Time To Say Goodbye

[roscot]

I am sure that most of you have noticed that I have been selling off my Pentax gear. Several people have asked me what is happening. Over the last couple of years I have made many friends on this forum, and I just feel the need to say goodbye. I am leaving the Pentax community, and switching to Nikon with the D300.

I have really debated whether I should write this post or not. At times this type of post can seem self serving and trollish. That is not the intent with this post, and I am truly sad about writing it.

As I am trying to build up a business that I can transition into when I retire from my day job in a few years, I need to look to my current, and future needs. Unfortunately, I don't see Pentax heading in the direction I feel I need to support that business. So, for the first time in 42 years, I will not be shooting with a Pentax in my hands.

I wish you all the best, and you should all know that this is, without a doubt, the best forum on the net. Adam has done a terrific job building and maintaining it, but it is all of you that make up the spirit of this community, and I shall miss that.

I have a few more things to sell, and will list them in the marketplace shortly, so I'll be around awhile longer.

May all your shots be in perfect focus, and your exposures just right.
All the best.

[cardinal43]

Sorry to see a fellow Virginian/Pentaxian go, but you have to do what you think is best, and I wish you the best in reaching your goal. I agree with you that this is without a doubt, the best forum on the web.

[Gruoso]

I just wish you all the best. Life is short. Enjoy it!!!!

[séamuis]

Good Luck, I hope you are as satisfied with nikon as you have been all this time with Pentax.

[roentarre]

I have been wondering how you come you are letting go so many great lenses. Sad to see you go as well. Hope all the best with you.

[jshurak]

good luck and hopefully you'll remain an active member of this forum! 42 years of pentax experience!

[daacon]

Best of luck Alan - the gear is secondary to the operator Get what you need - leave all regrets at the door and as Gruso said life is too short !

[squarerigger]

Best wishes Alan. And you are right, life is too short to not go for your dream.

Gary

[SCGushue]

Originally Posted by roscot

I am sure that most of you have noticed that I have been selling off my Pentax gear. Several people have asked me what is happening. Over the last couple of years I have made many friends on this forum, and I just feel the need to say goodbye. I am leaving the Pentax community, and switching to Nikon with the D300.

I feel for you. Your decision to go with Nikon is not without its merits. Over the past year I have pondered leaving Pentax too after thirty years of bliss. But I am optomistic that the next genration of Pentax cameras will fill the voids that their current line-up lacks.

I have really debated whether I should write this post or not. At times this type of post can seem self serving and trollish. That is not the intent with this post, and I am truly sad about writing it.


No need to worry about it. Any of the regulars would surely understand the need to assess one's situation and move forward in a logical and reasoned manner.

As I am trying to build up a business that I can transition into when I retire from my day job in a few years, I need to look to my current, and future needs. Unfortunately, I don't see Pentax heading in the direction I feel I need to support that business. So, for the first time in 42 years, I will not be shooting with a Pentax in my hands.

While I have pondered D200 in the past and the D300 just this past week, I have to say that I certainly would miss the ergonomic handling of the Pentax's because the D300 was just a tad too boxy for me

I wish you all the best, and you should all know that this is, without a doubt, the best forum on the net. Adam has done a terrific job building and maintaining it, but it is all of you that make up the spirit of this community, and I shall miss that.

I wish you the best too. May your retirment and expansion in photography be all you wish it to be.

I have a few more things to sell, and will list them in the marketplace shortly, so I'll be around awhile longer.

May all your shots be in perfect focus, and your exposures just right.

As soon as Pentax improves their AF and metering... they will be.

All the best.

Same here!

Stephen

[Peter Zack]

We may be supports and fans but it really boils down to only being tools. If the tool doesn't do what you want or need it to do, then getting a new toll is the only logical choice.

Don't be a stranger. Selling the gear (I was wondering about this) doesn't revoke your membership on PF! It would be good to hear what you think of the new equipment.

Good luck in both your retirement and photography pursuits.

[k100d]

at first i thought you were just selling your old equipment, but when i saw the K10D out there, i knew something wasn't right...

good luck in the future

[PDL]

You gotta do what you gotta do. The Nikon owners I know are pretty happy with what they have, I am sure you will be will be also.

Drop in now and again - just to look at the gallery if nothing else - let us know how it is going.

The Elitist - formerly known as PDL

[JCSullivan]

Good luck with whatever endeavours you're planning. It's always sad to see a long-time member leave.

[rparmar]

The encouraging sentiments you are getting is proof positive that the Pentax community is first-class. I do hope you find similar friends on the other side of the fence.

[tybeck]

As someone who has benefited a bit from your switch I wish you the best your new business venture. I think a few people here have said that it's what you shoot and not what you shoot with that matters. All the best.