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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 07-01-2023, 03:37 AM  
Where is Ricoh going now? Any thoughts?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 60
Views: 4,023
So, here are my thoughts on Ricohs or rather Pentaxes Future:
Lets take a look at their current line up of cameras:
The K3 III was a long awaited an very good continuation of the popular K-3 series. Introduced in 2021 it was on par or better to the also respected Nikon D500 from march 2016. It got better AF Performance, more AF Points, finally 4K and an even improved Viewfinder along much more features.
However for about half of a K-3 Mark III you could buy a Sony a6400 (from 2019) with better AF if you can live with an EVF. Given the far better AF Performance of the a6400 through the eye AF and also tenacious tracking in continuos AF i would consider it to be more versatile. Given the fact that it still is a tad more than half as expensive as a K-3 Mark III (without lenses) it is easier to recommend (unless you are heavily invested into K-Mount.) Besides the AF there are also a lot mor lens options nowadays on e mount than on k mount.

How about the K-1.
Introduced in april 2016 it was also long awaited and finally adds a digital Fullframe option to the K-Mount System. The K-1 Mark II did add a few more features but other than that there was no significant upgrade to the K-1 line in the mean time. Meanwhile Canon and Nikon dropped the DSLRs entirely and moved to mirrorless systems which became more and more capable.


And the K-F als an Entrylevel Camera?
Honestly speaking. This camera is just outdated. The AF System though with minor improvements is essentially the same as the one from the K-200D from 2008. For its recommended price from about 1k $ it is just overpriced and the rest of its features are basic (which is not a bad thing, but not enough to justify the high price).


Given their current lineup of cameras it is pretty clear, that pentax can not compete with modern mirrorless cameras and that is also not what the should try. Which in turn also means that the amount of new customers who are looking for good all around cameras deciding for pentax will be rather limited. (Some stores in my city completly ceased to sell Pentax gear and as bad as that sounds I can understand that.)

So will there be a K-1 Mark 3 with 4K, better AF and a higher resolution Sensor? They know that whatever K-1 Update they can bring out, they will only attract pentaxians and an negligible amount of people from other systems. So on one side we have the high development cost and on the other an decreasing amount of potential customers which in turn requires again a higher pricetag to make up for that. That does not really make the camera competitive. So i think a K-1 Mark 3 in the near future is rather unlikely. Will it come eventually? I actually do think so, probably in the next 5 years but don't hold your breath for that.


As Pentax can not compete directly with the mirrorless systems. They can only search for niches. And i think that is their current plan and also something they are quite good at. The K-3 Mark 3 Monochrome obviously hit a nerv, so did the Ricoh GRs and remember the Filmproject. I think that this is the general direction Ricoh will go. Focus on niche markets and grow as well as cater its fanbase.

So what will come next in the Pentax system?
Probably a few good fullframe film cameras with some digital tech. Which again is very niche but also unique. I expect some more lenses focussed on that direction as well. Maybe a few more tiny limited lenses with character. I do not really see any high quality fullframe zoom lenses comming to be honest. Whoever wants that is now far better off with the other brands. I see them rather digout some old designs and improve upon them. A monochrome GR will probably come eventually.
A new K-1 will probably come after the have established some new film cameras. Maybe the film cameras will come in 2024. Which means that a new K-1 may follow in development which migth be done in 2026. And the update for the K-F will probably not come for the next five years. But that is pure speculation.

So is Pentax doomed?
I do not think so. But they are on a different path now that may not be to everyones liking, but it is in my mind a solid way to not just stay relevant but also add something very unique to the photographic community.
So keep fingers crossed, that the make it!
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 12-17-2021, 03:46 AM  
Amazon DE: Pentax-D FA* 70-200 for 1.651 €
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Hi folks,
Amazon Germany has started a deal on a few Pentax Products. The most noteworthy is the 70-200.
As far as i know, this is a very good offer:

HD PENTAX-D FA ? 70-200 mmF2,8ED DC AW Telezoomobjektiv für digitale Spiegelreflexkameras Modernste optische Technologie Hochauflösende Bilder Frei von Streulicht- und Geisterbildern Wetterbständige: Amazon.de: Elektronik & Foto

