Heads Up: Photo Contest Featuring Pentax K-3 Grand Prize

Anthen · 04-10-2014, 04:38 AM

So I finally get on this site for the first time (site access isn't very stable where I live) and this is what I see. What a nice surprise!

Vitor · 04-10-2014, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by Adam

As a follow-up to the successful giveaway we held in February, PentaxForums.com will soon be hosting a full-blown photo contest featuring a Pentax K-3 as the grand prize, courtesy of B&H Photo.

The photo contest will consist of multiple stages, where the first stage will be an open qualification round to determine 64 semi-finalists. We expect the contest to begin in late April, once B&H re-opens after the Passover holiday.

During the first stage of the contest, judges will select up to 48 semi-finalists, while a popular vote will nominate the rest for a total of 64.
There will be very few restrictions during this round:

Just submit your best photo, that's it!
Can be taken with any camera (non-Pentax is fine)
Can be taken at any point in time
Any and all post-processing is allowed
Must be taken by you
Open to members worldwide

I'd like to invite all our members to partake for a chance to win this wonderful camera! 3 runners-up as well as one honorable mention will also receive B&H gift cards.

So, just keep this contest in the back of your head the next time you're out to shoot, or pick a photo from your archives that really stands out. In the first round, it's all about the "wow" factor!

Good luck and stay tuned for more details

If you're unfamiliar with the K-3, don't miss our in-depth review:
Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com

«Open to members worldwide»
- Nice, very nice.

loganross · 04-10-2014, 07:48 AM

Its not clear by the note, but are their multiple rounds in that we will submit multiple photos or is a single photo submitted for the entire contest?

Lauke_101 · 04-10-2014, 08:13 AM

My guess is multiple photos, the first selection is just to judge general skill. I'm curious as to what the rest of the assignments will be! Should be a fun contest to follow, whether you participate or not.

And accepting worldwide entries is awesome.

clintox · 04-10-2014, 03:44 PM

What I read is that you submit one photo only to try and qualify for the First Stage (or round 1). I suppose if you make the cut of 64 semi-finalists you then progress to Second Stage which may be a submission of a new photo (given theme) or maybe still using the same photo??? I guess these are details we will have to wait for

SoC1Bar · 04-10-2014, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I'm sure you don't need a K-3 to win. The camera you have is probably up for the job - unless it's broken. I don't see a reason why an *istD shouldn't be able to take a great picture (especially since it won't be judged based on a 4x6 foot print). Hey, even if all you have is a film 35mm that cost you 20 bucks, you should be able to enter and you have a chance. It's all on how good a picture you can take.

Also - You might be able to win with whatever lenses you have, as well. See this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/255879-mont...er-lenses.html

If I don't win it, I won't blame my equipment

Matter of fact, myself and the DS are going to attempt. K-3 would be a most gratifying upgrade!

Also, don't sell yourself short folks! The picture is made by YOU, NOT the camera! As long as you can compose, control your light and focus, and remember to squeeze and not poke, you've probably a decent shot at getting picked.

mee · 04-11-2014, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by SoC1Bar

...and remember to squeeze and not poke...

What does this mean?

**bobphoenix** · 04-11-2014, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by mee

What does this mean?

Unlike what I used to do when I activated the shutter... It is better to gently squeeze the camera button rather than mashing down on it like it's a whack-a-mole game...

It took me more than a year to get used to not doing it with the digital... never did it with the 35mm... Now, I'm trying to teach my 6 year old grand daughter not to do it...

Aerlind · 04-11-2014, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by dicks

Great event! But... what am I going to do with two K-3s

?

^^Give one to me?

I'll see what I can find to enter.

Racer X 69 · 04-12-2014, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by loganross

Its not clear by the note, but are their multiple rounds in that we will submit multiple photos or is a single photo submitted for the entire contest?

Originally posted by Lauke_101

My guess is multiple photos, the first selection is just to judge general skill. I'm curious as to what the rest of the assignments will be! Should be a fun contest to follow, whether you participate or not.

And accepting worldwide entries is awesome.

Originally posted by clintox

What I read is that you submit one photo only to try and qualify for the First Stage (or round 1). I suppose if you make the cut of 64 semi-finalists you then progress to Second Stage which may be a submission of a new photo (given theme) or maybe still using the same photo??? I guess these are details we will have to wait for

== Ahem! ==

Originally posted by Adam

Good luck and stay tuned for more details

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Lokusart · 04-12-2014, 04:13 PM

members worldwide, that's great!

WerTicus · 04-12-2014, 11:49 PM

Yeah, when does it start?

mee · 04-13-2014, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by bobphoenix

Unlike what I used to do when I activated the shutter... It is better to gently squeeze the camera button rather than mashing down on it like it's a whack-a-mole game...

It took me more than a year to get used to not doing it with the digital... never did it with the 35mm... Now, I'm trying to teach my 6 year old grand daughter not to do it...

ohh now it makes sense to me :c )

Please remember to never squeeze nor poke the photographer, however, when they are taking a photograph.

Racer X 69 · 04-13-2014, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

Yeah, when does it start?

Here are the answers to your question.

Originally posted by Adam

We expect the contest to begin in late April, once B&H re-opens after the Passover holiday.

Originally posted by Adam

Good luck and stay tuned for more details

Originally posted by Adam

It'll all be hosted here. The official announcement (later this month) will contain all the submission details.

VisualDarkness · 04-13-2014, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by mee

ohh now it makes sense to me :c )

Please remember to never squeeze nor poke the photographer, however, when they are taking a photograph.

It all depends on how (socially/emotionally) close you are to the photographer. If you're really close it might be appreciated but in most cases you might just end up in jail.

