Good bye, Pentax

Kuzma · 11-30-2016, 06:53 AM

Well, if you used this wide range of lenses only to make photos of your family - it is really excessive)). Otherwise one day you will definitely realize that your smartphone camera is not enough

kjphilippona · 11-30-2016, 07:35 AM

John, I wish you all the best!

lytrytyr · 11-30-2016, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Iksobarg

I've been exclusively using my smart phone because it is always there, and I realized I capture moments with my family better and faster.

John, thanks for sharing your decision.

One thing to think about, though,
is how enduring those smartphone images of your family are going to be.

Will you still be able to appreciate the images when the kids are all grown up,
and phone technology has advanced by another four or five generations?

lightbox · 11-30-2016, 08:15 AM - **3 Likes**

Enjoy the new hobby but you shouldn't feel like you need to be a great photographer to be here or to own a DSLR. This place, and photography in general, is open to all... even those of us just hoping for decent family photos on occasion! Seeing all the great photos here gives me something to look up to even if I will never reach that level.

Farewell and good luck.

**BigMackCam** · 11-30-2016, 08:24 AM - **1 Like**

^^^ Well said!

**mattb123** · 11-30-2016, 08:26 AM

Good luck with your pursuits! If you ever come do the Crested Butte Big Mountain Enduro maybe I'll get a shot of you!

C_Jones · 11-30-2016, 08:28 AM

You always have the option of pursuing Pentax equipment again in the future if you find a need or interest. It all depends on what you want to do. Best wishes.

SpecialK · 11-30-2016, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Iksobarg

..I've concluded that it is time to move on.

Have fun on two wheels. That lens at the bottom looks lot like a Tele-Vivitar 800mm I once had.

~K

surfar · 11-30-2016, 04:37 PM

Just switch to Ricoh, the WG-M2 will record all your bike stuff and its 4K! and 8mp stills too.

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11-30-2016, 06:53 AM	#16
Kuzma Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Moscow Posts: 514	Well, if you used this wide range of lenses only to make photos of your family - it is really excessive)). Otherwise one day you will definitely realize that your smartphone camera is not enough

11-30-2016, 07:35 AM	#17
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	John, I wish you all the best!

11-30-2016, 07:53 AM	#18
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Iksobarg I've been exclusively using my smart phone because it is always there, and I realized I capture moments with my family better and faster. John, thanks for sharing your decision. One thing to think about, though, is how enduring those smartphone images of your family are going to be. Will you still be able to appreciate the images when the kids are all grown up, and phone technology has advanced by another four or five generations?

11-30-2016, 08:15 AM - 3 Likes	#19
lightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 599	Enjoy the new hobby but you shouldn't feel like you need to be a great photographer to be here or to own a DSLR. This place, and photography in general, is open to all... even those of us just hoping for decent family photos on occasion! Seeing all the great photos here gives me something to look up to even if I will never reach that level. Farewell and good luck.

11-30-2016, 08:24 AM - 1 Like	#20
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,680	^^^ Well said!

11-30-2016, 08:26 AM	#21
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Good luck with your pursuits! If you ever come do the Crested Butte Big Mountain Enduro maybe I'll get a shot of you!

11-30-2016, 08:28 AM	#22
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	You always have the option of pursuing Pentax equipment again in the future if you find a need or interest. It all depends on what you want to do. Best wishes.

11-30-2016, 09:15 AM	#23
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Originally posted by Iksobarg ..I've concluded that it is time to move on. Have fun on two wheels. That lens at the bottom looks lot like a Tele-Vivitar 800mm I once had. ~K

11-30-2016, 04:37 PM	#24
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Just switch to Ricoh, the WG-M2 will record all your bike stuff and its 4K! and 8mp stills too.