Pentax 100 YEARS anniversary 2019!

SunnyG. · 08-27-2018, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Asahi Pentax was founded in 1919! So technically Next Year is Pentax's 100 year anniversary! What will Pentax do for it's 100 year birthday? A New Medium Format with the new 100mp sensor? (Would be kinda epic releasing 100mp camera on the 100 year birthday) or maybe a new line of high end Pentax FF DSLR (Pentax k-2, 42mp sensor) ?

The Squirrel Mafia · 08-27-2018, 02:57 PM

I guess we'll see what happens at CP+ next year.

Adam · 08-27-2018, 03:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Already said this in another thread, but certainly an "anniversary special" K-1 II IMO. Perhaps not just a silver recolor

**monochrome** · 08-27-2018, 03:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Asahi Optical Co and successors no longer exists. It was wholly merged into Hoya Corp. Pentax isn’t a company, per se. It is just a brand of cameras and lenses marketed by Ricoh Imaging Co. Ltd., and not even a trade name until 1957 or so. If Ricoh does anything to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Asahi Optical Co. It will be purely a marketing gimmick.

**Cerebum** · 08-27-2018, 03:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Asahi Optical Co and successors no longer exists. It was wholly merged into Hoya Corp. Pentax isn’t a company, per se. It is just a brand of cameras and lenses marketed by Ricoh Imaging Co. Ltd., and not even a trade name until 1957 or so. If Ricoh does anything to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Asahi Optical Co. It will be purely a marketing gimmick.

God I hate truth and common sense!

if the marketing gimmick gives me something to lust after I am all for it

SunnyG. · 08-27-2018, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Asahi Optical Co and successors no longer exists. It was wholly merged into Hoya Corp. Pentax isn’t a company, per se. It is just a brand of cameras and lenses marketed by Ricoh Imaging Co. Ltd., and not even a trade name until 1957 or so. If Ricoh does anything to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Asahi Optical Co. It will be purely a marketing gimmick.

Truth kinda sucks! Pentax shouldn't have merged with another company!

---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 04:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by Adam

Already said this in another thread, but certainly an "anniversary special" K-1 II IMO. Perhaps not just a silver recolor

I was hoping, Pentax would utilize Sony's new 42mp sensor. Nearly 3 years, since the release of their first full frame!

**monochrome** · 08-27-2018, 04:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SunnyG.

Truth kinda sucks! Pentax shouldn't have merged with another company!

---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 04:14 PM ----------

I was hoping, Pentax would utilize Sony's new 42mp sensor. Nearly 3 years, since the release of their first full frame!

Pentax Corporation (a successor company) was the victim of a hostile takeover by Hoya Corp and a private equity firm, SPARX. It wasn’t really their choice. AFA a new FF Camera, IMO it is more likely Ricoh will announce some lenses - specifically updated DA* lenses - soon, then a new APSc flagship early next year. I suspect the new camera will be a clean-sheet new platform, replacing the K-7 platform on which the K-3ll is based.

Last edited by monochrome; 08-27-2018 at 05:04 PM.

SunnyG. · 08-27-2018, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Pentax Corporation (a successor company) was the victim of a hostile takeover by Hoya Corp and a private equity’s firm, SPARX. It wasn’t really their choice. AFA a new FF Camera, IMO it is more likely Ricoh will announce some lenses, specifically updated DA* lenses - soon, then a new APSc flagship early next year. I suspect the new camera will be a clean-sheet new platform, replacing the K-7 platform on which the K-3ll is based.

So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP.

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-27-2018, 04:44 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by SunnyG.

So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP.

Don't be down, thi is all pure speculation, speculate your heart away!

neilphotograph · 08-27-2018, 05:01 PM

Yeah a cheaper medium format mirrorless !! In the 2,5k range or less. For the 100th yr.

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Carbon fiber

**monochrome** · 08-27-2018, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by SunnyG.

So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP.

Please note the IMO. I don’t know anything and I’m not is a position to know anything.

