Pentaprism Present: Japan Only

**FozzFoster** · 04-30-2021, 11:25 AM

Hey all,
I emailed Ricoh regarding the pentaprism present offered for K-3 III purchases in Japan.
I received a response today and I would like to share it here for your info too:

My email:
"Good morning!
Will international (Canadian) customers be able to apply for this pentaprism?
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/event/2021/k-3-3_cmpgn/
Thank you,
Stephen"

Their response:
"K-3 Mark lll Pentaprism present campaign secretariat.

Dear Stephen

Thank you for contacting us.

Regarding the following matters that you have inquired about:
Will international (Canadian) customers be able to apply for this pentaprism?

I would like to answer:
Applications for this campaign are limited to those who have purchased the target product at a store or mail order in Japan, and who live in Japan and can receive parcel delivery. Thank you very much. We look forward to your continued patronage."

Now I know, but I still wanna try to get my hands on one :P

gatorguy · 04-30-2021, 05:46 PM - **1 Like**

I'd wondered about that. A few of us thank you for checking it out.

Not a Number · 04-30-2021, 07:44 PM - **1 Like**

Nice little doodad. I wonder if it is made with the expensive high index glass?

Once again this illustrates how focused Ricoh is on the domestic Japanese market.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 05-01-2021, 05:37 AM

Nah, they just decided to turn the defective ones into a marketing piece ;-)

**Rondec** · 05-01-2021, 05:39 AM

Maybe they will show up on e bay before too long (there's a lot of stuff that is Japan only that you can still buy).

house · 05-01-2021, 05:46 AM - **1 Like**

There was a pentaprism in my fathers workshop/darkroom. I was fascinated by it as a kid. He probably took it from some broken camera, saying that he used the same banged about camera all my life. Still on a shelf next to his computer. Wonder where he got hold of the pentaprism as I imagine he would have repaired any broken camera. Will ask.

**FozzFoster** · 05-01-2021, 08:13 AM

What would the biggest pentaprism be that Pentax has made? If one were to purchase a camera to disassemble for the pentaprism? My guess is the MX?

kinkindoll · 05-01-2021, 01:49 PM

Not just only Japan, as I know Taiwan has the same promotion too

**FozzFoster** · 05-01-2021, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by kinkindoll

Taiwan has the same promotion too

just plain rude haha I really think they look cool

kinkindoll · 05-01-2021, 02:15 PM

here is the website RICOH.PENTAX?????

their price of a K-3 iii body is 62800 in Taiwan dollar which equivalent to USD 2300

**RobA_Oz** · 05-01-2021, 02:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

What would the biggest pentaprism be that Pentax has made? If one were to purchase a camera to disassemble for the pentaprism? My guess is the MX?

Surely the largest would be in the 67/6x7. Whether or not they made a bigger one for promotion purposes, I wouldn’t know, but you’d have to find a parts-only copy of the 67 to justify pulling out the pentaprism.

**FozzFoster** · 05-01-2021, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Surely the largest would be in the 67/6x7. Whether or not they made a bigger one for promotion purposes, I wouldn’t know, but you’d have to find a parts-only copy of the 67 to justify pulling out the pentaprism.

lol guess you caught me on a technicality haha yes I agree. and that might be a nice ornament too! what would be the largest K- or M42- mount pentaprism?

Ishpuini · 05-02-2021, 01:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

What would the biggest pentaprism be that Pentax has made? If one were to purchase a camera to disassemble for the pentaprism? My guess is the MX?

As noted by RobA_Oz that would be the 6x7 indeed. I still have one around here somewhere. I got it cheap second hand, used it for a few films, and then messed up the film transport through a faulty manipulation. The price for getting it repaired was huge, so I never had it fixed. I probably won't ever, and since I'm not intending to start a photography museum anytime soon, perhaps recovering the its prism as a desktop ornament isn't a bad idea... Don't know whether I'll ever be brave enough though...

Wim

wkadruje · 05-02-2021, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

just plain rude haha I really think they look cool

This is just a gnawing feeling I've been getting for a while (so basically asking if I'm getting the right vibe): is Pentax/Ricoh becoming more and more exclusive as a brand? Not "luxury", rather the opposite of the "inclusive" - the way that Pentax community is an "inclusive" one.

On the other hand is the community as inclusive as it used to be, say 10-15 yrs ago? I sometimes feel like (especially locally (I'm in Poland) there's a bit of gate-keeping online with strong favor for in-person/long-term acquaintances). Do other brands form similar communities (not asking if the non-facebook forums exist, rather about people's attitudes at other "branded communities" or is Pentax Friendliness(TM) something born out of underdog/we're-all-doomed camaraderie?

Kunzite · 05-02-2021, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by chriswill

This is just a gnawing feeling I've been getting for a while (so basically asking if I'm getting the right vibe): is Pentax/Ricoh becoming more and more exclusive as a brand? Not "luxury", rather the opposite of the "inclusive" - the way that Pentax community is an "inclusive" one.

What is "exclusive" and what is "inclusive"? Are Sony, Fujifilm, OMD, Panasonic "inclusive" brands? But, they don't "include" the people who want DSLRs (and Canon/Nikon are going in the same direction). And their fans are making that crystal clear.
Perhaps Pentax is a targeted brand. You know, for the people who made a certain choice.

