from pentax australia about full frame

zmohie · 03-26-2013, 02:58 PM

https://twitter.com/PentaxAustralia/status/316151346644533248

i83N · 03-26-2013, 03:23 PM

Old news

**DDoram** · 03-26-2013, 03:24 PM

While I hope that a FF is coming I am betting on a 24 MP APSC this spring. Would I buy one? Possible as I have lot of lenses that would work on FF.

Dale

twitch · 03-26-2013, 03:53 PM - **1 Like**

"Pentax Australia" doesn't exist, I think it's actually CR Kennedy which are Pentax's distributor here.

Also, this group have zero credibility, and I mean absolutely zero, when it comes to this kind of communication about upcoming products. For a history lesson have a look at the garbage they were twittering and Facebooking before PK 2012, promising really big things....and in the end we got a small iteration of the K-5. So we can safely ignor this group.

As for the other guy posting about using a prototype FF camera (Mike Sv???? or something), that guy is clearly a pathalogical lier trynig to get a bit of attention and absolutely nothing he says is trustworthy.

Last edited by twitch; 03-26-2013 at 04:14 PM.

Bob from Aus · 03-26-2013, 04:01 PM

I saw pentax Australia and it just looks like a scam. What are they? They don't sell pentax in Australia.

Tesla · 03-26-2013, 05:26 PM

Is this Pentax Astralia? : Pentax Australia

selar · 03-26-2013, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by Tesla

Is this Pentax Astralia? : Pentax Australia

No, its daylight robbery, https://www.crkennedy.com.au/pentax/index.php?q=node/236

Uluru · 03-29-2013, 05:01 AM

Pentax Australia (PA) are not scams. Their guess is as good as yours, only yours quotes higher on your scale because you're self righteous.
As distributors only, PA doesn't get a complete insight in company's strategies, only in next term marketing plans they need to execute within the territory.
Last month they were invited to Japan which points to a conclusion that they have been trained into details about next marketing campaigns. Which probably involve new cameras, lenses and other things Pentax makes.

Jean Poitiers · 03-29-2013, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by twitch

"Pentax Australia" doesn't exist, I think it's actually CR Kennedy which are Pentax's distributor here.

Also, this group have zero credibility, and I mean absolutely zero, when it comes to this kind of communication about upcoming products. ...

Thanks for the info ... J

garywakeling · 03-29-2013, 11:53 AM - **1 Like**

Hold the phones folks, Pentax is distributed in Australia by C.R.Kennedy and Co. They have been doing this for 30 years or more, they also distribute Hasselblad , Sigma lenses and Jobo products. They have their own pentax service department staffed with Pentax trained staff. I have always received fantastic service from them and great after sales service. The fact that Pentax cameras are less common than Canikon is not restricted to Australia, they promote some value pentax camera packages with a couple of sigma lenses and a Pentax body at quite reasonable prices in an Australian context. Their knowledge of future model releases is controlled by Pentax Japan, just like all other distributors. In Australia we pay more because we have a relatively small market , this occurs with cameras , computers, computer software, itunes music etc. When production starts on any new cameras I will still be lining up to buy it . That tweet was totally in line with all the info we have heard from Pentax Japan, no details or promises were made.
Oh and over the easter break like Pentax Australia on facebook and use their web store at www.pentax.com.au with the discount codes from facebook to purchase cameras at 10% off and lenses at 15% off. I was lucky enough to pick up a K-01 for $198 before the price went up to $299. So yes they do sell Pentax and to happy pentax users like me!

Spotmatics,ES, K1000, K2DMD, LX, MZS, SFX, 6x7, 67II, istD, K10, K7, K5 all purchased and serviced in Australia

bvg · 03-29-2013, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

, Sigma lenses

They sell Sigma cameras as well.

Alizarine · 04-01-2013, 01:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Uluru

As distributors only, PA doesn't get a complete insight in company's strategies, only in next term marketing plans they need to execute within the territory. Last month they were invited to Japan which points to a conclusion that they have been trained into details about next marketing campaigns. Which probably involve new cameras, lenses and other things Pentax makes.

Hahah we have the Pentax FACTORY right here under our noses and we have no idea what's being made in there right now except for the current camera bodies. The Pentax people in the plant probably talk through their minds. We could only wish for leaks.

thibs · 04-01-2013, 10:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alizarine

Hahah we have the Pentax FACTORY right here under our noses and we have no idea what's being made in there right now except for the current camera bodies. The Pentax people in the plant probably talk through their minds. We could only wish for leaks.

That must be hard to endure

If you buy those guy a drink, won't they wanna talk a bit?

Raffwal · 04-01-2013, 11:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alizarine

Hahah we have the Pentax FACTORY right here under our noses and we have no idea what's being made in there right now except for the current camera bodies. The Pentax people in the plant probably talk through their minds. We could only wish for leaks.

What!? And you say you don't go dumpster diving on a regular basis to give us some leaks!?

Alizarine · 04-02-2013, 07:48 PM

lol I wish the factory had a dumpster next to it just to check if there were some failed prototypes dunked there... but as far as junk goes, the most they've shown were reject lens elements.

