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**baro-nite** · 02-17-2013, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

So is this Foot pr0n or Lens pr0n?

We may have to invent a new category.

How's the K105/2.8 on the Q? I have the lens but haven't tried it on the Q yet.

**monochrome** · 02-17-2013, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

We may have to invent a new category.

How's the K105/2.8 on the Q? I have the lens but haven't tried it on the Q yet.

That is my project today, and the 135/2.5 and 200/2.5. Gearing up to get out in the 40 degree damp is a bugger, though.

**LaurenOE** · 02-17-2013, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Very nice!!

**jpzk** · 02-22-2013, 01:16 PM

Help needed !

I am in a weird situation here:

Pentax Canada does not have it and must order it from Japan ,,, 4 to 6 weeks!

Trying to get a USA number, but the available 1-800 telephone number listed is for US only! Cannot call from here.

Trying "Rakuten" (Japan) .... I am getting only the Japanese page ... nothing in English !

Edit: Got the page in English .... no idea where to look for this foot!

Where in this world can I get this foot ?

JP

Last edited by jpzk; 02-22-2013 at 01:24 PM.

**crewl1** · 02-22-2013, 01:46 PM

Go to the Pentaximaging.com site. On the support page start a chat and ask them for the direct number for parts depart.
I have it somewhere on my PC but I'm out.
This is how I got the number.

**jpzk** · 02-22-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Go to the Pentaximaging.com site. On the support page start a chat and ask them for the direct number for parts depart.
I have it somewhere on my PC but I'm out.
This is how I got the number.

Thanks!!

I tried the chat ... got on line with someone, asking one question, only to be left hanging in there for quite a while with apparently some ghost at the other end .... ??

JP

Edit: I finally got a telephone number and an email address but what they gave me seems VERY strange for a Pentax contact!
I sent the email anyway, as I was told to do (instead of calling the number ???); "Matthew" said that during the chat session.

**monochrome** · 02-22-2013, 02:11 PM

One of us can certainly help you out. I have the number at home somewhere, as do all of us who ordered - since it has to be done by phone. Of course, we're all at work right now. When I find it I'll PM.

aleonx3 · 02-22-2013, 02:17 PM

I am in the similar situation as JP, would like to get the Pentax Q to K adapter tripod foot. thanks...

**jpzk** · 02-22-2013, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

One of us can certainly help you out. I have the number at home somewhere, as do all of us who ordered - since it has to be done by phone. Of course, we're all at work right now. When I find it I'll PM.

I appreciate this a lot!
If we could figure something out, it would be fantastic.
I realize that everyone is at work, so no rush .... Looking forward to make this happen.
JP

Originally posted by aleonx3

I am in the similar situation as JP, would like to get the Pentax Q to K adapter tripod foot. thanks...

See my note to monochrome up here.
We might be able to get this foot after all!
Stay tuned!

JP

GXRUser · 02-22-2013, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Help needed !

I am in a weird situation here:

Pentax Canada does not have it and must order it from Japan ,,, 4 to 6 weeks!

Trying to get a USA number, but the available 1-800 telephone number listed is for US only! Cannot call from here.

Trying "Rakuten" (Japan) .... I am getting only the Japanese page ... nothing in English !

Edit: Got the page in English .... no idea where to look for this foot!

Where in this world can I get this foot ?

JP

Use Google Chrome to link to Rakuten. I uses the link posted earlier in this thread.

It will automatically translate enough to allow you to order.

It took about 10 days for the order to process and then I received by email a confirmation of shipping. I had it 5 days later. I was concerned until I received the order but it proceeded with no issues.

bigted · 02-22-2013, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

I appreciate this a lot!
If we could figure something out, it would be fantastic.
I realize that everyone is at work, so no rush .... Looking forward to make this happen.
JP

See my note to monochrome up here.
We might be able to get this foot after all!
Stay tuned!

JP

I'm in Winnipeg and I've been watching this thread as I just picked up a Q. This afternoon I ordered the adapter Q to K adapter. I'll too am interested in what you find out.

**jpzk** · 02-23-2013, 03:11 PM

About shipping to Canada:

Hang in there folks, I will find out Monday if they will ship or not to Canada.

Stay tuned.

JP

**jpzk** · 02-23-2013, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by GXRUser

Use Google Chrome to link to Rakuten. I uses the link posted earlier in this thread.

