Pentax interview collection - Pentax interview list

Pentax interview collection - Pentax interview list · **18 Likes**

The amount of Pentax interviews in the past is enough to build an own list:

2019-11 - Philippe Farreng, (General Sales Manager for Ricoh Europe) @ Pentax Café (phototrend.fr) - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/397871-interview-r...er-europe.html
2019-05 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/387227-imaging-res...interview.html
2019-05 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2019/05/14/ricoh-interview-sub-frame-medium-format-dslr-coming-mirrorless-will-return
2019-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/cpplus-2019/cp-plus-2019-pentax-interview.html2019-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0fjj9tCWVQ
2019-01 - Nippon Camera magazine - Nippon Camera Ricoh/Pentax 2019 Interview - PentaxForums.com
2019-01 - Nippon Camera magazine - News on the Pentax 645 front---Japanese magazine interview - PentaxForums.com

2018-10 - PhotoPlus - PhotoPlus 2018: Pentax Interview and Report - Trade Shows | PentaxForums.com
2018-09 - photokina - Interview with Ricoh Imaging - Photokina 2018 - Photokina 2018 | PentaxForums.com
2018-09 - Wolfgang Baus (Product Manager & Group Leader Marketing D/A/CH, Ricoh Imaging Deutschland) @ photokina (The Pentaxians) - 46 min Interview with Ricoh's Mr. Baus (in German) from Photokina 2018
2018-09 - photokina (The Pentaxians) - Pentaxians Public Group | Facebook
2018-09 - photokina (The Pentaxians) -

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2018-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - CP+ 2018 Pentax Interview - CP+ 2018 | PentaxForums.com
2018-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) -

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2018-03 - CP+ (DPReview) - DPReview's interview with Ricoh Imaging - PentaxForums.com
2018-03 - CP+ (DPReview) - Ricoh interview: "The development of the K-series is our first priority": Digital Photography Review
2018-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - Imaging Resource's CP+2018 interview with Ricoh Imaging - PentaxForums.com
2018-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - Ricoh @ CP+: Rewarding K-1 fans with a major upgrade, plus what comes next after the K-3 II?

2017-03 - Pentax KP Book (japanese) Insights from Japanese Interview with KP designers - PentaxForums.com
2017-02 - CP+ - CP+ 2017 Pentax Interview: Part 1 - CP+ 2017 | PentaxForums.com
2017-02 - CP+ - CP+ 2017 Pentax Interview: Part 2 - CP+ 2017 | PentaxForums.com

2016-09 - (DPReview) - DPReview: Photokina 2016 interview: Ricoh aims for visual revolution - PentaxForums.com
2016-09 - (DPReview) - Photokina 2016 interview: Ricoh aims for visual revolution: Digital Photography Review
2016-09 - photokina - Photokina 2016 Pentax Interview - Photokina 2016 | PentaxForums.com
2016-04 - Wakashiro Shigeru - Wakashiro Shigeru interview: K1, deep dive technology - PentaxForums.com
2016-04 - Wakashiro Shigeru - Google Translate
2016-03 - CP+ (DC watch) - DC Watch interview with K-1 designers - PentaxForums.com
2016-03 - CP+ (DC watch) - Google Übersetzer
2016-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - Imaging Resource: interview "Ricoh Q&A @ CP+ 2016" - PentaxForums.com
2016-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - Ricoh Q&A @ CP+ 2016: The Pentax K-1 design story; video feedback solicited; sub-frame lens test update
2016-02 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - 2016 CP+ Pentax Interview - CP+ 2016 | PentaxForums.com
2016-02 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - https://youtu.be/gSxy6WhianY&t=129s

