Ricoh email on K-3 points to Imaging Resource review

bwDraco · 10-22-2013, 09:48 AM

I just got an email from Ricoh pointing to the Imaging Resource initial review of the K-3:

Quote:

Unsurpassed user flexibility and the most advanced DSLR in our line, the newly released PENTAX K-3 is already gaining buzz amongst photo enthusiasts. The experts at Imaging Resource call the K-3's technology revolutionary - "It's not often that we label an imaging technology 'revolutionary', but if ever one deserved to be called such, this is it."

This is definitely a good sign. It shows that Ricoh is working hard to market the K-3.

In context, this is the actual quote from the review:

Originally posted by Imaging Resource:

Bottom line. It's not often that we label an imaging technology "revolutionary", but if ever one deserved to be called such, this is it. It's a fundamentally different approach to anti-aliasing, and one that appears to have surprisingly few downsides associated with it. For the first time ever, there's a camera on the market that lets the end-user decide when they want a low-pass filter, and when they don't, with little apparent penalty regardless of their choice. And it was Pentax that brought it to us.

Questions, comments, or concerns?

--DragonLord

Last edited by bwDraco; 10-22-2013 at 09:56 AM.

JinDesu · 10-22-2013, 09:57 AM

You get emails directly from Ricoh!? No fair!

**crewl1** · 10-22-2013, 10:05 AM - **3 Likes**

Nice video

You Tube

bwDraco · 10-22-2013, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

You get emails directly from Ricoh!? No fair!

Well, I signed up for the Pentax mailing list a few years ago. They don't send emails very often, so why not?

You can use this form to register your products and subscribe to the mailing list.

--DragonLord

bwDraco · 10-22-2013, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Nice video The New Standard of Performance - YouTube

I just saw that video. I hit Like within the first few seconds of playing it.

--DragonLord

**monochrome** · 10-22-2013, 10:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Suddenly the Plan feels real.

**crewl1** · 10-22-2013, 10:24 AM

In the video the continuous AF demo left a bit to be desired, gave the impression you can use it only for approaching zombies

Looking forward to seeing it perform in sports situations.

bwDraco · 10-22-2013, 10:31 AM

The idea was that the photographer was choosing an AF point. Whatever the case, it is easily the most powerful camera Pentax/Ricoh has ever made.

--DragonLord

VisualDarkness · 10-22-2013, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Nice video The New Standard of Performance - YouTube

Ad or not, that are some amazing pics shown in the video!

I love the red one!
http://allenbirnbach.com/blog/

**jatrax** · 10-22-2013, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Suddenly the Plan feels real.

Yeah, that press release felt, well, professionally done, and in general the US marketing efforts have been, well, less than professionally done. Almost sobering in that this was a polished, coordinated marketing piece. Suddenly feel like Ricoh is taking this whole camera thing seriously

**jva59** · 10-22-2013, 11:18 AM

Curses! That video has not diminished my desire for a new K-3 in the slightest. Terrific photos by AB.

repaap · 10-22-2013, 11:49 AM

Oh my! My back account is soooo going to look different in few days

Eulogy · 10-22-2013, 12:27 PM

Lovely photos! I feel as though this camera is going to take a while to drop in price, unlike Pentax's previous releases...

jake14mw · 10-22-2013, 12:35 PM

They did a great job with that video. I'm happy to see that. Thanks for posting it.

jake14mw · 10-22-2013, 12:43 PM

I loved hearing that shutter fire away quickly. I hope this time the quoted fps rate is a usable rate in AF-C. I know I never get 6 fps with my K-5 when I really need it.

10-22-2013, 09:48 AM	#1
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Ricoh email on K-3 points to Imaging Resource review I just got an email from Ricoh pointing to the Imaging Resource initial review of the K-3: Quote: Unsurpassed user flexibility and the most advanced DSLR in our line, the newly released PENTAX K-3 is already gaining buzz amongst photo enthusiasts. The experts at Imaging Resource call the K-3's technology revolutionary - "It's not often that we label an imaging technology 'revolutionary', but if ever one deserved to be called such, this is it." This is definitely a good sign. It shows that Ricoh is working hard to market the K-3. In context, this is the actual quote from the review: Originally posted by Imaging Resource: Bottom line. It's not often that we label an imaging technology "revolutionary", but if ever one deserved to be called such, this is it. It's a fundamentally different approach to anti-aliasing, and one that appears to have surprisingly few downsides associated with it. For the first time ever, there's a camera on the market that lets the end-user decide when they want a low-pass filter, and when they don't, with little apparent penalty regardless of their choice. And it was Pentax that brought it to us. Questions, comments, or concerns? --DragonLord Last edited by bwDraco; 10-22-2013 at 09:56 AM.

10-22-2013, 10:45 AM	#9
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by crewl1 Nice video The New Standard of Performance - YouTube Ad or not, that are some amazing pics shown in the video! I love the red one! http://allenbirnbach.com/blog/ Last edited by VisualDarkness; 10-22-2013 at 10:59 AM.

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	You get emails directly from Ricoh!? No fair!

10-22-2013, 10:11 AM	#4
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	Originally posted by JinDesu You get emails directly from Ricoh!? No fair! Well, I signed up for the Pentax mailing list a few years ago. They don't send emails very often, so why not? You can use this form to register your products and subscribe to the mailing list. --DragonLord

10-22-2013, 10:14 AM - 2 Likes	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Suddenly the Plan feels real.

10-22-2013, 10:24 AM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	In the video the continuous AF demo left a bit to be desired, gave the impression you can use it only for approaching zombies Looking forward to seeing it perform in sports situations.

10-22-2013, 10:31 AM	#8
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	The idea was that the photographer was choosing an AF point. Whatever the case, it is easily the most powerful camera Pentax/Ricoh has ever made. --DragonLord

10-22-2013, 11:05 AM	#10
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by monochrome Suddenly the Plan feels real. Yeah, that press release felt, well, professionally done, and in general the US marketing efforts have been, well, less than professionally done. Almost sobering in that this was a polished, coordinated marketing piece. Suddenly feel like Ricoh is taking this whole camera thing seriously

10-22-2013, 11:18 AM	#11
jva59 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,409	Curses! That video has not diminished my desire for a new K-3 in the slightest. Terrific photos by AB.

10-22-2013, 11:49 AM	#12
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Oh my! My back account is soooo going to look different in few days

10-22-2013, 12:27 PM	#13
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Lovely photos! I feel as though this camera is going to take a while to drop in price, unlike Pentax's previous releases...

10-22-2013, 12:35 PM	#14
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	They did a great job with that video. I'm happy to see that. Thanks for posting it.

10-22-2013, 12:43 PM	#15
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	I loved hearing that shutter fire away quickly. I hope this time the quoted fps rate is a usable rate in AF-C. I know I never get 6 fps with my K-5 when I really need it.