Originally posted by thibs

If you buy those guy a drink, won't they wanna talk a bit?

There are rumors that the people in Cebu, (where the factory is) are a lot more tolerant to alcohol than here in the capital. Worth a try though. =))

03-26-2013, 02:58 PM	#1
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	from pentax australia about full frame https://twitter.com/PentaxAustralia/status/316151346644533248

03-26-2013, 03:24 PM	#3
DDoram Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 632	FF: Seeing is Beleiving! While I hope that a FF is coming I am betting on a 24 MP APSC this spring. Would I buy one? Possible as I have lot of lenses that would work on FF. Dale

03-29-2013, 12:52 PM	#11
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	Originally posted by garywakeling , Sigma lenses They sell Sigma cameras as well. Last edited by bvg; 04-01-2013 at 04:28 AM.

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03-26-2013, 04:01 PM	#5
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	I saw pentax Australia and it just looks like a scam. What are they? They don't sell pentax in Australia.

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Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Is this Pentax Astralia? : Pentax Australia

03-26-2013, 05:30 PM	#7
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by Tesla Is this Pentax Astralia? : Pentax Australia No, its daylight robbery, https://www.crkennedy.com.au/pentax/index.php?q=node/236

03-29-2013, 05:01 AM	#8
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Pentax Australia (PA) are not scams. Their guess is as good as yours, only yours quotes higher on your scale because you're self righteous. As distributors only, PA doesn't get a complete insight in company's strategies, only in next term marketing plans they need to execute within the territory. Last month they were invited to Japan which points to a conclusion that they have been trained into details about next marketing campaigns. Which probably involve new cameras, lenses and other things Pentax makes.

03-29-2013, 05:06 AM	#9
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by twitch "Pentax Australia" doesn't exist, I think it's actually CR Kennedy which are Pentax's distributor here. Also, this group have zero credibility, and I mean absolutely zero, when it comes to this kind of communication about upcoming products. ... Thanks for the info ... J

03-29-2013, 11:53 AM - 1 Like	#10
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Hold the phones folks, Pentax is distributed in Australia by C.R.Kennedy and Co. They have been doing this for 30 years or more, they also distribute Hasselblad , Sigma lenses and Jobo products. They have their own pentax service department staffed with Pentax trained staff. I have always received fantastic service from them and great after sales service. The fact that Pentax cameras are less common than Canikon is not restricted to Australia, they promote some value pentax camera packages with a couple of sigma lenses and a Pentax body at quite reasonable prices in an Australian context. Their knowledge of future model releases is controlled by Pentax Japan, just like all other distributors. In Australia we pay more because we have a relatively small market , this occurs with cameras , computers, computer software, itunes music etc. When production starts on any new cameras I will still be lining up to buy it . That tweet was totally in line with all the info we have heard from Pentax Japan, no details or promises were made. Oh and over the easter break like Pentax Australia on facebook and use their web store at www.pentax.com.au with the discount codes from facebook to purchase cameras at 10% off and lenses at 15% off. I was lucky enough to pick up a K-01 for $198 before the price went up to $299. So yes they do sell Pentax and to happy pentax users like me! Spotmatics,ES, K1000, K2DMD, LX, MZS, SFX, 6x7, 67II, istD, K10, K7, K5 all purchased and serviced in Australia

04-01-2013, 01:04 AM - 2 Likes	#12
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Uluru As distributors only, PA doesn't get a complete insight in company's strategies, only in next term marketing plans they need to execute within the territory. Last month they were invited to Japan which points to a conclusion that they have been trained into details about next marketing campaigns. Which probably involve new cameras, lenses and other things Pentax makes. Hahah we have the Pentax FACTORY right here under our noses and we have no idea what's being made in there right now except for the current camera bodies. The Pentax people in the plant probably talk through their minds. We could only wish for leaks.

04-01-2013, 10:59 AM - 1 Like	#13
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Alizarine Hahah we have the Pentax FACTORY right here under our noses and we have no idea what's being made in there right now except for the current camera bodies. The Pentax people in the plant probably talk through their minds. We could only wish for leaks. That must be hard to endure If you buy those guy a drink, won't they wanna talk a bit?

04-01-2013, 11:43 AM - 1 Like	#14
Raffwal Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The North Posts: 879	Originally posted by Alizarine Hahah we have the Pentax FACTORY right here under our noses and we have no idea what's being made in there right now except for the current camera bodies. The Pentax people in the plant probably talk through their minds. We could only wish for leaks. What!? And you say you don't go dumpster diving on a regular basis to give us some leaks!?

04-02-2013, 07:48 PM	#15
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	lol I wish the factory had a dumpster next to it just to check if there were some failed prototypes dunked there... but as far as junk goes, the most they've shown were reject lens elements. Originally posted by thibs If you buy those guy a drink, won't they wanna talk a bit? There are rumors that the people in Cebu, (where the factory is) are a lot more tolerant to alcohol than here in the capital. Worth a try though. =))