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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-09-2018, 02:11 PM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-30-2020, 10:11 AM
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Considering Hirakawa Jun managed their design department for a decade might have something to do with that.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-30-2020, 09:44 AM
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If Pentax is flogging the coatings as being their coatings, then the coatings are Pentax. Ricoh is not about to get caught up in a legal quagmire about false advertising. I really can’t believe that this is even a topic of conversation.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-24-2020, 01:46 PM
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You won't be sorry, and your wallet will recover.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-05-2020, 06:33 PM
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I'm not sure what relevance has to do with anything.
I mean, Leica isn't relevant to most people, but I don't read people trashing that brand for it.
I'm really fed up with the small minded tribalism that seems to consume people. It's pointless.
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03-24-2020, 08:04 AM
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02-10-2020, 02:06 PM
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
10-19-2019, 05:44 AM
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Hi here is Karen, Today brings Pentax 100 years anniversary meeting at Sapporo for you :)
I have 57 photos to share so don’t be worry I have to upload it with many times , before I finish , just let me keep post here
Thank you
First, we step into the place where meeting will be started, an underground cafe
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-31-2019, 06:30 AM
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I don't think that is correct. My 4G phone will work just fine on a 3g network. And all of the new 5g phones will work on a 4g or 3g network.
My sister-in-law does that. I don't know how but her Facebook is a continuous stream of every picture she takes on her cell phone. 50 - 100 every day. At least it was before I blocked her..................
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
02-25-2019, 06:12 PM
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RICOH IMAGING to Exhibit 2 Reference Product
at CP＋ 2019 Camera and Imaging Show
TOKYO, February 26, 2019 －RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of two reference products -- Interchangeable lens and Limited model of digital SLR currently under development -- at CP + 2019 , one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging show in Asia. This annual event will be held from February 28 to March 3 at the PACIFICO YOKOHAMA convention center in Japan.
Overview of reference products
HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name)
HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name)
Interchangeable lens for PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras
Model name: HD PENTAX-D FA★85mmF1.4 (tentative name)
・ PENTAX K-mount covering the image circle of a 35mm-format full-frame image sensor
・ This lens was developed as a "new-generation star lens", which drastically reviewed internal standards in order to respond to future camera performance improvements
・ Market launch: Not decided
PENTAX K mount digital SLR cameras
Model name: PENTAX KP Custom (tentative name)
・Special customized model of PENTAX KP
・Adopted special coated mount, wooden grip, original top cover
・Market launch: Not decided
Notes: Model name, design, and specification and market launch schedules of these products are all tentative and subject to change without notice. Price will be announced at later date.
https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2019/20190226_027289.html |
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
12-21-2018, 02:32 AM
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You should try an MZ-S w/ grip with FA lenses (Limiteds!) for a year before you dismiss the MZ-D. It doesn’t”t handle nearly as large as it looks.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
12-16-2018, 08:09 AM
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There has been some interesting talk on Twitter this weekend about upcoming Ricoh/Pentax products.
I should explain the context first. The Osaka camera store Yaotomi hosted an evening with Mr. Wakashiro (name edited after correction on another site), of the Ricoh Imaging Product Planning Dept. and some of their loyal customers. The Tweets are exchanged between Yaotomi and the people who attended. There are clearly a lot of things they heard that they are not at liberty to mention, but still there is some interesting information.
Upcoming products
- The first thing to come will be a lens or lenses (not clear if referring to one or multiple)
- K-3 Evolved camera is under heavy development (they have used this "evolved" phrasing before - it's clear they don't want it to be seen as a mere K-3 III)
- Two other products that were discussed specifically, but cannot be mentioned. I assume these are not things on the roadmap, and it’s just my speculation but I think they are cameras
- He loves the idea of an LX Digital, but I don’t see any indication that it is actually coming
- When asked whether anything would come out for the centenary, he hinted at something silver (just a k-1 II limited edition?)
DA* 11-18
- The rep brought a prototype of the DA* 11-18. It looks basically complete.
- It has an indentation for attaching a “lens heater for shooting stars”.
- It doesn’t seem to be confirmed that the heater will be released.
Other
- He also brought along one of the original, never-produced K-1s. You can see it in the photos.
- When they develop cameras, they don’t ask themselves “What will sell?”, they ask “Will it be interesting to use?”
- They sold loads of Qs in Japan, but overseas was a different story (not such a surprise)
- The GXR A12 was selling well right up until the end (this is interesting to me)
Overall, it sounds like there is lots to look forward to next year.
Here is the Twitter page for Yaotomi Camera (in Japanese, of course): ??????? (@yaotomicamera) on Twitter |
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-13-2018, 06:35 AM
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Announcements about coming Pentax product should not be the place to start griping about all your perceived Pentax issues. I'm tired of having every Pentax announcement used a a dumping ground for every imaginable gripe anyone has with Pentax.
