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JCSullivan · 11-16-2007, 06:45 AM

If Pentax was serious about marketing and customer loyalty they would provide:

1. Free calendars to owners of PENTAX thru this forum
2. Provide a monthly gift of somekind for competitions on THIS forum (are there any other DEDICATED fora)
3. Same as 2 for major EU-based PENTAX fora
4. Periodic give-aways

I know of one software manufaturer who does it and I'm sure Pentax can afford it. Besides, it IS tax deductable for them.

Has anyone ever known of a Pentax employee or rep. ever visiting this forum? It's been over a year now so can't call it a fly-by-night.

End of rant.

Stratman · 11-17-2007, 04:36 PM

Here is the Creve Coeur Camera Mobile, lol, went to their expo today for a little while, talked a little with the Pentax guys, got a look at the new 18-250 Pentax lens, and asked the rep if it was a rebadged Tamron, and he said the only parts shared are the lens barrel, the glass and coatings are all Pentax....

codiac2600 · 11-17-2007, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by JCSullivan

If Pentax was serious about marketing and customer loyalty they would provide:

1. Free calendars to owners of PENTAX thru this forum
2. Provide a monthly gift of somekind for competitions on THIS forum (are there any other DEDICATED fora)
3. Same as 2 for major EU-based PENTAX fora
4. Periodic give-aways

I know of one software manufaturer who does it and I'm sure Pentax can afford it. Besides, it IS tax deductable for them.

Has anyone ever known of a Pentax employee or rep. ever visiting this forum? It's been over a year now so can't call it a fly-by-night.

End of rant.

I agree with some things, but this site isn't Pentax sponsored, Mo runs and pays for this himself and won't sell it to Pentax if they wanted it. Actually I spoke to Ned Bunnell a week or so ago and he frequents this site and even mentioned pictures from certain users, etc. I know of a few other reps who read the forums, but they aren't going to post here because jobs have been lost to slips of the tongue, safer for them to stay a few feet away and just read.

NYpHoToGraphEr · 11-17-2007, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by AlmightyPentax

Pop photo did a review of the 50mm 1.4 this month too. That'll probably get some interest going as well.

Read it and I think they really liked it..

Pentaxtic · 11-17-2007, 10:40 PM

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JCSullivan · 11-18-2007, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by codiac2600

I agree with some things, but this site isn't Pentax sponsored

Sponsorship does not mean OWNERSHIP. And providing a prize does not necessarily mean you have to place an ad on the site. The prize WILL speak for itself.

Originally posted by codiac2600

Mo runs and pays for this himself and won't sell it to Pentax if they wanted it.

I think I've been here long enough to know that Adam has had out-of-pocket expenses and that does not include the cost of the time he puts in but, remember this site is also USER SUPPORTED with whatever we can afford.

JMS · 11-19-2007, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr

Quote:
Originally Posted by AlmightyPentax
Pop photo did a review of the 50mm 1.4 this month too. That'll probably get some interest going as well.

Read it and I think they really liked it..

My bet is a FF Pentax DSLR by the end of 2008. I don't buy into the reasons they gave for testing it now.

khardur · 11-19-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Stratman

and they picked a nice car too...

(I love my HHR - I should post a pic of it one of these days)

ncallender · 11-19-2007, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Stratman

Here is the Creve Coeur Camera Mobile, lol, went to their expo today for a little while, talked a little with the Pentax guys, got a look at the new 18-250 Pentax lens, and asked the rep if it was a rebadged Tamron, and he said the only parts shared are the lens barrel, the glass and coatings are all Pentax....

Stratman - I was at the same show on Saturday. I totally hit up the pentax booth and tried all the DA limiteds and the DA* zooms along with a k10d (which I've played with before). All very cool stuff. I met Bob (can't remember last name) who is vp of something at pentax usa. :-) (My memory is awful). Anyway, we shot a few quick frames with some studio lights and the da limiteds and they are very cool indeed. Bob, if you're reading this, thanks for showing me the lenses. I think I've dreamed up my next photo project using them.

Okay - not to hijack the thread or anything.

nathancombs · 11-19-2007, 05:33 PM

Pentax for got about us photojs

they could if they wonted to get in to the news market and kick some ass

both the K100D and K10D are KICK ASS for news photography

and what ever they come out with newt probably will be good also

**Marc Langille** · 11-20-2007, 05:15 AM

Now I am wondering why they chose Creve Coeur - that means "Burst Heart".

