why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

mrNewt · 11-21-2013, 08:28 AM

I "has" a dream... to "has" K-3 FF children... too corny!?

stevebrot · 11-21-2013, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I'm not sure what an endoscope is, but that sounds yucky.

The important thing is that none say Ricoh on either end.

Steve

normhead · 11-21-2013, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The important thing is that none say Ricoh on either end.

Steve

You mean I'd like it more if it said Pentax?

mrNewt · 11-21-2013, 08:32 AM

Sooo... 1 more post and I can has K-3!?

normhead · 11-21-2013, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Sooo... 1 more post and I can has K-3!?

Ya, let me know how that turns out for you.

stevebrot · 11-21-2013, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Actually the first K Rikenons were made by Asahi, and all but the 200 were the same as Pentax K lenses; the 200 was a Pentax M.

I remember this as well from back-in-the-day and from prior discussions on this site, though I have not been able to pin down exactly which lenses were involved beyond the fairly obvious 200mm. For example, there is no Pentax-K 50/2 or 50/1.7 while both were available as XR Rikenon normal lenses for the earliest (1975*) K-mount Ricoh cameras.

Steve

(...thinking that he should get a XR-Rikenon 200/4 as stablemate for the Pentax-M 200/4...)

* Yes, 1975. Ricoh debuted their K-mount cameras and lenses very close on the heel of those from Pentax.

**THoog** · 11-21-2013, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by normhead

You mean I'd like it more if it said Pentax?

I don't think anyone likes the ones Nesster is referring to.

The one at my Ear/Nose/Throat surgeon's office (they use them too) had a 'Pentax' logo on the front. I was too busy to check it for 'Hoya'.

stevebrot · 11-21-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by THoog

I don't think anyone likes the ones Nesster is referring to.

The one at my Ear/Nose/Throat surgeon's office (they use them too) had a 'Pentax' logo on the front. I was too busy to check it for 'Hoya'.

Yep, the ENT versions are fairly petite and generally well-tolerated. The other types may require sedation...heavy sedation...

The Pentax endoscopy products were among those that Hoya chose to retain.

Hey! How about that strange weather, eh?

Do Pentax binoculars, rifle and spotting scopes say Ricoh on the back?

Steve

**THoog** · 11-21-2013, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yep, the ENT versions are fairly petite and generally well-tolerated. The other types may require sedation...heavy sedation...

The Pentax endoscopy products were among those that Hoya chose to retain.

Hey! How about that strange weather, eh?

Do Pentax binoculars, rifle and spotting scopes say Ricoh on the back?

Steve

The impression I got was that medical imaging was the primary/only part of Pentax Hoya was interested in. Cameras were just baggage.

I've never seen a Pentax scope or bino, but the real question is whether the latest models (if any) have Ricoh on them.

When Ricoh took over IBM's print division, the last InfoPrint printer we bought was clearly a RICOH (even though the rest of the body was identical). Like most things, it probably depends on the exec in charge of the division whether and where they slap their logo.

Mr Spocko · 11-21-2013, 09:26 AM

I could be interested at some point, but the price is going to have to come down a bit.
Give it 6 months and at £800 odd it could tempt a few

stevebrot · 11-21-2013, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by THoog

the latest models (if any) have Ricoh on them.

Oh, there are plenty of models. Pentax is an active player in that space. If there is Ricoh branding it is not obvious from the product photos.

Digital Binoculars - Sport Optics by PENTAX

Steve

**THoog** · 11-21-2013, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Oh, there are plenty of models. Pentax is an active player in that space. If there is Ricoh branding it is not obvious from the product photos.

Digital Binoculars - Sport Optics by PENTAX

Steve

Sure, I just mean new releases from this point forward. AFAIK, Ricoh didn't put their name on the back of the K-50 or K-500. Maybe the K-3 got some suit's attention, and the word came down that they want 'Ricoh' on new Pentax products.

**THoog** · 11-21-2013, 12:10 PM

So, whaddya think, should we take this thread to 4x the cheese sandwich thread, then all move to "Pentax is Doomed"? That one seems to have potential.

Parallax · 11-21-2013, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by THoog

So, whaddya think, should we take this thread to 4x the cheese sandwich thread,

We're nearly there.

mrNewt · 11-21-2013, 12:19 PM

Multitasking drives me... I'll butcher both threads if i have too

.

Btw... I passed that 1000 post restrain... but I realized I have another... don't know it yet, but I am actively searching it.
Could be because Pentax is doomed...

