Pentax Adds Pro Service

codiac2600 · 01-25-2008, 06:03 PM

PPS (Pentaxs Professional Service) is now official and people can qualify for this exciting program.

The only restriction is you must be a Pentax professional photographer and 51% of your income comes from photography.

Benefits:
-72 hour professional RUSH service on most digital repairs
-Loaner equipment for up to 14 business business days.

This is great news and should be sent to all retailers.

time-snaps · 01-25-2008, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by codiac2600

PPS (Pentaxs Professional Service) is now official and people can qualify for this exciting program.

The only restriction is you must be a Pentax professional photographer and 51% of your income comes from photography.

Hi, where can we find out more about this? Please post any links or contacts here... Is this for US only?!

MJB DIGITAL · 01-25-2008, 06:12 PM

bump

hook us up with details

codiac2600 · 01-25-2008, 06:31 PM

It was just mailed to us this morning and I finally was able to read the information.

Here is the contact info: 1800-877-0155

Ask for the Pentax Professional Service program and they will help you out with the paperwork end of the deal.

BTW, they will service Pentax Medium Format cameras from 1975 till current but it takes 5 days for service.

This is for US customers only!

Oh, the 14 day loaner equipment is for either just trying the equipment out or when your equipment is being serviced!

d.bradley · 01-25-2008, 06:45 PM

This is big news people. Not for me, but from a business philosophy standpoint for Pentoya. They have just beat Sony to the mark for pro service, haven't they?

**Marc Langille** · 01-25-2008, 07:11 PM

This is excellent news, and perhaps someday I'll be able to take advantage of it!

I was aware of the program and it's eventual release, just didn't know the details. Chris, if you have an electronic copy or a website reference please let me know.

Cheers,
Marc

codiac2600 · 01-25-2008, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user

This is excellent news, and perhaps someday I'll be able to take advantage of it!

I was aware of the program and it's eventual release, just didn't know the details. Chris, if you have an electronic copy or a website reference please let me know.

Cheers,
Marc

I'll just call you on your cell instead! LOL

Asad_Masede · 01-25-2008, 07:50 PM

This is great, but what about Canada?

Alex Balotskiy · 01-25-2008, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by codiac2600

Oh, the 14 day loaner equipment is for either just trying the equipment out...

That must be nice...

BrendanPK · 01-25-2008, 08:33 PM

Problem is that they dont have enough equpiment to loan out 35mm/digital stuff yet to the regular non pentaxian pros (the big 4)

SLC Flyfishing · 01-25-2008, 09:19 PM

Define Pro, 100% of my income comes from my Pentax. But that was only about $800 in 2007, and it's not looking better in '08. I don't pretend to do this anywhere near to full time. I shot 2 weddings in 07 and I didn't have the guts to charge the regular going rate in my town since I'd never done it before.

I'd sure like to be able to have a 2 week "try before you buy" period to take advantage of though. I'd probably be buying a lot more lenses if that were the case.

Anyway, not that I'd consider myself one at all, but what do they mean by Pro?

SLC

davemdsn · 01-25-2008, 10:16 PM

I only made a few hundred bucks with photography last year, but it beats the 100 I made drumming. My other jobs don't pay at all so do I qualify?

roentarre · 01-25-2008, 10:23 PM

Any news that this pro service might be available elsewhere in the future?

**Marc Langille** · 01-25-2008, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by SLC Flyfishing

Define Pro, 100% of my income comes from my Pentax. But that was only about $800 in 2007, and it's not looking better in '08. I don't pretend to do this anywhere near to full time. I shot 2 weddings in 07 and I didn't have the guts to charge the regular going rate in my town since I'd never done it before.

I'd sure like to be able to have a 2 week "try before you buy" period to take advantage of though. I'd probably be buying a lot more lenses if that were the case.

Anyway, not that I'd consider myself one at all, but what do they mean by Pro?

SLC

Originally posted by davemdsn

I only made a few hundred bucks with photography last year, but it beats the 100 I made drumming. My other jobs don't pay at all so do I qualify?

Guys, he did state the requirement, but I'll clarify a little more: 51% or more of all your (taxable) income comes from photography...

That means it's your primary job, not a part-time thing. I am sure they don't have the resources to accommodate part-timers for the demo/loaner program, hence the requirements...

