And was reflected in the price when they were new.
This is not what Pentax should be aiming at.
The speed of the lenses in those two systems requires a photographer who really knows what they are doing and who is not tripod shy.
Otherwise, you’re pissing most of the resolution away in motion blur.
Gimmicky in what way(s)? I haven't kept up with their 21st century offerings.
I don't think this is your experience, because you are incorrect. The Mamiya 7 (and the 6) probably have the least "motion blur". of any hand-held camera. Indeed, one can shoot at 1/15 sec, with a little concentration.
As for 645, the only good thing about it it hat you get four more shots on 120 film.
Pentax has a history of releasing gimmicky cameras.
the 645 negative isn't big enough to justify the downsides.
They should invent an invisible camera and force people to buy special film for it.
And then there's the TLS 401...
1. The various auction and shopping sites are awash with good film cameras, many of them undervalued. Who needs a new camera when there are a bazillion P&S’s, Rangefinders, and SLR’s available for a song?
2. We need parts and techs to fix the old cameras more than we need new cameras. I’m tired of reading ads for, and buying, cameras with nonfunctional light meters.
3. We can’t even get film for the cameras we have. Don’t we need to resolve that issue before making more cameras? And what about being able to get our film developed and prints made at the local drug or grocery store?
4. How about making 1.35v silver oxide or lithium batteries in at least 625 and 675 sizes?
As for 645, the only good thing about it it hat you get four more shots on 120 film.
Oh please at all in the "6x7 vs 4.5x6 camp":
That is a very stupid and completely childish discussion!!!
Some prefer one format for good reasons, some prefer the other format for good resons.
Please do not destroy this thread by this completely childish and superfluous discussion!!!
It is also completey irrelevant at this time for this Pentax project, as they have clearly said that their first steps will be 35mm cameras.
And that is enough of a challenge for the short and mid term, so the next years.
Very insulting and uncalled for. I have no interest in 4x5 and have not mentioned that format.
I think it is part of their new marketing strategy, which is focussed on getting in closer direct contact to their target audience and their (potential) customers. Their digital customers have so far reacted positive to that.
In Japan they are also regularly doing events (physical and online) for interested photographers.
In the video and press release they are also saying that they are very interested in the assessment of potential customers and potentially participating other companies (potential suppliers and commercial customers).
Or to say it shortly: They are looking for additional feedback.
I think it is a very good strategy.
And of course it is creating generally more brand awareness: All photo media is reporting about it, it is the hot-topic in many photo forums, on youtube, instagram and so on.
All are talking about Pentax now. And I think for quite a few so far non-Pentax digital+film shooters a digital Pentax could be interesting when Pentax is also offering a new film SLR again.
Pentax could broaden its customer base significantly.
I don't think this is your experience, because you are incorrect. The Mamiya 7 (and the 6) probably have the least "motion blur". of any hand-held camera. Indeed, one can shoot at 1/15 sec, with a little concentration.
As for 645, the only good thing about it it hat you get four more shots on 120 film.
That is a spiel you hear from a lot of companies of over the last decade.
Like... which ones?
The Pentax 6x7. world's first 6x7 SLR with electronic shutter and TTL metering plus (at the time) the most extensive lens system for a 6x7 SLR?
The Electro-Spotmatic, first SLR with electronic auto exposure?
The Pentax ME-F,, first autofocus SLR?
The first series of fully multicoated lenses?
...
The quality jump from 35mm to 645 is more dramatic than from 645 to 67.
If this does happen, i bet that Lomography will be behind this idea.
Ugliest SLR ever!
(1) Because of lack of good camera techs
(2) True, but this is going to take a long time. It's not that easy to become a professional camera technician and I say this from firsthand account.
(4) Silver oxide or lithium batteries can't be 1.35V for electrochemical reasons. Lithium batteries can't be good replacements for mercury batteries because their discharge curve is not flat. For PX625 replacement, it has been always extremely easy: Fit a 675 zinc-air cell using a makeshift spacer (or buy a brass adapter). Problem solved. You're welcome!!
(3) "We can’t even get film for the cameras we have": Are you sure of this? Currently you can readily buy film in the following formats:
110
135
120
220 (shanghai GP3)
127 (some custom manufacturers)
620 (same)
Minox 8x10 film is sold bulk (roll form) for you to fit into cassetes.
The only important format that is conspicuously absent is 126. Then there's Disc film which is a generally hated format...
I am unsure if any of the qualities from previous Pentax cameras would be carried over to the Ricoh Pentax camera, I doubt any of the original Pentax staff or manufacturing equipment is still around.
Like... which ones?
The Pentax 6x7. world's first 6x7 SLR with electronic shutter and TTL metering plus (at the time) the most extensive lens system for a 6x7 SLR?
The Electro-Spotmatic, first SLR with electronic auto exposure?
The Pentax ME-F,, first autofocus SLR?
The first series of fully multicoated lenses?
...
The quality jump from 35mm to 645 is more dramatic than from 645 to 67.
If this does happen, i bet that Lomography will be behind this idea.
Ugliest SLR ever!
(1) Because of lack of good camera techs
(2) True, but this is going to take a long time. It's not that easy to become a professional camera technician and I say this from firsthand account.
(4) Silver oxide or lithium batteries can't be 1.35V for electrochemical reasons. Lithium batteries can't be good replacements for mercury batteries because their discharge curve is not flat. For PX625 replacement, it has been always extremely easy: Fit a 675 zinc-air cell using a makeshift spacer (or buy a brass adapter). Problem solved. You're welcome!!
(3) "We can’t even get film for the cameras we have": Are you sure of this? Currently you can readily buy film in the following formats:
110
135
120
220 (shanghai GP3)
127 (some custom manufacturers)
620 (same)
Minox 8x10 film is sold bulk (roll form) for you to fit into cassetes.
The only important format that is conspicuously absent is 126. Then there's Disc film which is a generally hated format...
4 - A decent 1.35v battery can be made, it's just that no one wants to do it because it's not profitable for them. Yeh, I personally stick a metal ring around a hearing aid battery for the cameras that need that voltage. Not a big deal, but its a kludge.
Yes, you can readily buy film, but good luck finding something like Kodak Gold 200 in 135. For consumer-grade color neg film in 135 format, we have a very real supply problem. Not to mention rising costs.
I am willing to be wrong about all the above.
For "Pentax" read "Ricoh using the Pentax brand name." The Japanese Pentax factory has been closed since 2008. I am unsure if any of the qualities from previous Pentax cameras would be carried over to the Ricoh Pentax camera, I doubt any of the original Pentax staff or manufacturing equipment is still around.
but if you want a "silver oxide" cell you'll get 1.56V.
The chemistry of regular lithium batteries give approx. 3.0V.
Put a Schottky diode in series with it and you're pretty close to the desired 1.35V.
This arrangement is temperature sensitive and load sensitive(*).
Depending on the application, this can indeed be an issue, but often isn't. However, light meters in particular fall in the tricky category, I grant you that.
I'm not too fond of the zinc-air cells given their limited service life. They're otherwise really nice of course.
I'm not too fond of the zinc-air cells given their limited service life. They're otherwise really nice of course.
What is the typical life of a zinc-air cell? I've had one in my Canon FT for a couple months and 3 rolls of film and counting. The battery check on the camera says it's still good and my multimeter as of a few days ago says the voltage is 1.33v (started at 1.45v when fresh)
I've heard, but not yet tested, that closing off one of the little air holes with some crazy glue makes them last longer.
Thus, for me they're a great solution.
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