Kenspo moves on

torashi · 09-04-2018, 07:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pentaxus

Clackers is either brave or crazy. Lutefisk.

I wouldn't mind trying it. Has anyone had it who can share their experience? I also wonder how different it is from the fermented or pickled (sorry if I'm mistaken) duck embryos that are eaten in the Philippines.
A friend of mine is currently in Norway and did try it, but he wouldn't stop swearing. I guess it tastes horribly, but I'm keen on trying weird things and have a taste for bitter foods. I've tried a few sorts of bugs, too. In tact, here in Colombia in two northern regions there's a delicacy called "hormiga culona" (which loosely translates fat bottom or big ass ant). I guess Timon and Pumbaa have been too big of an influence, lol. And eating the agave maggot at the end of a bottle of mezcal is always fun because of people's various reactions.

torashi · 09-04-2018, 08:01 AM

@kenspo can I make you a similar offer if you ever come to Medellín, Colombia?
I know it's a bit tropical for a northern guy like you XD. In the mean time listen to some local metal:

Youtu.be

normhead · 09-04-2018, 08:43 AM - **3 Likes**

I have images in my mind that sort fo come to mind when I think of every camera. The library shot with the D800, a noiseless Mecedez shot under a street light for the 645z at 6400 ISO. The image that comes to mind for the K-1 is a kenspo concert image. I will never take , nor am I interested in talking that shot or one like it, but, it's the image that for me defined the camera. The two of them will always be linked in my mind.

**pres589** · 09-04-2018, 08:54 AM - **1 Like**

Boogie on, kenspo. May all your lenses be large by huge and overly corrected.

normhead · 09-04-2018, 08:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pres589

Boogie on, kenspo. May all your lenses be large by huge and overly corrected.

And ridiculously overpriced.

---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 12:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by clackers

The wonderful Kenneth Sporsheim was being sponsored by the Scandinavian distributor for Pentax,

Scandinavia has their own distributor?
When does Canada get theirs?
Oh right , we're just Americans. People who've never been to the country and never even think about it are our distributors.

As far as I can tell, the marketing share of Pentax sales in Canada just go to Colorado, never to be seen again.

**UncleVanya** · 09-04-2018, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

As far as I can tell, the marketing share of Pentax sales in Canada just go to Colorado, never to be seen again.

Pentax (Ricoh) has marketing? Why didn't I know this????

normhead · 09-04-2018, 11:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Pentax (Ricoh) has marketing? Why didn't I know this????

They eliminate anyone who finds out about it. If I disappear from the forum tomorrow you'll know what happened. Ricoh assassins got me.

kenspo · 09-04-2018, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by torashi

@kenspo can I make you a similar offer if you ever come to Medellín, Colombia?
I know it's a bit tropical for a northern guy like you XD. In the mean time listen to some local metal

Colombia is on my to do list

Originally posted by pres589

Boogie on, kenspo. May all your lenses be large by huge and overly corrected.

Good thing I dont have to pay for them then

---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 08:30 PM ----------

Originally posted by normhead

Scandinavia has their own distributor?

Focus Nordic. Have Pentax for the nordic countries, baltic countries and Poland (or soon).

They also have Tamron, Sirui, Hähnel, Lowepro + + +

**pres589** · 09-04-2018, 11:45 AM

If I'm serious for a moment, there seems to be some great lenses in Tamron's line-up, and I hope that you can take the shots you want with them. I've enjoyed having you spend time here with us on this forum and appreciated your patience with the comments sent your way.

Reed · 09-04-2018, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

Colombia is on my to do list

Good thing I dont have to pay for them then

---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 08:30 PM ----------

Focus Nordic. Have Pentax for the nordic countries, baltic countries and Poland (or soon).

They also have Tamron, Sirui, Hähnel, Lowepro + + +

Poland Pentax market is under rule of local subdivision od Ricoh. Not really any signs of ongoing changes to Focus Nordic or personal changes within RicohPL. Before Ricoh Poland, for years there was sole distribution provider called Apollo Electronics, they went out of business after Ricoh took over Pentax in late 2016.

**RobA_Oz** · 09-04-2018, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by torashi

Not until Nikon decides to share/sell the rights to their patented Z mount. I don't think this will be done untill there's a considerable amount of Nikkor lenses for this system available, if ever.
On an amusing side note, I'd like to see what happens, or how Sony reacts if Zeiss ever decides to make Z mount lenses.

If that’s the case, then I suppose Nikon must be happier just selling their converter than selling the rights to the Z-mount, so people can use new F-mount Tamrons, rather than Nikon’s new (and presumably more expensive) Z-mount lenses. Sigma will just reverse engineer the Z-mount, of course.

thazooo · 09-04-2018, 03:37 PM

Cool. I have no idea who this guy is. I recognize more names from the Forum Members.

surfar · 09-04-2018, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by thazooo

Cool. I have no idea who this guy is.

It might help to read the thread or at least the opening post.

reh321 · 09-04-2018, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by thazooo

Cool. I have no idea who this guy is. I recognize more names from the Forum Members.

Which guy? Without using "Quote" it is difficult to know the context of your comments, and they certainly don't stand alone.

**clackers** · 09-04-2018, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Scandinavia has their own distributor?
When does Canada get theirs?
Oh right , we're just Americans. People who've never been to the country and never even think about it are our distributors.

It could be that Denmark or Sweden get better service than Finland or Lithuania, of course, despite the same company being involved.

I saw in the NZ forum that there were complaints about their locally owned importer, and a suggestion that the Australian distributor take over the contract.

There's so little money to be made selling Pentax cameras in our markets that there may be something to that. The Australian company is large and diversified enough, because they're also the Sigma, Tokina and Leica distributor, and do surveying equipment as well as cameras.

