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Kunzite · 06-05-2018, 06:53 AM - **2 Likes**

DPReview is a brand of Amazon. Just sayin'.

awscreo · 06-05-2018, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Clickbait

TheGrandPrixKid · 06-05-2018, 07:03 AM - **2 Likes**

I've read the article several times and I agree with what many of you, firstly why did the author leave dpreview? Secondly I found the article very unprofessional as this week's main feature is the review of the new K1II, and not very clever to scare prospective owners away when your own magazine is reviewing it's flagship model.

Personally I've just reinvested in some new Pentax equipment, my only personnel belief is ricoh needs a serious mirrorless option to bring to the market even if it just uses an adapter for current k mount lenses to begin with.

tvdtvdtvd · 06-05-2018, 07:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by D1N0

Everybody is an oracle these days.

It's easy; let me show you....

I predict the end of Canon!
I predict the end of the European Union!
I predict the end of Humanity!
I predict the end of the UNIVERSE!!!!

All of these are inevitable. The trick is to keep repeating it, then quickly say "I warned 'ya" when a prediction actually comes true.
Then stick out your hands to receive the praise and massive fortune that is sure to follow.

**Rondec** · 06-05-2018, 07:04 AM - **6 Likes**

In other news, the days of print media are numbered more than those of camera companies.

**Larrymc** · 06-05-2018, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid

Amateur Photographer a well respected weekly photo news and review publication in the UK has just Predicted end Pentax and K1ii likely to be it's last new Camera. Article written by Andy Westlake who is Technical Editor and a former DPReview reviewer, wrote that the slow down in the release of new lenses, camera bodies and Ricoh's reluctance to enter the mirrorless market will lead to the demise of Pentax due to lack of research and development. He says quote "Pentax isn't even a company in its own right any more" pointing to Pentax just being a brand name used by Ricoh. At the end of the article he says "it will be a real shame to see Pentax disappear, but the Pentax K1 mark ii would be a fitting last hurrah"

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?

Hmmmmm, sounds like political "conventional wisdom"! Never correct about anything but always there to disperse their wisdom.
Larry

LennyBloke · 06-05-2018, 07:20 AM - **2 Likes**

This news is Sensational !!!!

I've never heard anything like it before - what am I going to do ????

Kunzite · 06-05-2018, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid

firstly why did the author leave dpreview? Secondly I found the article very unprofessional as this week's main feature is the review of the new K1II, and not very clever to scare prospective owners away when your own magazine is reviewing it's flagship model.

Probably because DPR moved to Seattle.Yes, it's extremely unprofessional.

Not a Number · 06-05-2018, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clickclick

Where's the "Pentax is Doomed" rubber stamp?

PentaxIsDooomed™

Penta x Tuga · 06-05-2018, 07:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

We really just need to burn down DPR wherever it is. They are breeding and spreading to other magazines like pink eye. So far no inoculation is available.

Every time I read the words DPR these days I feel dirty and spend hours in the shower trying to wash it off.

Reading a DPR review of cameras you actually own and use causes PTSD. It's like they do everything imaginable to try and make you angry, depressed and ready to jump off a bridge. They assault Pentax and Pentax users, who they consider to be in need fo "saving", with themselves as the appointed "saviours."

The trouble with "self appointed saviours" is they'll lie so they can take your money.

DPR is desperate. They need some clicks.

I predict Amateur Photography dies before Pentax does.

Originally posted by normhead

I predict Amateur Photography dies before Pentax does.

Hear, hear

ogl · 06-05-2018, 07:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid

He says quote "Pentax isn't even a company in its own right any more" pointing to Pentax just being a brand name used by Ricoh. At the end of the article he says "it will be a real shame to see Pentax disappear, but the Pentax K1 mark ii would be a fitting last hurrah"

I remember that Pentax was buried many times from the time of *ist D. Not many times, but MANY-MANY times.

Kunzite · 06-05-2018, 07:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Writing the article:

You Tube

DeadJohn · 06-05-2018, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid

...by a knowledgeable and respected photojournalist...

Hah. A journalist uses sources rather than guessing. The article sounds like conjecture being passed off as fact.

**AstroDave** · 06-05-2018, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd

It's easy; let me show you....

I predict the end of Canon!
I predict the end of the European Union!
I predict the end of Humanity!
I predict the end of the UNIVERSE!!!!

All of these are inevitable. The trick is to keep repeating it, then quickly say "I warned 'ya" when a prediction actually comes true.
Then stick out your hands to receive the praise and massive fortune that is sure to follow.

Probably won't happen after the last two, though!

tvdtvdtvd · 06-05-2018, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by AstroDave

Probably won't happen after the last two, though!

I'll still be right, which is all that matters. The god particles will know even if no human is left witness.
I predict all my predictions will come true!!, (eventually).

