Pentax 100 Y. is over. Now what?

MikeyBugs95 · 12-06-2019, 11:01 AM

Well there was something that I had seen before, I think it was a YouTube video, that lead me to believe that they aren't have the celebration during the "100th" but during the "101st." So it might be better to wait 25 more days (that can't be too difficult) and see what happens during 2020 instead of rushing to judgement just because the typical period in which most Western cultures celebrate anniversaries has passed. They, at Ricoh or Pentax may instead celebrate the 100th anniversary after the 100th year has finished.

**ThorSanchez** · 12-06-2019, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100.

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

Whelp, if Pentax won't do anything I guess it's up to us. Let's reverse engineer some cameras, bang out some firmware code, open source the darned things, and build our own K-new and truckload o' lenses.

Who's with me!?!?

**Kevin B123** · 12-06-2019, 11:03 AM

I predict none of the current camera companies will be around in 100 years, I doubt we can comprehend the technology that will be available then

zzeitg · 12-06-2019, 11:03 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Not a Number

Go out and take some pictures.

No time for that when you gotta complain about lack of new gear

**pepperberry farm** · 12-06-2019, 11:08 AM - **3 Likes**

next up is 101!

I knew all that arithmetic in school would come in handy.....

**c.a.m** · 12-06-2019, 11:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

Whelp, if Pentax won't do anything I guess it's up to us. Let's reverse engineer some cameras, bang out some firmware code, open source the darned things, and build our own K-new and truckload o' lenses.

I'm in.

I'm a (retired) engineer, I know how to solder, I can operate screwdrivers and wrenches, and I have experience reviewing requirements documents. I don't have any experience with 3D printing, but I'm pretty good with maple, walnut, and oak. Would any of that be useful in the endeavour?

**Kevin B123** · 12-06-2019, 11:19 AM

c.a.m. You get to do the wooden grip. Task 1 down.

About the requirements, any chance we could agree on those?

zapp · 12-06-2019, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100.

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

...after not much news in the last two years compared to the roadmap...

brewmaster15 · 12-06-2019, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100.

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

Go back to your really old gear... that stuff in the closet, take it out and use it abit... do not use your newest gear. Do this, then return to newest gear you have. Not Guaranteed to solve your Pentax frustrations

but you might enjoy what you have a tad more in the meanwhile.

al

**c.a.m** · 12-06-2019, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

I guess it depends on what you think are your requirements (or your 'needs' and 'wants') for new gear. If you have any gaps, then perhaps one of the other brands could fill them.

For example, my son recently acquired a Fuji X-T3, because he will be shooting video 80% of the time and stills 20%. I had the opportunity to play with the camera for a week before he picked it up at our home, and I was impressed with some (but not all) of its features and performance. He had decided on the X-T3 before asking me for my opinion; I didn't recommend Pentax because there are better options for his needs.

- Craig

**monochrome** · 12-06-2019, 11:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100.

No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do?

Next year*. Wait for them to debut the new camera in California on The 101.

* Historical reference: LX

**Sir Nameless** · 12-06-2019, 11:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pschlute

I have spent my life making my own decisions for better or worse. You could try it ?

Ouch! That stings lol!

---------- Post added 12-06-19 at 11:36 AM ----------

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Now , what should we do?

Shoot more. Read more. Improve. Push the limits. Learn to design images. Learn to draw and paint. Ugrade post-proecssing skills. Learn to see.

Plenty to do.

Not a Number · 12-06-2019, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

If you're not using the gear you have why do you want new gear?

**FozzFoster** · 12-06-2019, 11:51 AM

go buy a $6000 Sony if you really need that bleedin' edge..
it's on sale now for $4899.95 now.. go. hurry.
Sony Alpha A9 Camera Body | McBain Camera Canada

dsmithhfx · 12-06-2019, 11:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

I'm in.

I'm a (retired) engineer, I know how to solder, I can operate screwdrivers and wrenches, and I have experience reviewing requirements documents. I don't have any experience with 3D printing, but I'm pretty good with maple, walnut, and oak. Would any of that be useful in the endeavour?

Nope. A Gofundme account , photoshop skills, promise a "new film SLR" and you're golden.

