Ricoh Film duplication accessory

ultraviolet · 02-05-2014, 06:54 PM

Here you go, no more scanner???
RICOH IMAGING to Exhibit Four Reference Products at CP+ 2014 Camera and Photo Imaging Show

Visit the Ricoh Imaging in Booth G-05 at CP+ in the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall
DENVER, CO, February 5, 2014 – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of four reference products at CP+ 2014, taking place February 13-16 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Japan. Included in these reference products are a medium-format digital SLR camera, interchangeable lenses and camera accessories which are currently under development.
Reference Products
1. Medium-format digital SLR camera
Model name (tentative): PENTAX 645D 2014
2. Interchangeable lens for 645 mount digital camera
Model name (tentative): to be announced at later time
3. Interchangeable lens for Q mount digital camera
Model name (tentative): TELEPHOTO MACRO

4. Film duplication accessory
Model name (tentative):PENTAX Film Duplicator

Produces digital duplicates of silver-halide-film images in combination with a digital SLR camera and a dedicated flash unit.
Compatible with 35mm- and medium-format films
Market launch: to be determined

**filoxophy** · 02-05-2014, 07:18 PM

I am all over this! Make some noise with me on Pentax's facebook page! (If you do that.)

Eulogy · 02-05-2014, 09:06 PM

Cool. Good that they know there's a bunch of folks with old film lying around!

Glad to see a new 645D made the list. Suggests they know they're onto a great idea (Medium format at a reasonable price)

Macro Q lens sounds...interesting.

Sad to see there's no K-XX, the replacement for a K-50 with the K-3 sensor...

Nesster · 02-06-2014, 08:05 AM

About time, that ought to sell well. Depending on how they price it I'm all over it. And I'll buy a second one for my daughter.

filmamigo · 02-06-2014, 09:00 AM

I want this!

stevebrot · 02-06-2014, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

About time, that ought to sell well. Depending on how they price it I'm all over it. And I'll buy a second one for my daughter.

Indeed! I wonder if the image circle is APS-C or FF? AF?

Steve

Paul MaudDib · 02-06-2014, 10:48 AM

I'm curious whether it'll be slide-only or whether it'll handle strips of film. If the latter, it would provide an alternative to the Lomo film "scanning" rigs. MF/35mm dual functionality is nice.

titrisol · 02-06-2014, 11:46 AM

I would think APS, pentax has not a FF cmaera (yet)

Originally posted by stevebrot

Indeed! I wonder if the image circle is APS-C or FF? AF?

Steve

on9ye · 02-09-2014, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by titrisol

I would think APS, pentax has not a FF cmaera (yet)

I've seen picture in other thread they use 2014 645d with the bellow. Is this mean;
1)there will be 2 model, one for 645 and one for k-mount?
2)only one model for both MF and 35mm FF (or aps-c)?

edit: here the link

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-et...ml#post2681865

stevebrot · 02-10-2014, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by on9ye

I've seen picture in other thread they use 2014 645d with the bellow. Is this mean;
1)there will be 2 model, one for 645 and one for k-mount?
2)only one model for both MF and 35mm FF (or aps-c)?

edit: here the link

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-et...ml#post2681865

I would think that the device attaches to the filter ring of a macro lens.

Steve

**boriscleto** · 02-10-2014, 11:25 AM

We'll find out more on the 13th.

**monochrome** · 02-10-2014, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by on9ye

I've seen picture in other thread they use 2014 645d with the bellow. Is this mean;
1)there will be 2 model, one for 645 and one for k-mount?
2)only one model for both MF and 35mm FF (or aps-c)?

edit: here the link

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-et...ml#post2681865

A Copipod had several 'plates' to attaach to lenses of various filter ring diameters. I wouldn't be surprised to find a similar setup for this accessory. And I think I read it is designed for positives and negatives, so there must be some software that goes with it.

Not a Number · 02-10-2014, 12:15 PM

Looking at this image from the Ricoh site of the prototype it looks like there are masks for 120, 35mm and perhaps half frame or 110 formats.

click on the link below to see the full sized image.
http://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info/4_duplicator.jpg

This seems like a update to the old slide copier attachments for bellows. Since it is used in conjunction with a DSLR body it must not contain a sensor. Whether or not it contains any optics at all remains to be seen.

builttospill · 02-10-2014, 03:17 PM

I'm interested. I hope they keep the price reasonable.

6BQ5 · 02-11-2014, 01:25 PM

What does the film duplicator offer over something like this:

A DIY Rig for Scanning Hundreds of Slides In a Hurry | Popular Photography

They feel essentially the same in concept. Granted, I haven't searched for pre-existing solutions on the market from other companies.

