Ricoh is planning to exhibit four new reference products at CP+ 2014. Among these is a completely new medium-format DSLR camera - tentatively named the Pentax 645D 2014 - boasting the "latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor" and an articulated LCD screen; a new medium-format ultra-wide zoom lens; a Q-mount telemacro lens and an interesting film duplicator that "produces digital duplicates of silver-halide-film images in combination with a digital SLR camera and a dedicated flash unit." Judging by the product shot - see gallery after the jump - this essentially means a focusing rail combined with a macro bellows, film holder and diffusor screen

RRicoh Press Release

RICOH IMAGING TO EXHIBIT FOUR REFERENCE PRODUCTS AT CP+ 2014 CAMERA AND PHOTO IMAGING SHOW

Visit the Ricoh Imaging in Booth G-05 at CP+ in the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall

DENVER, CO, February 5, 2014 – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of four reference products at CP+ 2014, taking place February 13-16 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Japan. Included in these reference products are a medium-format digital SLR camera, interchangeable lenses and camera accessories which are currently under development.  

Reference Products

1. Medium-format digital SLR camera
Model name (tentative): PENTAX 645D 2014
• Latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor
• High-speed response in a variety of photographic applications
• Tilt-type LCD monitor
• Market launch scheduled for Spring 2014

2. Interchangeable lens for 645 mount digital camera
Model name (tentative): to be announced at  later time
• Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for use with the 645D
• Newly designed optics optimized for digital imaging characteristics
• Market launch: to be determined

3. Interchangeable lens for Q mount digital camera
Model name (tentative): TELEPHOTO MACRO
• Unifocal telephoto macro lens (high-performance-series model) for use with Q mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras
• Market launch: to be determined

4. Film duplication accessory
Model name (tentative):PENTAX Film Duplicator
• Produces digital duplicates of silver-halide-film images in combination with a digital SLR camera and a dedicated flash unit.
• Compatible with 35mm- and medium-format films
• Market launch: to be  determined

Notes: Model names, designs, specifications and market launch schedules of these products are all tentative and subject to change without notice. Prices of these products will be announced at a later date.

| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company Ltd., a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions.

The company now known as Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, was originally founded in 1919, under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Today, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as Ricoh’s offering of stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features.

For further information, please visit:  www.us.ricoh-imaging.com

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