Kenspo moves on

altopiet · 09-06-2018, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

We wish Kenspo well in his future endeavours. We're not in darkness. No more comments like that in this thread please.

Perhaps we should rather discuss the lightning fast buffer speed of my K5iis, or rather how I dream about it

MarkJerling · 09-06-2018, 05:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by altopiet

Perhaps we should rather discuss the lightning fast buffer speed of my K5iis, or rather how I dream about it

Not in this thread! Start your own!

normhead · 09-06-2018, 05:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lukulele

Water Squirrrrrrrrel paddling furiously (well, maybe not) Benzie trail, Frankfort, Michigan. K-3, A-400, manually focused, manually exposed, and manually hiked to site. HH, Cortisone shot for Arthritic thumbs courtesy of local MD.

You can't fool me, that's not a squirrel. You think I'm stupid or something?

surfar · 09-06-2018, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by troenaas

donkeys can't fly?

Not if they are a horse with wings, does he speak French too?

troenaas · 09-06-2018, 05:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

does he speak French too?

I didn't meet him personally, so I couldn't say.

Mike.P® · 09-06-2018, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Kenspo wasn't someone who leave Pentax , he was a very special person who made us dream about the bright future of Pentax, and now that he left, we're falling back into darkness.

He WAS as special person?

Did something terrible happen to him?

He IS a talented photographer (one of many many thousand out there) who has moved on to a different (and I imagine better paying) employer, he's hardly the second coming.

---------- Post added 09-06-2018 at 03:04 PM ----------

Are they giving away another K-1 on here I didn't know about?

It's the only reason I can think of for this thread

reh321 · 09-06-2018, 08:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mike.P®

It's the only reason I can think of for this thread

The purpose of this thread is to inform those who didn't have access to FaceBook or otherwise know that Kenspro is no longer associated with Pentax - that he is now associated with Tamron.
This is definitely newsworthy.
Sarcastic comments are not appropriate.

Mike.P® · 09-06-2018, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by reh321

The purpose of this thread is to inform those who didn't have access to FaceBook or otherwise know that Kenspro is no longer associated with Pentax - that he is now associated with Tamron.
This is definitely newsworthy.
Sarcastic comments are not appropriate.

LOL

Newsworthy ... that made me laugh.

normhead · 09-06-2018, 10:17 AM - **2 Likes**

The most serious things I post often end in a torrent of banter and joviality. You go to the serious formal lunch here the keynote speaker makes his point. Afterwards every one stands around with a drink in their hands telling stories and sharing jokes. That's the way life works.

reh321 · 09-06-2018, 11:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mike.P®

LOL

Newsworthy ... that made me laugh.

Then you don't understand the situation.

This not like some basketball player changing which shoes he endorses.
Kenspo was not getting the service he needed from the K-1 {I was unaware he had switched from K-3, which would fit him better}, and his reasons for switching involve issues that affect some people; however, he was a genuinely helpful person, and we will miss his insight - those of us who were aware of them, that is.

Mike.P® · 09-06-2018, 12:07 PM

I understand the situation completely, at the end of the day he is basically a gun for hire that worked for Pentax and has now moved to Tamron. Yes he is a talented photographer and yes he had some insight into Pentax but he was rarely allowed to tell us anything and when he did he got slated for it in here a lot of the time. (and to be honest there is very little to tell these days anyway)

The 5DIV he is now using is in a different league to the K-1 (II) in both fps and buffer size but then it's also double the price ... hes not paying for it so good luck to him.

Anyway, I'm off to read more interesting threads ... you can sit in here and commiserate to your hearts content

slartibartfast01 · 09-06-2018, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike.P[emoji2400:

;4454896]I understand the situation completely, at the end of the day he is basically a gun for hire that worked for Pentax and has now moved to Tamron. Yes he is a talented photographer and yes he had some insight into Pentax but he was rarely allowed to tell us anything and when he did he got slated for it in here a lot of the time. (and to be honest there is very little to tell these days anyway)

The 5DIV he is now using is in a different league to the K-1 (II) in both fps and buffer size but then it's also double the price ... hes not paying for it so good luck to him.

Anyway, I'm off to read more interesting threads ... you can sit in here and commiserate to your hearts content

He is paying for the camera.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/374831-kenspo-moves-post4449417.html

reh321 · 09-06-2018, 12:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mike.P®

I understand the situation completely, at the end of the day he is basically a gun for hire that worked for Pentax and has now moved to Tamron.

He receives his paycheck from a publisher - at the end of the day he is a professional photographer, who also serves as an 'ambassador" - someone who receives 'goodies' and is expected to share his experience and what he hears with other users of the same things. His employers remains the same, but he now is "ambassador" for Tamron instead of for Pentax, so we will have one fewer visitor who might hear something there. He has been a friend, and we will miss him,

Kunzite · 09-06-2018, 12:52 PM

He has been, and always shall be, our friend.

aikilink · 09-06-2018, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

It's been great having you around Kenspo, and I'm happy to hear that you won't be a stranger!

I share some of your concerns, but I am excited for what comes next with Pentax, and the way these years are flying by, I'm not too bothered if it takes a little time. All the best to you from the midwest US!

