Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid Although we've all read the writing is on the wall for Pentax in the past it has been easy to dismiss. But to read an article by a respected publication, by a knowledgeable and respected photojournalist is a bit more concerning than random stories from the mass online media. Anyone else read the article or have any thoughts?
I stopped buying and reading Amateur Photographer some time back, although I do still pick up a copy every few months.
The equipment reviews are generally late compared to many other sources, and the content seems derivative. Tutorials are typically shallow, perhaps due to the brevity required in a weekly rag, and much of it seems to be aimed at the beginner-to-intermediate end of the scale. Furthermore, the amount of simply incorrect or poorly explained information is ever-increasing. Neither Damien Demolder nor Andy Westlake have had much to say that I've been interested in.
Better quality reviews, tutorials, information and opinions are available from the internet, and without the time lag.
So, it may still be a respected publication, but my own respect for it waned years ago.
That aside, I agree with Dartmoor Dave - it's very disappointing for a supposedly brand-agnostic publication to spread potentially damaging opinions. If I hadn't already stopped reading it, I'd be doing so now...