DPReview : The Most Important Pentax Cameras Of All Time

biz-engineer · 01-18-2020, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

I find the idea that you're nothing that an instrument for raising Amazon's sales utterly ridiculous. Unfortunately, it kept being repeated over and over again - obviously without any proof, nor any hint of any such information being available.

Of course. Camera and lens reviews are primarily done by people who do it because they are passionate about cameras, lenses and photography.

Last edited by biz-engineer; 01-18-2020 at 12:36 PM.

Kunzite · 01-18-2020, 01:09 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Of course. Camera and lens reviews are primarily done by people who do it because they are passionate about cameras, lenses and photography.

That's not always the case, some people are looking for fame, some for money - as usual.
Chris and Jordan do seem passionate, though; and I guess Phil Askey was also passionate about photography (or gear, at least), too. And they know their stuff. I cringe when I see some of the stuff on the Internet; we should make a clear differentiation here.

Jordan, I'll get back to the "we love Pentax" thing - please consider my opinion, that you're overusing it and talking about how loyal we are.
IMO it doesn't have any positive effect; instead reminding of whatever past issues, helping Othering us, separating us from your viewers. Some are even finding this patronizing.
But do you know what does? Content like the last two videos. I don't think Pentax has enough products but... please keep it up!

P.S. Burn that T-shirt. It's ugly.

swanlefitte · 01-18-2020, 01:31 PM - **1 Like**

Here is one for Pentax week. He shoots mainly canon (endorsement) and hasselblad but here is love for the 6x7.

Youtu.be

No mocking shutter shock, or flash synch.

Sandy Hancock · 01-18-2020, 02:22 PM - **1 Like**

Moved from "New and Rumours", because it is neither.

**clickclick** · 01-18-2020, 04:33 PM

Another reasonable Pentax video from them. And really don't have a problem with the number of times they said, "love," but what's wrong with the shirt?

TCSJordan · 01-18-2020, 05:33 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by microlight

I think Jordan has a great voice.

I disagree.

stevebrot · 01-18-2020, 06:54 PM

@TCSJordan...

FWIW...Pentax Week is not a bad idea, but I gotta say, y'all are scraping the bottom of the good idea barrel, even for January. As mentioned, very little of substance has surfaced over the last couple of years in Pentaxland and even long-promised projects have yet to see market. Even those who are diehards to the brand are growing fatigued of waving an increasingly tattered banner.* As a result, the grist for the mill is admittedly a little sparse and the jokes fall a little flat in this corner of the Web. That said, the jabs at the "never DPreview" crowd of Pentaxians are on target, even if a tad overdone. With any luck, Ricoh/Pentax will summon some energy and deliver new product in the near future.

As for the clunky Pentax 6x7...Bruce Weber seems to make smooth work of it...

You Tube

You Tube

Steve

* I am not so much a diehard as I am a solid user with no desire to migrate out should my K-3 fail with no suitable replacement short of the used market.

**yucatanPentax** · 01-19-2020, 02:06 AM

Originally posted by TCSJordan

I disagree.

What city are you in that is -34 c/f? Just curious where that is.

Wasp · 01-19-2020, 02:22 AM

I have watched the video and I like it just fine.

Sandy Hancock · 01-19-2020, 02:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

What city are you in that is -34 c/f? Just curious where that is.

TCSJordan is from Canada. It's a big country north of Mexico, and it can be quite cold at this time of the year.

There is a particularly cold snap going on at the moment.

**yucatanPentax** · 01-19-2020, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

TCSJordan is from Canada. It's a big country north of Mexico, and it can be quite cold at this time of the year.

There is a particularly cold snap going on at the moment.

Yes, the first clue was the Canadian flag on his profile. I was just asking about the c i t y.
Right now, for example, a quick glance at the map shows Yellowknife is -31 C. Everything in the southern provinces seems to be warmer (relatively speaking) by 20 degrees or so. . .

I honestly have no idea where DPReview is based. Perhaps in several locations with reviewers digitally supplying their info? I followed it for years, but lately have just focused

on what I have, not the latest and greatest coming out.

**Rondec** · 01-19-2020, 03:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yucatanPentax

Yes, the first clue was the Canadian flag on his profile. I was just asking about the c i t y.
Right now, for example, a quick glance at the map shows Yellowknife is -31 C. Everything in the southern provinces seems to be warmer (relatively speaking) by 20 degrees or so. . .

I honestly have no idea where DPReview is based. Perhaps in several locations with reviewers digitally supplying their info? I followed it for years, but lately have just focused

on what I have, not the latest and greatest coming out.

I think that The Camera Store is based in Calgary and that's who produces the videos mentioned here.

falconeye · 01-19-2020, 03:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kunzite

I wasn't blaming them for anything (you do blame me, not quite like in the above interpretation but still...).

