20 millionth Pentax camera celebrations

Cambo · 09-20-2013, 04:01 PM

I've bought four, but turned LOTS of people on to the marque...

The K5 is the best one yet!

Cheers,
Cameron

wolvesrule · 09-20-2013, 04:51 PM

ME Super, K1000, K1000, ME, LX, K100D, K20D. And some others I can't remember.

mamethot · 09-20-2013, 05:22 PM

Started on my father's ME super, owned an optio model whatever, still own a full frame mz7 , ist ds2, k200, k01, Q and might eventually, when it comes out, own a k-3...

**monochrome** · 09-20-2013, 06:06 PM

A lot. I still have 5, plus the Q's that are expendable.

Last edited by monochrome; 09-20-2013 at 06:12 PM.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 09-20-2013, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

If Pentax produced it's 10th million camera in 1981, and it's 20th million in 2013, this means it took them just under 25 years to sell their first 10 million and just over 30 years to sell their next 10 mil. How long will it take them to sell their next 10 million? Probably will take them a lot longer than 30 years.

Pentax sold 10 million SLRs by 1981. I think this latest milestone is 20 million cameras made at this particular plant, which may include other types. I'm not sure how long Pentax cameras have been made there.

SideRaptor · 09-21-2013, 04:18 PM

I have 3 now, but I'm looking to add to my collection: MX, P30t and a K-5II.

Kunzite · 09-22-2013, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Pentax sold 10 million SLRs by 1981. I think this latest milestone is 20 million cameras made at this particular plant, which may include other types. I'm not sure how long Pentax cameras have been made there.

Does anybody know when they started the Cebu factory?

**Buffy** · 09-22-2013, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

If Pentax produced it's 10th million camera in 1981, and it's 20th million in 2013, this means it took them just under 25 years to sell their first 10 million and just over 30 years to sell their next 10 mil. How long will it take them to sell their next 10 million? Probably will take them a lot longer than 30 years.

Maybe not. I am just speculating but I would not be suprised if turnover for digital cameras was much higher than for film. Just reading this thread it's notable how many still use film cameras purchased long ago.

lesmore49 · 09-22-2013, 11:56 AM

Congrats to Pentax. I've had and still have the following bodies:

1) Pentax S1a- bought new 1968
2) Pentax ES 11- bought new 1975
3) Pentax K1000- wife bought 1981
4) Pentax K10D- bought new 2007
5) Pentax K-m bought new 2009
6) Pentax K-5 bought new 2011

I've bought many Takumar and Pentax lenses...all new since '68...also two Pentax (one a Honeywell) flashes.

My question though...not to put a dent in all this 20 million Pentax bodies made...is how many have been made since the digital age ?

Has there been a significant downward trend in Pentax bodies manufactured since the film era ended ?

SideRaptor · 09-22-2013, 12:04 PM

I just today saw MightyMike buy the plaque for the 10 millionth camera that was posted earlier in this thread.

northcoastgreg · 09-23-2013, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by lesmore49

Has there been a significant downward trend in Pentax bodies manufactured since the film era ended ?

I suspect there was a significant downtrend in Pentax bodies when the AF SLR era began, and also at the beginning of the digital era. I would expect in recent years there has been an upward trend thanks to the high turnover rate of digital bodies. However, I suspect that trend will go down over time. The boom phase in SLR (and cameras in general) sales is definitely coming to end. The push toward increasing levels of resolution will turn SLRs (and most ILCs) into high-end products which wil be used mostly by professionals and "art" photographers. Most everyone else will be using compacts, cell phone, google glasses, or whatever other products high-end tech will produce for the low end market.

Samsungian · 09-23-2013, 04:39 PM

10.000,000 slrs sold from the heydays when Pentax was #1 in the 1960's thru 1981 is a milestone.
Just an additional 10,000,000 slr & dslrs sold since 1981, some 32 years later is eye opening.

My first AF SLR I bought new was Pentax way back in 2002, just a year after Pentax full frame Dslr was officially announced in February 2001 & times were very good. Then the years blew by & nothing...

I guess most Pentaxians have gotten tired of waiting & bought into Canikon full frame dslrs instead.

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

I suspect there was a significant downtrend in Pentax bodies when the AF SLR era began, and also at the beginning of the digital era. I would expect in recent years there has been an upward trend thanks to the high turnover rate of digital bodies. However, I suspect that trend will go down over time. The boom phase in SLR (and cameras in general) sales is definitely coming to end. The push toward increasing levels of resolution will turn SLRs (and most ILCs) into high-end products which wil be used mostly by professionals and "art" photographers. Most everyone else will be using compacts, cell phone, google glasses, or whatever other products high-end tech will produce for the low end market.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 09-23-2013, 10:54 PM

Originally posted by Samsungian

10.000,000 slrs sold from the heydays when Pentax was #1 in the 1960's thru 1981 is a milestone.
Just an additional 10,000,000 slr & dslrs sold since 1981, some 32 years later is eye opening.

I repeat, the milestone in question appears to be 20 million cameras produced by the Cebu plant in the Philippines. I am unable to find out when the Cebu plant opened, but in 1981 Pentax cameras were probably still being made in Japan.

emay · 09-25-2013, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

I repeat, the milestone in question appears to be 20 million cameras produced by the Cebu plant in the Philippines. I am unable to find out when the Cebu plant opened, but in 1981 Pentax cameras were probably still being made in Japan.

20 million cameras for cebu plant.
1991-2013.

