Exploring Pentax Lenses with Richard Wilford, Manager of Garden Design, Kew Gardens,

superpowerpinger · 07-27-2019, 01:04 AM - **8 Likes**

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**ffking** · 07-27-2019, 02:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Nice low key advert - making the camera incidental but singing its praises all the same

Paul the Sunman · 07-27-2019, 03:30 AM - **1 Like**

Very nice. Gentle.

pschlute · 07-27-2019, 04:05 AM - **2 Likes**

What a great "office" to work in

BigMackCam · 07-27-2019, 05:28 AM

Yes, a very nice, understated and gentle video, enjoyable to watch. An almost "passive" style of marketing

I'm fascinated by his left hand hold on the lens... Quite unconventional, but it obviously works for him

**Larrymc** · 07-27-2019, 04:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Yes, a very nice, understated and gentle video, enjoyable to watch. An almost "passive" style of marketing

I'm fascinated by his left hand hold on the lens... Quite unconventional, but it obviously works for him

Nice low key advert video. His technique probably works pretty well with light lens.......not so much with larger lens.

**arnold** · 07-27-2019, 04:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Yes, a very nice, understated and gentle video, enjoyable to watch. An almost "passive" style of marketing

I'm fascinated by his left hand hold on the lens... Quite unconventional, but it obviously works for him

This is the way I hold the lens also, even with a large lens. I find the 'underhand' support very awkward.

BigMackCam · 07-27-2019, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by arnold

This is the way I hold the lens also, even with a large lens. I find the 'underhand' support very awkward.

I'm a big believer in the "right way" of doing something being whatever works best for an individual, rather than some prescribed method or approach. Personally, I get on well with the underhand method, but it's not the only one I use, and I'll happily adapt depending on my kit and the situation. Furthermore, when using my mirrorless gear with larger lenses, my left and right hands alternate - and sometimes share - responsibility for supporting my combo, depending on what I'm doing. So, I completely support whatever method you (and the chap in the video) use if it works for you. Go for it, I say!

texandrews · 07-28-2019, 10:58 AM

One thing I would say is that this video, with its serious but low-key and thoughtful tone, plays right into the wheelhouse of we Pentax users, and the potential users Pentax should be trying to attract. It plays to Pentax's strengths. Let's face it, Pentax isn't really the brand associated with World Cup, Olympics, NFL sidelines, & etc. Or a lot of other flashy types of photography. So, let's go with what's great about Pentax, and accentuate that.

And let's see more of this sort of thing....a lot more. Pentax/Ricoh should be reaching out to every top amateur and dedicated pro using Pentax gear and select more of these people to do more of these videos.

pinholecam · 07-28-2019, 07:14 PM

No wonder Pentax don't sell enough cameras!

Where are the "K1ii BEST CAMERA OF ALL TIME!" "WHY I'M DITCHING SONY AND SWITCHING TO PENTAX!" "PENTAX DFA15-30 EPIC FAIL!" (bold is intended)
Loud headlines and over the top commentators stir "shix", create clickbaits and drive traffic (and maybe interest).

Sadly, I think the younger crowd also gets attracted by such gimmicks more.

Nice, video btw...

07-28-2019, 10:58 AM	#9
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,095	Very nice video; Pentax needs more like this. One thing I would say is that this video, with its serious but low-key and thoughtful tone, plays right into the wheelhouse of we Pentax users, and the potential users Pentax should be trying to attract. It plays to Pentax's strengths. Let's face it, Pentax isn't really the brand associated with World Cup, Olympics, NFL sidelines, & etc. Or a lot of other flashy types of photography. So, let's go with what's great about Pentax, and accentuate that. And let's see more of this sort of thing....a lot more. Pentax/Ricoh should be reaching out to every top amateur and dedicated pro using Pentax gear and select more of these people to do more of these videos.

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ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 5,781	Nice low key advert - making the camera incidental but singing its praises all the same

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07-27-2019, 05:28 AM	#5
BigMackCam - Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18,745	Yes, a very nice, understated and gentle video, enjoyable to watch. An almost "passive" style of marketing I'm fascinated by his left hand hold on the lens... Quite unconventional, but it obviously works for him

07-27-2019, 04:26 PM - 1 Like	#6
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,029	Originally posted by BigMackCam Yes, a very nice, understated and gentle video, enjoyable to watch. An almost "passive" style of marketing I'm fascinated by his left hand hold on the lens... Quite unconventional, but it obviously works for him Nice low key advert video. His technique probably works pretty well with light lens.......not so much with larger lens.

07-27-2019, 04:43 PM - 1 Like	#7
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,199	Originally posted by BigMackCam Yes, a very nice, understated and gentle video, enjoyable to watch. An almost "passive" style of marketing I'm fascinated by his left hand hold on the lens... Quite unconventional, but it obviously works for him This is the way I hold the lens also, even with a large lens. I find the 'underhand' support very awkward.

07-27-2019, 04:47 PM	#8
BigMackCam - Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18,745	Originally posted by arnold This is the way I hold the lens also, even with a large lens. I find the 'underhand' support very awkward. I'm a big believer in the "right way" of doing something being whatever works best for an individual, rather than some prescribed method or approach. Personally, I get on well with the underhand method, but it's not the only one I use, and I'll happily adapt depending on my kit and the situation. Furthermore, when using my mirrorless gear with larger lenses, my left and right hands alternate - and sometimes share - responsibility for supporting my combo, depending on what I'm doing. So, I completely support whatever method you (and the chap in the video) use if it works for you. Go for it, I say!

07-28-2019, 07:14 PM	#10
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,656	No wonder Pentax don't sell enough cameras! Where are the "K1ii BEST CAMERA OF ALL TIME!" "WHY I'M DITCHING SONY AND SWITCHING TO PENTAX!" "PENTAX DFA15-30 EPIC FAIL!" (bold is intended) Loud headlines and over the top commentators stir "shix", create clickbaits and drive traffic (and maybe interest). Sadly, I think the younger crowd also gets attracted by such gimmicks more. Nice, video btw...

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