Here is the overview page:
Pentax Kameras und Zubehör
Forum: Video Recording and Processing 11-22-2020, 02:39 PM  
Does anyone have experience with a gimbal?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Hi RobG,
i have some experience with a RoninSC. Vibrating motors with the Ronin means, that the motors are not properly calibrated or the balance is off.
I guess it is the same with yours. The app to your gimbal should guide you trough both tasks.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 10-10-2020, 12:01 PM  
New K-New? Who Knew?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 484
Views: 50,100
Forum: General Photography 04-26-2020, 03:15 AM  
So, CP+ 2020 would be over now...
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
So, are there any updates on the Interview?
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 04-26-2020, 03:14 AM  
Battery chargers
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Hi,
i can recommend you this charger:
Green Extreme Dual Smart Charger
amazon.com: Green Extreme Dual Smart Charger with LCD Screen for Pentax D-LI90: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&

I do not have this exact version, as this comes from some chinese company and every retailer puts his own label on them. I have the Blumax Version, which is sold in germany.
These Chargers are very useful as the "charging plates" can be swapped, which is why you can charge basically every camera battery if you have the right plate for it.
Furhtermore this two slot charger should support 4.2 V as well as 8.4 V, which means you can charge even more batteries.
You can find these Plates on ebay, if you search for "powever"
powever | eBay

There are also smaller versions, which only have on slot, but they usually only support either 8.4 V oder 4.2 Volts.
amazon.com: Green Extreme Compact Smart Charger with LCD Screen for Pentax D-LI90: Electronics?tag=pentaxforums-20&
Forum: General Photography 03-02-2020, 04:38 AM  
So, CP+ 2020 would be over now...
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Hi folks,
at this time of year we usually get some exciting reports about new developments and products.
I wonder if there will be a replacement for the famous pentaxforums interview with Ricoh and if there are other shows where things could be announced.
Yes, i am waiting for the announcement of the K-NEW, but i am also curious about the opinions of Ricoh HQ.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 10-21-2019, 02:54 AM  
Now available in Europe: O-HC171 (Anniversary Hotshoe Cover)
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 131
Views: 9,818
Hi everyone,
i have been keeping a close eye on our online store from Ricoh Imaging, as i wanted one of these Covers. They are now availabele and can be ordered since about this weekend.

Blitzschuhabdeckung O-HC171

I did order mine and they have shipped it already.

Greetings
Tau-Ceti
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-18-2019, 04:33 AM  
What's going on with these shots ?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Hmm, perhaps i am wrong and this is a frimware issue.
What Cactus device do you have attached?
A RF60 Flash or a V6 Trigger?

You can download a special Pentax Firmware for the Trigger at least.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-18-2019, 04:13 AM  
What's going on with these shots ?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Did you shoot in high continuous shooting mode until the buffer was completly filled?
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-18-2019, 04:02 AM  
What's going on with these shots ?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
I see. I doubt that the Cactus can have such an effect. Afterall they are simple transceivers and i am using them too without such an effect.
After the Image is taken, it gets processed and then stored in the cameras buffer from which it will be written to the card. Perhaps the buffer of your camera is faulty.
You could check for this by taking a series of images and checking if you can reproduce the error more or less regularly.

I would still check the SD Cards though.
(I had about 3 files this year, which look like this. Saddly i did not find out in time to check the redundand images on the other card.)
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 08-18-2019, 03:43 AM  
What's going on with these shots ?
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Hmm, looks to me like a corrupted file. I am very certain, that this was caused by a defective sector on a SD card.
As you said, you copy them from one card to another AFTER the data was written to one card. Try using the redundancy setting for your SD cards.


There are several Tools with which you can test them for Errors.
For example H2testw from the Heise Media Group. (The tool basically fills up your storage and then checks the written data for errors.)

H2testw | heise Download
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 06-19-2019, 07:03 AM  
USB Stick for storing RAW Files as back up/general storage
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 32
Views: 2,752
Security of your files is neither the easiest task, nor the cheapest.

I would not recommend using USB Sticks.
- they can be lost easily

- they can break easily trough a few bad handlings
- they won't be more reliable than a usual harddrive

Before you buy into stuff, you should consider this common and good working rule for securing your data.
The 3-2-1 Rule:
- 3 Copies of your Data
- 2 places for them
- 1 out of your house (a friends house or a family members house)

Why is this a common principle?
- Some people say Data stored at one place should always be considered lost, no matter on what physical storage it is safed. (Harddrives fail, USB Sticks fail, SSDs fail, SD Cards fail, everything failes eventually)
- Data at your home can still be lost. For example through fire, lightning or burglary.

So, what are common solutions for this.
You might buy something like a NAS. (Network attaced Storage.) QNAP builds some of these and they are easy to use. (But expensive)
Thant NAS would then be filled with several HDDs. (Make a RAID 5 and you are safe from the failure of one drive.)
After that your data should still be safed on a additional HDD. Maybe again a RAID System.

