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Saturday, October 31, 2009

New RICOH Mirrorless Digital System Will NOT Be K-Mount!

Everyone learns from different recent rumours (but maybe from the same "source") that Ricoh is going to launch a new "Evil" system on November 12 on which the new system and products will be announced.

However, much speculations are on whether the new Ricoh system will have a K Mount recently. My bet is that all these are just wishful thinkings of quite some old Pentaxians, as the old auto-aperture Rikeon P lenses were already not Pentax system compatible, although mechanically they did build on a K-mount.

Now, here is yet another newest rumour which talks about the Ricoh will use an unique brand new "slide-in" interchangeable lens mount system, which is not a bayonet type! See the below new post, in which the reporting tone is quite firm:-

http://www.dchome.net/viewthread.php?tid=773891
(Post in Traditional Chinese)

So, let's wait and see what will happen! There are only less than twelve days to come!

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Prognathous · 797 weeks ago

I suggested a cartridge-based lens mount a few months ago:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?fo...

I really hope Ricoh is going this route and not using another outdated bayonet mount.

Prog.
very interesting. Ricoh is a manufacturer that I think very deliberate in making high-end camera products. Because they are not tied up with existing lenses, I think they will do the right thing.
A digital Auto 110 body would be nice for the old Auto 110 lenses. :)
I am following the evolution of EVIL cameras with GREAT interest as I will sell all my dslr kit soon. My only question at the moment is if someone could provide a description of cartridge IL concept. A back of napkin sketch would be really helpful too. Thank you!
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Thank you for the links. Can't wait to see what Ricoh delivers.

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