You just post here because if you started a thread called "the what's wrong with Pentax thread" most of us, especially experienced users would avoid it like the plague. Personally, I just dropped in for the latest news. To bad it sent you into such a negative tailspin. Hope you recover soon.
I'm not sure many of these negative posters understand how they appear tot he rest of the forum. If this guy is trying to make first impression, he's going about it all wrong.
My suspicion is you are a camera store salesman troll from a store that doesn't sell Pentax setting up a link to point to, to chase possible customers away from Pentax. Show me where you've posted something that might change my opinion and I'll be happy to offer an apology.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-13-2018, 04:11 AM
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Let's try nevertheless. The main milestones concerning the HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW are the following:
1/ 25 February 2016 (CP+ 2016): New "Pentax K-Mount D FA Lens Roadmap" including the "Large Aperture Standard Single Focus Lens" The same roadmap is also shown at Photokina 2016 in September.
2/ 22 February 2017 (CP+ 2017): First mention of the D FA★ 50mm f/1.4, formerly known as Large Aperture Standard Single Focus Lens, in a press release. Mock-up showcased under glass.
Source: Reference Exhibit at CP+ 2017｜RICOH IMAGING
3/ 27 October 2017 (Photo Plus Expo 2017 and Salon de la Photo 2017): Prototype showcased under glass. Happy few people (e.g. Yaotomi staff) are allowed to photograph the lens and play a bit with it. Second mention of the lens in a press release, this time with a more complete name "HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW" and first mention of the tentative launch date.
Source: RICOH develops new-generation, high-performance Star-series lenses for digital SLR cameras｜RICOH IMAGING
4/ 30 November 2017: First picture taken with a prototype lens posted on Facebook by Ricoh Imaging
5/ 24 February 2018: Four full resolution official pictures taken with a prototype lens are published by Ricoh Imaging.
6/ 27 February 2018 (pre CP+ 2018): Third mention of the lens in a press release and second mention of the tentative launch date.
Source: RICOH to Exhibit One Reference Product at CP+ 2018 Camera and Imaging Show｜RICOH IMAGING
7/ 1-4 March 2018 (CP+ 2018): Pre-series lens showcased. People may play with it and take pictures but may not keep the files.
8/ 13 April 2018: Fourth mention of the lens in a press release. The commercial launch is delayed until summer 2018.
Source: Development update regarding the HD PENTAX-D FA★ 50mm F1.4 SDM AW (Tentative name)｜RICOH IMAGING |
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-13-2018, 03:32 AM
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You can't cure the Pentax Is DoomedTM mob with reason. It's like convincing a flat earther or any other conspiracy theorist.
Move on.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
01-02-2019, 10:06 PM
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Firstly, happy new year to everyone.
The January edition of Nippon Camera magazine came out on December 20 and it has an interview with Ricoh Pentax about their plans for 2019. I’ve been a bit busy over Christmas and New Year, so I haven’t had the time to write a summary until now. I hope it is useful.
Please remember when reading this that my Japanese reading is fairly good these days but not perfect. It’s especially difficult to interpret how definite things are and when technical matters are discussed. Having said that, I’m pretty sure I’ve understood most of this.
Anything in brackets is my added comment.
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About their direction for 2019
They’re not the kind of company that can come out with large numbers of cameras. They plan to continue prioritizing cameras and the photographic process with customers in mind. The first topic for 2019 will be the all new GR III.
Quite a lot of the interview was about the GR III, and I’ll just refer you to the thread in the GR III, where I already posted about this. Post #499 of the following thread.
Ricoh GR III - Page 34 - PentaxForums.com
Pentax centenary
- It’s actually the centenary of the optical company that was the precursor to Pentax that celebrates it’s centenary this year.
- The actual date is in November
- They are considering how to celebrate the event, but cannot share details yet.
- They don’t think that merely putting a 100-year logo on products is what their customers are hoping for. (The implication is they will do something more)
About Q and 645
- Q has been highly valued for it’s compact size by core users. They are looking at the situation with the Q, and it is not accurate to say development in discontinued. (I think this should be taken with a pinch of salt, because in Japan, Q bodies are only available from Ricoh direct, some shops list the lenses as “production ended”, and that macro disappeared from the roadmap)
- Regarding 645, the next model is currently being considered. 645 is a very important product to the company and they are not stopping the line. (Resolute answer)
Lenses
- The interviewer mentioned that 645 users are worried about the lack of new lenses. They have not stopped development. However, for now their priority is for FF K-mount lenses.
- They have a lot of demands from full frame users, especially for lightweight tele zooms.
