5 reasons why pentax is not rubish.. A nice read.

Adrian Owerko · 11-04-2010, 02:25 PM

5 Reasons Why Pentax DSLRs are Not That Rubbish - DigitalRev.com

This is a great read.. I hope Digital Rev will do a Pentax video review

deadwolfbones · 11-04-2010, 02:55 PM

Well, it's a comedy article (same guy who did the video where he destroyed a couple dSLRs, which got some forum members here incensed).

It gets some facts wrong, paints Pentax's position as probably a little worse than it is, and leaves out a lot, but maybe it'll attract some good attention.

**Deimos** · 11-04-2010, 03:22 PM

"Limited only by name, not in terms of the potential performance. The experts at Popular Photography apparently labelled three idiosyncratically unique focal-lengthed Pentax prime lenses (the 31mm f/1.8, 43mm f/1.9 and 77mm f/1.8) the "3 greatest primes lenses we've ever tested".

Mind you, that was in 2002, so there probably are some other prime lenses that will defecate on this triplet from a great height."

lmfao

rawr · 11-04-2010, 03:36 PM

Interesting that everyone always has fond memories of film-era Pentax.
That's an enduring, world-wide brand legacy no amount of money can buy.

Andi Lo · 11-04-2010, 03:50 PM

Keyword here being 'that' in the title. You can interpret it as "all the other brands can do everything pentax can, even though there's still some little quirks that makes pentax special". Pentax is still rubbish but not "that" rubbish. #1 and #2 are good points though.

Meh, whatever. I'm really happy with the DA 40 and don't see any other brand doing that (or DA 21 or 15) anytime soon. Do Canonikon even have equivalents for FA 31 and 43?

**Deimos** · 11-04-2010, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

Do Canonikon even have equivalents for FA 31 and 43?

Even if they did they would be triple the price

WerTicus · 11-05-2010, 12:08 AM

I like Kai (the author) he's pretty funny and he's named after my dog

kittykat46 · 11-05-2010, 03:18 AM

Canon has VERY nice glass for those who can afford the best.
I've yet to find something of the DA40 or DA70's quality at that price.....

No, Pentax is definitely not rubbish...it just too bad so few dSLR buyers know Pentax even exists as a dSLR maker.

**Rondec** · 11-05-2010, 04:38 AM

To me the biggest thing about Pentax is the over all package. Small, tightly built, incredibly sturdy, weather sealed bodies with lenses that match are not sold by either Canon or Nikon. I would take a K5 body with a limited (any limited lens) over a D700 any day of the week.

lithos · 11-05-2010, 06:21 AM

Love the qualifier.

jeff knight · 11-05-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote from article: "what thief is going steal something with Pentax written on the front? They probably think it's a brand of panty-liner."

I've had Pentax equipment stolen. This writer is a prize ***hole. This reminds me of the "Pentax is the Tampax of cameras" comments on other forums.

You've haven't done anyone a favor by drawing attention to this, despite it's positive aspects.

jake.astig · 11-05-2010, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by Deimos

"Limited only by name, not in terms of the potential performance. The experts at Popular Photography apparently labelled three idiosyncratically unique focal-lengthed Pentax prime lenses (the 31mm f/1.8, 43mm f/1.9 and 77mm f/1.8) the "3 greatest primes lenses we've ever tested".

Mind you, that was in 2002, so there probably are some other prime lenses that will defecate on this triplet from a great height."

lmfao

It does mention Pentax in the same sentence as those lenses ending in -lux. That's great company!

GeneV · 11-05-2010, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by jeff knight

Quote from article: "what thief is going steal something with Pentax written on the front? They probably think it's a brand of panty-liner."

I've had Pentax equipment stolen. This writer is a prize ***hole. This reminds me of the "Pentax is the Tampax of cameras" comments on other forums..

Unfortunately, I have also had Pentax equipment stolen. Thieves don't have the preferences of this author.

northcoastgreg · 11-05-2010, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by Deimos

"Mind you, that was in 2002, so there probably are some other prime lenses that will defecate on this triplet from a great height."

And which AF prime lenses would these be?