2015-03 - Jim Malcom, Pentax President on Medium Format - Interview with Jim Malcom - PentaxForums.com
2015-03 - Jim Malcom, Pentax President on Medium Format - Pentax President on Medium Format, Full Frame Future
2015-03 - (DPReview) - DPR Interview With Ricoh - PentaxForums.com
2015-03 - (DPReview) - CP+ 2015 Ricoh Imaging interview - full-frame DSLR may have 'something extra built-in': Digital Photography Review
2015-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - Imaging-Resource Interview With Ricoh - PentaxForums.com
2015-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - CP+ 2015 Interview: Ricoh’s investment in Pentax, full-frame strategy, lens plans and more
2015-02 - CP+ (FOX) - Pentax interview at CES on Fox Business - PentaxForums.com
2015-02 - Kazunobu Saiki & Shigeru Wakashiro @ CP+ (PentaxForums) - 2015 Pentax Interview Transcript - CP+ 2015 | PentaxForums.com
2015-02 - Kazunobu Saiki & Shigeru Wakashiro @ CP+ (PentaxForums) - Exclusive Pentax Interview at CP Plus 2015 - CP+ 2015 | PentaxForums.com
2015-02 - Kazunobu Saiki & Shigeru Wakashiro @ CP+ (PentaxForums) -

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2014-10-27 - John Carlsen (DPReview) - Tune in to DPReview Live this Thursday and Friday: Digital Photography Review
2014-10-27 - John Carlsen (DPReview) -

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2014-09 - Noboru Akahane - Interview with head of Ricoh Imaging - PentaxForums.com
2014-09 - Noboru Akahane - Google Translate
2014-09 - photokina - PF Interview with Ricoh Imaging at Photokina 2014 - Photokina 2014 | PentaxForums.com
2014-06-18 - Wolfgang Baus (Product Manager & Group Leader Marketing D/A/CH, Ricoh Imaging Deutschland) - Digital-Imaging - Markt Wolfgang Baus im Kurzinterview, *
2014-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: IR's Interview with Ricoh Japanse Official of Product Planning
2014-03 - CP+ (Imaging Resource) - Ricoh/Pentax Q&A: Ricoh tech into Pentax cameras, whither full-frame, and lots more
2014-03 - CP+ (DC watch) - Digital Camera Magazine Interview: Comments on Full Frame - PentaxForums.com
2014-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - Reflecting on the CP+ Pentax Interview - CP+ 2014 | PentaxForums.com
2014-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - CP+ 2014 Interview with Pentax in Japan - CP+ 2014 | PentaxForums.com
2014-03 - CP+ (PentaxForums) -

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2014-02 - Thijs Ekelschot & Michel Sangers (Ricoh Imaging Europe) - Ricoh Imaging Europe S.A.S. - Report of a meeting! - PentaxForums.com

2013-12 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (local Hong Kong photo magazine) - RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: One More Official Interview: No 135 FF in Near Future, Not Before 645D is Replaced! :-o
2013-12 - Kohei Endo (Impress Watch) - RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Yet Another Inteview with Ricoh Official Published Today! (by DC Watch)
2013-12 - Kohei Endo (Impress Watch) - Google Übersetzer
2013-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (Impress Japan) - RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Almost Official: 645D Replacement Model is Coming!
2013-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (Impress Japan) - https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/pentax-news-rumors/insight-into-future-pentax-products.html
2013-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (Impress Japan) - Translation of Kitazawa Interview - PentaxForums.com
2013-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (Impress Japan) - Wayback Machine
2013-10 - (Pentax Russia) - Pentax-Ricoh Russia Answers: FF and Ricoh future - PentaxForums.com
2013-10 - (Pentax Russia) - penta-club.ru/forum/topic/117835-новые-камеры-пентакс-на-2013-год-ждем-и-обсуждаем/page__st__11220__p__1532863#entry1532863
2013-10 - (Pentax Russia) - Google Übersetzer
2013-08 - Shoji Kawahito (qicai.fengniao.com) - https://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-latest-interview-with-japanese-ricoh.html
2013-08 - Shoji Kawahito (qicai.fengniao.com) - Google Translate
2013-07 - Q7/Q10 Designer story (DC watch) - RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Q7/Q10 Designers' Stories (Interviews)
2013-07 - Q7/Q10 Designer story (DC watch) - Google Übersetzer
2013-04 - P&E (PCPOP.com) - RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: FF Officially Confirmed! Latest Interview with the Head of Pentax Ricoh China at the Chinese P&E 2013
2013-04 - P&E (PCPOP.com) - Google Übersetzer
2013-04 - Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Pentax (Reviewed) - An interview with Pentax Executive Vice President Jim Malcolm - PentaxForums.com
2013-04 - Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Pentax (Reviewed) - An Interview with Pentax Executive Vice President Jim Malcolm - Reviewed.com Cameras
2013-04 - Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Pentax (Reviewed) -
2013-02 - CP+ (Tamron) - Interview with Tamron at CP+ - CP+ 2013 | PentaxForums.com
2013-02 - CP+ (Tamron) -

