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Unsinkable II · 01-08-2013, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by asw66

Good catch. That should of course read "mangapixels" -- it's a special edition targetted at the Japanese youth market.

Lol. But you're too kind.

Press Releases need to be triple-checked by at least 5 highly-profecient native speakers.

Mis-spelling MEGAPIXEL, as a camera company, when writing about your flagship product, is just insanely STUPID.

It would be funny if it weren't so dumb.

Unfortunately it reveals (confirms) that Pentax USA is mismanaged and inept.

Ricoh, I'll proof your Press Releases for free. This is an embarrassment.

Kunzite · 01-08-2013, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by asw66

Good catch. That should of course read "mangapixels" -- it's a special edition targetted at the Japanese youth market.

Already done: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20121221_579911.html

On a more serious note, I'm not surprised that Petnax

talks about mengapixels.

Quicksand · 01-08-2013, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

On a more serious note, I'm not surprised that Petnax

talks about mengapixels.

LOL, you have a long memory!

lytrytyr · 01-09-2013, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

Lol. But you're too kind.

Press Releases need to be triple-checked by at least 5 highly-profecient native speakers.

Mis-spelling MEGAPIXEL, as a camera company, when writing about your flagship product, is just insanely STUPID.

It would be funny if it weren't so dumb.

Unfortunately it reveals (confirms) that Pentax USA is mismanaged and inept.

Ricoh, I'll proof your Press Releases for free. This is an embarrassment.

Claims of "mismanagement" and "ineptness" on the basis of spelling mistakes
carry more weight when they don't contain their own spelling mistakes.

userage · 01-09-2013, 06:29 AM

I like how they released a completely new camera which almost has no real improvement. Why didn't the K5 have that AF in the first place? Instead they release the K5 again with nothing else changed for such a high price. The 7D II is rumoured to come soon, I wouldn't be surprised if it kicked its ass.

Kona · 01-09-2013, 06:35 AM

K-30 available in 18 colours outside of Japan? I would like to see these. Only black and blue are available anywhere I've seen here in AU.

Alizarine · 01-09-2013, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by userage

Why didn't the K5 have that AF in the first place?

Because the technology wasn't there yet in 2010.

Originally posted by userage

The 7D II is rumoured to come soon, I wouldn't be surprised if it kicked its ass.

I would also not be surprised if an upcoming K-3 will kick the 7D-II's rear, or at least go head-to-head against it.

userage · 01-09-2013, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

Because the technology wasn't there yet in 2010.

I would also not be surprised if an upcoming K-3 will kick the 7D-II's rear, or at least go head-to-head against it.

So your expecting the K3 to come out this year? :l

Alizarine · 01-09-2013, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by userage

So your expecting the K3 to come out this year? :l

There's still CP+ in Japan, and there's also the possibility of release in later seasons. I don't think they'll wait until the next Photokina to bring out a "real" K-5 replacement (in terms of technology, or else, they'll be further down the sales ladder by that time)

ElJamoquio · 01-09-2013, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Claims of "mismanagement" and "ineptness" on the basis of spelling mistakes
carry more weight when they don't contain their own spelling mistakes.

Muphry's law

Muphry's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ElJamoquio · 01-09-2013, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by Alizarine

There's still CP+ in Japan, and there's also the possibility of release in later seasons. I don't think they'll wait until the next Photokina to bring out a "real" K-5 replacement (in terms of technology, or else, they'll be further down the sales ladder by that time)

Given that Photokina won't happen for another almost two years, I think they should be considering two real replacements for their flagship camera by then.

Smolk · 01-10-2013, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Unsinkable II

Press Releases need to be triple-checked by at least 5 highly-profecient native speakers.

Most publishers for (translated) novels don't even do that. Not necessary. It's the image that counts.

glanglois · 01-11-2013, 08:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Smolk

Most publishers for (translated) novels don't even do that. Not necessary. It's the image that counts.

They need to be checked by a professional proofreader. There's a special skill involved, beyond that of proficiency in spelling, grammar, and syntax.

But I agree that some errors are so egregious that 99% of the educated populace would spot them immediately. That kind of error sends a message: that quality in formal written communication is not important. It always makes me wonder if that unconcern for quality is found elsewhere in an organization. I'm betting it is ....

thibs · 01-12-2013, 01:47 PM

Maybe they correctd their mistakes but here, I didn't see any (read only quicly though):
PENTAX - PENTAX Debuts Retro Design Camera Featuring Fast F1.8-2.5 Lens, 4X Zoom and Classically Crafted Brass Body

ElJamoquio · 01-12-2013, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by thibs

Maybe they correctd their mistakes but here, I didn't see any (read only quicly though):
PENTAX - PENTAX Debuts Retro Design Camera Featuring Fast F1.8-2.5 Lens, 4X Zoom and Classically Crafted Brass Body

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01-08-2013, 05:59 AM	#31
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Originally posted by asw66 Good catch. That should of course read "mangapixels" -- it's a special edition targetted at the Japanese youth market. Lol. But you're too kind. Press Releases need to be triple-checked by at least 5 highly-profecient native speakers. Mis-spelling MEGAPIXEL, as a camera company, when writing about your flagship product, is just insanely STUPID. It would be funny if it weren't so dumb. Unfortunately it reveals (confirms) that Pentax USA is mismanaged and inept. Ricoh, I'll proof your Press Releases for free. This is an embarrassment.