11-21-2013, 08:44 AM	#741
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster Actually the first K Rikenons were made by Asahi, and all but the 200 were the same as Pentax K lenses; the 200 was a Pentax M. I remember this as well from back-in-the-day and from prior discussions on this site, though I have not been able to pin down exactly which lenses were involved beyond the fairly obvious 200mm. For example, there is no Pentax-K 50/2 or 50/1.7 while both were available as XR Rikenon normal lenses for the earliest (1975) K-mount Ricoh cameras. Steve (...thinking that he should get a XR-Rikenon 200/4 as stablemate for the Pentax-M 200/4...) Yes, 1975. Ricoh debuted their K-mount cameras and lenses very close on the heel of those from Pentax. Last edited by stevebrot; 11-21-2013 at 08:53 AM.

11-21-2013, 12:08 PM	#747
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by stevebrot Oh, there are plenty of models. Pentax is an active player in that space. If there is Ricoh branding it is not obvious from the product photos. Digital Binoculars - Sport Optics by PENTAX Steve Sure, I just mean new releases from this point forward. AFAIK, Ricoh didn't put their name on the back of the K-50 or K-500. Maybe the K-3 got some suit's attention, and the word came down that they want 'Ricoh' on new Pentax products. Last edited by THoog; 11-21-2013 at 01:03 PM.

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11-21-2013, 08:28 AM	#736
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	I "has" a dream... to "has" K-3 FF children... too corny!?

11-21-2013, 08:30 AM	#737
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by normhead I'm not sure what an endoscope is, but that sounds yucky. The important thing is that none say Ricoh on either end. Steve

11-21-2013, 08:32 AM	#738
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by stevebrot The important thing is that none say Ricoh on either end. Steve You mean I'd like it more if it said Pentax?

11-21-2013, 08:32 AM	#739
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Sooo... 1 more post and I can has K-3!?

11-21-2013, 08:33 AM	#740
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by mrNewt Sooo... 1 more post and I can has K-3!? Ya, let me know how that turns out for you.

11-21-2013, 08:47 AM	#742
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by normhead You mean I'd like it more if it said Pentax? I don't think anyone likes the ones Nesster is referring to. The one at my Ear/Nose/Throat surgeon's office (they use them too) had a 'Pentax' logo on the front. I was too busy to check it for 'Hoya'.

11-21-2013, 09:03 AM	#743
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by THoog I don't think anyone likes the ones Nesster is referring to. The one at my Ear/Nose/Throat surgeon's office (they use them too) had a 'Pentax' logo on the front. I was too busy to check it for 'Hoya'. Yep, the ENT versions are fairly petite and generally well-tolerated. The other types may require sedation...heavy sedation... The Pentax endoscopy products were among those that Hoya chose to retain. Hey! How about that strange weather, eh? Do Pentax binoculars, rifle and spotting scopes say Ricoh on the back? Steve

11-21-2013, 09:18 AM	#744
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by stevebrot Yep, the ENT versions are fairly petite and generally well-tolerated. The other types may require sedation...heavy sedation... The Pentax endoscopy products were among those that Hoya chose to retain. Hey! How about that strange weather, eh? Do Pentax binoculars, rifle and spotting scopes say Ricoh on the back? Steve The impression I got was that medical imaging was the primary/only part of Pentax Hoya was interested in. Cameras were just baggage. I've never seen a Pentax scope or bino, but the real question is whether the latest models (if any) have Ricoh on them. When Ricoh took over IBM's print division, the last InfoPrint printer we bought was clearly a RICOH (even though the rest of the body was identical). Like most things, it probably depends on the exec in charge of the division whether and where they slap their logo.

11-21-2013, 09:26 AM	#745
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	I could be interested at some point, but the price is going to have to come down a bit. Give it 6 months and at £800 odd it could tempt a few

11-21-2013, 11:02 AM	#746
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by THoog the latest models (if any) have Ricoh on them. Oh, there are plenty of models. Pentax is an active player in that space. If there is Ricoh branding it is not obvious from the product photos. Digital Binoculars - Sport Optics by PENTAX Steve

11-21-2013, 12:10 PM	#748
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	So, whaddya think, should we take this thread to 4x the cheese sandwich thread, then all move to "Pentax is Doomed"? That one seems to have potential.

11-21-2013, 12:15 PM	#749
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by THoog So, whaddya think, should we take this thread to 4x the cheese sandwich thread, We're nearly there.

11-21-2013, 12:19 PM	#750
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Multitasking drives me... I'll butcher both threads if i have too . Btw... I passed that 1000 post restrain... but I realized I have another... don't know it yet, but I am actively searching it. Could be because Pentax is doomed...