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2013-02 - CP+ (Sigma) - Interview with Sigma at CP+ - CP+ 2013 | PentaxForums.com
2013-02 - CP+ (Sigma) -

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2013-02 - CP+ (FF development) -

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2013-02 - CP+ (FF development) - Pentax Confirms Full-Frame Plans at CP+ - Pentax Rumors | PentaxForums.com
2013-02 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - CP+ 2013 Interview with Pentax - CP+ 2013 | PentaxForums.com
2013-02 - CP+ (PentaxForums) -

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2012-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (DC watch) - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/201538-dc-watch-interview-toshiyuki-kitazawa-pentaxs-head-business-development.html
2012-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (DC watch) - https://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2012/12/full-transcript-of-kitazawas-interview.html
2012-10 - Toshiyuki Kitazawa (DC watch) - https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=de&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/interview/564928.html
2012-09 - photokina (onfoto.ru) - One more interview of Shigeru Wakashiro from Photokina (Russian version in English) - PentaxForums.com
2012-09 - photokina (onfoto.ru) - Photokina 2012 -
2012-09 - photokina - Interview with Pentax at Photokina - The Video - Photokina 2012 | PentaxForums.com
2012-09 - photokina - Exclusive Photokina 2012 Interview with Pentax - Photokina 2012 | PentaxForums.com
2012-09 - photokina (PentaxForums) - Photokina Pentax Interview Transcript - Photokina 2012 | PentaxForums.com
2012-09 - photokina (PentaxForums) -

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2012-09 - photokina (Imaging Resource) - Imaging-Resource Pentax/Ricoh interview - PentaxForums.com
2012-09 - photokina (Imaging Resource) - Q&A with Pentax’s John Carlson and Genichiro Takaoka: Is full-frame coming, and what’s next for medium format?
2012-06-03 - The Digital Show (BuynShootcom) -

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2012-02 - Marc Newson (Ricoh Imaging) - Meet the K-01 designer.... (video interview) - PentaxForums.com
2012-02 - Marc Newson (Ricoh Imaging) -

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2012-02 - CP+ (PentaxForums) - PentaxForums.com
2012-02 - CP+ (PentaxForums) -

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**Serkevan** · 12-29-2020, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by house

I cannot understand how anyone can think a zoom GR would be a good idea. Equally a mirrorless Pentax or a body fattening floppy screen on a 12fps body.

Yet these things are asked for again and again. I wonder if its the same people? The convenience brigade that would sacrifice "sharpness" for convenience.

In fact, the sharpest way to make the camera is to lock out any drive mode that is not 12 fps. JPG is also no longer available.

**ffking** · 12-29-2020, 07:06 AM

Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure.

**c.a.m** · 12-29-2020, 07:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tony Belding

I don't see any problem like that with mirrorless system cameras today. They are fantastic, and I don't know how DSLRs hold out against them.

Agree that mirrorless cameras are generally excellent. But their electronic viewfinder presents a digital representation of the real world -- the scene -- that some users might find flat and over-processed. Furthermore, some users have physiological problems with electronic viewfinders.

- Craig

**Serkevan** · 12-29-2020, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure.

I do think they have the right idea - they focus on the experience of using the cameras they make. I think that's where the vinyl comparison is more accurate. They know that the vast majority of us aren't paid professionals and want to enjoy using the cameras. That's both Pentax and GR ethos, I feel... hopefully here to stay. Bringing out another Limited lens in the days of ultracorrected mirrorless lenses is a bold move, so I hope it turns out well.

Kunzite · 12-29-2020, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by ffking

Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure.

I don't see how it could be any different than Pentax' own vision - this isn't a rogue CEO trying to change things to his liking. This is continuing (and re-strengthening) Pentax' heritage.