02-05-2014, 06:54 PM	#1
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687	Ricoh Film duplication accessory Here you go, no more scanner??? RICOH IMAGING to Exhibit Four Reference Products at CP+ 2014 Camera and Photo Imaging Show Visit the Ricoh Imaging in Booth G-05 at CP+ in the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall DENVER, CO, February 5, 2014 – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of four reference products at CP+ 2014, taking place February 13-16 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Japan. Included in these reference products are a medium-format digital SLR camera, interchangeable lenses and camera accessories which are currently under development. Reference Products 1. Medium-format digital SLR camera Model name (tentative): PENTAX 645D 2014 2. Interchangeable lens for 645 mount digital camera Model name (tentative): to be announced at later time 3. Interchangeable lens for Q mount digital camera Model name (tentative): TELEPHOTO MACRO 4. Film duplication accessory Model name (tentative):PENTAX Film Duplicator Produces digital duplicates of silver-halide-film images in combination with a digital SLR camera and a dedicated flash unit. Compatible with 35mm- and medium-format films Market launch: to be determined

02-06-2014, 09:00 AM	#5
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	YES!!! I want this!

02-09-2014, 11:29 PM	#9
on9ye Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 40	Originally posted by titrisol I would think APS, pentax has not a FF cmaera (yet) I've seen picture in other thread they use 2014 645d with the bellow. Is this mean; 1)there will be 2 model, one for 645 and one for k-mount? 2)only one model for both MF and 35mm FF (or aps-c)? edit: here the link https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-et...ml#post2681865 Last edited by on9ye; 02-09-2014 at 11:40 PM. Reason: put link

02-10-2014, 12:15 PM	#13
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Looking at this image from the Ricoh site of the prototype it looks like there are masks for 120, 35mm and perhaps half frame or 110 formats. click on the link below to see the full sized image. http://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info/4_duplicator.jpg This seems like a update to the old slide copier attachments for bellows. Since it is used in conjunction with a DSLR body it must not contain a sensor. Whether or not it contains any optics at all remains to be seen. Last edited by Not a Number; 02-10-2014 at 12:20 PM.

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02-05-2014, 07:18 PM	#2
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,133	I am all over this! Make some noise with me on Pentax's facebook page! (If you do that.)

02-05-2014, 09:06 PM	#3
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Cool. Good that they know there's a bunch of folks with old film lying around! Glad to see a new 645D made the list. Suggests they know they're onto a great idea (Medium format at a reasonable price) Macro Q lens sounds...interesting. Sad to see there's no K-XX, the replacement for a K-50 with the K-3 sensor...

02-06-2014, 08:05 AM	#4
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	About time, that ought to sell well. Depending on how they price it I'm all over it. And I'll buy a second one for my daughter.

02-06-2014, 10:40 AM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster About time, that ought to sell well. Depending on how they price it I'm all over it. And I'll buy a second one for my daughter. Indeed! I wonder if the image circle is APS-C or FF? AF? Steve

02-06-2014, 10:48 AM	#7
Paul MaudDib Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 294	I'm curious whether it'll be slide-only or whether it'll handle strips of film. If the latter, it would provide an alternative to the Lomo film "scanning" rigs. MF/35mm dual functionality is nice.

02-06-2014, 11:46 AM	#8
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,853	I would think APS, pentax has not a FF cmaera (yet) Originally posted by stevebrot Indeed! I wonder if the image circle is APS-C or FF? AF? Steve

02-10-2014, 11:10 AM	#10
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by on9ye I've seen picture in other thread they use 2014 645d with the bellow. Is this mean; 1)there will be 2 model, one for 645 and one for k-mount? 2)only one model for both MF and 35mm FF (or aps-c)? edit: here the link https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-et...ml#post2681865 I would think that the device attaches to the filter ring of a macro lens. Steve

02-10-2014, 11:25 AM	#11
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	We'll find out more on the 13th.

02-10-2014, 12:04 PM	#12
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by on9ye I've seen picture in other thread they use 2014 645d with the bellow. Is this mean; 1)there will be 2 model, one for 645 and one for k-mount? 2)only one model for both MF and 35mm FF (or aps-c)? edit: here the link https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/250768-645d-2014-et...ml#post2681865 A Copipod had several 'plates' to attaach to lenses of various filter ring diameters. I wouldn't be surprised to find a similar setup for this accessory. And I think I read it is designed for positives and negatives, so there must be some software that goes with it.

02-10-2014, 03:17 PM	#14
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	I'm interested. I hope they keep the price reasonable.

02-11-2014, 01:25 PM	#15
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	What does the film duplicator offer over something like this: A DIY Rig for Scanning Hundreds of Slides In a Hurry \| Popular Photography They feel essentially the same in concept. Granted, I haven't searched for pre-existing solutions on the market from other companies.