It will automatically translate enough to allow you to order.

It took about 10 days for the order to process and then I received by email a confirmation of shipping. I had it 5 days later. I was concerned until I received the order but it proceeded with no issues.

Thanks for the info.

I am presently trying to sort out the US Pentax store ... I will have news next week.
If that doesn't work, this will be the laternative !

JP

**jpzk** · 02-26-2013, 11:54 AM

IMPORTANT to Canadian "customers" ... Bad news!

Folks, I have called the parts department (finally) a few moments ago and, as one would expect, the department confirmed that they will not ship to Canada.

I was told to get the tripod foot assy. from Pentax Canada: they don't have it, period; it needs direct ordering from Japan!

She said that she could ship to a US-address and that she needed a US credit card number also. !

("ask a relative in the US to order it and send it to you" she says.) Right .... I just don't have relatives in the US anymore; my only relative who once lived in San Francisco died years ago!

So, that's it for now.

I will call Pentax Canada again and try the "long" route of 4 to 6 weeks wait because they (Pentax Canada) have to order direct from Japan!!

Why don't they just order from the USA instead?? Baffling.
I will also inquire how much this small part would cost me .... we never know: I might be told that the part will end up costing over $100.00, and that wouldn't surprise me either.

Stay tuned for more "news".

JP

EDIT: I have just placed an order with Pentax Canada and that is coming from Japan: 4-6 weeks; $46.00 + shipping/tax.

**monochrome** · 02-26-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Why don't they just order from the USA instead?? Baffling.

Pentax Canada is literally a separate company - a distinct legal entitty - from Pentax Americas. They are both distributors of Pentax product but take their own business risks and make (largely) their own decisions, especially as to marketing strategy and personnel issues. They probably also have territory agreements. I have long thought that MAP pricing was installed more to keep USA from price-poaching business from Canada and Europe than for any global brand image. All the other distributors probably went to HQ and said, "OKAY, already. Enough is enough."

Canada really can't just "order from Pentax USA" and USA actually can't accept the order from nor ship to a Canada address.

02-22-2013, 01:59 PM	#66
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by crewl1 Go to the Pentaximaging.com site. On the support page start a chat and ask them for the direct number for parts depart. I have it somewhere on my PC but I'm out. This is how I got the number. Thanks!! I tried the chat ... got on line with someone, asking one question, only to be left hanging in there for quite a while with apparently some ghost at the other end .... ?? JP Edit: I finally got a telephone number and an email address but what they gave me seems VERY strange for a Pentax contact! I sent the email anyway, as I was told to do (instead of calling the number ???); "Matthew" said that during the chat session. Last edited by jpzk; 02-22-2013 at 02:17 PM.

02-26-2013, 11:54 AM	#74
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	IMPORTANT to Canadian "customers" ... Bad news! Folks, I have called the parts department (finally) a few moments ago and, as one would expect, the department confirmed that they will not ship to Canada. I was told to get the tripod foot assy. from Pentax Canada: they don't have it, period; it needs direct ordering from Japan! She said that she could ship to a US-address and that she needed a US credit card number also. ! ("ask a relative in the US to order it and send it to you" she says.) Right .... I just don't have relatives in the US anymore; my only relative who once lived in San Francisco died years ago! So, that's it for now. I will call Pentax Canada again and try the "long" route of 4 to 6 weeks wait because they (Pentax Canada) have to order direct from Japan!! Why don't they just order from the USA instead?? Baffling. I will also inquire how much this small part would cost me .... we never know: I might be told that the part will end up costing over $100.00, and that wouldn't surprise me either. Stay tuned for more "news". JP EDIT: I have just placed an order with Pentax Canada and that is coming from Japan: 4-6 weeks; $46.00 + shipping/tax. Last edited by jpzk; 02-26-2013 at 01:44 PM.

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02-17-2013, 06:56 AM	#61
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by monochrome So is this Foot pr0n or Lens pr0n? We may have to invent a new category. How's the K105/2.8 on the Q? I have the lens but haven't tried it on the Q yet.

02-17-2013, 07:53 AM	#62
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by baro-nite We may have to invent a new category. How's the K105/2.8 on the Q? I have the lens but haven't tried it on the Q yet. That is my project today, and the 135/2.5 and 200/2.5. Gearing up to get out in the 40 degree damp is a bugger, though.