12-06-2019, 11:27 AM	#25
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by biz-engineer No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? I guess it depends on what you think are your requirements (or your 'needs' and 'wants') for new gear. If you have any gaps, then perhaps one of the other brands could fill them. For example, my son recently acquired a Fuji X-T3, because he will be shooting video 80% of the time and stills 20%. I had the opportunity to play with the camera for a week before he picked it up at our home, and I was impressed with some (but not all) of its features and performance. He had decided on the X-T3 before asking me for my opinion; I didn't recommend Pentax because there are better options for his needs. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 12-06-2019 at 11:35 AM.

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12-06-2019, 11:01 AM	#16
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Well there was something that I had seen before, I think it was a YouTube video, that lead me to believe that they aren't have the celebration during the "100th" but during the "101st." So it might be better to wait 25 more days (that can't be too difficult) and see what happens during 2020 instead of rushing to judgement just because the typical period in which most Western cultures celebrate anniversaries has passed. They, at Ricoh or Pentax may instead celebrate the 100th anniversary after the 100th year has finished.

12-06-2019, 11:02 AM	#17
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,803	Originally posted by biz-engineer So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100. No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? Whelp, if Pentax won't do anything I guess it's up to us. Let's reverse engineer some cameras, bang out some firmware code, open source the darned things, and build our own K-new and truckload o' lenses. Who's with me!?!?

12-06-2019, 11:03 AM	#18
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,175	I predict none of the current camera companies will be around in 100 years, I doubt we can comprehend the technology that will be available then

12-06-2019, 11:03 AM - 4 Likes	#19
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by Not a Number Go out and take some pictures. No time for that when you gotta complain about lack of new gear

12-06-2019, 11:08 AM - 3 Likes	#20
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	next up is 101! I knew all that arithmetic in school would come in handy.....

12-06-2019, 11:12 AM - 1 Like	#21
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,188	Originally posted by ThorSanchez Whelp, if Pentax won't do anything I guess it's up to us. Let's reverse engineer some cameras, bang out some firmware code, open source the darned things, and build our own K-new and truckload o' lenses. I'm in. I'm a (retired) engineer, I know how to solder, I can operate screwdrivers and wrenches, and I have experience reviewing requirements documents. I don't have any experience with 3D printing, but I'm pretty good with maple, walnut, and oak. Would any of that be useful in the endeavour?

12-06-2019, 11:19 AM	#22
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,175	c.a.m. You get to do the wooden grip. Task 1 down. About the requirements, any chance we could agree on those?

12-06-2019, 11:19 AM	#23
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by biz-engineer So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100. No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? ...after not much news in the last two years compared to the roadmap...

12-06-2019, 11:23 AM	#24
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by biz-engineer So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100. No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? Go back to your really old gear... that stuff in the closet, take it out and use it abit... do not use your newest gear. Do this, then return to newest gear you have. Not Guaranteed to solve your Pentax frustrations but you might enjoy what you have a tad more in the meanwhile. al

12-06-2019, 11:32 AM - 2 Likes	#26
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by biz-engineer So, we're now past the Pentax 100 years anniversary entertainment. Again complete silence after Pentax 100. No new camera model, no new lens model. Now , what should we do? Next year. Wait for them to debut the new camera in California on The 101. Historical reference: LX

12-06-2019, 11:34 AM - 2 Likes	#27
Sir Nameless Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mass a chew sits Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Originally posted by pschlute I have spent my life making my own decisions for better or worse. You could try it ? Ouch! That stings lol! ---------- Post added 12-06-19 at 11:36 AM ---------- Originally posted by biz-engineer Now , what should we do? Shoot more. Read more. Improve. Push the limits. Learn to design images. Learn to draw and paint. Ugrade post-proecssing skills. Learn to see. Plenty to do.

12-06-2019, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#28
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	If you're not using the gear you have why do you want new gear?

12-06-2019, 11:51 AM	#29
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	go buy a $6000 Sony if you really need that bleedin' edge.. it's on sale now for $4899.95 now.. go. hurry. Sony Alpha A9 Camera Body \| McBain Camera Canada

12-06-2019, 11:58 AM - 1 Like	#30
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,140	Originally posted by c.a.m I'm in. I'm a (retired) engineer, I know how to solder, I can operate screwdrivers and wrenches, and I have experience reviewing requirements documents. I don't have any experience with 3D printing, but I'm pretty good with maple, walnut, and oak. Would any of that be useful in the endeavour? Nope. A Gofundme account , photoshop skills, promise a "new film SLR" and you're golden.

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