It was stated earlier by a member on Pentax Forums that Pentax might have considered giving me the K5 or 645D to use as a marketing tool. I did request a K5 and was denied, but was offered a Pro price.
(This is a repeat from a response on another post)
To be honest with you, even though I will get the K5, I am in the process of negotiating sponsorship with another brand. Pentax have not been there for me in that; I have done more for Pentax in my milieu than any other Pro has done for them for a very long time. I will stop going out of my way to tell others what gear I use unless asked of course. We shall see what we shall see.
Now, if you can find a Photographer (TODAY that is) using a Pentax and being published in Harper's BAZAAR's around the world as well as VOGUE, I would love to meet him. The 645D may change that all, but until then, I was unique in the use of the K series for exclusive Pro use (Fashion & Beauty).
Pardon, what may seem
arrogant, but that is the reality presently. In fact there are 2 major Harper's BAZAAR stories coming out on Sunday shot with Pentax that I will post when out.
Read more at:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/115646-pentax-give-ben...#ixzz10TS7nA6O
Last edited by benjikan; 09-25-2010 at 03:14 AM.