Originally posted by vagrant10 well, I can't speak for ftpaddict, but I myself have the same feeling. granted, you've said that you will still use what you have for the time being and that you plan on staying somewhat active on this forum, but still the new situation suggests a couple things: that pentax perhaps could not recognize what a good advocate you were so to me it indicates that pentax doesn't recognize the positive influence a photographer with excellent skills brings to their brand. the second, more selfish thing I'm a bit disappointed in is that you've offered your advise/assistance on many things that I have found helpful (ie: your post production tips) and now it's possible that these nuggets won't be offered as often.
but regardless, so long as you're happy with your current arrangement, that's the important thing. good luck with your steps forward!
Thanks..I promise that I will respond to the best of my knowledge to any queries you have. Look. I didn't make my career by using a brand. It is just a tool for creating an image. A great tool none the less the Pentax is.
Look , between my discussions and conflicts with Carole, Philippe etc. at Pentax France, I had the feeling that they really didn't quite get how to build a myth from a brand. Their creative marketing choices were not credible to my sector. Perhaps with the improvements of the Pentax line there will be more migrations.
My intention was to re-establish the pedigree that was Pentax=Fashion. Not ephemeral but deeply ensconced in Fashion and therefore cutting edge and avant garde.
I was also taken aback by a certain lobbying magazine that placed pressure on Pentax in regards to my rather unconventional approach...That is..."he is actually using a Pentax and coming out of the closet with conviction. That is dangerous." Pentax seems to need the main stream press more than they needed me it seems.
But that is between N-d, myself and and a very P-Pular magazine.
C'est la vie...
Ben