- They 85mm on the roadmap has been put back, but it is still coming (the strong implication is that prioritizing the tele zooms pushed back the 85mm).
- The DA* 11-18 is in the final stages of development. They expect to make an announcement before CP+.
- They are also planning a “surprise” for next year. (I take this to mean a lens not on the roadmap, because of the context of the comment)
About FF/MF mirrorless
- They expressed respect for the competing FF mirrorless systems, saying that they have many good points.
- However, they are more interested in serving their customers than following trends. They will listen to user requirements, not be swayed. (This was difficult to understand, but I think this means they are going to stick to their judgement, rather than caving in to peer pressure)
- They seem positive about Fuji’s entry into the MF market, because they think it will draw more attention to the MF market.
The K-1 upgrade
- They are proud of their achievement in clearing the logistical hurdles to making this possible.
- The reaction has been positive.
- (I can’t understand what they say about noise reduction, but it seems that they are aware that opinion is divided on the approach to noise reduction in the K-1 mark II)
The SDK
- They haven’t seen much development yet, but the reaction was greater than expected. They are currently gathering information. and looking forward to what users do with it.
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Any discussion of future K-mount cameras was notably absent. The interview script did not have any question about it, neither were there any comments in answers to other questions. I think this topic must be understood to be off limits for the interview, so I would not read anything into it.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
12-22-2018, 04:47 PM
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Ceased listening to anything that website posts years ago
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-30-2018, 12:48 PM
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Whatever Pentax releases to celebrate the first 100 years should obviously not be called Pentax LX. That was how they celebrated the 60th anniversary (released in 1980 even if the anniversary was in 1979!). The appropriate model name for the 100th anniversary would be Pentax C.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-03-2018, 09:07 AM
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Supposedly, the German Stiftung Warentest is known to be a neutral review platform. (From Wikipedia)
Look at what is 5th and 6th here ahead of Canon
Sony haters please ignore that part and look at how well our kids did!
Sony A7III with 1.5 points (Amazon, B&H, Adorama, eBay)
Sony A7rIII with 1.6 points (Amazon, B&H, Adorama, eBay)
Sony A99II with 1.7 points (Amazon, B&H, Adorama, eBay)
Nikon D850 with 1.8 points
Pentax K-1II with 2.0 points
Pentax K-1 with 2.0 points
Canon EOS 5D IV with 2.0 points
Canon EOS 6D II with 2.1 point
I lifted this from the Sony Rumors site. I offer it not to praise Sony but to show that our K-1s are doing pretty well in some reviews.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-27-2018, 12:06 AM
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Right. They're not patenting a product per se, but a certain aspect of it - and they want to cover as many possible cases as possible, besides the actual implementation.
Having several embodiments given as example is perfectly normal.
Having several patents linked to a single lens is perfectly normal.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-21-2018, 02:28 PM
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There are seven examples in the patent request.
Minimum focal length is between 11.25mm an 11.29 mm. Maximum focal length is between 17.6mm and 17.7mm.
Maximum aperture is either f/2.8 (four examples) or f/2.9 (three examples).
There are basically two optical formulas with variants:
- three examples include 15 elements in 11 groups; their length at 11mm is around 8.9cm and they extend by 1.7mm to 4.7mm at 18mm.
- four examples include 16 elements in 11 groups; their length is around 9.8cm at 11mm and changes only very slightly at 18mm.
All examples include three aspheric elements: one or two (depending on whether 16/11 or 15/11) in the first element group, named G1, and two or one in the fourth element group, named G4.
G1 moves a bit when zooming in from 11mm to 18mm: towards the subject for six examples out of seven, towards the image in one example. The second element group, named G2, also moves when zooming in, towards the subject. The third element group, named G3, also moves when zooming but its movement is more complex and varies from an example to another. G4 moves towards the subject when zooming in.
Focus is apparently done by moving some elements within G2.
Below is the optical diagram of an example with 16 elements in 11 groups.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-30-2018, 03:38 AM
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What on earth are you doing? I've pushed through mosh pits at all-day music festivals, and gone rock climbing and trail running with DA* and DFA* zooms.They have been smacked against cliffs, brick walls and steel security barriers. No such damage on my watch.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-30-2018, 02:51 AM
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Yikes. That water is cold.:eek:
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
06-29-2018, 11:21 PM
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That's not the complete line of new planned lenses and yes, we will get 2 converters.
Best regards
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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways
06-30-2018, 10:01 PM
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Oh crap. Woo. Thanks everyone! I cannot wait to try it out!
I have quadruple checked the posting to be sure it is my name. Yes, still me.
Edited: Also thanks to Adam and everyone at the Forum. Woo. Now I will not be sleeping tonight!
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