Brand Ambassadors- Does Pentax have any?

derelict · 03-08-2018, 09:01 AM

Nikon has them. Canon has them. Olympus has them. Everyone has them. Does Pentax do it? If so, who are they? If not, why not?

**mattb123** · 03-08-2018, 09:14 AM

I believe our very own Kenspo is one.

derelict · 03-08-2018, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

I believe our very own Kenspo is one.

So there are some? I never read/ see anything about them. I am exposed to plenty of them through various media sources who shoot for Fuji, Olympus, Sony, Canon, Nikon but have yet to see anything from a Pentax shooter.

**mattb123** · 03-08-2018, 09:32 AM

Yeah, apparently it's a secret.

D1N0 · 03-08-2018, 09:47 AM

Brand ambassadors are hired on a per country or language area basis. You can find them on the local Ricoh-Imaging.*** sites

These are the ones for the US: https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/index.php/ambassadors

**jatrax** · 03-08-2018, 09:56 AM

Kenspo and Kerrick James are both 'brand ambassadors' and post here occasionally. Kenspo fairly regularly. Kerrick just posted some K-1 mkII pictures yesterday I think.

stevebrot · 03-08-2018, 10:14 AM

Yes, Ricoh/Pentax has brand ambassadors and yes, they are active in that role. One can usually find them at trade shows where Ricoh has a booth and in stores when Ricoh goes on tour. I actually met two (the surfer guy and someone else) several years ago when Pentax did a U.S. tour promoting the then-new K-7.

So, no reason for angst. They are out there.

Steve

stevebrot · 03-08-2018, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Yeah, apparently it's a secret.

Fortunately Google is our friend. "Pentax brand ambassador" turned up evidence that they exist.

Steve

btnapa · 03-08-2018, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

Kenspo and Kerrick James

I have met Kerrick (super nice guy) and had some discussions with Kenspo (very cordial and helpful guy also) a few years back. I am in the US. Wish we had more people like Kerrick who can spread the word about Pentax. Some of the other brands have lots of ambassadors (not all paid) who happily spread the word about the brand they love.

Question for Pentax, what would it take to strengthen the ambassador program? I for one would be happy to let everyone know how great my K1 and the lens that I have are. I am not a fulll-time pro but I get paid for my work. I have talked to the Pentax reps in various shows and suggested possible venues for additional exposure.

Not enough exposure... no wonder Pentax is the best kept secret in the photo industry!

**blackcloudbrew** · 03-08-2018, 11:35 AM

Kerrick James is one as has been mentioned. I'm hopefully doing a slot canyon workshop (Utah/Arizona) with him in May. My communications with him have been fantastic. Sounds like a great guy.

derelict · 03-08-2018, 12:50 PM

I am not fretting or concerned. I was just wondering why I never see or hear anything about the cameras. I see Nikon and Canon ambassadors on podcasts and social media (IG, for example) but I do not see any Pentax. I am followed, and regularly receive comments from a few different official Pentax accounts but finding other official Pentax photographers is something I do not see. I will search out the two listed.

**clackers** · 03-08-2018, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by derelict

I am not fretting or concerned. I was just wondering why I never see or hear anything about the cameras. I see Nikon and Canon ambassadors on podcasts and social media (IG, for example) but I do not see any Pentax. I am followed, and regularly receive comments from a few different official Pentax accounts but finding other official Pentax photographers is something I do not see. I will search out the two listed.

You'll find them posting pics and meet'n'greets on Ricoh's social networking sites, Derelict.

stevebrot · 03-08-2018, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by derelict

I will search out the two listed.

...or perhaps the four listed on the Ricoh/Pentax NA site linked above.

Steve

**Buckeyemikie** · 03-08-2018, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Kerrick James is one as has been mentioned. I'm hopefully doing a slot canyon workshop (Utah/Arizona) with him in May. My communications with him have been fantastic. Sounds like a great guy.

Blackcloudbrew, Kerrick IS a great guy! I’m going on a private workshop to those same slot canyons starting on 3/20, my third one with him. We also plan to do night photography around Bryce/Grand Staircase Escalante and the south rim of the GC. We’ll be testing the K-1 Mk II and the DA*50 1.4 (and will compare it to my DA* 55). I’ll post a few of my best shots.

I highly recommend Kerrick James either for any of the AZ Highway workshops he leads or a private tour. Can’t wait��

**blackcloudbrew** · 03-08-2018, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Buckeyemikie

Blackcloudbrew, Kerrick IS a great guy! I’m going on a private workshop to those same slot canyons starting on 3/20, my third one with him. We also plan to do night photography around Bryce/Grand Staircase Escalante and the south rim of the GC. We’ll be testing the K-1 Mk II and the DA*50 1.4 (and will compare it to my DA* 55). I’ll post a few of my best shots.

I highly recommend Kerrick James either for any of the AZ Highway workshops he leads or a private tour. Can’t wait��

Cool, ah, was communicating with him yesterday and go the feeling he was doing another trip soon. Have fun. Bryce is a favorite place of mine. What to know what you think of the DA*50 f1.4 too.

