Ricoh's film future in question as Pentax 17 lead designer moves on

Ricoh's film future in question as Pentax 17 lead designer moves on

Photo: Dale Baskin The release of the Pentax 17 was exciting for film enthusiasts, as it was the first new Pentax film camera in nearly twenty years. Continued excitement may have hit a bit of a roadblock, though. Takeo "TKO" Suzuki, the lead designer behind the Pentax 17, announced on his Instagram today (March 25) that he is leaving Ricoh Imaging. Following that, Kosmo Foto shared a statement from Ricoh Imaging Europe that raises questions abo…

Ricoh Imaging ‘pausing’ Pentax Film Project as it investigates demand for future film models

The Pentax 17 was the first Pentax-branded film camera in nearly two decades (Pic: Stephen Dowling) TKO, the designer who helped create the Pentax 17 film camera last year, has announced he has left its parent company Ricoh Imaging. Ricoh Imaging has said the Pentax Film Project – which led to the release of the…