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**clackers** · 08-31-2018, 08:24 PM - **11 Likes**

The wonderful Kenneth Sporsheim was being sponsored by the Scandinavian distributor for Pentax, but has now accepted a deal with Tamron. The nature of his job will mean he will probably have to use Canon from now on rather than back to Nikon, but as he reported in the Facebook group:

"Some of you already know, but just want to say thank you to everyone of you!
After close to 5 years as an ambassador for an amazing bunch of pentaxians, its time for me to move on. Its not a secret that I've been a hired gun.
It is NOT because Pentax is doomed or something like that! It is a total package over whats best for me and my development. This is what I do for a living. There is some minor things that have made me frustrated at times, but let there be no doubt; Pentax make amazing stuff. And they will continue to do so
Best thing with my time as your ambassador, is that I've got to know so many wonderful people. And I hope we can continue to stay in touch regardless of me moving on.
You are in the best of hands with Ole Henrik Skjelstad, Mike Muizebelt etc.
So thank you everyone of you "

Best of luck to our favourite Nordic rock photographer, I'm chugging a tin of lutefisk in your honour.

disconnekt · 08-31-2018, 08:45 PM - **1 Like**

*plays Kiss "Cold Gin" in background*

**RobA_Oz** · 08-31-2018, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

...I'm chugging a tin of lutefisk in your honour.

That's quite an honour, but I don't think I'll spoil it by joining in with you.

**UncleVanya** · 08-31-2018, 09:02 PM - **3 Likes**

I told people... no one thought I was right! I figured he was leaving - sorely missed he will be.

ogl · 08-31-2018, 09:09 PM

He plan to be Nikon Z ambassador?

**PJ1** · 08-31-2018, 09:24 PM - **1 Like**

Big shoes to fill now.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-31-2018, 09:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ogl

He plan to be Nikon Z ambassador?

Only if Tamron decides to make lenses for the Z-mount (and they probably will).

**pentaxus** · 08-31-2018, 09:36 PM

Clackers is either brave or crazy. Lutefisk.

swanlefitte · 08-31-2018, 09:57 PM - **8 Likes**

Kenspo was a class act. His farewell shows this. The fact a pro will switch gear speaks to the fact all gear is good and it's about where you put your energy.
I wish him well and thank him for what he did, especially here.
I hope Tamron allows him to really showcase their stuff and give feedback.

**UncleVanya** · 08-31-2018, 09:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Kenspo was a class act. His farewell shows this. The fact a pro will switch gear speaks to the fact all gear is good and it's about where you put your energy.
I wish him well and thank him for what he did, especially here.
I hope Tamron allows him to really showcase their stuff and give feedback.

Absolutely agree.

**clackers** · 08-31-2018, 10:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Kenspo was a class act. His farewell shows this. The fact a pro will switch gear speaks to the fact all gear is good and it's about where you put your energy.
I wish him well and thank him for what he did, especially here.
I hope Tamron allows him to really showcase their stuff and give feedback.

Hear hear!

biz-engineer · 08-31-2018, 10:21 PM

Found a new job between April and now. I'm glad you did, might not be easy to get such kind of job.

VoiceOfReason · 08-31-2018, 10:29 PM

Yep, saw that in the Pentax group.

biz-engineer · 08-31-2018, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by ogl

He plan to be Nikon Z ambassador?

No he wrote he'll be using a Canon.

**beachgardener** · 08-31-2018, 11:57 PM

good onya mate and best of luck, don't be a stranger

08-31-2018, 08:24 PM - 11 Likes	#1
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Kenspo moves on The wonderful Kenneth Sporsheim was being sponsored by the Scandinavian distributor for Pentax, but has now accepted a deal with Tamron. The nature of his job will mean he will probably have to use Canon from now on rather than back to Nikon, but as he reported in the Facebook group: "Some of you already know, but just want to say thank you to everyone of you! After close to 5 years as an ambassador for an amazing bunch of pentaxians, its time for me to move on. Its not a secret that I've been a hired gun. It is NOT because Pentax is doomed or something like that! It is a total package over whats best for me and my development. This is what I do for a living. There is some minor things that have made me frustrated at times, but let there be no doubt; Pentax make amazing stuff. And they will continue to do so Best thing with my time as your ambassador, is that I've got to know so many wonderful people. And I hope we can continue to stay in touch regardless of me moving on. You are in the best of hands with Ole Henrik Skjelstad, Mike Muizebelt etc. So thank you everyone of you " Best of luck to our favourite Nordic rock photographer, I'm chugging a tin of lutefisk in your honour.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by ogl He plan to be Nikon Z ambassador? Only if Tamron decides to make lenses for the Z-mount (and they probably will).

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pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,320	Clackers is either brave or crazy. Lutefisk.

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swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Kenspo was a class act. His farewell shows this. The fact a pro will switch gear speaks to the fact all gear is good and it's about where you put your energy. I wish him well and thank him for what he did, especially here. I hope Tamron allows him to really showcase their stuff and give feedback.

08-31-2018, 09:59 PM - 1 Like	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	Originally posted by swanlefitte Kenspo was a class act. His farewell shows this. The fact a pro will switch gear speaks to the fact all gear is good and it's about where you put your energy. I wish him well and thank him for what he did, especially here. I hope Tamron allows him to really showcase their stuff and give feedback. Absolutely agree.

08-31-2018, 10:02 PM - 2 Likes	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by swanlefitte Kenspo was a class act. His farewell shows this. The fact a pro will switch gear speaks to the fact all gear is good and it's about where you put your energy. I wish him well and thank him for what he did, especially here. I hope Tamron allows him to really showcase their stuff and give feedback. Hear hear!

08-31-2018, 10:21 PM	#12
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	Found a new job between April and now. I'm glad you did, might not be easy to get such kind of job.

08-31-2018, 10:29 PM	#13
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Yep, saw that in the Pentax group.

08-31-2018, 10:31 PM	#14
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,249	Originally posted by ogl He plan to be Nikon Z ambassador? No he wrote he'll be using a Canon.

08-31-2018, 11:57 PM	#15
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	good onya mate and best of luck, don't be a stranger

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