**Deimos** · 11-05-2010, 10:13 AM

read the article

11-04-2010, 03:50 PM	#5
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Keyword here being 'that' in the title. You can interpret it as "all the other brands can do everything pentax can, even though there's still some little quirks that makes pentax special". Pentax is still rubbish but not "that" rubbish. #1 and #2 are good points though. Meh, whatever. I'm really happy with the DA 40 and don't see any other brand doing that (or DA 21 or 15) anytime soon. Do Canonikon even have equivalents for FA 31 and 43? Last edited by Andi Lo; 11-04-2010 at 07:10 PM.

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11-04-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Adrian Owerko Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 435	5 reasons why pentax is not rubish.. A nice read. 5 Reasons Why Pentax DSLRs are Not That Rubbish - DigitalRev.com This is a great read.. I hope Digital Rev will do a Pentax video review

11-04-2010, 02:55 PM	#2
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Well, it's a comedy article (same guy who did the video where he destroyed a couple dSLRs, which got some forum members here incensed). It gets some facts wrong, paints Pentax's position as probably a little worse than it is, and leaves out a lot, but maybe it'll attract some good attention.

11-04-2010, 03:22 PM	#3
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	"Limited only by name, not in terms of the potential performance. The experts at Popular Photography apparently labelled three idiosyncratically unique focal-lengthed Pentax prime lenses (the 31mm f/1.8, 43mm f/1.9 and 77mm f/1.8) the "3 greatest primes lenses we've ever tested". Mind you, that was in 2002, so there probably are some other prime lenses that will defecate on this triplet from a great height." lmfao

11-04-2010, 03:36 PM	#4
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Interesting that everyone always has fond memories of film-era Pentax. That's an enduring, world-wide brand legacy no amount of money can buy.

11-04-2010, 04:05 PM	#6
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by Andi Lo Do Canonikon even have equivalents for FA 31 and 43? Even if they did they would be triple the price

11-05-2010, 12:08 AM	#7
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	I like Kai (the author) he's pretty funny and he's named after my dog

11-05-2010, 03:18 AM	#8
kittykat46 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 923	Canon has VERY nice glass for those who can afford the best. I've yet to find something of the DA40 or DA70's quality at that price..... No, Pentax is definitely not rubbish...it just too bad so few dSLR buyers know Pentax even exists as a dSLR maker.

11-05-2010, 04:38 AM	#9
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	To me the biggest thing about Pentax is the over all package. Small, tightly built, incredibly sturdy, weather sealed bodies with lenses that match are not sold by either Canon or Nikon. I would take a K5 body with a limited (any limited lens) over a D700 any day of the week.

11-05-2010, 06:21 AM	#10
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Love the qualifier.

11-05-2010, 07:32 AM	#11
jeff knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 261	Quote from article: "what thief is going steal something with Pentax written on the front? They probably think it's a brand of panty-liner." I've had Pentax equipment stolen. This writer is a prize ***hole. This reminds me of the "Pentax is the Tampax of cameras" comments on other forums. You've haven't done anyone a favor by drawing attention to this, despite it's positive aspects.

11-05-2010, 08:20 AM	#12
jake.astig Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 160	Originally posted by Deimos "Limited only by name, not in terms of the potential performance. The experts at Popular Photography apparently labelled three idiosyncratically unique focal-lengthed Pentax prime lenses (the 31mm f/1.8, 43mm f/1.9 and 77mm f/1.8) the "3 greatest primes lenses we've ever tested". Mind you, that was in 2002, so there probably are some other prime lenses that will defecate on this triplet from a great height." lmfao It does mention Pentax in the same sentence as those lenses ending in -lux. That's great company!

11-05-2010, 09:07 AM	#13
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by jeff knight Quote from article: "what thief is going steal something with Pentax written on the front? They probably think it's a brand of panty-liner." I've had Pentax equipment stolen. This writer is a prize ***hole. This reminds me of the "Pentax is the Tampax of cameras" comments on other forums.. Unfortunately, I have also had Pentax equipment stolen. Thieves don't have the preferences of this author.

11-05-2010, 09:25 AM	#14
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Originally posted by Deimos "Mind you, that was in 2002, so there probably are some other prime lenses that will defecate on this triplet from a great height." And which AF prime lenses would these be?

11-05-2010, 10:13 AM	#15
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	read the article