would any one mask the ricoh on k3

pentax user · 11-07-2013, 07:33 AM

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.

tzeentchiangod · 11-07-2013, 07:41 AM - **2 Likes**

If Ricoh is the reason our Pentax gear keeps getting better, I have no problems seeing their logo on my gear.

normhead · 11-07-2013, 07:50 AM - **4 Likes**

Embrace the force Luke….
Assimilation is inevitable…
Resistance is futile

Pentax failed us miserably, Ricoh is keeping the K-mount alive… what else do you need to know?

**monochrome** · 11-07-2013, 07:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pentax user

Makes me uncomfortable

Oh for Pete's sake.

panoguy · 11-07-2013, 07:55 AM

See this thread (all 31 pages, and still going): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/239325-why-i-wont-buy-k3.html

So far the incredible speed, resolution, and groundbreaking technology of the K-3 have yet to make me "uncomfortable" so I think I'll keep it.

altopiet · 11-07-2013, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by pentax user

would any one mask the ricoh on k3

Why would one do that, who would you fool but yourself?

fyby · 11-07-2013, 07:57 AM

Come on. If there is no Ricoh, Pentax is dead.

Painter · 11-07-2013, 07:58 AM

I think it shows a complete lack of respect for Ricohs photographic heritage. No one seems to bat an eye at electronics companies that license the use of German optical company names. This may be the best photographic merger that's happened certainly better than the absorption of Minolta into the maw of Sony. Both Pentax and Ricoh where great on their own together they will be better. I think Ricoh has shown already they respect The Pentax brand give it a rest.

pentax user · 11-07-2013, 08:02 AM

what is pentax end up like konica minolta, no more pentax just ricoh everything, ricoh k mount and pentax is just some water pump company
no one cares?

altopiet · 11-07-2013, 08:08 AM

In my language we've got a good word for what you're talking..."Bollie"

awaldram · 11-07-2013, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by pentax user

what is pentax end up like konica minolta, no more pentax just ricoh everything, ricoh k mount and pentax is just some water pump company
no one cares?

Nope your right as long as Ricoh continue producing excellent K mount cameras they can put Mickey Mouse on the front in big letters.

I assume you know the heritage of the name pentax ? given the fuss you making.
let me help a little
Fate Merged into Hoya Corporation (Currently health care division of Hoya); imaging division resold to Ricoh
Founded Tokyo, Japan (1919)
Defunct March 31, 2008

Don't forget the name Pentax was an original trademark of the German company zeiss from Pentaprism and contax , but was taken by Asahi Optical company in 1957.

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.

pentax user · 11-07-2013, 08:08 AM

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lesmore49 · 11-07-2013, 08:10 AM

No.

I have a Buick sedan. It has both GM and Buick symbols on the car body. I don't mask the GM symbol with duct tape.

Na Horuk · 11-07-2013, 08:11 AM

Naah, Ricoh didn't buy up Minolta like Sony did. Sony is much more aggressive in that regard. Ricoh isn't just buying names, its actually more like a partnership.

vonBaloney · 11-07-2013, 08:14 AM

Water pumps? That's a new one. No association with the actual optical Pentax name I don't think? (Which is split among four corporations now.)

11-07-2013, 07:33 AM	#1
pentax user Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 85	would any one mask the ricoh on k3 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.

11-07-2013, 07:58 AM	#8
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Or you could just not start another thread like this I think it shows a complete lack of respect for Ricohs photographic heritage. No one seems to bat an eye at electronics companies that license the use of German optical company names. This may be the best photographic merger that's happened certainly better than the absorption of Minolta into the maw of Sony. Both Pentax and Ricoh where great on their own together they will be better. I think Ricoh has shown already they respect The Pentax brand give it a rest.

11-07-2013, 08:08 AM	#11
awaldram Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 732	Originally posted by pentax user what is pentax end up like konica minolta, no more pentax just ricoh everything, ricoh k mount and pentax is just some water pump company no one cares? Nope your right as long as Ricoh continue producing excellent K mount cameras they can put Mickey Mouse on the front in big letters. I assume you know the heritage of the name pentax ? given the fuss you making. let me help a little Fate Merged into Hoya Corporation (Currently health care division of Hoya); imaging division resold to Ricoh Founded Tokyo, Japan (1919) Defunct March 31, 2008 Don't forget the name Pentax was an original trademark of the German company zeiss from Pentaprism and contax , but was taken by Asahi Optical company in 1957. 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. Last edited by awaldram; 11-07-2013 at 08:14 AM.

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tzeentchiangod Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	If Ricoh is the reason our Pentax gear keeps getting better, I have no problems seeing their logo on my gear.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Embrace the force Luke…. Assimilation is inevitable… Resistance is futile Pentax failed us miserably, Ricoh is keeping the K-mount alive… what else do you need to know?

11-07-2013, 07:54 AM - 2 Likes	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by pentax user Makes me uncomfortable Oh for Pete's sake.

11-07-2013, 07:55 AM	#5
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	See this thread (all 31 pages, and still going): https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/239325-why-i-wont-buy-k3.html So far the incredible speed, resolution, and groundbreaking technology of the K-3 have yet to make me "uncomfortable" so I think I'll keep it.

11-07-2013, 07:56 AM	#6
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by pentax user would any one mask the ricoh on k3 Why would one do that, who would you fool but yourself?

11-07-2013, 07:57 AM	#7
fyby Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 46	Come on. If there is no Ricoh, Pentax is dead.

11-07-2013, 08:02 AM	#9
pentax user Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 85 Original Poster	what is pentax end up like konica minolta, no more pentax just ricoh everything, ricoh k mount and pentax is just some water pump company no one cares?

11-07-2013, 08:08 AM	#10
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	In my language we've got a good word for what you're talking..."Bollie"

11-07-2013, 08:08 AM	#12
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11-07-2013, 08:10 AM	#13
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,343	No. I have a Buick sedan. It has both GM and Buick symbols on the car body. I don't mask the GM symbol with duct tape.

11-07-2013, 08:11 AM	#14
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Naah, Ricoh didn't buy up Minolta like Sony did. Sony is much more aggressive in that regard. Ricoh isn't just buying names, its actually more like a partnership.

11-07-2013, 08:14 AM	#15
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Water pumps? That's a new one. No association with the actual optical Pentax name I don't think? (Which is split among four corporations now.)