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Rupert · 09-29-2010, 08:18 PM

Yep, even my Squirrels agree that you know your stuff. They do lament that you don't shoot Squirrels.......you don't do you?
Marc, I know you do, and you do a fine job of it too! I'll never equal you guys, but I will keep trying....and I will always have fun doing it!
Best Regards!

uccemebug · 09-30-2010, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by magkelly

Then who cares if they make a few low end cameras that look silly to the average pro? It worked for Apple

A fine point!

Originally posted by MRRiley

Nero had a better marketing department than Pentax does

Nice, oh it sets up fine imagery....

uccemebug · 09-30-2010, 01:58 AM

Having caught up with the thread I have to wonder .. we seem to have half a dozen members from Japan, and some non-residents who speak the language (my hat's off to those members!), but does this site have any actual Japanese members who can maybe help bridge the gap between us, the enthusiasts, and Nero's rejects?

benjikan · 09-30-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by Leaf Fan

What's the difference between retail and "pro discount" price?

I think around 18-22 percent under retail.

cwood · 09-30-2010, 02:51 PM

It seems Pentax does see the value in having images produced with their camera's published in prominent places.... perhaps just not fashion magazines?

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benjikan · 10-02-2010, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by MikePerham

Ben, if the 645D gets a foothold into the Fashion Photography arena, you may well find Pentax sponsoring folks like yourself again. For now however, the Kerrik James types have it all as they are outdoor/nature photographers and that is more the market Pentax targets. Kerric James is sponsord by Pentax and does some very good work that is widely published, though not in Harper's etc..

It is too bad, as there are literally thousands of Fashion Photographers around the world. They should rekindle the Pentax pedegree.

Rupert · 10-02-2010, 06:13 PM

Wow Ben, you are in a crowded market, I didn't realize that. I guess I am lucky again......not all that many Squirrel shooters, but of course, there doesn't seem to be much demand either. I bet their tails would sell better than their photos.....but then they would look just like rats. Who wants to shoot rats!
Best Regards!

**Pål Jensen** · 10-03-2010, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

I guess I am lucky again......not all that many Squirrel shooters, but of course, there doesn't seem to be much demand either.

There aren't that many fox shooters either...crap!

Mark D · 10-03-2010, 06:30 AM

I happen to know quite a few squirrel and fox shooters. It's just that they don't use a camera...............

MikePerham · 10-03-2010, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

It is too bad, as there are literally thousands of Fashion Photographers around the world. They should rekindle the Pentax pedegree.

It is not my area of speciality, so correct me if I am wrong, but didn't most fashion photographers use the 67 rather than the 645 for their work in the days of film? Of course, in todays digital age, 67 is totally redundant and the 'blads etc., dominate for those seeking a larger format (and can afford a Hasablad).

bunegg · 10-03-2010, 06:18 PM

Ben's work is all over world. Theres one right here! Copy of BAZAAR in Singapore here with Ben's work on it but sadly pentax doesnt know how to make use of such opportunity.

benjikan · 10-04-2010, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by MikePerham

It is not my area of speciality, so correct me if I am wrong, but didn't most fashion photographers use the 67 rather than the 645 for their work in the days of film? Of course, in todays digital age, 67 is totally redundant and the 'blads etc., dominate for those seeking a larger format (and can afford a Hasablad).

Yes 67 was the choice of many. I had a couple of bodies for a while. Loved them. Like an SLR on Steroids.

benjikan · 10-04-2010, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by bunegg

Ben's work is all over world. Theres one right here! Copy of BAZAAR in Singapore here with Ben's work on it but sadly pentax doesnt know how to make use of such opportunity.

Which one Harper's BAZAAR Hong Kong or China?

brecklundin · 10-04-2010, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Yes 67 was the choice of many. I had a couple of bodies for a while. Loved them. Like an SLR on Steroids.

oooohhhhh....noooooomrbill!! Who knew PEDs crept their way into photography decades ago!! And we thought cycling, succer, NFL & MLB were bad!!! Now it's outed that 67's were on the juice!! Was Ansel Adams all 'roided out for those shots? Gawds the horrors!!

bunegg · 10-10-2010, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Which one Harper's BAZAAR Hong Kong or China?

