Ricoh “will plug a gap in the market” in 2012

By PR admin | Published: October 28, 2011

ricoh logo Ricoh will plug a gap in the market in 2012

This is a quote form Marketingmagazine:

"Chas Moloney, Ricoh UK marketing director, said the company is now preparing a new product that will plug a gap in the market, which will be unveiled in 2012."

Ricoh acquired Pentax back in July this year, maybe they are referring to the rumored second mirrorless camera developed by Pentax.

Via Ricehigh

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23 Comments

  1. Bonetti
    Posted October 28, 2011 at 10:30 pm | Permalink

    What does plug a gap means???

    • THOR
      Posted October 29, 2011 at 12:03 am | Permalink

      ask your girfriend.

  2. BJ N.
    Posted October 29, 2011 at 12:52 am | Permalink

    I’m looking forward to the first 6×9 digital rangefinder.

  3. JG10
    Posted October 29, 2011 at 12:58 am | Permalink

    Betcha it’s gonna be a mirrorless full frame.

    • Sky
      Posted October 29, 2011 at 4:55 am | Permalink

      Yep. That’s actually only gap that exist on the market now.

      Ok, maybe they’ll find out some other gap-that-noone-wants-to-see-or-use like the Nikon did with it’s “1″ system. Let’s say…. twin 50 MPx 1/5″ sensor ILC for outstanding 3D photos using microscope lenses! :P

    • DaveS
      Posted October 29, 2011 at 6:39 am | Permalink

      Surely you mean, “more affordable” mirror-less full frame!

      (ie. much less than the Leica M9…)

  4. RICOH France
    Posted October 29, 2011 at 1:36 am | Permalink

    Hi,

    it’s “only” the FIRST FULL FRAME compact camera for pro photographers.

    Best regards.

  5. jsvfoto
    Posted October 29, 2011 at 8:29 am | Permalink

    I sure hope it’s a full frame compact capable of using older Pentax lenses. Let’s also hope it’s not a range finder, but an actual SLR with a prism and interchangeable screens.

    • fants
      Posted October 31, 2011 at 10:55 am | Permalink

      So basically you want a 5D, 5DII, D700, A850, or A900? Or are you not buying any of those because you have to stop-down meter?

  6. photoartbymark
    Posted October 29, 2011 at 3:16 pm | Permalink

    inexpensive medium format would be nice with lenses you can buy as not to break the bank with each pourchase

  7. amien
    Posted October 29, 2011 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

    Well, if they really want to “plu a gap” here are some suggestions, from a photog point of view, not mass market :

    - a panoramic 12X36 sensor-zoom 16-85 lens for the ricoh system
    - a 24x24mm camera or sensor-lens.
    - a drone flying camera that goes under the girl skirts :)

    • Neuro
      Posted October 30, 2011 at 8:21 pm | Permalink

      lol you pervert … XD

  8. Matsuoka
    Posted October 30, 2011 at 4:11 am | Permalink

    I think the gap means 1/1.7-2/3 inch sensor CSCs

  9. spam
    Posted October 30, 2011 at 6:00 am | Permalink

    None of Ricoh’s color laserprinters got direct print support at the moment.

  10. Mark
    Posted October 30, 2011 at 8:44 am | Permalink

    Ricoh…or Pentax? They both have their own lines, and if RICOH is plugging a gap then that could be very different than Pentax plugging a gap. It doesn’t sound like they’re planning on combing their product offerings. Ricoh cameras being high end compacts, Pentax cameras being affordable consumer and professional cameras. I’m very excited about the future of both these companies, who have along with Fuji brought out some of the most interesting cameras on the market.

  11. Hiplnsdrftr
    Posted October 30, 2011 at 10:20 am | Permalink

    Probably compact FF mirrorless with several pancake primes.

    • WT21
      Posted October 30, 2011 at 11:13 am | Permalink

      Mirrorless FF with pentax primes (drool)…. I do doubt it, though.

  12. WT21
    Posted October 30, 2011 at 11:12 am | Permalink

    PLEASE be a mirrorless full frame!!!!

    But I doubt it. I know! How about an APS-C mirrorless full frame with actual lens choices (sorry Sony) AND a good sensor (sorry Samsung).

    • Matt
      Posted October 30, 2011 at 6:54 pm | Permalink

      “APS-C mirrorless full frame ”
      You have no clue what you are talking about.

      Also, people aren’t understanding that a full frame mirrorless isn’t a gap in the market. They long for it because it’s out of their reach, and if Ricoh would make it, they wouldn’t be able to afford it. It’s an extremely niche market.

      • amien
        Posted October 31, 2011 at 10:58 am | Permalink

        “APS-C mirrorless full frame ”
        “You have no clue what you are talking about.”

        Lol ! Luv Kids coming out with terms they don’t understand and put them all together to be tha man :)

        Actually he was talking of the new mirco 43 APS-CH fullframe arcaswiss with a medium format 2.7X crop dedicated leica-zeiss sensor. from de Vere…!

  13. paf
    Posted October 30, 2011 at 8:53 pm | Permalink

    I betcha Ricoh will start making caulk and other kinds of sealants…

  14. Warpig
    Posted October 31, 2011 at 1:31 am | Permalink

    They’re making some noise, nice. I think “preparing” and “new product” are the key words there.

  15. Streetshooter
    Posted October 31, 2011 at 6:43 pm | Permalink

    Oh boy, oh boy oh boy…. Another firmware update for the GXR…