FYI on a variation: "Mal au Couer" means nausea/sick to my stomach, because of the stomach's proximity to the heart.

Stratman · 11-20-2007, 05:32 AM

Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user

Now I am wondering why they chose Creve Coeur - that means "Burst Heart".

FYI on a variation: "Mal au Couer" means nausea/sick to my stomach, because of the stomach's proximity to the heart.

The main store < and it is the original > are in the town of Creve Coeur, hence the name, hehe

**Marc Langille** · 11-20-2007, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by Stratman

The main store < and it is the original > are in the town of Creve Coeur, hence the name, hehe

Wow, some history in that name I bet!

BTW, kudos to you for the car image - well done! That is awesome. Some day I'll have to make the trip to St. Louis, and check it out, plus the botanical gardens, which I hear are beautiful.

Last time I was there was for the Tour of Missouri in September, but I was working on the officiating crew, so not a lot of down time before/after the races.

Cheers,
Marc

Stratman · 11-20-2007, 05:08 PM

While you're here you also may want to check out Schillers camera. They are more of the "old school" camera shop, cramped quarters, old building, etc lol And if you have time, check out our Zoo, pretty damn nice, and it's FREE

Stratman · 11-20-2007, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by ncallender

Stratman - I was at the same show on Saturday. I totally hit up the pentax booth and tried all the DA limiteds and the DA* zooms along with a k10d (which I've played with before). All very cool stuff. I met Bob (can't remember last name) who is vp of something at pentax usa. :-) (My memory is awful). Anyway, we shot a few quick frames with some studio lights and the da limiteds and they are very cool indeed. Bob, if you're reading this, thanks for showing me the lenses. I think I've dreamed up my next photo project using them.

Okay - not to hijack the thread or anything.

I was drooling over the 16-50 they had there on the counter, but it's too rich for my blood !!

11-17-2007, 04:36 PM	#32
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Here is the Creve Coeur Camera Mobile, lol, went to their expo today for a little while, talked a little with the Pentax guys, got a look at the new 18-250 Pentax lens, and asked the rep if it was a rebadged Tamron, and he said the only parts shared are the lens barrel, the glass and coatings are all Pentax.... Last edited by Stratman; 11-17-2007 at 04:42 PM.

11-20-2007, 05:15 AM	#41
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Strange French name for a camera store Now I am wondering why they chose Creve Coeur - that means "Burst Heart". FYI on a variation: "Mal au Couer" means nausea/sick to my stomach, because of the stomach's proximity to the heart.

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11-16-2007, 06:45 AM	#31
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	If Pentax was serious about marketing and customer loyalty they would provide: 1. Free calendars to owners of PENTAX thru this forum 2. Provide a monthly gift of somekind for competitions on THIS forum (are there any other DEDICATED fora) 3. Same as 2 for major EU-based PENTAX fora 4. Periodic give-aways I know of one software manufaturer who does it and I'm sure Pentax can afford it. Besides, it IS tax deductable for them. Has anyone ever known of a Pentax employee or rep. ever visiting this forum? It's been over a year now so can't call it a fly-by-night. End of rant.

11-17-2007, 05:37 PM	#33
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by JCSullivan If Pentax was serious about marketing and customer loyalty they would provide: 1. Free calendars to owners of PENTAX thru this forum 2. Provide a monthly gift of somekind for competitions on THIS forum (are there any other DEDICATED fora) 3. Same as 2 for major EU-based PENTAX fora 4. Periodic give-aways I know of one software manufaturer who does it and I'm sure Pentax can afford it. Besides, it IS tax deductable for them. Has anyone ever known of a Pentax employee or rep. ever visiting this forum? It's been over a year now so can't call it a fly-by-night. End of rant. I agree with some things, but this site isn't Pentax sponsored, Mo runs and pays for this himself and won't sell it to Pentax if they wanted it. Actually I spoke to Ned Bunnell a week or so ago and he frequents this site and even mentioned pictures from certain users, etc. I know of a few other reps who read the forums, but they aren't going to post here because jobs have been lost to slips of the tongue, safer for them to stay a few feet away and just read.