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09-06-2018, 04:57 AM	#121
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by MarkJerling We wish Kenspo well in his future endeavours. We're not in darkness. No more comments like that in this thread please. Perhaps we should rather discuss the lightning fast buffer speed of my K5iis, or rather how I dream about it

09-06-2018, 05:00 AM - 1 Like	#122
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by altopiet Perhaps we should rather discuss the lightning fast buffer speed of my K5iis, or rather how I dream about it Not in this thread! Start your own!

09-06-2018, 05:20 AM - 2 Likes	#123
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by lukulele Water Squirrrrrrrrel paddling furiously (well, maybe not) Benzie trail, Frankfort, Michigan. K-3, A-400, manually focused, manually exposed, and manually hiked to site. HH, Cortisone shot for Arthritic thumbs courtesy of local MD. You can't fool me, that's not a squirrel. You think I'm stupid or something?

09-06-2018, 05:42 AM	#124
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by troenaas donkeys can't fly? Not if they are a horse with wings, does he speak French too?

09-06-2018, 05:58 AM - 1 Like	#125
troenaas Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 668	Originally posted by surfar does he speak French too? I didn't meet him personally, so I couldn't say.

09-06-2018, 06:59 AM	#126
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by biz-engineer Kenspo wasn't someone who leave Pentax , he was a very special person who made us dream about the bright future of Pentax, and now that he left, we're falling back into darkness. He WAS as special person? Did something terrible happen to him? He IS a talented photographer (one of many many thousand out there) who has moved on to a different (and I imagine better paying) employer, he's hardly the second coming. ---------- Post added 09-06-2018 at 03:04 PM ---------- Are they giving away another K-1 on here I didn't know about? It's the only reason I can think of for this thread

09-06-2018, 08:52 AM - 2 Likes	#127
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Mike.P® It's the only reason I can think of for this thread The purpose of this thread is to inform those who didn't have access to FaceBook or otherwise know that Kenspro is no longer associated with Pentax - that he is now associated with Tamron. This is definitely newsworthy. Sarcastic comments are not appropriate.

09-06-2018, 10:01 AM	#128
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by reh321 The purpose of this thread is to inform those who didn't have access to FaceBook or otherwise know that Kenspro is no longer associated with Pentax - that he is now associated with Tamron. This is definitely newsworthy. Sarcastic comments are not appropriate. LOL Newsworthy ... that made me laugh.

09-06-2018, 10:17 AM - 2 Likes	#129
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	The most serious things I post often end in a torrent of banter and joviality. You go to the serious formal lunch here the keynote speaker makes his point. Afterwards every one stands around with a drink in their hands telling stories and sharing jokes. That's the way life works.

09-06-2018, 11:36 AM - 2 Likes	#130
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Mike.P® LOL Newsworthy ... that made me laugh. Then you don't understand the situation. This not like some basketball player changing which shoes he endorses. Kenspo was not getting the service he needed from the K-1 {I was unaware he had switched from K-3, which would fit him better}, and his reasons for switching involve issues that affect some people; however, he was a genuinely helpful person, and we will miss his insight - those of us who were aware of them, that is.

09-06-2018, 12:07 PM	#131
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	I understand the situation completely, at the end of the day he is basically a gun for hire that worked for Pentax and has now moved to Tamron. Yes he is a talented photographer and yes he had some insight into Pentax but he was rarely allowed to tell us anything and when he did he got slated for it in here a lot of the time. (and to be honest there is very little to tell these days anyway) The 5DIV he is now using is in a different league to the K-1 (II) in both fps and buffer size but then it's also double the price ... hes not paying for it so good luck to him. Anyway, I'm off to read more interesting threads ... you can sit in here and commiserate to your hearts content

09-06-2018, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#132
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by Mike.P[emoji2400: ;4454896]I understand the situation completely, at the end of the day he is basically a gun for hire that worked for Pentax and has now moved to Tamron. Yes he is a talented photographer and yes he had some insight into Pentax but he was rarely allowed to tell us anything and when he did he got slated for it in here a lot of the time. (and to be honest there is very little to tell these days anyway) The 5DIV he is now using is in a different league to the K-1 (II) in both fps and buffer size but then it's also double the price ... hes not paying for it so good luck to him. Anyway, I'm off to read more interesting threads ... you can sit in here and commiserate to your hearts content He is paying for the camera. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/16-pentax-news-rumors/374831-kenspo-moves-post4449417.html

09-06-2018, 12:15 PM - 2 Likes	#133
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by Mike.P® I understand the situation completely, at the end of the day he is basically a gun for hire that worked for Pentax and has now moved to Tamron. He receives his paycheck from a publisher - at the end of the day he is a professional photographer, who also serves as an 'ambassador" - someone who receives 'goodies' and is expected to share his experience and what he hears with other users of the same things. His employers remains the same, but he now is "ambassador" for Tamron instead of for Pentax, so we will have one fewer visitor who might hear something there. He has been a friend, and we will miss him,

09-06-2018, 12:52 PM	#134
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	He has been, and always shall be, our friend.

09-06-2018, 01:20 PM - 1 Like	#135
aikilink Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 124	It's been great having you around Kenspo, and I'm happy to hear that you won't be a stranger! I share some of your concerns, but I am excited for what comes next with Pentax, and the way these years are flying by, I'm not too bothered if it takes a little time. All the best to you from the midwest US!