03-08-2018, 09:01 AM	#1
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525	Brand Ambassadors- Does Pentax have any? Nikon has them. Canon has them. Olympus has them. Everyone has them. Does Pentax do it? If so, who are they? If not, why not?

03-08-2018, 10:50 AM	#9
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,621	Originally posted by jatrax Kenspo and Kerrick James I have met Kerrick (super nice guy) and had some discussions with Kenspo (very cordial and helpful guy also) a few years back. I am in the US. Wish we had more people like Kerrick who can spread the word about Pentax. Some of the other brands have lots of ambassadors (not all paid) who happily spread the word about the brand they love. Question for Pentax, what would it take to strengthen the ambassador program? I for one would be happy to let everyone know how great my K1 and the lens that I have are. I am not a fulll-time pro but I get paid for my work. I have talked to the Pentax reps in various shows and suggested possible venues for additional exposure. Not enough exposure... no wonder Pentax is the best kept secret in the photo industry! Last edited by btnapa; 03-08-2018 at 11:04 AM. Reason: add

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I believe our very own Kenspo is one.

03-08-2018, 09:17 AM	#3
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 I believe our very own Kenspo is one. So there are some? I never read/ see anything about them. I am exposed to plenty of them through various media sources who shoot for Fuji, Olympus, Sony, Canon, Nikon but have yet to see anything from a Pentax shooter.

03-08-2018, 09:32 AM	#4
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Yeah, apparently it's a secret.

03-08-2018, 09:47 AM	#5
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Brand ambassadors are hired on a per country or language area basis. You can find them on the local Ricoh-Imaging.*** sites These are the ones for the US: https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/index.php/ambassadors

03-08-2018, 09:56 AM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Kenspo and Kerrick James are both 'brand ambassadors' and post here occasionally. Kenspo fairly regularly. Kerrick just posted some K-1 mkII pictures yesterday I think.

03-08-2018, 10:14 AM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Yes, Ricoh/Pentax has brand ambassadors and yes, they are active in that role. One can usually find them at trade shows where Ricoh has a booth and in stores when Ricoh goes on tour. I actually met two (the surfer guy and someone else) several years ago when Pentax did a U.S. tour promoting the then-new K-7. So, no reason for angst. They are out there. Steve

03-08-2018, 10:19 AM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mattb123 Yeah, apparently it's a secret. Fortunately Google is our friend. "Pentax brand ambassador" turned up evidence that they exist. Steve

03-08-2018, 11:35 AM	#10
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Kerrick James is one as has been mentioned. I'm hopefully doing a slot canyon workshop (Utah/Arizona) with him in May. My communications with him have been fantastic. Sounds like a great guy.

03-08-2018, 12:50 PM	#11
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Original Poster	I am not fretting or concerned. I was just wondering why I never see or hear anything about the cameras. I see Nikon and Canon ambassadors on podcasts and social media (IG, for example) but I do not see any Pentax. I am followed, and regularly receive comments from a few different official Pentax accounts but finding other official Pentax photographers is something I do not see. I will search out the two listed.

03-08-2018, 12:54 PM	#12
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by derelict I am not fretting or concerned. I was just wondering why I never see or hear anything about the cameras. I see Nikon and Canon ambassadors on podcasts and social media (IG, for example) but I do not see any Pentax. I am followed, and regularly receive comments from a few different official Pentax accounts but finding other official Pentax photographers is something I do not see. I will search out the two listed. You'll find them posting pics and meet'n'greets on Ricoh's social networking sites, Derelict.

03-08-2018, 12:59 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by derelict I will search out the two listed. ...or perhaps the four listed on the Ricoh/Pentax NA site linked above. Steve

03-08-2018, 02:09 PM	#14
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 504	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Kerrick James is one as has been mentioned. I'm hopefully doing a slot canyon workshop (Utah/Arizona) with him in May. My communications with him have been fantastic. Sounds like a great guy. Blackcloudbrew, Kerrick IS a great guy! I’m going on a private workshop to those same slot canyons starting on 3/20, my third one with him. We also plan to do night photography around Bryce/Grand Staircase Escalante and the south rim of the GC. We’ll be testing the K-1 Mk II and the DA50 1.4 (and will compare it to my DA 55). I’ll post a few of my best shots. I highly recommend Kerrick James either for any of the AZ Highway workshops he leads or a private tour. Can’t wait��

03-08-2018, 02:56 PM	#15
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by Buckeyemikie Blackcloudbrew, Kerrick IS a great guy! I’m going on a private workshop to those same slot canyons starting on 3/20, my third one with him. We also plan to do night photography around Bryce/Grand Staircase Escalante and the south rim of the GC. We’ll be testing the K-1 Mk II and the DA50 1.4 (and will compare it to my DA 55). I’ll post a few of my best shots. I highly recommend Kerrick James either for any of the AZ Highway workshops he leads or a private tour. Can’t wait�� Cool, ah, was communicating with him yesterday and go the feeling he was doing another trip soon. Have fun. Bryce is a favorite place of mine. What to know what you think of the DA*50 f1.4 too.