Pentax User magazine to cease publication

Blue · 07-20-2010, 10:11 PM

I got an email Tuesday stating that the Pentax User magazine will cease publication. The website will continue.

Quote:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Pentax User magazine to cease publication

Dear visitor,

It is with regret that, due to market conditions, we have had to make the very difficult decision to cease publication of the Pentax User magazine. The next issue (Issue 4, 2010) will be our last. However, the website will still fully operate and other club member benefits such as shop offers, discount camera repairs and special photographer's insurance will continue. We have some exciting plans to improve the site for 2011 and beyond - and urge you to get involved; www.pentaxuser.co.uk

JHD · 07-21-2010, 12:57 AM - **1 Like**

Wow, didn't even know there was such a magazine.

pickles · 07-21-2010, 02:03 AM

Seems to be a relatively low usage forum compared to this one.
Cheers, Pickles.

redeleon · 07-21-2010, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by JHD

Wow, didn't even know there was such a magazine.

same here

Caat · 07-21-2010, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by redeleon

same here

And I think there in lies the explanation!

I knew the magazine existed but never actually subscribed.

Blue · 07-21-2010, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by pickles

Seems to be a relatively low usage forum compared to this one.
Cheers, Pickles.

This is not a magazine site.

Originally posted by Caat

And I think there in lies the explanation!

I knew the magazine existed but never actually subscribed.

It came out quarterly and was .75 pounds shipped in the UK. However, there site is a PITA for those outside the UK and I think therein lies the real reason there subscriptions were low.

pentaxmz · 07-14-2012, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by JHD

Wow, didn't even know there was such a magazine.

You can torrent the entire set of these magazines by searching for "Pentax User Magazines" - I didn't have all the issues so it was fantastic to find this resource. It is 1.32 GB and as of today, it is being seeded.

Kryscendo · 07-14-2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

The next issue (Issue 4, 2010) will be our last.

Does anyone seriously not read anymore?

**dadipentak** · 07-14-2012, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

Does anyone seriously not read anymore?

Read hard copy? No way!

Blue · 07-15-2012, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

Does anyone seriously not read anymore?

What do you mean?

Kryscendo · 07-15-2012, 10:03 AM

The article clearly states that the next article, dated 2010, will be their last.

Thus, this is incredibly old news and is another useless thread made up to present something old as something new.

EDIT: Oh, now I am the person who cannot read. The thread was made up in 2010, it was just recently Necro-bumped by Pentax Mz.

pentaxmz · 07-15-2012, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

The article clearly states that the next article, dated 2010, will be their last.

Thus, this is incredibly old news and is another useless thread made up to present something old as something new.

EDIT: Oh, now I am the person who cannot read. The thread was made up in 2010, it was just recently Necro-bumped by Pentax Mz.

You seem a little cranky.

I replied to this very old thread as an FYI... just in case some members might be interested to know that all the issues are currently available (as PDF) through a bit torrent (and only for a limited time).

Despite the last issue being from October 2010, it is still quite relevant with its articles and how-to's. This U.K. publication might be a great resource, especial for those who didn't even know that it existed.

**jatrax** · 07-15-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by pentaxmz

I replied to this very old thread as an FYI

And thank you for the post. Could have gone in a new thread instead of a dead one, but whatever. Thanks for the heads up. Now if I had any idea what a 'torrent' was.................

pentaxmz · 07-16-2012, 03:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jatrax

And thank you for the post. Could have gone in a new thread instead of a dead one, but whatever. Thanks for the heads up. Now if I had any idea what a 'torrent' was.................

If you are interested in obtaining the issues, the easiest to use torrent program is Vuze - for Windows (Vuze: The most powerful bittorrent app on earth.) or uTorrent for Mac (µTorrent - a (very) tiny BitTorrent client). Once installed and configured, search for "Pentax User Magazines".

What is a Bit Torrent? Basically, another form of Peer to Peer file sharing used by both legitimate sources and regular people to share legitimate files and not-so-legitimate files; as such, standard warnings (viruses, piracy, etc.) apply. Careful what you use it for and careful what you download and/or share.