**c.a.m** · 12-29-2020, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ffking

Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure.

Interesting point. I thought along a similar line when I was reading the interview.

At one point in my career, I managed a research and development program that involved several labs, which were separated by geography, heritage and history, areas of specialization, and business lines. Over several years, our program evolved towards multi-disciplinary collaboration across the labs. Small steps at first, followed by more complex projects and arrangements that encouraged and facilitated cross-fertilization. I have a sense that the Pentax and Ricoh folks are heading towards integrated teams.

- Craig

house · 12-29-2020, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

I don't see how it could be any different than Pentax' own vision - this isn't a rogue CEO trying to change things to his liking. This is continuing (and re-strengthening) Pentax' heritage.

I do think that with the K-3 III it appears Pentax is making tougher more consistent decisions than before. I've been hoping that some of the single minded "sharpness" of the GR might bleed into Pentax and judging by the K-3 III and these interviews it seems my wish is coming true.

How this affects lenses will be interesting to see. We know what the DFA* series is about but how they will position the Limiteds and DFA lenses is less obvious. As I've said before the limited build is no longer unique but rather mainstream. In fact the DFA21ltd looks more like normal Nikon S Canon R lens than the more articulated new sigmas or rather odd looking chinese metal lenses.

It's also less clear how creative you can be with lens design. If they intend to charge loads of money for the ltds they really have to explain very well why the lens is worth the price if it doesn't meet the standard performance targets as far as resolution, distortion and chromatic aberrations go. As I said the build is no longer a unique selling point.

**ffking** · 12-29-2020, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

I don't see how it could be any different than Pentax' own vision - this isn't a rogue CEO trying to change things to his liking. This is continuing (and re-strengthening) Pentax' heritage.

Yes and no - Pentax have always built their cameras well, but their image in their heyday way one of fun, cool, swinging cameras, and it was Nikon and then Canon seeing and seizing an emerging and more serious 35mm photo-journalist market that spelled their decline - IMHO, Pentax, from the mid-eighties onward, put too much research into USPs and not enough into getting the basics competitive. There is a tradition, and I've referred to it myself, of making photography an enjoyable experience, and if that's what you're talking about, I totally agree - but achieving that through finessing every aspect? I don't see that as a Pentax tradition.

Originally posted by c.a.m

At one point in my career, I managed a research and development program that involved several labs, which were separated by geography, heritage and history, areas of specialization, and business lines. Over several years, our program evolved towards multi-disciplinary collaboration across the labs. Small steps at first, followed by more complex projects and arrangements that encouraged and facilitated cross-fertilization. I have a sense that the Pentax and Ricoh folks are heading towards integrated teams.

I hope so

reh321 · 12-29-2020, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by house

Mirrorless is a convenience thing. Few would argue its more enjoyable except from the viewpoint of potentially more keepers per unit effort.

When I hear MILC advocates talk, "convenience" is not on their list of talking points. Only DSLR advocates talk about size, for example.
MILC advocates talk about such things as being able to zoom in to check sharpness, or being able to check the histogram, or using "Focus Peaking" for better manual focusing.

house · 12-29-2020, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by reh321

When I hear MILC advocates talk, "convenience" is not on their list of talking points. Only DSLR advocates talk about size, for example.
MILC advocates talk about such things as being able to zoom in to check sharpness, or being able to check the histogram, or using "Focus Peaking" for better manual focusing.

All the things you list are conveniences. (zoom in to check sharpness, histogram, focus peaking)

Kunzite · 12-29-2020, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by house

All the things you list are conveniences. (zoom in to check sharpness, histogram, focus peaking)

Right. And I'm hearing mirrorless advocates talking about size and weight all the time (although that's mostly to attack the "large and heavy" DSLRs).

reh321 · 12-29-2020, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Agree that mirrorless cameras are generally excellent. But their electronic viewfinder presents a digital representation of the real world -- the scene -- that some users might find flat and over-processed. Furthermore, some users have physiological problems with electronic viewfinders.

