Dumped Nikon for Pentax!!

Driline · 12-19-2015, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Imp

Occasionally when i'm at bestbuy i check out the dslrs... sorry, not occasionally, everytime

but its not that often. I can often scratch the surface of the canikon dslrs easily! I abhor the build quality.

Aint that the truth. Cheap plastic Canon crap. I believe If Pentax had equal physical presence at the big box stores like the Wal-Marts and Targets, I think you would see their market share skyrocket. I shop Sams Club a lot and there is no sign of Pentax anywhere to be seen.

normhead · 12-19-2015, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Aint that the truth. Cheap plastic Canon crap. I believe If Pentax had equal physical presence at the big box stores like the Wal-Marts and Targets, I think you would see their market share skyrocket. I shop Sams Club a lot and there is no sign of Pentax anywhere to be seen.

I have seen pallets of Pentax cameras at Costco, but as one time deals. You come back two weeks later, the pallet is empty, they don't get more.

Imp · 12-19-2015, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Driline

I believe If Pentax had equal physical presence at the big box stores like the Wal-Marts and Targets

Target tried it, didn't they?? Why doesn't someone just give it a leap of faith?

won't happen. Is it something to do with Pentax's policy of giving cameras to retailers, and the downpayment needed?

LXNights · 12-19-2015, 08:38 PM

I've been telling people for 2 years now the K-50 is the sleeper of the entire industry! I intend to get the K-1 FF, but that K-50 ain't goin' nowhere!

**boriscleto** · 12-19-2015, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Imp

Target tried it, didn't they??

Not in store in most places. Pentax was web only from Walmart and Target. Target did have a red Q10, which is the one I own, purchased at a ridiculous discount online after Target dumped the whole line...Though I'm not sure the one I bought was originally from Target. I got it from Beach Camera through Amazon...$169 with the 02...

Dipsoid · 12-19-2015, 10:10 PM

I saw and tried out the K-50 at Target, that's all they had, no lenses, no other models, just the K-50 and kit lens. They're all gone now, been gone for a good year.

It's unfortunate Pentax is marketed so poorly in the US. When I told a friend I shoot with Pentax, his response was "a film camera?" then "I thought they don't make cameras anymore."

scwinn · 12-19-2015, 11:56 PM - **1 Like**

Just banged off my first 200 pics. Wow! What a difference. This camera has a soul. I shot Christmas lights in my neighborhood and each picture was worth a thousand words. I am also very impressed from what I see so far from this community. It certainly rocks! Thanks for the warm welcome. Hope you'll be hearing from me a lot in the future.

scwinn · 12-19-2015, 11:58 PM

You are soooooo right.

boraclicks · 12-20-2015, 12:16 AM

I upgraded to Pentax K50 from Nikon P330. I have been loving it since then too.

Davidparis · 12-20-2015, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by scwinn

I rented a K-50 and fell in love!!! I dumped my Nikon 5200 and a wide selection of lenses. I have shot Nikon all of my life, starting with a Nikormat in 1970, but now I am the happiest new Pentaxian around. So I just thought I would say that there are still those of us who do come over from the dark side. Merry Christmas!

That takes some guts and bravery. I'm sure you'll enjoy Pentax.

---------- Post added 12-20-2015 at 01:08 AM ----------

Originally posted by Dipsoid

I saw and tried out the K-50 at Target, that's all they had, no lenses, no other models, just the K-50 and kit lens. They're all gone now, been gone for a good year.

It's unfortunate Pentax is marketed so poorly in the US. When I told a friend I shoot with Pentax, his response was "a film camera?" then "I thought they don't make cameras anymore."

Yes, let them jeer, snicker and belittle. Then slam-dunk them in the face with your Pentax pics. Man, I just love it.

assa1 · 12-20-2015, 01:22 AM

Welcome to the forum Scwinn. Merry shooting, I mean, Christmas of course.

As far as I am concerned, Canikons aren't bad at all BUT they are not Pentax. Thats the main cons.

Grippy · 12-20-2015, 01:26 AM

Welcome mate. You will love the K50, its an awesome little bit of kit. I haven't looked back since I got mine a few months ago when I made the move from Oly.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-20-2015, 02:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by scwinn

there are still those of us who do come over from the dark side

I did same thing... albeit some thirty plus years ago, in those days I went from F3s to LXs.

officiousbystander · 12-20-2015, 02:20 AM - **1 Like**

It's not just the quality of the cameras, but you'll find this site is one of the most friendly, knowledgeable and helpful of the photography lists. Welcome.

**chuck_c** · 12-20-2015, 07:17 AM

Welcome to Pentax! You are going to love the gear. And welcome to PentaxForums! You will come to appreciate the utility of the site and the camaraderie of its great members.

