Lunch with the President of Pentax France

benjikan · 11-22-2007, 09:03 AM

Just had a wonderful lunch with the President and Director of Marketing of Pentax France. Ate at Le Sud Restaurant? Was delicious. Oh...Gotta love the Pentax-Hoya collaboration. France is the number one seller in Europe for Pentax and as of today for every person buying two Canons there is one Pentax sold. Last year at the same time the ratio was 6 to 1. In France Pentax will become more and more visible in the next few months. I can only say this...Pentax are getting more aggressive and I am proud to say that I will be implicated in that process to a certain degree. None the less...

Things look very promising to say the least.

PaulAndAPentax · 11-22-2007, 09:13 AM

The news certainly sounds positive. Glad you enjoyed your lunch! Can't wait to see what happens in '08

RMabo · 11-22-2007, 09:20 AM

If the new products are as good as the french cuisine, I'm sure we will have a very tasteful and delicious 2008!

lol101 · 11-22-2007, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

Just had a wonderful lunch with the President and Director of Marketing of Pentax France. Ate at Le Sud Restaurant? Was delicious. Oh...Gotta love the Pentax-Hoya collaboration. France is the number one seller in Europe for Pentax and as of today for every person buying two Canons there is one Pentax sold. Last year at the same time the ratio was 6 to 1. In France Pentax will become more and more visible in the next few months. I can only say this...Pentax are getting more aggressive and I am proud to say that I will be implicated in that process to a certain degree. None the less...

Things look very promising to say the least.

OK everyone, let's start a speculation thread on what Benjikan had for lunch... that should take our mind off trying to guess what Pentax is cooking...

thibs · 11-22-2007, 10:06 AM

I say Foie gras and Sauternes

lol101 · 11-22-2007, 10:21 AM

Well, there was surely foie gras at some point... but was it duck or goose?

Obviously, duck foie gras is better and I really don't see any benefit in using geese!

(We need to make this thread a little more controversial...

, get some action goin' on!)

Plain Skies · 11-22-2007, 10:48 AM

Whatever the cuisine, I hope it didn't cause as many bellyaches as speculation on the K10D replacement is inflicting on the naysayers!

blende8 · 11-22-2007, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by benjikan

France is the number one seller in Europe for Pentax

after Germany, of course.

To make this thread a little more controversial.

thibs · 11-22-2007, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by lol101

Well, there was surely foie gras at some point... but was it duck or goose?

Obviously, duck foie gras is better and I really don't see any benefit in using geese!

(We need to make this thread a little more controversial...

, get some action goin' on!)

Matter of taste I'd say. Usually I prefer duck but then solely for the purpose of being sure (you know I like to question my likings ever so often) I try goose for time to time. Just to be sure I don't prefer duck "by accident"

I'd add that Montbazillac is a very nice and cheap alternative to Sauternes but feels quite a bit "bolder" if you see what I mean.

Heck I'm hungry now

lol101 · 11-22-2007, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by thibs

Matter of taste I'd say. Usually I prefer duck but then solely for the purpose of being sure (you know I like to question my likings ever so often) I try goose for time to time. Just to be sure I don't prefer duck "by accident"

I'd add that Montbazillac is a very nice and cheap alternative to Sauternes but feels quite a bit "bolder" if you see what I mean.

Heck I'm hungry now

Well, I'd say "heavier" for the Monbazillac and would go for a nice sweet Jurançon...

In fact, I am going to grab one in the cellar right now...

thibs · 11-22-2007, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by lol101

Well, I'd say "heavier" for the Monbazillac and would go for a nice sweet Jurançon...

In fact, I am going to grab one in the cellar right now...

Holy *¨£%*%£%* (censored) you got me., I'm in urgent need now...

benjikan · 11-22-2007, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by lol101

OK everyone, let's start a speculation thread on what Benjikan had for lunch... that should take our mind off trying to guess what Pentax is cooking...

Here goes I started with Egg Plant with ground steak and herbs called "Tian Aubergine" followed by "La Morue" Cod Fish and an espresso for dessert...

Ben

benjikan · 11-22-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by blende8

after Germany, of course.

To make this thread a little more controversial.

Actually France sells the equivalent of the UK and Germany combined...

Ben

Richard Day · 11-22-2007, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Actually France sells the equivalent of the UK and Germany combined...

Ben

In numbers only, mainly made up of P&S units!

- I have to stick up for Blighty y'know.

Actually the UK could sell more, but the French keep nicking them before we can illegally smuggle them through the tunnel.

BTW, Steve and I had a very nice Italian dinner on Friday evening with Pentax UK, we swept the restuarant beforehand to make sure there was no bugging by C or N before we played with the KxxD. Both were excellent!

thibs · 11-22-2007, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by Richard Day

BTW, Steve and I had a very nice Italian dinner on Friday evening with Pentax UK, we swept the restuarant beforehand to make sure there was no bugging by C or N before we played with the KxxD. Both were excellent!

So how was the noise there?