11-17-2007, 07:00 PM	#34
NYpHoToGraphEr Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn,NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 329	Originally posted by AlmightyPentax Pop photo did a review of the 50mm 1.4 this month too. That'll probably get some interest going as well. Read it and I think they really liked it..

11-17-2007, 10:40 PM	#35
Pentaxtic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	PENTAXIAN.com \| The Community for PENTAX Users Here are the ads from pentax.

11-18-2007, 06:19 AM	#36
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Originally posted by codiac2600 I agree with some things, but this site isn't Pentax sponsored Sponsorship does not mean OWNERSHIP. And providing a prize does not necessarily mean you have to place an ad on the site. The prize WILL speak for itself. Originally posted by codiac2600 Mo runs and pays for this himself and won't sell it to Pentax if they wanted it. I think I've been here long enough to know that Adam has had out-of-pocket expenses and that does not include the cost of the time he puts in but, remember this site is also USER SUPPORTED with whatever we can afford.

11-19-2007, 09:00 AM	#37
JMS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 273	Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr Quote: Originally Posted by AlmightyPentax Pop photo did a review of the 50mm 1.4 this month too. That'll probably get some interest going as well. Read it and I think they really liked it.. My bet is a FF Pentax DSLR by the end of 2008. I don't buy into the reasons they gave for testing it now.

11-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#38
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by Stratman and they picked a nice car too... (I love my HHR - I should post a pic of it one of these days)

11-19-2007, 04:07 PM	#39
ncallender Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 128	Originally posted by Stratman Here is the Creve Coeur Camera Mobile, lol, went to their expo today for a little while, talked a little with the Pentax guys, got a look at the new 18-250 Pentax lens, and asked the rep if it was a rebadged Tamron, and he said the only parts shared are the lens barrel, the glass and coatings are all Pentax.... Stratman - I was at the same show on Saturday. I totally hit up the pentax booth and tried all the DA limiteds and the DA* zooms along with a k10d (which I've played with before). All very cool stuff. I met Bob (can't remember last name) who is vp of something at pentax usa. :-) (My memory is awful). Anyway, we shot a few quick frames with some studio lights and the da limiteds and they are very cool indeed. Bob, if you're reading this, thanks for showing me the lenses. I think I've dreamed up my next photo project using them. Okay - not to hijack the thread or anything.

11-19-2007, 05:33 PM	#40
nathancombs Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waysboro va Photos: Gallery Posts: 517	Pentax for got about us photojs they could if they wonted to get in to the news market and kick some ass both the K100D and K10D are KICK ASS for news photography and what ever they come out with newt probably will be good also

11-20-2007, 05:32 AM	#42
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user Now I am wondering why they chose Creve Coeur - that means "Burst Heart". FYI on a variation: "Mal au Couer" means nausea/sick to my stomach, because of the stomach's proximity to the heart. The main store < and it is the original > are in the town of Creve Coeur, hence the name, hehe

11-20-2007, 05:39 AM	#43
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Originally posted by Stratman The main store < and it is the original > are in the town of Creve Coeur, hence the name, hehe Wow, some history in that name I bet! BTW, kudos to you for the car image - well done! That is awesome. Some day I'll have to make the trip to St. Louis, and check it out, plus the botanical gardens, which I hear are beautiful. Last time I was there was for the Tour of Missouri in September, but I was working on the officiating crew, so not a lot of down time before/after the races. Cheers, Marc

11-20-2007, 05:08 PM	#44
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	While you're here you also may want to check out Schillers camera. They are more of the "old school" camera shop, cramped quarters, old building, etc lol And if you have time, check out our Zoo, pretty damn nice, and it's FREE

11-20-2007, 05:10 PM	#45
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Originally posted by ncallender Stratman - I was at the same show on Saturday. I totally hit up the pentax booth and tried all the DA limiteds and the DA* zooms along with a k10d (which I've played with before). All very cool stuff. I met Bob (can't remember last name) who is vp of something at pentax usa. :-) (My memory is awful). Anyway, we shot a few quick frames with some studio lights and the da limiteds and they are very cool indeed. Bob, if you're reading this, thanks for showing me the lenses. I think I've dreamed up my next photo project using them. Okay - not to hijack the thread or anything. I was drooling over the 16-50 they had there on the counter, but it's too rich for my blood !!

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