- Craig

I look at the actual scene itself, and use the viewfinder only for framing, so I have no problems at all with EVRs.

reh321 · 12-29-2020, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by house

All the things you list are conveniences. (zoom in to check sharpness, histogram, focus peaking)

These are not conveniences!
The things you list are aspects of getting good and sharp photos.

**Tony Belding** · 12-29-2020, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

With vinyl once you have the turntable and stereo you just pick up the record and play it. With film it's that whole process of waiting days or weeks for the photos to come back and half of them are probably discards.

And yet, somehow film sales keep ratcheting upward, year after year.

Quote:

Few are going to pay $hundreds or $thousands for a new SLR camera. Especially when you can Google K1000 and find pages and pages of them for sale for a little over $100.

A crummy old K1000 is not even anywhere near the ballpark of what I suggested. I mean… I guess if your philosophy is that "a film camera is a film camera", and they're all functionally the same, and any old camera will do, then sure… But would you shop for a new digital camera that way?

Kunzite · 12-29-2020, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by reh321

These are not conveniences!
The things you list are aspects of getting good and sharp photos.

No, these things are making more convenient to get technically correct photos.
I have to agree with house.

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12-29-2020, 07:03 AM	#46
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by house I cannot understand how anyone can think a zoom GR would be a good idea. Equally a mirrorless Pentax or a body fattening floppy screen on a 12fps body. Yet these things are asked for again and again. I wonder if its the same people? The convenience brigade that would sacrifice "sharpness" for convenience. In fact, the sharpest way to make the camera is to lock out any drive mode that is not 12 fps. JPG is also no longer available.

12-29-2020, 07:06 AM	#47
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure.

12-29-2020, 07:11 AM - 1 Like	#48
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by Tony Belding I don't see any problem like that with mirrorless system cameras today. They are fantastic, and I don't know how DSLRs hold out against them. Agree that mirrorless cameras are generally excellent. But their electronic viewfinder presents a digital representation of the real world -- the scene -- that some users might find flat and over-processed. Furthermore, some users have physiological problems with electronic viewfinders. - Craig

12-29-2020, 07:12 AM	#49
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by ffking Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure. I do think they have the right idea - they focus on the experience of using the cameras they make. I think that's where the vinyl comparison is more accurate. They know that the vast majority of us aren't paid professionals and want to enjoy using the cameras. That's both Pentax and GR ethos, I feel... hopefully here to stay. Bringing out another Limited lens in the days of ultracorrected mirrorless lenses is a bold move, so I hope it turns out well.

12-29-2020, 07:13 AM	#50
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by ffking Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure. I don't see how it could be any different than Pentax' own vision - this isn't a rogue CEO trying to change things to his liking. This is continuing (and re-strengthening) Pentax' heritage.

12-29-2020, 07:20 AM - 1 Like	#51
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by ffking Although Shinobu Takahashi in in a position of power now, and not too old, either, I do worry that a lot of what is happening in Ricoh Imaging comes across as his personal vision - well, worry is the wrong word - life's too short to worry about things you can't change - but let's say I hope he can establish a culture strong enough - and successful enough - to survive his departure. Interesting point. I thought along a similar line when I was reading the interview. At one point in my career, I managed a research and development program that involved several labs, which were separated by geography, heritage and history, areas of specialization, and business lines. Over several years, our program evolved towards multi-disciplinary collaboration across the labs. Small steps at first, followed by more complex projects and arrangements that encouraged and facilitated cross-fertilization. I have a sense that the Pentax and Ricoh folks are heading towards integrated teams. - Craig

12-29-2020, 07:31 AM - 1 Like	#52
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by Kunzite I don't see how it could be any different than Pentax' own vision - this isn't a rogue CEO trying to change things to his liking. This is continuing (and re-strengthening) Pentax' heritage. I do think that with the K-3 III it appears Pentax is making tougher more consistent decisions than before. I've been hoping that some of the single minded "sharpness" of the GR might bleed into Pentax and judging by the K-3 III and these interviews it seems my wish is coming true. How this affects lenses will be interesting to see. We know what the DFA* series is about but how they will position the Limiteds and DFA lenses is less obvious. As I've said before the limited build is no longer unique but rather mainstream. In fact the DFA21ltd looks more like normal Nikon S Canon R lens than the more articulated new sigmas or rather odd looking chinese metal lenses. It's also less clear how creative you can be with lens design. If they intend to charge loads of money for the ltds they really have to explain very well why the lens is worth the price if it doesn't meet the standard performance targets as far as resolution, distortion and chromatic aberrations go. As I said the build is no longer a unique selling point.

