Pentax/Ricoh naming K-?

Tanzer · 07-02-2014, 11:57 AM

A few months ago I expressed surprise when Ricoh released the WG-4. After which many folks pointed out cameras like the D4, GH4, etc.

So, Ricoh could most certainly release a K-4.

**lmd91343** · 07-02-2014, 11:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MSL

I'd also rule out the K-9, as who wants a dog of a camera

How about Hektor and Summarex? Is Leica the only company that can use dog names?

narual · 07-02-2014, 12:02 PM

How about K* 2014, K+ 2014, and K2014?
The K represents the mount, of course.
The year differentiates between models of the same line (that's how Apple does it with their laptop and desktop computers).
They've settled into a low-medium-high or entry-enthusiast-pro system, so using the already established star to show the pro model, and adding a plus to indicate that the mid-range model is superior to the entry model with no plus might be a nice way of differentiating.

AldaCZ · 07-02-2014, 12:21 PM

What about Ricoh PK-M with whooping 600 FPS rate

Steve.Ledger · 07-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Tanzer

A few months ago I expressed surprise when Ricoh released the WG-4. After which many folks pointed out cameras like the D4, GH4, etc.

So, Ricoh could most certainly release a K-4.

There was also the Canon G4.

Tanzer · 07-02-2014, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

There was also the Canon G4.

Right, and the Olympus OM-4, etc. You do raise a fair point, that regardless of whether the camera is current production or not, cultural tetraphobia predates the existence all of these cameras.

**PJ1** · 07-02-2014, 04:33 PM - **4 Likes**

They have a range of choices in alphabetical - like the K-FC (K mount Full frame Camera with 11 secret innovations.) Or the K-GB in black only (with an extra setting on the mode dial - available to government agencies only - to fire a poison dart when the shutter button is pressed). But not the rumoured full frame K-PI because they are still struggling with that particular performance indicator.

rawr · 07-02-2014, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PJ1

They have a range of choices in alphabetical

You forgot the K-KK. Only available in white.

**PJ1** · 07-02-2014, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by rawr

You forgot the K-KK. Only available in white.

I didn't forget it. I was just trying not to be too politically incorrect!

stevebrot · 07-02-2014, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Yeah, the K-9 and K-O will go well with Olympus OM-G.

Don't forget the K-Y...

Steve

---------- Post added 07-02-14 at 09:46 PM ----------

In the same general way of thinking there might be a Nikon D-0A.

Steve

magkelly · 07-02-2014, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Don't forget the K-Y...

Steve

---------- Post added 07-02-14 at 09:46 PM ----------

In the same general way of thinking there might be a Nikon D-0A.

Steve

That one will likely come with a vibrate mode...

totsmuyco · 07-03-2014, 05:52 AM

Probably the next models will be aK-m and aK-47. Who knows how they'll name them.

Alizarine · 07-03-2014, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

They have a range of choices in alphabetical - like the K-FC (K mount Full frame Camera with 11 secret innovations.) Or the K-GB in black only (with an extra setting on the mode dial - available to government agencies only - to fire a poison dart when the shutter button is pressed). But not the rumoured full frame K-PI because they are still struggling with that particular performance indicator.

Awesome ideas. =))

rawr · 07-03-2014, 07:53 AM

K-EK is another option.
That has some currency around the web. Also see 'top kek'.

**MSL** · 07-03-2014, 08:04 AM - **1 Like**

K-POW the camera that packs a real punch or the higher spec K-O which is a knockout

K-Mart for those who want a lower end model

KC (without the sunshine band) - a model without a built in flash

K-g - heavyweight model

K-Hz for high frequency burst shooting

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07-02-2014, 11:57 AM	#16
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	A few months ago I expressed surprise when Ricoh released the WG-4. After which many folks pointed out cameras like the D4, GH4, etc. So, Ricoh could most certainly release a K-4.

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lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	Originally posted by MSL I'd also rule out the K-9, as who wants a dog of a camera How about Hektor and Summarex? Is Leica the only company that can use dog names?

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narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	How about K* 2014, K+ 2014, and K2014? The K represents the mount, of course. The year differentiates between models of the same line (that's how Apple does it with their laptop and desktop computers). They've settled into a low-medium-high or entry-enthusiast-pro system, so using the already established star to show the pro model, and adding a plus to indicate that the mid-range model is superior to the entry model with no plus might be a nice way of differentiating.

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AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	What about Ricoh PK-M with whooping 600 FPS rate

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Tanzer A few months ago I expressed surprise when Ricoh released the WG-4. After which many folks pointed out cameras like the D4, GH4, etc. So, Ricoh could most certainly release a K-4. There was also the Canon G4.

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Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger There was also the Canon G4. Right, and the Olympus OM-4, etc. You do raise a fair point, that regardless of whether the camera is current production or not, cultural tetraphobia predates the existence all of these cameras.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,482	They have a range of choices in alphabetical - like the K-FC (K mount Full frame Camera with 11 secret innovations.) Or the K-GB in black only (with an extra setting on the mode dial - available to government agencies only - to fire a poison dart when the shutter button is pressed). But not the rumoured full frame K-PI because they are still struggling with that particular performance indicator.

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by PJ1 They have a range of choices in alphabetical You forgot the K-KK. Only available in white.

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,482	Originally posted by rawr You forgot the K-KK. Only available in white. I didn't forget it. I was just trying not to be too politically incorrect!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by savoche Yeah, the K-9 and K-O will go well with Olympus OM-G. Don't forget the K-Y... Steve ---------- Post added 07-02-14 at 09:46 PM ---------- In the same general way of thinking there might be a Nikon D-0A. Steve

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magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by stevebrot Don't forget the K-Y... Steve ---------- Post added 07-02-14 at 09:46 PM ---------- In the same general way of thinking there might be a Nikon D-0A. Steve That one will likely come with a vibrate mode...

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totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Probably the next models will be aK-m and aK-47. Who knows how they'll name them.

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Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by PJ1 They have a range of choices in alphabetical - like the K-FC (K mount Full frame Camera with 11 secret innovations.) Or the K-GB in black only (with an extra setting on the mode dial - available to government agencies only - to fire a poison dart when the shutter button is pressed). But not the rumoured full frame K-PI because they are still struggling with that particular performance indicator. Awesome ideas. =))

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	K-EK is another option. That has some currency around the web. Also see 'top kek'.