Kenspo moves on

surfar · 09-28-2018, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by Amoon

I've just found that Kenneth moved to Panasonic Lumix S1R.

He must have a early prototype,the interview i saw(at PhotoK) was pretty vague about most things.

He has been using GH series for video for a long time.

D1N0 · 09-28-2018, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by Reed

If there was a model that suit his requirements, then who knows, especialy in terms of Video and hi speed shooting. Still I think that will never happen xD

There is also the small issue of Tamron not bringing out any new lenses for Pentax for quite a while now.

Reed · 09-28-2018, 03:39 AM

That's was the meaning of my statement

kenspo · 09-28-2018, 03:47 AM - **6 Likes**

I dont use Panasonic S1 or S1R..Yet.

Im currently having a Tamron deal with same company that has Pentax in the Nordic and Baltic countries (Focus Nordic). They said they still wanted me onboard because they say im a big asset and I really like working with them. My main bodies are 5D Mark IV + GH5 (for video only). Focus Nordic and Panasonic also works close together in this area, so stuff can happen in 2019

I feel sorry for having to leave, but I had to do whats best for me and my development. Ricoh wants a different path then what suits my needs, and when they also stop responding to me + K-1ii even worse for me then K-1 (buffer only). I had no choice

But will always have a soft spot for Pentax and its great community of people.

And I still have my Spotmatic F with Takumar 35 and 135..So im covered to be here I hope..hehe

**beachgardener** · 09-28-2018, 04:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

my Spotmatic F with Takumar 35 and 135..So im covered to be here I hope

Absolutely, and thanks for your input

reh321 · 09-28-2018, 04:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

I feel sorry for having to leave, but I had to do whats best for me and my development. Ricoh wants a different path then what suits my needs, and when they also stop responding to me + K-1ii even worse for me then K-1 (buffer only). I had no choice

But will always have a soft spot for Pentax and its great community of people.

And I still have my Spotmatic F with Takumar 35 and 135..So im covered to be here I hope..hehe

You don't have to explain. The slow buffer speed of K-1 family is well-known here ..... in fact, almost every discussion wanders into that area sooner or later. I have to admit that personally I was shocked to here that you were trying to make that work for you.

kenspo · 09-28-2018, 04:14 AM

Originally posted by altopiet

You don't owe anyone here any explanation.

I know I don't have to anything, but to answer here and have to answer all the PM's everywhere. I think there is a bit difference between a regular user and a brand ambassador leaving..But hey, thats how I think. Dont expect anyone to agree or understand

Last edited by MarkJerling; 09-30-2018 at 12:46 PM.

**NZ_Ross** · 09-28-2018, 04:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

I know I don't have to anything, but to answer here and have to answer all the PM's everywhere. I think there is a bit difference between a regular user and a brand ambassador leaving..But hey, thats how I think. Dont expect anyone to agree or understand

All the best with the new endeavours Ken. I have enjoyed our occasional conversations over the past few years

Ross

**Belnan** · 09-28-2018, 04:55 AM

So will you switch back to Pentax if you like the next FF if it has better buffer, fps autofocus etc. Or is there something else to it?

kenspo · 09-28-2018, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Belnan

So will you switch back to Pentax if you like the next FF if it has better buffer, fps autofocus etc. Or is there something else to it?

No, my Spotmatic F will remain my only Pentax

Was talking about me maybe go all in with Panasonic if their new cameras delivers

normhead · 09-28-2018, 05:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by kenspo

No, my Spotmatic F will remain my only Pentax

Was talking about me maybe go all in with Panasonic if their new cameras delivers

Let us know how it goes, Panasonic was always my choice for out of class assignments. It will be interesting to know what they come up with.

kenspo · 09-28-2018, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Let us know how i goes, Panasonic was always my choice for out of class assignments. It will be interesting to know what they come up with.

Will do

As long as I dont get kicked out!

Mike.P® · 09-28-2018, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenspo

Ricoh wants a different path then what suits my needs

Pentax actually have a path?

Not a Number · 09-28-2018, 06:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mike.P®

Pentax actually have a path?

Yeah, the path to Dooooom.

Just kidding

normhead · 09-28-2018, 06:26 AM - **3 Likes**

Make cameras and lenses, sell cameras and lenses, sounds like a path to me.