02-17-2013, 10:55 AM	#63
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by monochrome Very nice!!

02-22-2013, 01:16 PM	#64
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Help needed ! I am in a weird situation here: Pentax Canada does not have it and must order it from Japan ,,, 4 to 6 weeks! Trying to get a USA number, but the available 1-800 telephone number listed is for US only! Cannot call from here. Trying "Rakuten" (Japan) .... I am getting only the Japanese page ... nothing in English ! Edit: Got the page in English .... no idea where to look for this foot! Where in this world can I get this foot ? JP Last edited by jpzk; 02-22-2013 at 01:24 PM.

02-22-2013, 01:46 PM	#65
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807 Original Poster	Go to the Pentaximaging.com site. On the support page start a chat and ask them for the direct number for parts depart. I have it somewhere on my PC but I'm out. This is how I got the number.

02-22-2013, 02:11 PM	#67
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	One of us can certainly help you out. I have the number at home somewhere, as do all of us who ordered - since it has to be done by phone. Of course, we're all at work right now. When I find it I'll PM.

02-22-2013, 02:17 PM	#68
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	I am in the similar situation as JP, would like to get the Pentax Q to K adapter tripod foot. thanks...

02-22-2013, 02:34 PM	#69
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by monochrome One of us can certainly help you out. I have the number at home somewhere, as do all of us who ordered - since it has to be done by phone. Of course, we're all at work right now. When I find it I'll PM. I appreciate this a lot! If we could figure something out, it would be fantastic. I realize that everyone is at work, so no rush .... Looking forward to make this happen. JP Originally posted by aleonx3 I am in the similar situation as JP, would like to get the Pentax Q to K adapter tripod foot. thanks... See my note to monochrome up here. We might be able to get this foot after all! Stay tuned! JP

02-22-2013, 03:33 PM	#70
GXRUser Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 165	Originally posted by jpzk Help needed ! I am in a weird situation here: Pentax Canada does not have it and must order it from Japan ,,, 4 to 6 weeks! Trying to get a USA number, but the available 1-800 telephone number listed is for US only! Cannot call from here. Trying "Rakuten" (Japan) .... I am getting only the Japanese page ... nothing in English ! Edit: Got the page in English .... no idea where to look for this foot! Where in this world can I get this foot ? JP Use Google Chrome to link to Rakuten. I uses the link posted earlier in this thread. It will automatically translate enough to allow you to order. It took about 10 days for the order to process and then I received by email a confirmation of shipping. I had it 5 days later. I was concerned until I received the order but it proceeded with no issues.

02-22-2013, 04:23 PM	#71
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,594	Originally posted by jpzk I appreciate this a lot! If we could figure something out, it would be fantastic. I realize that everyone is at work, so no rush .... Looking forward to make this happen. JP See my note to monochrome up here. We might be able to get this foot after all! Stay tuned! JP I'm in Winnipeg and I've been watching this thread as I just picked up a Q. This afternoon I ordered the adapter Q to K adapter. I'll too am interested in what you find out.

02-23-2013, 03:11 PM	#72
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	About shipping to Canada: Hang in there folks, I will find out Monday if they will ship or not to Canada. Stay tuned. JP

02-23-2013, 03:12 PM	#73
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by GXRUser Use Google Chrome to link to Rakuten. I uses the link posted earlier in this thread. It will automatically translate enough to allow you to order. It took about 10 days for the order to process and then I received by email a confirmation of shipping. I had it 5 days later. I was concerned until I received the order but it proceeded with no issues. Thanks for the info. I am presently trying to sort out the US Pentax store ... I will have news next week. If that doesn't work, this will be the laternative ! JP

02-26-2013, 12:35 PM	#75
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by jpzk Why don't they just order from the USA instead?? Baffling. Pentax Canada is literally a separate company - a distinct legal entitty - from Pentax Americas. They are both distributors of Pentax product but take their own business risks and make (largely) their own decisions, especially as to marketing strategy and personnel issues. They probably also have territory agreements. I have long thought that MAP pricing was installed more to keep USA from price-poaching business from Canada and Europe than for any global brand image. All the other distributors probably went to HQ and said, "OKAY, already. Enough is enough." Canada really can't just "order from Pentax USA" and USA actually can't accept the order from nor ship to a Canada address.

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