Aperture Science · 07-17-2012, 08:13 AM

You can also buy them for 10 pounds:

Pentax User

07-20-2010, 10:11 PM	#1
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Pentax User magazine to cease publication I got an email Tuesday stating that the Pentax User magazine will cease publication. The website will continue. Quote: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Pentax User magazine to cease publication Dear visitor, It is with regret that, due to market conditions, we have had to make the very difficult decision to cease publication of the Pentax User magazine. The next issue (Issue 4, 2010) will be our last. However, the website will still fully operate and other club member benefits such as shop offers, discount camera repairs and special photographer's insurance will continue. We have some exciting plans to improve the site for 2011 and beyond - and urge you to get involved; www.pentaxuser.co.uk

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07-21-2010, 04:04 AM	#5
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by redeleon same here And I think there in lies the explanation! I knew the magazine existed but never actually subscribed.

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Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377 Original Poster	Originally posted by pickles Seems to be a relatively low usage forum compared to this one. Cheers, Pickles. This is not a magazine site. Originally posted by Caat And I think there in lies the explanation! I knew the magazine existed but never actually subscribed. It came out quarterly and was .75 pounds shipped in the UK. However, there site is a PITA for those outside the UK and I think therein lies the real reason there subscriptions were low.

07-14-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by JHD Wow, didn't even know there was such a magazine. You can torrent the entire set of these magazines by searching for "Pentax User Magazines" - I didn't have all the issues so it was fantastic to find this resource. It is 1.32 GB and as of today, it is being seeded.

07-14-2012, 08:09 PM	#8
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: The next issue (Issue 4, 2010) will be our last. Does anyone seriously not read anymore?

07-14-2012, 08:52 PM	#9
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Kryscendo Does anyone seriously not read anymore? Read hard copy? No way!

07-15-2012, 06:13 AM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kryscendo Does anyone seriously not read anymore? What do you mean?

07-15-2012, 10:03 AM	#11
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	The article clearly states that the next article, dated 2010, will be their last. Thus, this is incredibly old news and is another useless thread made up to present something old as something new. EDIT: Oh, now I am the person who cannot read. The thread was made up in 2010, it was just recently Necro-bumped by Pentax Mz.

07-15-2012, 10:38 PM	#12
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by Kryscendo The article clearly states that the next article, dated 2010, will be their last. Thus, this is incredibly old news and is another useless thread made up to present something old as something new. EDIT: Oh, now I am the person who cannot read. The thread was made up in 2010, it was just recently Necro-bumped by Pentax Mz. You seem a little cranky. I replied to this very old thread as an FYI... just in case some members might be interested to know that all the issues are currently available (as PDF) through a bit torrent (and only for a limited time). Despite the last issue being from October 2010, it is still quite relevant with its articles and how-to's. This U.K. publication might be a great resource, especial for those who didn't even know that it existed.

07-15-2012, 10:46 PM	#13
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by pentaxmz I replied to this very old thread as an FYI And thank you for the post. Could have gone in a new thread instead of a dead one, but whatever. Thanks for the heads up. Now if I had any idea what a 'torrent' was.................

07-16-2012, 03:46 AM - 1 Like	#14
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659	Originally posted by jatrax And thank you for the post. Could have gone in a new thread instead of a dead one, but whatever. Thanks for the heads up. Now if I had any idea what a 'torrent' was................. If you are interested in obtaining the issues, the easiest to use torrent program is Vuze - for Windows (Vuze: The most powerful bittorrent app on earth.) or uTorrent for Mac (µTorrent - a (very) tiny BitTorrent client). Once installed and configured, search for "Pentax User Magazines". What is a Bit Torrent? Basically, another form of Peer to Peer file sharing used by both legitimate sources and regular people to share legitimate files and not-so-legitimate files; as such, standard warnings (viruses, piracy, etc.) apply. Careful what you use it for and careful what you download and/or share.

07-17-2012, 08:13 AM	#15
Aperture Science New Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 9	You can also buy them for 10 pounds: Pentax User