Meet the 2017 US Ricoh Imaging Ambassadors

Not a Number · 04-13-2017, 12:47 AM - **2 Likes**

This may not be the right place for this but meet the 2017 US Ambassadors:

Ricoh Imaging Ambassadors

**pentageek** · 04-13-2017, 02:43 PM

Thanks for sharing!

**RobA_Oz** · 04-13-2017, 03:02 PM

Yes, thanks for that. It's interesting to note that a seasoned professional like Kerrick James is using some DA lenses, including the 18-135, on his K-1. There's some inspiring work there.

**monochrome** · 04-13-2017, 04:44 PM - **1 Like**

Is there anyone other than Derrick James? It says Ambassadors.

photoptimist · 04-13-2017, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Is there anyone other than Derrick James? It says Ambassadors.

Yes, the page has tabs (in a black strip between the top photo and the profile of Kerrick) for Chris Knight, Joey Skibel, and Ricardo Serpa.

seacapt · 04-21-2017, 06:38 AM - **1 Like**

So they give 4 guys a K1and a 645z and call them ambassadors. They would do alot more for the brand by offering straight up pro discounts.
Better yet run a contest yearly with the best 100 entrants gaining the privillage to buy gear at dealer net for that year.

Jeff Lopez · 04-21-2017, 07:24 AM

I think there are better ambassadors here on PF, just saying..

Kunzite · 04-21-2017, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Yeah, like this guy here: kjames5 - View Profile - PentaxForums.com

beholder3 · 04-21-2017, 11:40 AM

Well, we all have to be humble when we see which fantastic masterwork professional photographers winning this year's Sony world photography award create:

Landscape Pro Winning Shot 2017

No way any of the ambassadors would be able to create this type of impressive images. And certainly not with Pentax.

Jeff Lopez · 04-21-2017, 01:11 PM

I believe the correct term should be "Pentax Artists"..

Kunzite · 04-21-2017, 04:05 PM

Jeff Lopez, from your posts it seems you can take better images and also making more money out of photography. So, anything about your credentials as a true professional photographer?

hooverfocus · 05-01-2017, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by beholder3

Well, we all have to be humble when we see which fantastic masterwork professional photographers winning this year's Sony world photography award create:

Landscape Pro Winning Shot 2017

No way any of the ambassadors would be able to create this type of impressive images. And certainly not with Pentax.

I get the sarcasm, but to be fair, one of the other category winners did use a Pentax

builttospill · 05-01-2017, 07:24 PM

Kerrick is good, but I'm wondering how he got a focal length of 200mm from the 10-17... Maybe it's because it's the special Pentaax version.

nzondlo · 05-03-2017, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by Jeff Lopez

I think there are better ambassadors here on PF, just saying..

Chris Knight is pretty damn good and is doing a great job of showing off the capabilities of the 645z

Floggin Rodger · 06-12-2017, 06:56 AM

Out of curiousity , who else on here has contacted Pentax/Ricoh about the "Ambassador" program?

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pentageek Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 420	Thanks for sharing!

04-13-2017, 03:02 PM	#3
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Yes, thanks for that. It's interesting to note that a seasoned professional like Kerrick James is using some DA lenses, including the 18-135, on his K-1. There's some inspiring work there.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Is there anyone other than Derrick James? It says Ambassadors.

04-13-2017, 05:38 PM	#5
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,124	Originally posted by monochrome Is there anyone other than Derrick James? It says Ambassadors. Yes, the page has tabs (in a black strip between the top photo and the profile of Kerrick) for Chris Knight, Joey Skibel, and Ricardo Serpa.

04-21-2017, 06:38 AM - 1 Like	#6
seacapt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina , USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,271	So they give 4 guys a K1and a 645z and call them ambassadors. They would do alot more for the brand by offering straight up pro discounts. Better yet run a contest yearly with the best 100 entrants gaining the privillage to buy gear at dealer net for that year.

04-21-2017, 07:24 AM	#7
Jeff Lopez Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 531	I think there are better ambassadors here on PF, just saying..

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Yeah, like this guy here: kjames5 - View Profile - PentaxForums.com

04-21-2017, 11:40 AM	#9
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Well, we all have to be humble when we see which fantastic masterwork professional photographers winning this year's Sony world photography award create: Landscape Pro Winning Shot 2017 No way any of the ambassadors would be able to create this type of impressive images. And certainly not with Pentax.

04-21-2017, 01:11 PM	#10
Jeff Lopez Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 531	I believe the correct term should be "Pentax Artists"..

04-21-2017, 04:05 PM	#11
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Jeff Lopez, from your posts it seems you can take better images and also making more money out of photography. So, anything about your credentials as a true professional photographer?

05-01-2017, 04:42 PM	#12
hooverfocus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 210	Originally posted by beholder3 Well, we all have to be humble when we see which fantastic masterwork professional photographers winning this year's Sony world photography award create: Landscape Pro Winning Shot 2017 No way any of the ambassadors would be able to create this type of impressive images. And certainly not with Pentax. I get the sarcasm, but to be fair, one of the other category winners did use a Pentax

05-01-2017, 07:24 PM	#13
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Kerrick is good, but I'm wondering how he got a focal length of 200mm from the 10-17... Maybe it's because it's the special Pentaax version.

05-03-2017, 02:43 PM	#14
nzondlo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 186	Originally posted by Jeff Lopez I think there are better ambassadors here on PF, just saying.. Chris Knight is pretty damn good and is doing a great job of showing off the capabilities of the 645z

06-12-2017, 06:56 AM	#15
Floggin Rodger Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 132	Out of curiousity , who else on here has contacted Pentax/Ricoh about the "Ambassador" program?