01-08-2013, 06:48 AM	#32
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by asw66 Good catch. That should of course read "mangapixels" -- it's a special edition targetted at the Japanese youth market. Already done: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20121221_579911.html On a more serious note, I'm not surprised that Petnax talks about mengapixels.

01-08-2013, 11:00 AM	#33
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Kunzite On a more serious note, I'm not surprised that Petnax talks about mengapixels. LOL, you have a long memory!

01-09-2013, 01:05 AM	#34
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Unsinkable II Lol. But you're too kind. Press Releases need to be triple-checked by at least 5 highly-profecient native speakers. Mis-spelling MEGAPIXEL, as a camera company, when writing about your flagship product, is just insanely STUPID. It would be funny if it weren't so dumb. Unfortunately it reveals (confirms) that Pentax USA is mismanaged and inept. Ricoh, I'll proof your Press Releases for free. This is an embarrassment. Claims of "mismanagement" and "ineptness" on the basis of spelling mistakes carry more weight when they don't contain their own spelling mistakes.

01-09-2013, 06:29 AM	#35
userage Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 198	I like how they released a completely new camera which almost has no real improvement. Why didn't the K5 have that AF in the first place? Instead they release the K5 again with nothing else changed for such a high price. The 7D II is rumoured to come soon, I wouldn't be surprised if it kicked its ass.

01-09-2013, 06:35 AM	#36
Kona Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Victoria Photos: Albums Posts: 201	K-30 available in 18 colours outside of Japan? I would like to see these. Only black and blue are available anywhere I've seen here in AU.

01-09-2013, 06:41 AM	#37
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by userage Why didn't the K5 have that AF in the first place? Because the technology wasn't there yet in 2010. Originally posted by userage The 7D II is rumoured to come soon, I wouldn't be surprised if it kicked its ass. I would also not be surprised if an upcoming K-3 will kick the 7D-II's rear, or at least go head-to-head against it.

01-09-2013, 06:43 AM	#38
userage Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 198	Originally posted by Alizarine Because the technology wasn't there yet in 2010. I would also not be surprised if an upcoming K-3 will kick the 7D-II's rear, or at least go head-to-head against it. So your expecting the K3 to come out this year? :l

01-09-2013, 06:49 AM	#39
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by userage So your expecting the K3 to come out this year? :l There's still CP+ in Japan, and there's also the possibility of release in later seasons. I don't think they'll wait until the next Photokina to bring out a "real" K-5 replacement (in terms of technology, or else, they'll be further down the sales ladder by that time)

01-09-2013, 08:23 AM	#40
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by lytrytyr Claims of "mismanagement" and "ineptness" on the basis of spelling mistakes carry more weight when they don't contain their own spelling mistakes. Muphry's law Muphry's law - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

01-09-2013, 08:26 AM	#41
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by Alizarine There's still CP+ in Japan, and there's also the possibility of release in later seasons. I don't think they'll wait until the next Photokina to bring out a "real" K-5 replacement (in terms of technology, or else, they'll be further down the sales ladder by that time) Given that Photokina won't happen for another almost two years, I think they should be considering two real replacements for their flagship camera by then.

01-10-2013, 04:10 PM	#42
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Unsinkable II Press Releases need to be triple-checked by at least 5 highly-profecient native speakers. Most publishers for (translated) novels don't even do that. Not necessary. It's the image that counts.

01-11-2013, 08:21 AM - 1 Like	#43
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by Smolk Most publishers for (translated) novels don't even do that. Not necessary. It's the image that counts. They need to be checked by a professional proofreader. There's a special skill involved, beyond that of proficiency in spelling, grammar, and syntax. But I agree that some errors are so egregious that 99% of the educated populace would spot them immediately. That kind of error sends a message: that quality in formal written communication is not important. It always makes me wonder if that unconcern for quality is found elsewhere in an organization. I'm betting it is ....

01-12-2013, 01:47 PM	#44
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Maybe they correctd their mistakes but here, I didn't see any (read only quicly though): PENTAX - PENTAX Debuts Retro Design Camera Featuring Fast F1.8-2.5 Lens, 4X Zoom and Classically Crafted Brass Body

01-12-2013, 02:44 PM	#45
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by thibs Maybe they correctd their mistakes but here, I didn't see any (read only quicly though): PENTAX - PENTAX Debuts Retro Design Camera Featuring Fast F1.8-2.5 Lens, 4X Zoom and Classically Crafted Brass Body

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