04-10-2014, 07:47 AM	#77
Vitor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mealhada Posts: 43	Originally posted by Adam As a follow-up to the successful giveaway we held in February, PentaxForums.com will soon be hosting a full-blown photo contest featuring a Pentax K-3 as the grand prize, courtesy of B&H Photo. The photo contest will consist of multiple stages, where the first stage will be an open qualification round to determine 64 semi-finalists. We expect the contest to begin in late April, once B&H re-opens after the Passover holiday. During the first stage of the contest, judges will select up to 48 semi-finalists, while a popular vote will nominate the rest for a total of 64. There will be very few restrictions during this round: Just submit your best photo, that's it! Can be taken with any camera (non-Pentax is fine) Can be taken at any point in time Any and all post-processing is allowed Must be taken by you Open to members worldwide I'd like to invite all our members to partake for a chance to win this wonderful camera! 3 runners-up as well as one honorable mention will also receive B&H gift cards. So, just keep this contest in the back of your head the next time you're out to shoot, or pick a photo from your archives that really stands out. In the first round, it's all about the "wow" factor! Good luck and stay tuned for more details If you're unfamiliar with the K-3, don't miss our in-depth review: Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com «Open to members worldwide» - Nice, very nice.

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04-10-2014, 04:38 AM	#76
Anthen Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 79	So I finally get on this site for the first time (site access isn't very stable where I live) and this is what I see. What a nice surprise!

04-10-2014, 07:48 AM	#78
loganross Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area (CA) Posts: 86	Its not clear by the note, but are their multiple rounds in that we will submit multiple photos or is a single photo submitted for the entire contest?

04-10-2014, 08:13 AM	#79
Lauke_101 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 160	My guess is multiple photos, the first selection is just to judge general skill. I'm curious as to what the rest of the assignments will be! Should be a fun contest to follow, whether you participate or not. And accepting worldwide entries is awesome.

04-10-2014, 03:44 PM	#80
clintox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 59	What I read is that you submit one photo only to try and qualify for the First Stage (or round 1). I suppose if you make the cut of 64 semi-finalists you then progress to Second Stage which may be a submission of a new photo (given theme) or maybe still using the same photo??? I guess these are details we will have to wait for

04-10-2014, 09:06 PM	#81
SoC1Bar New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 21	Originally posted by ChristianRock I'm sure you don't need a K-3 to win. The camera you have is probably up for the job - unless it's broken. I don't see a reason why an *istD shouldn't be able to take a great picture (especially since it won't be judged based on a 4x6 foot print). Hey, even if all you have is a film 35mm that cost you 20 bucks, you should be able to enter and you have a chance. It's all on how good a picture you can take. Also - You might be able to win with whatever lenses you have, as well. See this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/255879-mont...er-lenses.html If I don't win it, I won't blame my equipment Matter of fact, myself and the DS are going to attempt. K-3 would be a most gratifying upgrade! Also, don't sell yourself short folks! The picture is made by YOU, NOT the camera! As long as you can compose, control your light and focus, and remember to squeeze and not poke, you've probably a decent shot at getting picked.

04-11-2014, 07:08 PM	#82
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by SoC1Bar ...and remember to squeeze and not poke... What does this mean?

04-11-2014, 07:33 PM	#83
bobphoenix Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norwich, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 439	Originally posted by mee What does this mean? Unlike what I used to do when I activated the shutter... It is better to gently squeeze the camera button rather than mashing down on it like it's a whack-a-mole game... It took me more than a year to get used to not doing it with the digital... never did it with the 35mm... Now, I'm trying to teach my 6 year old grand daughter not to do it...

04-11-2014, 08:28 PM	#84
Aerlind Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 116	Originally posted by dicks Great event! But... what am I going to do with two K-3s ? ^^Give one to me? I'll see what I can find to enter.

04-12-2014, 11:00 AM	#85
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by loganross Its not clear by the note, but are their multiple rounds in that we will submit multiple photos or is a single photo submitted for the entire contest? Originally posted by Lauke_101 My guess is multiple photos, the first selection is just to judge general skill. I'm curious as to what the rest of the assignments will be! Should be a fun contest to follow, whether you participate or not. And accepting worldwide entries is awesome. Originally posted by clintox What I read is that you submit one photo only to try and qualify for the First Stage (or round 1). I suppose if you make the cut of 64 semi-finalists you then progress to Second Stage which may be a submission of a new photo (given theme) or maybe still using the same photo??? I guess these are details we will have to wait for == Ahem! == Originally posted by Adam Good luck and stay tuned for more details ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

04-12-2014, 04:13 PM	#86
Lokusart Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Algarve Posts: 173	members worldwide, that's great!

04-12-2014, 11:49 PM	#87
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	Yeah, when does it start?

04-13-2014, 05:56 AM	#88
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by bobphoenix Unlike what I used to do when I activated the shutter... It is better to gently squeeze the camera button rather than mashing down on it like it's a whack-a-mole game... It took me more than a year to get used to not doing it with the digital... never did it with the 35mm... Now, I'm trying to teach my 6 year old grand daughter not to do it... ohh now it makes sense to me :c ) Please remember to never squeeze nor poke the photographer, however, when they are taking a photograph.

04-13-2014, 08:11 AM	#89
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by WerTicus Yeah, when does it start? Here are the answers to your question. Originally posted by Adam We expect the contest to begin in late April, once B&H re-opens after the Passover holiday. Originally posted by Adam Good luck and stay tuned for more details Originally posted by Adam It'll all be hosted here. The official announcement (later this month) will contain all the submission details.

04-13-2014, 03:57 PM	#90
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by mee ohh now it makes sense to me :c ) Please remember to never squeeze nor poke the photographer, however, when they are taking a photograph. It all depends on how (socially/emotionally) close you are to the photographer. If you're really close it might be appreciated but in most cases you might just end up in jail.