Cheers,
Marc

Ramitt · 01-25-2008, 10:49 PM

Seems reasonable. Sounds like a good way to recruit more pros to Pentax,

01-25-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027	Pentax Adds Pro Service PPS (Pentaxs Professional Service) is now official and people can qualify for this exciting program. The only restriction is you must be a Pentax professional photographer and 51% of your income comes from photography. Benefits: -72 hour professional RUSH service on most digital repairs -Loaner equipment for up to 14 business business days. This is great news and should be sent to all retailers.

01-25-2008, 06:45 PM	#5
d.bradley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 631	This is big news people. Not for me, but from a business philosophy standpoint for Pentoya. They have just beat Sony to the mark for pro service, haven't they? Last edited by d.bradley; 01-25-2008 at 06:52 PM.

01-25-2008, 07:50 PM	#8
Asad_Masede Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 371	wait... This is great, but what about Canada?

01-25-2008, 10:29 PM	#14
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	definition of pro Originally posted by SLC Flyfishing Define Pro, 100% of my income comes from my Pentax. But that was only about $800 in 2007, and it's not looking better in '08. I don't pretend to do this anywhere near to full time. I shot 2 weddings in 07 and I didn't have the guts to charge the regular going rate in my town since I'd never done it before. I'd sure like to be able to have a 2 week "try before you buy" period to take advantage of though. I'd probably be buying a lot more lenses if that were the case. Anyway, not that I'd consider myself one at all, but what do they mean by Pro? SLC Originally posted by davemdsn I only made a few hundred bucks with photography last year, but it beats the 100 I made drumming. My other jobs don't pay at all so do I qualify? Guys, he did state the requirement, but I'll clarify a little more: 51% or more of all your (taxable) income comes from photography... That means it's your primary job, not a part-time thing. I am sure they don't have the resources to accommodate part-timers for the demo/loaner program, hence the requirements... Cheers, Marc

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01-25-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
time-snaps Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beijing, China Photos: Gallery Posts: 86	Originally posted by codiac2600 PPS (Pentaxs Professional Service) is now official and people can qualify for this exciting program. The only restriction is you must be a Pentax professional photographer and 51% of your income comes from photography. Hi, where can we find out more about this? Please post any links or contacts here... Is this for US only?!

01-25-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	bump hook us up with details

01-25-2008, 06:31 PM	#4
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027 Original Poster	It was just mailed to us this morning and I finally was able to read the information. Here is the contact info: 1800-877-0155 Ask for the Pentax Professional Service program and they will help you out with the paperwork end of the deal. BTW, they will service Pentax Medium Format cameras from 1975 till current but it takes 5 days for service. This is for US customers only! Oh, the 14 day loaner equipment is for either just trying the equipment out or when your equipment is being serviced!

01-25-2008, 07:11 PM	#6
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	This is excellent news, and perhaps someday I'll be able to take advantage of it! I was aware of the program and it's eventual release, just didn't know the details. Chris, if you have an electronic copy or a website reference please let me know. Cheers, Marc

01-25-2008, 07:47 PM	#7
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user This is excellent news, and perhaps someday I'll be able to take advantage of it! I was aware of the program and it's eventual release, just didn't know the details. Chris, if you have an electronic copy or a website reference please let me know. Cheers, Marc I'll just call you on your cell instead! LOL

01-25-2008, 07:53 PM	#9
Alex Balotskiy Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Posts: 27	Originally posted by codiac2600 Oh, the 14 day loaner equipment is for either just trying the equipment out... That must be nice...

01-25-2008, 08:33 PM	#10
BrendanPK Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 735	Problem is that they dont have enough equpiment to loan out 35mm/digital stuff yet to the regular non pentaxian pros (the big 4)

01-25-2008, 09:19 PM	#11
SLC Flyfishing Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 119	Define Pro, 100% of my income comes from my Pentax. But that was only about $800 in 2007, and it's not looking better in '08. I don't pretend to do this anywhere near to full time. I shot 2 weddings in 07 and I didn't have the guts to charge the regular going rate in my town since I'd never done it before. I'd sure like to be able to have a 2 week "try before you buy" period to take advantage of though. I'd probably be buying a lot more lenses if that were the case. Anyway, not that I'd consider myself one at all, but what do they mean by Pro? SLC

01-25-2008, 10:16 PM	#12
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	I only made a few hundred bucks with photography last year, but it beats the 100 I made drumming. My other jobs don't pay at all so do I qualify?

01-25-2008, 10:23 PM	#13
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Any news that this pro service might be available elsewhere in the future?

01-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#15
Ramitt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 36	Seems reasonable. Sounds like a good way to recruit more pros to Pentax,