11-22-2007, 09:03 AM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Lunch with the President of Pentax France Just had a wonderful lunch with the President and Director of Marketing of Pentax France. Ate at Le Sud Restaurant? Was delicious. Oh...Gotta love the Pentax-Hoya collaboration. France is the number one seller in Europe for Pentax and as of today for every person buying two Canons there is one Pentax sold. Last year at the same time the ratio was 6 to 1. In France Pentax will become more and more visible in the next few months. I can only say this...Pentax are getting more aggressive and I am proud to say that I will be implicated in that process to a certain degree. None the less... Things look very promising to say the least.

11-22-2007, 10:21 AM	#6
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Well, there was surely foie gras at some point... but was it duck or goose? Obviously, duck foie gras is better and I really don't see any benefit in using geese! (We need to make this thread a little more controversial..., get some action goin' on!)

11-22-2007, 11:25 AM	#9
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by lol101 Well, there was surely foie gras at some point... but was it duck or goose? Obviously, duck foie gras is better and I really don't see any benefit in using geese! (We need to make this thread a little more controversial..., get some action goin' on!) Matter of taste I'd say. Usually I prefer duck but then solely for the purpose of being sure (you know I like to question my likings ever so often) I try goose for time to time. Just to be sure I don't prefer duck "by accident" I'd add that Montbazillac is a very nice and cheap alternative to Sauternes but feels quite a bit "bolder" if you see what I mean. Heck I'm hungry now

11-22-2007, 01:30 PM	#12
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	What I Ate Originally posted by lol101 OK everyone, let's start a speculation thread on what Benjikan had for lunch... that should take our mind off trying to guess what Pentax is cooking... Here goes I started with Egg Plant with ground steak and herbs called "Tian Aubergine" followed by "La Morue" Cod Fish and an espresso for dessert... Ben

11-22-2007, 01:34 PM	#13
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Not so... Originally posted by blende8 after Germany, of course. To make this thread a little more controversial. Actually France sells the equivalent of the UK and Germany combined... Ben

11-22-2007, 09:13 AM	#2
PaulAndAPentax Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 390	The news certainly sounds positive. Glad you enjoyed your lunch! Can't wait to see what happens in '08

11-22-2007, 09:20 AM	#3
RMabo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 845	If the new products are as good as the french cuisine, I'm sure we will have a very tasteful and delicious 2008!

11-22-2007, 10:01 AM	#4
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by benjikan Just had a wonderful lunch with the President and Director of Marketing of Pentax France. Ate at Le Sud Restaurant? Was delicious. Oh...Gotta love the Pentax-Hoya collaboration. France is the number one seller in Europe for Pentax and as of today for every person buying two Canons there is one Pentax sold. Last year at the same time the ratio was 6 to 1. In France Pentax will become more and more visible in the next few months. I can only say this...Pentax are getting more aggressive and I am proud to say that I will be implicated in that process to a certain degree. None the less... Things look very promising to say the least. OK everyone, let's start a speculation thread on what Benjikan had for lunch... that should take our mind off trying to guess what Pentax is cooking...

11-22-2007, 10:06 AM	#5
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	I say Foie gras and Sauternes

11-22-2007, 10:48 AM	#7
Plain Skies New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Illinois, USA Posts: 20	Whatever the cuisine, I hope it didn't cause as many bellyaches as speculation on the K10D replacement is inflicting on the naysayers!

11-22-2007, 10:51 AM	#8
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Originally posted by benjikan France is the number one seller in Europe for Pentax after Germany, of course. To make this thread a little more controversial.

11-22-2007, 11:49 AM	#10
lol101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Garennes sur Eure France Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by thibs Matter of taste I'd say. Usually I prefer duck but then solely for the purpose of being sure (you know I like to question my likings ever so often) I try goose for time to time. Just to be sure I don't prefer duck "by accident" I'd add that Montbazillac is a very nice and cheap alternative to Sauternes but feels quite a bit "bolder" if you see what I mean. Heck I'm hungry now Well, I'd say "heavier" for the Monbazillac and would go for a nice sweet Jurançon... In fact, I am going to grab one in the cellar right now...

11-22-2007, 11:56 AM	#11
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by lol101 Well, I'd say "heavier" for the Monbazillac and would go for a nice sweet Jurançon... In fact, I am going to grab one in the cellar right now... Holy ¨£%%£%* (censored) you got me., I'm in urgent need now...

11-22-2007, 02:38 PM	#14
Richard Day Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 441	Originally posted by benjikan Actually France sells the equivalent of the UK and Germany combined... Ben In numbers only, mainly made up of P&S units! - I have to stick up for Blighty y'know. Actually the UK could sell more, but the French keep nicking them before we can illegally smuggle them through the tunnel. BTW, Steve and I had a very nice Italian dinner on Friday evening with Pentax UK, we swept the restuarant beforehand to make sure there was no bugging by C or N before we played with the KxxD. Both were excellent!

11-22-2007, 03:00 PM	#15
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Richard Day BTW, Steve and I had a very nice Italian dinner on Friday evening with Pentax UK, we swept the restuarant beforehand to make sure there was no bugging by C or N before we played with the KxxD. Both were excellent! So how was the noise there?

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