Originally posted by Vertex Ninja I'm not a "pro", hell I don't even consider myself that good. Could you elaborate for a plebeian like me? I tend to agree with tuco, how does marketing affect your business? I can understand If it's wanting to ensure the continued existence of your choice of camera or that more marketing will lead to more money for Pentax to invest in R&D, and eventually new products. However, I have to wonder why a "pro" would buy into a system that doesn't already meet their needs or why there would be much hesitation to switch brands if it would actually affect you're bottom line. If it's public perception, does camera brand really matter more than the photos you take? If so, then why not switch, it's just a tool. I can't help but feel a bit of condescension in your post, maybe it was unintentional. Tuco is certainly capable of taking "pro" quality photos, whether he gets paid for it seems irrelevant.
Also, what about the K-5 "Sit's Canon and Nikon Straight back on their ass"? It seems like a great camera, and certainly worthy of our support and Hoya's ad dollars, but I can't help but feel there's a bit of hyperbole going on here.
I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer. I agree the the K-5, k-R, and 645D look great and Pentax could use more advertising, for sure.
Edit: After doing a little research, I feel like such a dummy. I thought the troll was a real person, I can't believe I offered it food.
It would be refreshing if one would not jump to the conclusion that one is a "Troll".
Some that post here are "experts" in Pentax PK mounts and I have probably had more in my hands than you will ever have in a lifetime.
Here is a link to some of the less than top rated Pentax lens's I have owned and still own more than one of each that I have had in my hands.
pentax_lenses Photo Gallery by Indecent Exposure at pbase.com
You would crap a 25+ pound brick with major hemorrhoids as a result. If I showed you some of my DA star lenses.
I do not need to, I have them and you do not.
Look let's get something straight. I post in this forum for informing, not to mislead. I post here when I have time to do so and to help and not degrade forum members.
If you are so "daft" of mind to think that someone like myself whom has been exclusively using Pentax equipment for over 30+ years has not established a "working relationship" with Pentax/Hoya. You are sincerely fooling "yourself".