12-19-2015, 08:41 PM	#20
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Imp Target tried it, didn't they?? Not in store in most places. Pentax was web only from Walmart and Target. Target did have a red Q10, which is the one I own, purchased at a ridiculous discount online after Target dumped the whole line...Though I'm not sure the one I bought was originally from Target. I got it from Beach Camera through Amazon...$169 with the 02... Last edited by boriscleto; 12-19-2015 at 08:51 PM.

12-20-2015, 02:05 AM - 1 Like	#28
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by scwinn there are still those of us who do come over from the dark side I did same thing... albeit some thirty plus years ago, in those days I went from F3s to LXs. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 12-20-2015 at 03:16 AM.

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by Imp Occasionally when i'm at bestbuy i check out the dslrs... sorry, not occasionally, everytime but its not that often. I can often scratch the surface of the canikon dslrs easily! I abhor the build quality. Aint that the truth. Cheap plastic Canon crap. I believe If Pentax had equal physical presence at the big box stores like the Wal-Marts and Targets, I think you would see their market share skyrocket. I shop Sams Club a lot and there is no sign of Pentax anywhere to be seen.

12-19-2015, 07:43 PM	#17
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Driline Aint that the truth. Cheap plastic Canon crap. I believe If Pentax had equal physical presence at the big box stores like the Wal-Marts and Targets, I think you would see their market share skyrocket. I shop Sams Club a lot and there is no sign of Pentax anywhere to be seen. I have seen pallets of Pentax cameras at Costco, but as one time deals. You come back two weeks later, the pallet is empty, they don't get more.

12-19-2015, 07:46 PM	#18
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by Driline I believe If Pentax had equal physical presence at the big box stores like the Wal-Marts and Targets Target tried it, didn't they?? Why doesn't someone just give it a leap of faith? won't happen. Is it something to do with Pentax's policy of giving cameras to retailers, and the downpayment needed?

12-19-2015, 08:38 PM	#19
LXNights Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	I've been telling people for 2 years now the K-50 is the sleeper of the entire industry! I intend to get the K-1 FF, but that K-50 ain't goin' nowhere!

12-19-2015, 10:10 PM	#21
Dipsoid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 241	I saw and tried out the K-50 at Target, that's all they had, no lenses, no other models, just the K-50 and kit lens. They're all gone now, been gone for a good year. It's unfortunate Pentax is marketed so poorly in the US. When I told a friend I shoot with Pentax, his response was "a film camera?" then "I thought they don't make cameras anymore."

12-19-2015, 11:56 PM - 1 Like	#22
scwinn New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Montreal Posts: 18 Original Poster	Just banged off my first 200 pics. Wow! What a difference. This camera has a soul. I shot Christmas lights in my neighborhood and each picture was worth a thousand words. I am also very impressed from what I see so far from this community. It certainly rocks! Thanks for the warm welcome. Hope you'll be hearing from me a lot in the future.

12-19-2015, 11:58 PM	#23
scwinn New Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Montreal Posts: 18 Original Poster	You are soooooo right.

12-20-2015, 12:16 AM	#24
boraclicks Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bangalore Photos: Albums Posts: 96	I upgraded to Pentax K50 from Nikon P330. I have been loving it since then too.

12-20-2015, 01:06 AM	#25
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by scwinn I rented a K-50 and fell in love!!! I dumped my Nikon 5200 and a wide selection of lenses. I have shot Nikon all of my life, starting with a Nikormat in 1970, but now I am the happiest new Pentaxian around. So I just thought I would say that there are still those of us who do come over from the dark side. Merry Christmas! That takes some guts and bravery. I'm sure you'll enjoy Pentax. ---------- Post added 12-20-2015 at 01:08 AM ---------- Originally posted by Dipsoid I saw and tried out the K-50 at Target, that's all they had, no lenses, no other models, just the K-50 and kit lens. They're all gone now, been gone for a good year. It's unfortunate Pentax is marketed so poorly in the US. When I told a friend I shoot with Pentax, his response was "a film camera?" then "I thought they don't make cameras anymore." Yes, let them jeer, snicker and belittle. Then slam-dunk them in the face with your Pentax pics. Man, I just love it.

12-20-2015, 01:22 AM	#26
assa1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 140	Welcome to the forum Scwinn. Merry shooting, I mean, Christmas of course. As far as I am concerned, Canikons aren't bad at all BUT they are not Pentax. Thats the main cons.

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12-20-2015, 01:26 AM	#27
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Welcome mate. You will love the K50, its an awesome little bit of kit. I haven't looked back since I got mine a few months ago when I made the move from Oly.

12-20-2015, 02:20 AM - 1 Like	#29
officiousbystander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 912	It's not just the quality of the cameras, but you'll find this site is one of the most friendly, knowledgeable and helpful of the photography lists. Welcome.

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chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Welcome to Pentax! You are going to love the gear. And welcome to PentaxForums! You will come to appreciate the utility of the site and the camaraderie of its great members.