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Culture · 03-21-2018, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

No talk of dictatorships, please... that's politics!

I say that BigMackCam should be banned because he has used the P word several times in this thread.

**BigMackCam** · 03-21-2018, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Culture

I say that BigMackCam should be banned because he has used the P word several times in this thread.

Yeah, let's get a moderator involved... oh, wait...

Culture · 03-21-2018, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Yeah, let's get a moderator involved... oh, wait...

My point exactly.
You should have deleted yourself before trying to make this point.

But I see you cant help yourself.

**BigMackCam** · 03-21-2018, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Culture

You should have deleted yourself before trying to make this point.

Impossible... Here I am, and here to stay

leekil · 03-21-2018, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

A big part of the extra cost here in the UK is that our cameras have their controls on the opposite side to the rest of the world, as with our cars. You can get an idea of the extra manufacturing cost from this snap of my old *ist:

I always buy Pentax UK imports because I'm left-handed, but it's a bit risky due to lack of warranty support and compatible parts in the US.

Photobill · 03-21-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by leekil

I always buy Pentax UK imports because I'm left-handed, but it's a bit risky due to lack of warranty support and compatible parts in the US.

OK I am not educated in the ways of the world and I know/think I am t-ing myself up!!!! But I'll bite 😂
Now the question.........
Are the Pentax cameras made differently abroad? I'm in the US???
😂 If you can't laugh at yourself you wouldn't laugh at others😂

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

A big part of the extra cost here in the UK is that our cameras have their controls on the opposite side to the rest of the world, as with our cars. You can get an idea of the extra manufacturing cost from this snap of my old *ist:

And no "P" word needed except "Pentax" 😱

LeDave · 03-21-2018, 01:50 PM

I think the price being cheaper in the US based on USD to Euros is the reason why Sony released the a7iii first in Europe. Because if it was released in the US first, I think many Europeans would have ordered from US instead. Those Europeans who want it first and are willing to shell out cash for it, will get it at a higher price even though they know it is more expensive.

**aslyfox** · 03-21-2018, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Photobill

OK I am not educated in the ways of the world and I know/think I am t-ing myself up!!!! But I'll bite ��
Now the question.........
Are the Pentax cameras made differently abroad? I'm in the US???
�� If you can't laugh at yourself you wouldn't laugh at others��

And no "P" word needed except "Pentax" ��

_entax

like the other brands are made in Asia, Japan originally, now ??, _hili__ines and Viet Nam for sure, China ???

As far as I know, no camera brands or lenses are made in the US

some lenses may be made in Euro_e certainly some were at one time, same as Russia - USSR

---------- Post added 03-21-18 at 16:13 ----------

Photobill · 03-21-2018, 03:26 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

_entax

like the other brands are made in Asia, Japan originally, now ??, _hili__ines and Viet Nam for sure, China ???

As far as I know, no camera brands or lenses are made in the US

some lenses may be made in Euro_e certainly some were at one time, same as Russia - USSR

---------- Post added 03-21-18 at 16:13 ----------

Thanks for the info but I was referring to the cameras layout being different. (Trigger on the left side. Like we (US) drive on the right side of the road & other countries drive on the wrong side 😂 JUST JOKING!!!!! keeping it light ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

DeadJohn · 03-22-2018, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Photobill

Thanks for the info but I was referring to the cameras layout being different. (Trigger on the left side. Like we (US) drive on the right side of the road & other countries drive on the wrong side 😂 JUST JOKING!!!!! keeping it light ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

There's a joke about bad drivers and chaotic traffic: In America you drive on the right, in Britain you drive on the left, in [country] you drive in the shade.

**aslyfox** · 03-22-2018, 06:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DeadJohn

There's a joke about bad drivers and chaotic traffic: In America you drive on the right, in Britain you drive on the left, in [country] you drive in the shade.

where I grew up in rural Illinois the roads were " crowned " ( raised slightly in the middle ) so they drained to the sides

you drove in the middle until you saw oncoming traffic or were approaching the crown of a hill or an intersection

one other problem

at the right time of year, lasting for 3 months or so, corn 6 feet or higher being grown in the fields from ditch to ditch, you could not see down the intersecting road until you started to enter the intersection

it got interesting at times

03-21-2018, 02:05 PM	#38
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Photobill OK I am not educated in the ways of the world and I know/think I am t-ing myself up!!!! But I'll bite �� Now the question......... Are the Pentax cameras made differently abroad? I'm in the US??? �� If you can't laugh at yourself you wouldn't laugh at others�� And no "P" word needed except "Pentax" �� _entax like the other brands are made in Asia, Japan originally, now ??, _hili__ines and Viet Nam for sure, China ??? As far as I know, no camera brands or lenses are made in the US some lenses may be made in Euro_e certainly some were at one time, same as Russia - USSR ---------- Post added 03-21-18 at 16:13 ---------- Last edited by BigMackCam; 03-21-2018 at 02:41 PM.