09-04-2018, 08:59 AM - 2 Likes	#50
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by pres589 Boogie on, kenspo. May all your lenses be large by huge and overly corrected. And ridiculously overpriced. ---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 12:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by clackers The wonderful Kenneth Sporsheim was being sponsored by the Scandinavian distributor for Pentax, Scandinavia has their own distributor? When does Canada get theirs? Oh right , we're just Americans. People who've never been to the country and never even think about it are our distributors. As far as I can tell, the marketing share of Pentax sales in Canada just go to Colorado, never to be seen again. Last edited by normhead; 09-04-2018 at 09:13 AM.

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09-04-2018, 07:41 AM - 1 Like	#46
torashi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Medellín Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by pentaxus Clackers is either brave or crazy. Lutefisk. I wouldn't mind trying it. Has anyone had it who can share their experience? I also wonder how different it is from the fermented or pickled (sorry if I'm mistaken) duck embryos that are eaten in the Philippines. A friend of mine is currently in Norway and did try it, but he wouldn't stop swearing. I guess it tastes horribly, but I'm keen on trying weird things and have a taste for bitter foods. I've tried a few sorts of bugs, too. In tact, here in Colombia in two northern regions there's a delicacy called "hormiga culona" (which loosely translates fat bottom or big ass ant). I guess Timon and Pumbaa have been too big of an influence, lol. And eating the agave maggot at the end of a bottle of mezcal is always fun because of people's various reactions.

09-04-2018, 08:43 AM - 3 Likes	#48
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I have images in my mind that sort fo come to mind when I think of every camera. The library shot with the D800, a noiseless Mecedez shot under a street light for the 645z at 6400 ISO. The image that comes to mind for the K-1 is a kenspo concert image. I will never take , nor am I interested in talking that shot or one like it, but, it's the image that for me defined the camera. The two of them will always be linked in my mind.

09-04-2018, 08:54 AM - 1 Like	#49
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	Boogie on, kenspo. May all your lenses be large by huge and overly corrected.

09-04-2018, 09:55 AM - 1 Like	#51
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by normhead As far as I can tell, the marketing share of Pentax sales in Canada just go to Colorado, never to be seen again. Pentax (Ricoh) has marketing? Why didn't I know this????

09-04-2018, 11:02 AM - 2 Likes	#52
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by UncleVanya Pentax (Ricoh) has marketing? Why didn't I know this???? They eliminate anyone who finds out about it. If I disappear from the forum tomorrow you'll know what happened. Ricoh assassins got me.

09-04-2018, 11:29 AM	#53
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by torashi @kenspo can I make you a similar offer if you ever come to Medellín, Colombia? I know it's a bit tropical for a northern guy like you XD. In the mean time listen to some local metal Colombia is on my to do list Originally posted by pres589 Boogie on, kenspo. May all your lenses be large by huge and overly corrected. Good thing I dont have to pay for them then ---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 08:30 PM ---------- Originally posted by normhead Scandinavia has their own distributor? Focus Nordic. Have Pentax for the nordic countries, baltic countries and Poland (or soon). They also have Tamron, Sirui, Hähnel, Lowepro + + +

09-04-2018, 11:45 AM	#54
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	If I'm serious for a moment, there seems to be some great lenses in Tamron's line-up, and I hope that you can take the shots you want with them. I've enjoyed having you spend time here with us on this forum and appreciated your patience with the comments sent your way.

09-04-2018, 02:36 PM	#55
Reed Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 638	Originally posted by kenspo Colombia is on my to do list Good thing I dont have to pay for them then ---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 08:30 PM ---------- Focus Nordic. Have Pentax for the nordic countries, baltic countries and Poland (or soon). They also have Tamron, Sirui, Hähnel, Lowepro + + + Poland Pentax market is under rule of local subdivision od Ricoh. Not really any signs of ongoing changes to Focus Nordic or personal changes within RicohPL. Before Ricoh Poland, for years there was sole distribution provider called Apollo Electronics, they went out of business after Ricoh took over Pentax in late 2016.

09-04-2018, 03:05 PM	#56
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,200	Originally posted by torashi Not until Nikon decides to share/sell the rights to their patented Z mount. I don't think this will be done untill there's a considerable amount of Nikkor lenses for this system available, if ever. On an amusing side note, I'd like to see what happens, or how Sony reacts if Zeiss ever decides to make Z mount lenses. If that’s the case, then I suppose Nikon must be happier just selling their converter than selling the rights to the Z-mount, so people can use new F-mount Tamrons, rather than Nikon’s new (and presumably more expensive) Z-mount lenses. Sigma will just reverse engineer the Z-mount, of course.

09-04-2018, 03:37 PM	#57
thazooo Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 854	Cool. I have no idea who this guy is. I recognize more names from the Forum Members.

09-04-2018, 03:46 PM	#58
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Originally posted by thazooo Cool. I have no idea who this guy is. It might help to read the thread or at least the opening post.

09-04-2018, 03:57 PM	#59
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by thazooo Cool. I have no idea who this guy is. I recognize more names from the Forum Members. Which guy? Without using "Quote" it is difficult to know the context of your comments, and they certainly don't stand alone.

09-04-2018, 04:31 PM	#60
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead Scandinavia has their own distributor? When does Canada get theirs? Oh right , we're just Americans. People who've never been to the country and never even think about it are our distributors. It could be that Denmark or Sweden get better service than Finland or Lithuania, of course, despite the same company being involved. I saw in the NZ forum that there were complaints about their locally owned importer, and a suggestion that the Australian distributor take over the contract. There's so little money to be made selling Pentax cameras in our markets that there may be something to that. The Australian company is large and diversified enough, because they're also the Sigma, Tokina and Leica distributor, and do surveying equipment as well as cameras.