled bunny again. I think it gives the subject the gravitas it needs. Seriously tho', the whole "Ricoh" problem is like a child refusing to accept the fact that their mother has remarried six years after their "real" father died. It's understandable in a child/parent situation, but for an adult/camera company relationship, it deserves waffled bunnies.

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ghl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 119	Maybe try to think of Ricoh as an acronym for Really Interesting Cameras Over Here. Would that help?

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mrNewt Did anyone mentioned FF!? 0.o Nazis! We need to talk about Nazis!* Steve * Ultimate destination of all online discussions

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mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by ghl Maybe try to think of Ricoh as an acronym for Really Interesting Cameras Over Here. Would that help? Problem with that is that the letters are not all capitals... or are they

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mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by stevebrot Nazis! We need to talk about Nazis!* Steve * Ultimate destination of all online discussions That will be political... and will get the thread locked...

11-07-2013, 02:00 PM	#41
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Everyone here seems so convinced that Ricoh will honor the Pentax brand and keep it alive. Based on what I have read on a couple these threads I have to say I am not sure why they would even bother. Most of you could care less if it says Pentax. It has even been said, and agreed to, that you could care less if the labeled it Mickey Mouse! This is the Pentax Forum. If anyone should care I would believe it would be you. Since you obviously don't, why should Ricoh even bother. They have their own photographic heritage to build off of. Ahh well, no one really cares about that. Most of you seem more interested in a full frame Pentax, or Ricoh. Canon and Nikon have been doing this, and doing it very well, for years and years. Instead of accepting and enjoying the newest and most creative ideas that Pentax has recently had, the Pentax Q or the K-01, almost everyone pissed and moaned about them. They were the most original and interesting cameras that Pentax, or any camera company, has made in years, but since they weren't full frame they don't count. Instead we are pushing them to make another camera that we can all be disappointed with, because it won't be as good as what the other companies make. The reviewers will dutifully run it down and again, we will all be disappointed. But at least we can all piss and moan some more about how we are so disappointed.

11-07-2013, 02:02 PM	#42
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by awaldram Pentax as anything but a brand name didn't exist till in 2002 Asahi Optical company took the name Pentax Corporation, So there is no 'history' for Pentax as a company. Today 'Pentax' is back in its heritage the brand name of a proud camera producing company. Shouldn't that read "Pentax as ~~anything but~~ a brand name didn't exist till in 2002....? It certainly existed as a product line name by the look of my old cameras and lenses. Am I concerned that the new cameras have Ricoh on the back? Not at all.

11-07-2013, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#43
NicoleC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 448	Originally posted by THoog Actually, I was hoping to see the waffled bunny again. I think it gives the subject the gravitas it needs. I see you one waffled bunny, and raise you a geriatric yawning cat.

11-07-2013, 02:34 PM	#44
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	You'll laugh, you'll cry, You'll kiss your sanity goodby!!! RICOH WARS!!!

11-07-2013, 02:38 PM	#45
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Pioneer Everyone here seems so convinced that Ricoh will honor the Pentax brand and keep it alive. Based on what I have read on a couple these threads I have to say I am not sure why they would even bother. Most of you could care less if it says Pentax. It has even been said, and agreed to, that you could care less if the labeled it Mickey Mouse! This is the Pentax Forum. If anyone should care I would believe it would be you. Since you obviously don't, why should Ricoh even bother. They have their own photographic heritage to build off of. To channel the remarried parent: we love the Pentax family, and we always will. But Pentax the company died six years ago. Pentax the brand is married to Ricoh now, they are building a family together, and we are going to have to accept that sooner or later. Otherwise, we will just make ourselves miserable. Originally posted by NicoleC I see you one waffled bunny, and raise you a geriatric yawning cat. Yay! Thank you!