Leinik wrote:
Ricoh has become a "digital service company" (from its own words in their 2023 report) that goes far far beyond printers and copiers. I am not sure Pentax (that does not even show as such in the report) is going to employ that many new workers anyway. Pentax and Ricoh cameras are just a way for the company to remain "visible" in a specific market where Pentax used to be a major player (Spotmatic SLRs, and even Pentax 6x7), but it is definitely not what makes it run now.
Our discussion will not change how they are run. Pentax has had a series of U-tube ‘programs’ about their film project, beginning with one that assured viewers the digital wouldn’t be affected - but some western users aren’t convinced. We shall see what happens this coming year. My usage probably not be affected - I’m not aware of anything from them I would want to get. I expect your usage won’t be affected.
This discussion has no connection to Z-mount lenses.