So then I am sorry. Certainly not intended.

**Kevin B123** · 01-19-2020, 05:10 AM - **1 Like**

IMO Chris and Jordan gave Pentax a fair press in their TCS days, they get the value proposition and USP.
I did not follow them over to DPR as that was a largely negative site, and who needs that?

Maybe this is turning a new leaf to address that perception, let's give it a chance for our benefit.

jddwoods · 01-19-2020, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

I have watched the video and I like it just fine.

Agree. I also liked the video. They were spot on with their choices.

01-18-2020, 04:33 PM	#35
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Another reasonable Pentax video from them. And really don't have a problem with the number of times they said, "love," but what's wrong with the shirt? Last edited by clickclick; 01-18-2020 at 10:03 PM.

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01-18-2020, 11:34 AM	#31
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by Kunzite I find the idea that you're nothing that an instrument for raising Amazon's sales utterly ridiculous. Unfortunately, it kept being repeated over and over again - obviously without any proof, nor any hint of any such information being available. Of course. Camera and lens reviews are primarily done by people who do it because they are passionate about cameras, lenses and photography. Last edited by biz-engineer; 01-18-2020 at 12:36 PM.

01-18-2020, 01:09 PM	#32
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by biz-engineer Of course. Camera and lens reviews are primarily done by people who do it because they are passionate about cameras, lenses and photography. That's not always the case, some people are looking for fame, some for money - as usual. Chris and Jordan do seem passionate, though; and I guess Phil Askey was also passionate about photography (or gear, at least), too. And they know their stuff. I cringe when I see some of the stuff on the Internet; we should make a clear differentiation here. Jordan, I'll get back to the "we love Pentax" thing - please consider my opinion, that you're overusing it and talking about how loyal we are. IMO it doesn't have any positive effect; instead reminding of whatever past issues, helping Othering us, separating us from your viewers. Some are even finding this patronizing. But do you know what does? Content like the last two videos. I don't think Pentax has enough products but... please keep it up! P.S. Burn that T-shirt. It's ugly.

01-18-2020, 02:22 PM - 1 Like	#34
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Moved from "New and Rumours", because it is neither.

01-18-2020, 05:33 PM - 4 Likes	#36
TCSJordan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 98	Originally posted by microlight I think Jordan has a great voice. I disagree.

01-19-2020, 02:06 AM	#38
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,840	Originally posted by TCSJordan I disagree. What city are you in that is -34 c/f? Just curious where that is.

01-19-2020, 02:22 AM	#39
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	I have watched the video and I like it just fine.

01-19-2020, 02:43 AM - 1 Like	#40
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by yucatanPentax What city are you in that is -34 c/f? Just curious where that is. TCSJordan is from Canada. It's a big country north of Mexico, and it can be quite cold at this time of the year. There is a particularly cold snap going on at the moment.

01-19-2020, 03:07 AM	#41
yucatanPentax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas / Yucatan Posts: 1,840	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock TCSJordan is from Canada. It's a big country north of Mexico, and it can be quite cold at this time of the year. There is a particularly cold snap going on at the moment. Yes, the first clue was the Canadian flag on his profile. I was just asking about the c i t y. Right now, for example, a quick glance at the map shows Yellowknife is -31 C. Everything in the southern provinces seems to be warmer (relatively speaking) by 20 degrees or so. . . I honestly have no idea where DPReview is based. Perhaps in several locations with reviewers digitally supplying their info? I followed it for years, but lately have just focused on what I have, not the latest and greatest coming out.

01-19-2020, 03:27 AM - 1 Like	#42
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by yucatanPentax Yes, the first clue was the Canadian flag on his profile. I was just asking about the c i t y. Right now, for example, a quick glance at the map shows Yellowknife is -31 C. Everything in the southern provinces seems to be warmer (relatively speaking) by 20 degrees or so. . . I honestly have no idea where DPReview is based. Perhaps in several locations with reviewers digitally supplying their info? I followed it for years, but lately have just focused on what I have, not the latest and greatest coming out. I think that The Camera Store is based in Calgary and that's who produces the videos mentioned here.

01-19-2020, 03:40 AM - 1 Like	#43
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by Kunzite I wasn't blaming them for anything (you do blame me, not quite like in the above interpretation but still...). So then I am sorry. Certainly not intended.

01-19-2020, 05:10 AM - 1 Like	#44
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,176	IMO Chris and Jordan gave Pentax a fair press in their TCS days, they get the value proposition and USP. I did not follow them over to DPR as that was a largely negative site, and who needs that? Maybe this is turning a new leaf to address that perception, let's give it a chance for our benefit.

01-19-2020, 06:49 AM	#45
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by Wasp I have watched the video and I like it just fine. Agree. I also liked the video. They were spot on with their choices.