04-30-2021, 11:25 AM	#1
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Pentaprism Present: Japan Only Hey all, I emailed Ricoh regarding the pentaprism present offered for K-3 III purchases in Japan. I received a response today and I would like to share it here for your info too: My email: "Good morning! Will international (Canadian) customers be able to apply for this pentaprism? http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/event/2021/k-3-3_cmpgn/ Thank you, Stephen" Their response: "K-3 Mark lll Pentaprism present campaign secretariat. Dear Stephen Thank you for contacting us. Regarding the following matters that you have inquired about: Will international (Canadian) customers be able to apply for this pentaprism? I would like to answer: Applications for this campaign are limited to those who have purchased the target product at a store or mail order in Japan, and who live in Japan and can receive parcel delivery. Thank you very much. We look forward to your continued patronage." Now I know, but I still wanna try to get my hands on one :P

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04-30-2021, 05:46 PM - 1 Like	#2
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	I'd wondered about that. A few of us thank you for checking it out.

04-30-2021, 07:44 PM - 1 Like	#3
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Nice little doodad. I wonder if it is made with the expensive high index glass? Once again this illustrates how focused Ricoh is on the domestic Japanese market.

05-01-2021, 05:37 AM	#4
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	Nah, they just decided to turn the defective ones into a marketing piece ;-)

05-01-2021, 05:39 AM	#5
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Maybe they will show up on e bay before too long (there's a lot of stuff that is Japan only that you can still buy).

05-01-2021, 05:46 AM - 1 Like	#6
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	There was a pentaprism in my fathers workshop/darkroom. I was fascinated by it as a kid. He probably took it from some broken camera, saying that he used the same banged about camera all my life. Still on a shelf next to his computer. Wonder where he got hold of the pentaprism as I imagine he would have repaired any broken camera. Will ask.

05-01-2021, 08:13 AM	#7
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808 Original Poster	What would the biggest pentaprism be that Pentax has made? If one were to purchase a camera to disassemble for the pentaprism? My guess is the MX?

05-01-2021, 01:49 PM	#8
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	Not just only Japan, as I know Taiwan has the same promotion too

05-01-2021, 01:56 PM	#9
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808 Original Poster	Originally posted by kinkindoll Taiwan has the same promotion too just plain rude haha I really think they look cool

05-01-2021, 02:15 PM	#10
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	here is the website RICOH.PENTAX????? their price of a K-3 iii body is 62800 in Taiwan dollar which equivalent to USD 2300

05-01-2021, 02:44 PM - 1 Like	#11
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by FozzFoster What would the biggest pentaprism be that Pentax has made? If one were to purchase a camera to disassemble for the pentaprism? My guess is the MX? Surely the largest would be in the 67/6x7. Whether or not they made a bigger one for promotion purposes, I wouldn’t know, but you’d have to find a parts-only copy of the 67 to justify pulling out the pentaprism.

05-01-2021, 03:04 PM	#12
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Surely the largest would be in the 67/6x7. Whether or not they made a bigger one for promotion purposes, I wouldn’t know, but you’d have to find a parts-only copy of the 67 to justify pulling out the pentaprism. lol guess you caught me on a technicality haha yes I agree. and that might be a nice ornament too! what would be the largest K- or M42- mount pentaprism?

05-02-2021, 01:32 AM - 1 Like	#13
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by FozzFoster What would the biggest pentaprism be that Pentax has made? If one were to purchase a camera to disassemble for the pentaprism? My guess is the MX? As noted by RobA_Oz that would be the 6x7 indeed. I still have one around here somewhere. I got it cheap second hand, used it for a few films, and then messed up the film transport through a faulty manipulation. The price for getting it repaired was huge, so I never had it fixed. I probably won't ever, and since I'm not intending to start a photography museum anytime soon, perhaps recovering the its prism as a desktop ornament isn't a bad idea... Don't know whether I'll ever be brave enough though... Wim

05-02-2021, 05:02 AM	#14
wkadruje Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 145	Originally posted by FozzFoster just plain rude haha I really think they look cool This is just a gnawing feeling I've been getting for a while (so basically asking if I'm getting the right vibe): is Pentax/Ricoh becoming more and more exclusive as a brand? Not "luxury", rather the opposite of the "inclusive" - the way that Pentax community is an "inclusive" one. On the other hand is the community as inclusive as it used to be, say 10-15 yrs ago? I sometimes feel like (especially locally (I'm in Poland) there's a bit of gate-keeping online with strong favor for in-person/long-term acquaintances). Do other brands form similar communities (not asking if the non-facebook forums exist, rather about people's attitudes at other "branded communities" or is Pentax Friendliness(TM) something born out of underdog/we're-all-doomed camaraderie?

05-02-2021, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#15
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by chriswill This is just a gnawing feeling I've been getting for a while (so basically asking if I'm getting the right vibe): is Pentax/Ricoh becoming more and more exclusive as a brand? Not "luxury", rather the opposite of the "inclusive" - the way that Pentax community is an "inclusive" one. What is "exclusive" and what is "inclusive"? Are Sony, Fujifilm, OMD, Panasonic "inclusive" brands? But, they don't "include" the people who want DSLRs (and Canon/Nikon are going in the same direction). And their fans are making that crystal clear. Perhaps Pentax is a targeted brand. You know, for the people who made a certain choice.