09-20-2013, 04:01 PM	#31
Cambo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,016	Congrats, Pentax... I've bought four, but turned LOTS of people on to the marque... The K5 is the best one yet! Cheers, Cameron

09-22-2013, 06:57 AM	#38
Buffy Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Posts: 389	Re: 20 millionth Originally posted by northcoastgreg If Pentax produced it's 10th million camera in 1981, and it's 20th million in 2013, this means it took them just under 25 years to sell their first 10 million and just over 30 years to sell their next 10 mil. How long will it take them to sell their next 10 million? Probably will take them a lot longer than 30 years. Maybe not. I am just speculating but I would not be suprised if turnover for digital cameras was much higher than for film. Just reading this thread it's notable how many still use film cameras purchased long ago.

09-23-2013, 04:39 PM	#42
Samsungian Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 1,337	10.000,000 slrs sold from the heydays when Pentax was #1 in the 1960's thru 1981 is a milestone. Just an additional 10,000,000 slr & dslrs sold since 1981, some 32 years later is eye opening. My first AF SLR I bought new was Pentax way back in 2002, just a year after Pentax full frame Dslr was officially announced in February 2001 & times were very good. Then the years blew by & nothing... I guess most Pentaxians have gotten tired of waiting & bought into Canikon full frame dslrs instead. Originally posted by northcoastgreg I suspect there was a significant downtrend in Pentax bodies when the AF SLR era began, and also at the beginning of the digital era. I would expect in recent years there has been an upward trend thanks to the high turnover rate of digital bodies. However, I suspect that trend will go down over time. The boom phase in SLR (and cameras in general) sales is definitely coming to end. The push toward increasing levels of resolution will turn SLRs (and most ILCs) into high-end products which wil be used mostly by professionals and "art" photographers. Most everyone else will be using compacts, cell phone, google glasses, or whatever other products high-end tech will produce for the low end market. Last edited by Samsungian; 09-23-2013 at 04:51 PM.

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09-20-2013, 06:06 PM	#34
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	A lot. I still have 5, plus the Q's that are expendable. Last edited by monochrome; 09-20-2013 at 06:12 PM.

09-20-2013, 09:45 PM	#35
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by northcoastgreg If Pentax produced it's 10th million camera in 1981, and it's 20th million in 2013, this means it took them just under 25 years to sell their first 10 million and just over 30 years to sell their next 10 mil. How long will it take them to sell their next 10 million? Probably will take them a lot longer than 30 years. Pentax sold 10 million SLRs by 1981. I think this latest milestone is 20 million cameras made at this particular plant, which may include other types. I'm not sure how long Pentax cameras have been made there.

09-21-2013, 04:18 PM	#36
SideRaptor Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 37	I have 3 now, but I'm looking to add to my collection: MX, P30t and a K-5II.

09-22-2013, 02:36 AM	#37
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Pentax sold 10 million SLRs by 1981. I think this latest milestone is 20 million cameras made at this particular plant, which may include other types. I'm not sure how long Pentax cameras have been made there. Does anybody know when they started the Cebu factory?

09-22-2013, 11:56 AM	#39
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,341	Congrats to Pentax. I've had and still have the following bodies: 1) Pentax S1a- bought new 1968 2) Pentax ES 11- bought new 1975 3) Pentax K1000- wife bought 1981 4) Pentax K10D- bought new 2007 5) Pentax K-m bought new 2009 6) Pentax K-5 bought new 2011 I've bought many Takumar and Pentax lenses...all new since '68...also two Pentax (one a Honeywell) flashes. My question though...not to put a dent in all this 20 million Pentax bodies made...is how many have been made since the digital age ? Has there been a significant downward trend in Pentax bodies manufactured since the film era ended ?

09-22-2013, 12:04 PM	#40
SideRaptor Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 37	I just today saw MightyMike buy the plaque for the 10 millionth camera that was posted earlier in this thread.

09-23-2013, 11:13 AM	#41
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,173	Originally posted by lesmore49 Has there been a significant downward trend in Pentax bodies manufactured since the film era ended ? I suspect there was a significant downtrend in Pentax bodies when the AF SLR era began, and also at the beginning of the digital era. I would expect in recent years there has been an upward trend thanks to the high turnover rate of digital bodies. However, I suspect that trend will go down over time. The boom phase in SLR (and cameras in general) sales is definitely coming to end. The push toward increasing levels of resolution will turn SLRs (and most ILCs) into high-end products which wil be used mostly by professionals and "art" photographers. Most everyone else will be using compacts, cell phone, google glasses, or whatever other products high-end tech will produce for the low end market.

09-23-2013, 10:54 PM	#43
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Samsungian 10.000,000 slrs sold from the heydays when Pentax was #1 in the 1960's thru 1981 is a milestone. Just an additional 10,000,000 slr & dslrs sold since 1981, some 32 years later is eye opening. I repeat, the milestone in question appears to be 20 million cameras produced by the Cebu plant in the Philippines. I am unable to find out when the Cebu plant opened, but in 1981 Pentax cameras were probably still being made in Japan.

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09-25-2013, 09:05 PM	#44
emay Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cebu Photos: Albums Posts: 38	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan I repeat, the milestone in question appears to be 20 million cameras produced by the Cebu plant in the Philippines. I am unable to find out when the Cebu plant opened, but in 1981 Pentax cameras were probably still being made in Japan. 20 million cameras for cebu plant. 1991-2013.