Singapore

We can get Hongkong and china in the bigger stores too

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09-29-2010, 08:18 PM	#106
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Yep, even my Squirrels agree that you know your stuff. They do lament that you don't shoot Squirrels.......you don't do you? Marc, I know you do, and you do a fine job of it too! I'll never equal you guys, but I will keep trying....and I will always have fun doing it! Best Regards!

09-30-2010, 01:48 AM	#107
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Originally posted by magkelly Then who cares if they make a few low end cameras that look silly to the average pro? It worked for Apple A fine point! Originally posted by MRRiley Nero had a better marketing department than Pentax does Nice, oh it sets up fine imagery....

09-30-2010, 01:58 AM	#108
uccemebug Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Having caught up with the thread I have to wonder .. we seem to have half a dozen members from Japan, and some non-residents who speak the language (my hat's off to those members!), but does this site have any actual Japanese members who can maybe help bridge the gap between us, the enthusiasts, and Nero's rejects?

09-30-2010, 12:00 PM	#109
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by Leaf Fan What's the difference between retail and "pro discount" price? I think around 18-22 percent under retail.

09-30-2010, 02:51 PM	#110
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	It seems Pentax does see the value in having images produced with their camera's published in prominent places.... perhaps just not fashion magazines? Welcome to Facebook

10-02-2010, 02:43 PM	#111
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by MikePerham Ben, if the 645D gets a foothold into the Fashion Photography arena, you may well find Pentax sponsoring folks like yourself again. For now however, the Kerrik James types have it all as they are outdoor/nature photographers and that is more the market Pentax targets. Kerric James is sponsord by Pentax and does some very good work that is widely published, though not in Harper's etc.. It is too bad, as there are literally thousands of Fashion Photographers around the world. They should rekindle the Pentax pedegree.

10-02-2010, 06:13 PM	#112
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Wow Ben, you are in a crowded market, I didn't realize that. I guess I am lucky again......not all that many Squirrel shooters, but of course, there doesn't seem to be much demand either. I bet their tails would sell better than their photos.....but then they would look just like rats. Who wants to shoot rats! Best Regards!

10-03-2010, 05:09 AM	#113
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by Rupert I guess I am lucky again......not all that many Squirrel shooters, but of course, there doesn't seem to be much demand either. There aren't that many fox shooters either...crap!

10-03-2010, 06:30 AM	#114
Mark D Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hertfordshire UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 44	I happen to know quite a few squirrel and fox shooters. It's just that they don't use a camera...............

10-03-2010, 07:33 AM	#115
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Originally posted by benjikan It is too bad, as there are literally thousands of Fashion Photographers around the world. They should rekindle the Pentax pedegree. It is not my area of speciality, so correct me if I am wrong, but didn't most fashion photographers use the 67 rather than the 645 for their work in the days of film? Of course, in todays digital age, 67 is totally redundant and the 'blads etc., dominate for those seeking a larger format (and can afford a Hasablad).

10-03-2010, 06:18 PM	#116
bunegg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 82	Ben's work is all over world. Theres one right here! Copy of BAZAAR in Singapore here with Ben's work on it but sadly pentax doesnt know how to make use of such opportunity.

10-04-2010, 01:31 PM	#117
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by MikePerham It is not my area of speciality, so correct me if I am wrong, but didn't most fashion photographers use the 67 rather than the 645 for their work in the days of film? Of course, in todays digital age, 67 is totally redundant and the 'blads etc., dominate for those seeking a larger format (and can afford a Hasablad). Yes 67 was the choice of many. I had a couple of bodies for a while. Loved them. Like an SLR on Steroids.

10-04-2010, 01:33 PM	#118
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by bunegg Ben's work is all over world. Theres one right here! Copy of BAZAAR in Singapore here with Ben's work on it but sadly pentax doesnt know how to make use of such opportunity. Which one Harper's BAZAAR Hong Kong or China?

10-04-2010, 02:33 PM	#119
brecklundin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,674	Originally posted by benjikan Yes 67 was the choice of many. I had a couple of bodies for a while. Loved them. Like an SLR on Steroids. oooohhhhh....noooooomrbill!! Who knew PEDs crept their way into photography decades ago!! And we thought cycling, succer, NFL & MLB were bad!!! Now it's outed that 67's were on the juice!! Was Ansel Adams all 'roided out for those shots? Gawds the horrors!!

10-10-2010, 06:20 PM	#120
bunegg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 82	Originally posted by benjikan Which one Harper's BAZAAR Hong Kong or China? Singapore We can get Hongkong and china in the bigger stores too

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