[Adam]

To celebrate our site's 5th birthday on September 6th, we are hosting a big giveaway!

Please read this news post for general giveaway details.

Here's what you can win:

• 1-2 of 50 Pentax remote control F
• A copy of Topaz DeNoise
• A copy of Topaz B&W Effects
• A ThinkTank modular case set (exact model TBA)
• 1 of 4 49mm polarizing filters
• 1 premium forum account upgrade (to the last poster in the remote giveaway)

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How to win a Remote:

All you need to do is post in the right thread in the right time. That's it- just a post, nothing intricate!

A total of 8 threads will be opened on the forum between September 6th and September 10th. In each, 5-10 remotes will be given away to members posting replies as indicated below. The threads are already listed here.
Note that our forum requires that you wait 30 seconds in between replies, so make sure you time things so that you're able to hit a winning post number! Please use our calendar system to receive an e-mail reminder for each giveaway thread in your local time zone (links and times below).

Tuesday, September 6th
First thread will be opened between 11am and 12noon EST. Posts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Second thread will be opened between 6pm and 7pm EST. Posts 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Wednesday, September 7th
First thread will be opened between 2pm and 3pm EST. Posts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Second thread will be opened between 10pm and 11pm EST. Posts 5,40,50,60, and 100 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Thursday, September 8th
First thread will be opened between 5am and 6am EST. Posts 21,22,23,24, and 25 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Second thread will be opened between 9pm and 10pm EST. Posts 2, 6, 14, 16, and 25 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Friday, September 9th
Thread will be opened between 1pm and 2pm EST. Posts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 50, 150, 151, and 300 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
Saturday, September 10th
Thread will be opened between 12am and 1am EST. Posts 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11 and 30 will win. [REQUEST E-MAIL REMINDER]
As an added bonus, the user who makes the LAST post in this thread will win a premium forum account, with 250Mb of attachment space, marketplace access, and more! We will close this thread at the end of the day EST.

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How to win a Topaz Plugin, Modular Set, or CPL Filter:

Post a festive photo or image in this thread. Details inside.

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The fine print:

• No purchase necessary
• Only posts made from accounts created 24 hours prior to the start of each giveaway thread will be considered.
  
• Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of prizes
• Limit 2 remotes per user
• Remotes shipped via First Class Mail
• Users attempting to enter using multiple accounts will be disqualified
• Prizes may not be re-sold on the PentaxForums marketplace
• Not responsible for customs/duties for international winners
• Not responsible for lost, unclaimed, or returned mail
• International users welcome
  
• Terms and prizes subject to change
• We reserve the right to disqualify members who interfere with giveaway procedures
• Site staff may not participate in the main event.
• Sponsors:
  • Remotes: PentaxForums.com
  • Topaz Products: Topaz Labs
  • Think Tank Case: ThinkTank Photo
  • CPL Filters: Dinodirect.com
• Special Thanks:
  • Pentax USA for supplying the remotes

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Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)



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[Adam]

Update: our remote giveaway has now ended. All 50 remotes have been won by members of our forum! If you are one of the winners you will receive a PM with information on how to claim your remote shortly.

Through the end of today, you can still win a premium forum account simply by being the last person to post in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/giveaway-pentaxforums-5th-birthday/157055...m-1am-est.html

Also, through the end of the month you'll be able to submit a festive photo for a shot to win a camera case, CPL filter, or one of two Topaz image editing plugins: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/giveaway-pentaxforums-5th-birthday/157059...ive-photo.html

[Adam]

I have now sent a PM to all giveaway winners. If you won and for some reason did not receive a PM, please contact me ASAP.

[Adam]

The remotes have just come in, and we'll start shipping them shortly. Once again, congratulations to the winners!

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Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)



PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

[Adam]

To all winners: I've now received everyone's address unless you received a PM stating that I did not (only 1 person). Your remotes will be packaged over the coming weeks and shipped as time allows! Once again, congrats!

[Adam]

All remotes have now been shipped via first class mail. Winners within the US should start seeing them late next week, Canadian winners in 2 weeks, and all others in about a month or so.