MarkJerling · 08-27-2018, 05:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Already said this in another thread, but certainly an "anniversary special" K-1 II IMO. Perhaps not just a silver recolor

Imagine if they can give it a cool Df look! I'd like that.

**boriscleto** · 08-27-2018, 05:38 PM - **3 Likes**

DustyLens · 08-27-2018, 06:49 PM

Digital back for film SLRs, of course.

Or new non-AF lenses.
Or a K-1 that takes screw mount lenses.

leekil · 08-27-2018, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by DustyLens

Or a K-1 that takes screw mount lenses.

M39 lenses.

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The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,053	I guess we'll see what happens at CP+ next year.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Asahi Optical Co and successors no longer exists. It was wholly merged into Hoya Corp. Pentax isn’t a company, per se. It is just a brand of cameras and lenses marketed by Ricoh Imaging Co. Ltd., and not even a trade name until 1957 or so. If Ricoh does anything to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Asahi Optical Co. It will be purely a marketing gimmick.

08-27-2018, 03:46 PM - 1 Like	#5
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by monochrome Asahi Optical Co and successors no longer exists. It was wholly merged into Hoya Corp. Pentax isn’t a company, per se. It is just a brand of cameras and lenses marketed by Ricoh Imaging Co. Ltd., and not even a trade name until 1957 or so. If Ricoh does anything to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Asahi Optical Co. It will be purely a marketing gimmick. God I hate truth and common sense! if the marketing gimmick gives me something to lust after I am all for it

08-27-2018, 04:12 PM	#6
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Asahi Optical Co and successors no longer exists. It was wholly merged into Hoya Corp. Pentax isn’t a company, per se. It is just a brand of cameras and lenses marketed by Ricoh Imaging Co. Ltd., and not even a trade name until 1957 or so. If Ricoh does anything to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Asahi Optical Co. It will be purely a marketing gimmick. Truth kinda sucks! Pentax shouldn't have merged with another company! ---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 04:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by Adam Already said this in another thread, but certainly an "anniversary special" K-1 II IMO. Perhaps not just a silver recolor I was hoping, Pentax would utilize Sony's new 42mp sensor. Nearly 3 years, since the release of their first full frame!

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by SunnyG. Truth kinda sucks! Pentax shouldn't have merged with another company! ---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 04:14 PM ---------- I was hoping, Pentax would utilize Sony's new 42mp sensor. Nearly 3 years, since the release of their first full frame! Pentax Corporation (a successor company) was the victim of a hostile takeover by Hoya Corp and a private equity firm, SPARX. It wasn’t really their choice. AFA a new FF Camera, IMO it is more likely Ricoh will announce some lenses - specifically updated DA* lenses - soon, then a new APSc flagship early next year. I suspect the new camera will be a clean-sheet new platform, replacing the K-7 platform on which the K-3ll is based. Last edited by monochrome; 08-27-2018 at 05:04 PM.

08-27-2018, 04:28 PM	#8
SunnyG. Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 428 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Pentax Corporation (a successor company) was the victim of a hostile takeover by Hoya Corp and a private equity’s firm, SPARX. It wasn’t really their choice. AFA a new FF Camera, IMO it is more likely Ricoh will announce some lenses, specifically updated DA* lenses - soon, then a new APSc flagship early next year. I suspect the new camera will be a clean-sheet new platform, replacing the K-7 platform on which the K-3ll is based. So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP.

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	Originally posted by SunnyG. So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP. Don't be down, thi is all pure speculation, speculate your heart away!

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neilphotograph New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Kittredge, CO Posts: 20	Yeah a cheaper medium format mirrorless !! In the 2,5k range or less. For the 100th yr. ---------- Post added 08-27-18 at 05:02 PM ---------- Carbon fiber

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by SunnyG. So no New Medium Format either? What a bummer! I was expecting a lot. Anyways they could have cashed in on their 100 year birthday! I guess new APS-C will do. Much like the KP. Please note the IMO. I don’t know anything and I’m not is a position to know anything.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Adam Already said this in another thread, but certainly an "anniversary special" K-1 II IMO. Perhaps not just a silver recolor Imagine if they can give it a cool Df look! I'd like that.

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