03-22-2018, 06:12 AM - 1 Like	#41
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by DeadJohn There's a joke about bad drivers and chaotic traffic: In America you drive on the right, in Britain you drive on the left, in [country] you drive in the shade. where I grew up in rural Illinois the roads were " crowned " ( raised slightly in the middle ) so they drained to the sides you drove in the middle until you saw oncoming traffic or were approaching the crown of a hill or an intersection one other problem at the right time of year, lasting for 3 months or so, corn 6 feet or higher being grown in the fields from ditch to ditch, you could not see down the intersecting road until you started to enter the intersection it got interesting at times Last edited by aslyfox; 03-22-2018 at 06:19 AM.

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03-21-2018, 11:18 AM	#31
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam No talk of dictatorships, please... that's politics! I say that BigMackCam should be banned because he has used the P word several times in this thread.

03-21-2018, 11:40 AM	#32
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Culture I say that BigMackCam should be banned because he has used the P word several times in this thread. Yeah, let's get a moderator involved... oh, wait...

03-21-2018, 11:43 AM	#33
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Yeah, let's get a moderator involved... oh, wait... My point exactly. You should have deleted yourself before trying to make this point. But I see you cant help yourself.

03-21-2018, 11:45 AM	#34
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,704	Originally posted by Culture You should have deleted yourself before trying to make this point. Impossible... Here I am, and here to stay

03-21-2018, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#35
leekil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,003	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave A big part of the extra cost here in the UK is that our cameras have their controls on the opposite side to the rest of the world, as with our cars. You can get an idea of the extra manufacturing cost from this snap of my old *ist: I always buy Pentax UK imports because I'm left-handed, but it's a bit risky due to lack of warranty support and compatible parts in the US.

03-21-2018, 01:46 PM	#36
Photobill Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 228	Originally posted by leekil I always buy Pentax UK imports because I'm left-handed, but it's a bit risky due to lack of warranty support and compatible parts in the US. OK I am not educated in the ways of the world and I know/think I am t-ing myself up!!!! But I'll bite 😂 Now the question......... Are the Pentax cameras made differently abroad? I'm in the US??? 😂 If you can't laugh at yourself you wouldn't laugh at others😂 Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave A big part of the extra cost here in the UK is that our cameras have their controls on the opposite side to the rest of the world, as with our cars. You can get an idea of the extra manufacturing cost from this snap of my old *ist: And no "P" word needed except "Pentax" 😱

03-21-2018, 01:50 PM	#37
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	I think the price being cheaper in the US based on USD to Euros is the reason why Sony released the a7iii first in Europe. Because if it was released in the US first, I think many Europeans would have ordered from US instead. Those Europeans who want it first and are willing to shell out cash for it, will get it at a higher price even though they know it is more expensive.

03-21-2018, 03:26 PM	#39
Photobill Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 228	Originally posted by Aslyfox _entax like the other brands are made in Asia, Japan originally, now ??, _hili__ines and Viet Nam for sure, China ??? As far as I know, no camera brands or lenses are made in the US some lenses may be made in Euro_e certainly some were at one time, same as Russia - USSR ---------- Post added 03-21-18 at 16:13 ---------- Thanks for the info but I was referring to the cameras layout being different. (Trigger on the left side. Like we (US) drive on the right side of the road & other countries drive on the wrong side 😂 JUST JOKING!!!!! keeping it light ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

03-22-2018, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#40
DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	Originally posted by Photobill Thanks for the info but I was referring to the cameras layout being different. (Trigger on the left side. Like we (US) drive on the right side of the road & other countries drive on the wrong side 😂 JUST JOKING!!!!! keeping it light ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺ There's a joke about bad drivers and chaotic traffic: In America you drive on the right, in Britain you drive on the left, in [country] you drive in the shade.

Cost rant.

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