Application for Pentax Professional Services Program

Reportage · 01-27-2011, 05:21 PM

Sent an application enquiry around December last year which till now has no reply. ah well.

Just to ask if anyone here has benefited from the program?

I shoot people · 01-27-2011, 06:01 PM

What is this program you are writing about?

Reportage · 01-27-2011, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by I shoot people

What is this program you are writing about?

basically its similar to CPS and NPS.

I shoot people · 01-27-2011, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by Reportage

basically its similar to CPS and NPS.

I have no idea what you are talking about..

bobmaxja · 01-27-2011, 08:48 PM

Here the details
Digital Cameras and Accessories - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

Mister Pita · 01-27-2011, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by Reportage

Sent an application enquiry around December last year which till now has no reply. ah well.

Just to ask if anyone here has benefited from the program?

Took me about a month to be rejected. After 4-5 weeks of hearing nothing, you may wish to call to make sure it was received. If you're a sports photog, you should get in fine.

They were tactful enough to not tell me the problem. I'm chief cook and bottle washer of a website that covers vintage automotive events in the general area. 100% original content, full-time and 100% of my personal income. One year old. Not doing too bad, considering. Since I do my own work for myself, I suspect they figure I'm a hobbyist in drag. Worth the try for the priority repair, though. If my K-7 goes down, my workflow will be growing cobwebs since I'll be going back to two Super Programs. Can't complain too much - Canikon would demand that I buy more AND charge me a fee for the privilege.

Reportage · 01-28-2011, 11:46 AM

No loss even if i get rejected since still have CPS to fall back on. Just that sure takes a long time even with information provided. A receipt that they at least got my mail would be nice.

cwood · 01-28-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Mister Pita

Canikon would demand that I buy more AND charge me a fee for the privilege.

True

CPS demands
-2 bodies >= 30D
-3 "L" lenses
-$100/yr

For that you get 2 free cleanings/yr and priority service and discounted repairs... and access to rental pool.

I kinda like the $100/yr and 2 free cleanings though because it provides good incentive to keep the gear in top shape. I just got my 1DmkIII back from a complete overhall (free) and I got 30% off repairing a broken flash (cost me $70 in the end) and a "Loose" lens ($130). I shipped it all off on a Monday and it arrived at my door on Friday.

So far none of my Pentax gear has broken so I have not been able to try out my PPS membership.

Reportage · 04-12-2011, 06:41 PM

its April now and not even a hoot of a reply. an email acknowledgement would have been nice.

ah well.

Warped · 04-12-2011, 11:50 PM

If you're in the USA - just buy a 645D, problem solved

Last I heard, if you bought a 645d in the USA you automatically got access to the Pro Network.

Not the case here in Australia though, I asked about it and was told the current network is good enough as is, so no need to offer the pro service due to already fast turn around times and lots of servicing centres and trained technicians (though my 645D still went back to Japan for warranty work) .... the free cleans, access to a hire pool, try before you buy ....etc was convieniently glossed over and forgotten about though

Mister Pita · 04-13-2011, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Reportage

its April now and not even a hoot of a reply. an email acknowledgement would have been nice.

ah well.

You should have gotten a reply either way, so something is wrong in the process. Time to be proactive, if you still want in.

01-27-2011, 05:21 PM	#1
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01-27-2011, 06:01 PM	#2
I shoot people Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 24	What is this program you are writing about?

01-27-2011, 06:35 PM	#3
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739 Original Poster	Originally posted by I shoot people What is this program you are writing about? basically its similar to CPS and NPS.

01-27-2011, 07:55 PM	#4
I shoot people Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 24	Originally posted by Reportage basically its similar to CPS and NPS. I have no idea what you are talking about..

01-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#5
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Here the details Digital Cameras and Accessories - Official PENTAX Imaging Web Site

01-27-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
Mister Pita Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 52	Originally posted by Reportage Sent an application enquiry around December last year which till now has no reply. ah well. Just to ask if anyone here has benefited from the program? Took me about a month to be rejected. After 4-5 weeks of hearing nothing, you may wish to call to make sure it was received. If you're a sports photog, you should get in fine. They were tactful enough to not tell me the problem. I'm chief cook and bottle washer of a website that covers vintage automotive events in the general area. 100% original content, full-time and 100% of my personal income. One year old. Not doing too bad, considering. Since I do my own work for myself, I suspect they figure I'm a hobbyist in drag. Worth the try for the priority repair, though. If my K-7 goes down, my workflow will be growing cobwebs since I'll be going back to two Super Programs. Can't complain too much - Canikon would demand that I buy more AND charge me a fee for the privilege.

01-28-2011, 11:46 AM	#7
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739 Original Poster	No loss even if i get rejected since still have CPS to fall back on. Just that sure takes a long time even with information provided. A receipt that they at least got my mail would be nice.

01-28-2011, 02:18 PM	#8
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	Originally posted by Mister Pita Canikon would demand that I buy more AND charge me a fee for the privilege. True CPS demands -2 bodies >= 30D -3 "L" lenses -$100/yr For that you get 2 free cleanings/yr and priority service and discounted repairs... and access to rental pool. I kinda like the $100/yr and 2 free cleanings though because it provides good incentive to keep the gear in top shape. I just got my 1DmkIII back from a complete overhall (free) and I got 30% off repairing a broken flash (cost me $70 in the end) and a "Loose" lens ($130). I shipped it all off on a Monday and it arrived at my door on Friday. So far none of my Pentax gear has broken so I have not been able to try out my PPS membership.

04-12-2011, 06:41 PM	#9
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739 Original Poster	its April now and not even a hoot of a reply. an email acknowledgement would have been nice. ah well.

04-12-2011, 11:50 PM	#10
Warped Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 351	If you're in the USA - just buy a 645D, problem solved Last I heard, if you bought a 645d in the USA you automatically got access to the Pro Network. Not the case here in Australia though, I asked about it and was told the current network is good enough as is, so no need to offer the pro service due to already fast turn around times and lots of servicing centres and trained technicians (though my 645D still went back to Japan for warranty work) .... the free cleans, access to a hire pool, try before you buy ....etc was convieniently glossed over and forgotten about though

04-13-2011, 07:07 AM	#11
Mister Pita Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 52	Originally posted by Reportage its April now and not even a hoot of a reply. an email acknowledgement would have been nice. ah well. You should have gotten a reply either way, so something is wrong in the process. Time to be proactive, if you still want in.