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Adam · 02-04-2011, 11:45 AM

What is Pentax thinking? This isn't effective marketing...

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Parallax · 02-04-2011, 11:51 AM

The fact that something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done.

deadwolfbones · 02-04-2011, 12:04 PM

Ladies and gentlemen: JAPAN!!!

Named after/designed by(?) this chick, apparently.

Press release: NEWS BONNIE PINK???????????????????????????????PENTAX K-r BONNIE PINK MODEL?????????????????100??????? | PENTAX K-r

SpecialK · 02-04-2011, 12:09 PM

That is sad - they left off the green.

konraDarnok · 02-04-2011, 12:12 PM

Because we all know the market needs another austere black camera.

ajoe · 02-04-2011, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Adam

What is Pentax thinking? This isn't effective marketing...

Be careful here. Let's not impose out values on others.

I know at least 5 people who would probably buy that just because it is so damn ugly and anti-establishment.

OK, forget all that. I agree.

macTak · 02-04-2011, 12:16 PM

It's a little understated for my tastes....

Only Japan can have such extremes of aesthetics, liking both such clean minimalism and such, well, bold loudness.

deadwolfbones · 02-04-2011, 12:18 PM

I think it's pretty damn ugly too, but I have no doubt that they'll sell out all 100 units they're making in this style in record time (the singer apparently has a lot of fans), and gain some press in the bargain.

philbaum · 02-04-2011, 12:19 PM

Ahmm, err.., gulp--, did they forget that the flash needs working on?

whatever floats peoples cam./boat i guess. Well, its a fact, none of us folks that remember using a film camera, or still are, are getting any younger. If it helps convince the young ones that are out shooting the bar scene, then i guess thats a good move.

but pink, OMG

**ismaelg** · 02-04-2011, 12:21 PM

Now we know what they do with those early returns....

bobpur · 02-04-2011, 12:24 PM

Good idea !

Leave it on a table, who is going to steal it ?

**blackcloudbrew** · 02-04-2011, 12:31 PM

That's just wrong.

pocky · 02-04-2011, 12:37 PM

they customized the boot screen to display her logo!

eddie1960 · 02-04-2011, 12:45 PM

i'll never get Japanese culture, but i totally see this selling out quick. I would rather have had the robot myself. but stuff like this is helping them big time in the home market so i can't complain
i personally am waiting for the robot 645D

for that i might even sell my car just to see peoples faces when i use it

clarkebd · 02-04-2011, 01:33 PM

I don't get why everyone's so concerned with how a camera looks versus how it functions? It's like people obsessed over their cars look versus does it run well, do what you want, etc? Sure we have to look at it, but when we are using it we look into it most of the time and don't see the body so much....especially true with a car.

That being said...I'll stick to my black body thanks. LOL

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	The fact that something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done.

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02-04-2011, 12:09 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	That is sad - they left off the green.

02-04-2011, 12:12 PM	#5
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Because we all know the market needs another austere black camera.

02-04-2011, 12:12 PM	#6
ajoe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 89	Originally posted by Adam What is Pentax thinking? This isn't effective marketing... Be careful here. Let's not impose out values on others. I know at least 5 people who would probably buy that just because it is so damn ugly and anti-establishment. OK, forget all that. I agree.

02-04-2011, 12:16 PM	#7
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	It's a little understated for my tastes.... Only Japan can have such extremes of aesthetics, liking both such clean minimalism and such, well, bold loudness.

02-04-2011, 12:18 PM	#8
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	I think it's pretty damn ugly too, but I have no doubt that they'll sell out all 100 units they're making in this style in record time (the singer apparently has a lot of fans), and gain some press in the bargain.

02-04-2011, 12:19 PM	#9
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Ahmm, err.., gulp--, did they forget that the flash needs working on? whatever floats peoples cam./boat i guess. Well, its a fact, none of us folks that remember using a film camera, or still are, are getting any younger. If it helps convince the young ones that are out shooting the bar scene, then i guess thats a good move. but pink, OMG

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ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,683	Now we know what they do with those early returns....

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bobpur Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 328	Good idea ! Leave it on a table, who is going to steal it ?

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blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	That's just wrong.

02-04-2011, 12:37 PM	#13
pocky Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: JC, NJ Photos: Albums Posts: 18	they customized the boot screen to display her logo!

02-04-2011, 12:45 PM	#14
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	i'll never get Japanese culture, but i totally see this selling out quick. I would rather have had the robot myself. but stuff like this is helping them big time in the home market so i can't complain i personally am waiting for the robot 645D for that i might even sell my car just to see peoples faces when i use it

02-04-2011, 01:33 PM	#15
clarkebd Guest	I don't get why everyone's so concerned with how a camera looks versus how it functions? It's like people obsessed over their cars look versus does it run well, do what you want, etc? Sure we have to look at it, but when we are using it we look into it most of the time and don't see the body so much....especially true with a car. That being said...I'll stick to my black body thanks. LOL