09-28-2018, 05:06 AM - 2 Likes	#191
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by kenspo No, my Spotmatic F will remain my only Pentax Was talking about me maybe go all in with Panasonic if their new cameras delivers Let us know how it goes, Panasonic was always my choice for out of class assignments. It will be interesting to know what they come up with. Last edited by normhead; 09-28-2018 at 05:46 AM.

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09-28-2018, 02:40 AM	#181
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by Amoon I've just found that Kenneth moved to Panasonic Lumix S1R. He must have a early prototype,the interview i saw(at PhotoK) was pretty vague about most things. He has been using GH series for video for a long time.

09-28-2018, 03:18 AM	#182
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Reed If there was a model that suit his requirements, then who knows, especialy in terms of Video and hi speed shooting. Still I think that will never happen xD There is also the small issue of Tamron not bringing out any new lenses for Pentax for quite a while now.

09-28-2018, 03:39 AM	#183
Reed Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 638	That's was the meaning of my statement

09-28-2018, 03:47 AM - 6 Likes	#184
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	I dont use Panasonic S1 or S1R..Yet. Im currently having a Tamron deal with same company that has Pentax in the Nordic and Baltic countries (Focus Nordic). They said they still wanted me onboard because they say im a big asset and I really like working with them. My main bodies are 5D Mark IV + GH5 (for video only). Focus Nordic and Panasonic also works close together in this area, so stuff can happen in 2019 I feel sorry for having to leave, but I had to do whats best for me and my development. Ricoh wants a different path then what suits my needs, and when they also stop responding to me + K-1ii even worse for me then K-1 (buffer only). I had no choice But will always have a soft spot for Pentax and its great community of people. And I still have my Spotmatic F with Takumar 35 and 135..So im covered to be here I hope..hehe

09-28-2018, 04:07 AM - 1 Like	#185
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by kenspo my Spotmatic F with Takumar 35 and 135..So im covered to be here I hope Absolutely, and thanks for your input

09-28-2018, 04:12 AM - 1 Like	#186
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,180	Originally posted by kenspo I feel sorry for having to leave, but I had to do whats best for me and my development. Ricoh wants a different path then what suits my needs, and when they also stop responding to me + K-1ii even worse for me then K-1 (buffer only). I had no choice But will always have a soft spot for Pentax and its great community of people. And I still have my Spotmatic F with Takumar 35 and 135..So im covered to be here I hope..hehe You don't have to explain. The slow buffer speed of K-1 family is well-known here ..... in fact, almost every discussion wanders into that area sooner or later. I have to admit that personally I was shocked to here that you were trying to make that work for you.

09-28-2018, 04:14 AM	#187
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by altopiet You don't owe anyone here any explanation. I know I don't have to anything, but to answer here and have to answer all the PM's everywhere. I think there is a bit difference between a regular user and a brand ambassador leaving..But hey, thats how I think. Dont expect anyone to agree or understand Last edited by MarkJerling; 09-30-2018 at 12:46 PM.

09-28-2018, 04:24 AM - 1 Like	#188
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by kenspo I know I don't have to anything, but to answer here and have to answer all the PM's everywhere. I think there is a bit difference between a regular user and a brand ambassador leaving..But hey, thats how I think. Dont expect anyone to agree or understand All the best with the new endeavours Ken. I have enjoyed our occasional conversations over the past few years Ross

09-28-2018, 04:55 AM	#189
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	So will you switch back to Pentax if you like the next FF if it has better buffer, fps autofocus etc. Or is there something else to it?

09-28-2018, 05:00 AM	#190
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Belnan So will you switch back to Pentax if you like the next FF if it has better buffer, fps autofocus etc. Or is there something else to it? No, my Spotmatic F will remain my only Pentax Was talking about me maybe go all in with Panasonic if their new cameras delivers

09-28-2018, 05:09 AM	#192
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by normhead Let us know how i goes, Panasonic was always my choice for out of class assignments. It will be interesting to know what they come up with. Will do As long as I dont get kicked out!

09-28-2018, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#193
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by kenspo Ricoh wants a different path then what suits my needs Pentax actually have a path?

09-28-2018, 06:23 AM - 1 Like	#194
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Mike.P® Pentax actually have a path? Yeah, the path to Dooooom. Just kidding

09-28-2018, 06:26 AM - 3 Likes	#195
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Make cameras and lenses, sell cameras and lenses, sounds like a path to me.