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06-05-2018, 06:53 AM - 2 Likes	#16
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	DPReview is a brand of Amazon. Just sayin'.

06-05-2018, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#17
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Clickbait

06-05-2018, 07:03 AM - 2 Likes	#18
TheGrandPrixKid Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 34 Original Poster	I've read the article several times and I agree with what many of you, firstly why did the author leave dpreview? Secondly I found the article very unprofessional as this week's main feature is the review of the new K1II, and not very clever to scare prospective owners away when your own magazine is reviewing it's flagship model. Personally I've just reinvested in some new Pentax equipment, my only personnel belief is ricoh needs a serious mirrorless option to bring to the market even if it just uses an adapter for current k mount lenses to begin with.

06-05-2018, 07:04 AM - 2 Likes	#19
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by D1N0 Everybody is an oracle these days. It's easy; let me show you.... I predict the end of Canon! I predict the end of the European Union! I predict the end of Humanity! I predict the end of the UNIVERSE!!!! All of these are inevitable. The trick is to keep repeating it, then quickly say "I warned 'ya" when a prediction actually comes true. Then stick out your hands to receive the praise and massive fortune that is sure to follow.

06-05-2018, 07:04 AM - 6 Likes	#20
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	In other news, the days of print media are numbered more than those of camera companies.

06-05-2018, 07:09 AM	#21
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid Amateur Photographer a well respected weekly photo news and review publication in the UK has just Predicted end Pentax and K1ii likely to be it's last new Camera. Article written by Andy Westlake who is Technical Editor and a former DPReview reviewer, wrote that the slow down in the release of new lenses, camera bodies and Ricoh's reluctance to enter the mirrorless market will lead to the demise of Pentax due to lack of research and development. He says quote "Pentax isn't even a company in its own right any more" pointing to Pentax just being a brand name used by Ricoh. At the end of the article he says "it will be a real shame to see Pentax disappear, but the Pentax K1 mark ii would be a fitting last hurrah" 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? Hmmmmm, sounds like political "conventional wisdom"! Never correct about anything but always there to disperse their wisdom. Larry

06-05-2018, 07:20 AM - 2 Likes	#22
LennyBloke Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 677	This news is Sensational !!!! I've never heard anything like it before - what am I going to do ????

06-05-2018, 07:24 AM	#23
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid firstly why did the author leave dpreview? Secondly I found the article very unprofessional as this week's main feature is the review of the new K1II, and not very clever to scare prospective owners away when your own magazine is reviewing it's flagship model. Probably because DPR moved to Seattle.Yes, it's extremely unprofessional.

06-05-2018, 07:34 AM - 1 Like	#24
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by clickclick Where's the "Pentax is Doomed" rubber stamp? PentaxIsDooomed™

06-05-2018, 07:35 AM - 1 Like	#25
Penta x Tuga Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cascais, Portugal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	Originally posted by normhead We really just need to burn down DPR wherever it is. They are breeding and spreading to other magazines like pink eye. So far no inoculation is available. Every time I read the words DPR these days I feel dirty and spend hours in the shower trying to wash it off. Reading a DPR review of cameras you actually own and use causes PTSD. It's like they do everything imaginable to try and make you angry, depressed and ready to jump off a bridge. They assault Pentax and Pentax users, who they consider to be in need fo "saving", with themselves as the appointed "saviours." The trouble with "self appointed saviours" is they'll lie so they can take your money. DPR is desperate. They need some clicks. I predict Amateur Photography dies before Pentax does. Originally posted by normhead I predict Amateur Photography dies before Pentax does. Hear, hear

06-05-2018, 07:44 AM - 1 Like	#26
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid He says quote "Pentax isn't even a company in its own right any more" pointing to Pentax just being a brand name used by Ricoh. At the end of the article he says "it will be a real shame to see Pentax disappear, but the Pentax K1 mark ii would be a fitting last hurrah" I remember that Pentax was buried many times from the time of *ist D. Not many times, but MANY-MANY times.

06-05-2018, 07:50 AM	#28
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by TheGrandPrixKid ...by a knowledgeable and respected photojournalist... Hah. A journalist uses sources rather than guessing. The article sounds like conjecture being passed off as fact.

06-05-2018, 07:52 AM	#29
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,648	Originally posted by tvdtvdtvd It's easy; let me show you.... I predict the end of Canon! I predict the end of the European Union! I predict the end of Humanity! I predict the end of the UNIVERSE!!!! All of these are inevitable. The trick is to keep repeating it, then quickly say "I warned 'ya" when a prediction actually comes true. Then stick out your hands to receive the praise and massive fortune that is sure to follow. Probably won't happen after the last two, though!

06-05-2018, 07:58 AM	#30
tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Originally posted by AstroDave Probably won't happen after the last two, though! I'll still be right, which is all that matters. The god particles will know even if no human is left witness. I predict all my predictions will come true!!, (eventually).

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