More Pentax love from Thom Hogan

**jeffshaddix** · 03-10-2011, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Was that Kurt's? I've been in there a couple times and I saw a K-x and a couple kits lenses but that was about it.

Yes indeed, both Nob Hill camera stores had the same experience with distributor problems. I don't think there's a store in the state that carries up to date Pentax gear. BTW, we've got a New Mexico social group if you're interested: New Mexico Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com

GeneV · 03-11-2011, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

Was that Kurt's? I've been in there a couple times and I saw a K-x and a couple kits lenses but that was about it.

A few years ago, 2009, to be exact, they had not heard of the DA 17-70 or any 17-70 for Pentax.

GeneV · 03-11-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

Yes indeed, both Nob Hill camera stores had the same experience with distributor problems. I don't think there's a store in the state that carries up to date Pentax gear. BTW, we've got a New Mexico social group if you're interested: New Mexico Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com

Yeah, and maybe we'll do something some day. Deadwolfbones and I have had a very pleasant lunch, but the group seems otherwise hard to assemble.

v5planet · 03-11-2011, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

Yeah, and maybe we'll do something some day. Deadwolfbones and I have had a very pleasant lunch, but the group seems otherwise hard to assemble.

That could be fun. A small group is probably better for photo outings than a huge honking group anyway I would think. I feel unauthentic though -- I've only lived here a short time and may not be here terribly much longer. Still, I really want to get some good photos of ABQ from up in the Sandias at night and at twilight... must get warmer so I can go camping.

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03-10-2011, 10:27 PM	#16
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by v5planet Was that Kurt's? I've been in there a couple times and I saw a K-x and a couple kits lenses but that was about it. Yes indeed, both Nob Hill camera stores had the same experience with distributor problems. I don't think there's a store in the state that carries up to date Pentax gear. BTW, we've got a New Mexico social group if you're interested: New Mexico Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com

03-11-2011, 05:49 PM	#17
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by v5planet Was that Kurt's? I've been in there a couple times and I saw a K-x and a couple kits lenses but that was about it. A few years ago, 2009, to be exact, they had not heard of the DA 17-70 or any 17-70 for Pentax.

03-11-2011, 05:50 PM	#18
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by jeffshaddix Yes indeed, both Nob Hill camera stores had the same experience with distributor problems. I don't think there's a store in the state that carries up to date Pentax gear. BTW, we've got a New Mexico social group if you're interested: New Mexico Pentaxians - PentaxForums.com Yeah, and maybe we'll do something some day. Deadwolfbones and I have had a very pleasant lunch, but the group seems otherwise hard to assemble.

03-11-2011, 06:16 PM	#19
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by GeneV Yeah, and maybe we'll do something some day. Deadwolfbones and I have had a very pleasant lunch, but the group seems otherwise hard to assemble. That could be fun. A small group is probably better for photo outings than a huge honking group anyway I would think. I feel unauthentic though -- I've only lived here a short time and may not be here terribly much longer. Still, I really want to get some good photos of ABQ from up in the Sandias at night and at twilight... must get warmer so I can go camping.