12-29-2020, 07:40 AM	#53
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Kunzite I don't see how it could be any different than Pentax' own vision - this isn't a rogue CEO trying to change things to his liking. This is continuing (and re-strengthening) Pentax' heritage. Yes and no - Pentax have always built their cameras well, but their image in their heyday way one of fun, cool, swinging cameras, and it was Nikon and then Canon seeing and seizing an emerging and more serious 35mm photo-journalist market that spelled their decline - IMHO, Pentax, from the mid-eighties onward, put too much research into USPs and not enough into getting the basics competitive. There is a tradition, and I've referred to it myself, of making photography an enjoyable experience, and if that's what you're talking about, I totally agree - but achieving that through finessing every aspect? I don't see that as a Pentax tradition. Originally posted by c.a.m At one point in my career, I managed a research and development program that involved several labs, which were separated by geography, heritage and history, areas of specialization, and business lines. Over several years, our program evolved towards multi-disciplinary collaboration across the labs. Small steps at first, followed by more complex projects and arrangements that encouraged and facilitated cross-fertilization. I have a sense that the Pentax and Ricoh folks are heading towards integrated teams. I hope so

12-29-2020, 07:55 AM	#54
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by house Mirrorless is a convenience thing. Few would argue its more enjoyable except from the viewpoint of potentially more keepers per unit effort. When I hear MILC advocates talk, "convenience" is not on their list of talking points. Only DSLR advocates talk about size, for example. MILC advocates talk about such things as being able to zoom in to check sharpness, or being able to check the histogram, or using "Focus Peaking" for better manual focusing.

12-29-2020, 08:21 AM	#55
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by reh321 When I hear MILC advocates talk, "convenience" is not on their list of talking points. Only DSLR advocates talk about size, for example. MILC advocates talk about such things as being able to zoom in to check sharpness, or being able to check the histogram, or using "Focus Peaking" for better manual focusing. All the things you list are conveniences. (zoom in to check sharpness, histogram, focus peaking)

12-29-2020, 08:39 AM	#56
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by house All the things you list are conveniences. (zoom in to check sharpness, histogram, focus peaking) Right. And I'm hearing mirrorless advocates talking about size and weight all the time (although that's mostly to attack the "large and heavy" DSLRs).

12-29-2020, 08:42 AM	#57
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by c.a.m Agree that mirrorless cameras are generally excellent. But their electronic viewfinder presents a digital representation of the real world -- the scene -- that some users might find flat and over-processed. Furthermore, some users have physiological problems with electronic viewfinders. - Craig I look at the actual scene itself, and use the viewfinder only for framing, so I have no problems at all with EVRs.

12-29-2020, 08:44 AM	#58
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by house All the things you list are conveniences. (zoom in to check sharpness, histogram, focus peaking) These are not conveniences! The things you list are aspects of getting good and sharp photos.

12-29-2020, 09:18 AM	#59
Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 777	Originally posted by ThorSanchez With vinyl once you have the turntable and stereo you just pick up the record and play it. With film it's that whole process of waiting days or weeks for the photos to come back and half of them are probably discards. And yet, somehow film sales keep ratcheting upward, year after year. Quote: Few are going to pay $hundreds or $thousands for a new SLR camera. Especially when you can Google K1000 and find pages and pages of them for sale for a little over $100. A crummy old K1000 is not even anywhere near the ballpark of what I suggested. I mean… I guess if your philosophy is that "a film camera is a film camera", and they're all functionally the same, and any old camera will do, then sure… But would you shop for a new digital camera that way?

12-29-2020, 09:43 AM	#60
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by reh321 These are not conveniences! The things you list are aspects of getting good and sharp photos. No, these things are making more convenient to get technically correct photos. I have to agree with house.

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