Yes this is quite an expensive solution. But recovering 1 TB of Data through a qualified Service Company will cost you almost as much AND there will be no guarantee, that your Data can be restored.

If you have the money to buy expensive lenses an cameras, you should not spare on your data security.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 02-25-2019, 08:24 AM  
Ricoh Theta Z1
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 144
Views: 24,461
Ricoh Imaging Germany has published some sample shots taken with the new Ricoh Theta Z1:
(Ignore the previews. You can download the high resolution files at the bottom)

RICOH THETA Z1 - RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Forum: General Photography 01-07-2019, 09:01 AM  
Searching for an specific photograph and willing to pay for it...
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Have a look at Gabriel Isak.
His work is more focussed on surrealism, which might be more, what you are looking for.

Selected Works - GABRIEL*ISAK

My Surreal Photography is a Reflection on Years of Depression
Forum: General Photography 12-09-2018, 09:47 AM  
Searching for an specific photograph and willing to pay for it...
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Have you ever heard of Erik Johanson?
He is a photoshop artist and may have somehing you look for.

How about this, for example:
Expectations, an art print by Erik Johansson - INPRNT
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-08-2018, 05:51 AM  
DPReview: K-1 IIs Noise Reduction costs Details
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 44
Views: 7,719
Sadly not. I could find the patterns in the K-1 Mark II of a local store and on my own copy as well.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-07-2018, 03:26 PM  
DPReview: K-1 IIs Noise Reduction costs Details
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 44
Views: 7,719
The pattern is spotable not only there...
See the same szene at ISO 100.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-07-2018, 03:07 PM  
DPReview: K-1 IIs Noise Reduction costs Details
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 44
Views: 7,719
This pattern is far to regular to be random noise.
Perhaps it is more visible here:
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-07-2018, 02:44 PM  
DPReview: K-1 IIs Noise Reduction costs Details
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 44
Views: 7,719
If you take a closer look you can see a kind of fabric mosaic pattern. The space should be grey only. I mean the dot pattern besides the chroma noise.
All images i checked were RAW files.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 05-07-2018, 02:25 PM  
DPReview: K-1 IIs Noise Reduction costs Details
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 44
Views: 7,719
Hi folks,
DPReview just published their review of the Pentax K-1 Mark II. (See here)
Based upon the previous sample shots (mostly concerning Details and High ISO behaviour) these are the most professional Images i came across so far.

Besides the loss in Detail i spottet something different in their images. A strange regular pattern which only the K-1 II has.
(I checked the K-70 for such patterns and couldnt find any.)

(This is a sample from ISO 104.200 at about 3:1 magnification.)

The same pattern is also visible in the sample shots, which i took earlier with the K-1 Mark II.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 04-05-2018, 01:27 PM  
Pentax K-1 Mark II - Sample Shots (RAW)
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 56
Views: 13,799
Well, that was the most detailed object around.
Take a look at all the fine Details on some of the books.

(No, i dont get paid for Advertisement. Had nothing against it, though.)
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 04-05-2018, 10:49 AM  
Pentax K-1 Mark II - Sample Shots (RAW)
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 56
Views: 13,799
Hi folks,
a local store had the K-1 Mark II on shelfes already which is where i took the chance to take some sample shots.
All in PEF, taken with the 24-70. Note that the light was flickering.

Tell me your opinion!

Pentax K-1 Mark II

Edit: Files are named now

Another Edit:
Had the chance for some more samples:

Pentax K-1 Mark II - High ISO Handheld Pixelshift Samples
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 01-10-2018, 08:43 AM  
Amazon Warehouse - DA 60-250 f/4 - $421.95 (1 copy)
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 10
Views: 1,528
Hmm, sadly this is a common SCAM Method in the german Amazon.
Usually some retailer offers products for a ridiculously low price and then proceeds to demand the payment outside of Amazon.
Your money is gone and you never see what you ordered. Amazon seems to be rather powerless about this, as scammers open hundreds of accounts and sometimes even hack into trustworthy and proven retailers accounts.
Though the amount of these offers went back here.
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 08-26-2017, 06:07 AM  
Upcoming Amazon.UK Deals (Ricoh GR II & Pentax K-S2 with 18-50)
Posted By Tau-Ceti
Replies: 0
Views: 945
I spotted two Deals on Amazon.co.uk

The GR II Deal is currently running (at 460 Pounds) until the end of the Day.

The Pentax K-S2 Deal will start at 7:15 PM

Shop The Future Deals @ Amazon.co.uk
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