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fantaxian · 02-14-2011, 02:04 PM

I am a newbie to the world of photography and a big fan of pentax, Originally from India I Have been reading a lot of forums and discussions regarding every DSLR brand. I am yet to purchase my first DSLR and looking forward to make pentax as my first DSLR choice. I am here to know more about pentax as well as to learn many things about photography and camera gear.

Peter Zack · 02-14-2011, 02:09 PM

Welcome to the forums. One thing that should be a big consideration in the region you live is the weather sealed bodies. You live in a fairly humid area I think and this could be a big plus.

fantaxian · 02-15-2011, 03:42 PM

Hey Thank you peter

.

Yeah we live in a fairly humid area and that that is definitely a big advantage, but one of the biggest hindrance is that pentax does not have any set-up here in India inspite of having a huge market and demand for pentax.

Wombat · 02-15-2011, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by fantaxian

Hey Thank you peter

.

Yeah we live in a fairly humid area and that that is definitely a big advantage, but one of the biggest hindrance is that pentax does not have any set-up here in India inspite of having a huge market and demand for pentax.

Welcome, mate. Yes, quite a few of the Indians on this forum have made the same comment. Perhaps you could organize a letter to Pentax between you, asking them to consider setting up an agency in India. It's potentially a huge market for them.
Looks like one of the weather-sealed Pentax models is the go for you. They're all excellent and should give you years of enjoyment.

Peter Zack · 02-16-2011, 06:10 AM

I'm also in an area with very little support and have done everything online. Purchases from this marketplace, Ebay and from B&H etc. It's never once been an issue. I wouldn't let that hold you back.

fantaxian · 02-16-2011, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Wombat

Welcome, mate. Yes, quite a few of the Indians on this forum have made the same comment. Perhaps you could organize a letter to Pentax between you, asking them to consider setting up an agency in India. It's potentially a huge market for them.
Looks like one of the weather-sealed Pentax models is the go for you. They're all excellent and should give you years of enjoyment.

Yeah Wombat I had thought of sending an email to pentax telling them to consider getting their set-up in india as there is a huge demand for pentax here, but then I wasn't sure if they would even read my email

. Now It seems that I should atleast give a try.

@ Peter

Thanks buddy, Yeah I have seen a lot of Indians buy from this forums. But right now at this moment I am really tight on budget and besides I Will also have to pay around extra 80$ for shipping, besides I don't even know the custom rules and procedure here. I am totally inexperienced and a little skeptical of getting a DSLR from outside India more so due to my tight budget at this stage. I will definitely go for Pentax once I have enough money to invest. I personally want to own pentax gear and be a proud pentaxian

.

Regards moneyspinner.

02-14-2011, 02:04 PM	#1
fantaxian New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5	Hey folks ..... ! I am a newbie to the world of photography and a big fan of pentax, Originally from India I Have been reading a lot of forums and discussions regarding every DSLR brand. I am yet to purchase my first DSLR and looking forward to make pentax as my first DSLR choice. I am here to know more about pentax as well as to learn many things about photography and camera gear.

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02-14-2011, 02:09 PM	#2
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Welcome to the forums. One thing that should be a big consideration in the region you live is the weather sealed bodies. You live in a fairly humid area I think and this could be a big plus.

02-15-2011, 03:42 PM	#3
fantaxian New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Original Poster	Hey Thank you peter . Yeah we live in a fairly humid area and that that is definitely a big advantage, but one of the biggest hindrance is that pentax does not have any set-up here in India inspite of having a huge market and demand for pentax.

02-15-2011, 03:55 PM	#4
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	Originally posted by fantaxian Hey Thank you peter . Yeah we live in a fairly humid area and that that is definitely a big advantage, but one of the biggest hindrance is that pentax does not have any set-up here in India inspite of having a huge market and demand for pentax. Welcome, mate. Yes, quite a few of the Indians on this forum have made the same comment. Perhaps you could organize a letter to Pentax between you, asking them to consider setting up an agency in India. It's potentially a huge market for them. Looks like one of the weather-sealed Pentax models is the go for you. They're all excellent and should give you years of enjoyment.

02-16-2011, 06:10 AM	#5
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I'm also in an area with very little support and have done everything online. Purchases from this marketplace, Ebay and from B&H etc. It's never once been an issue. I wouldn't let that hold you back.

02-16-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
fantaxian New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wombat Welcome, mate. Yes, quite a few of the Indians on this forum have made the same comment. Perhaps you could organize a letter to Pentax between you, asking them to consider setting up an agency in India. It's potentially a huge market for them. Looks like one of the weather-sealed Pentax models is the go for you. They're all excellent and should give you years of enjoyment. Yeah Wombat I had thought of sending an email to pentax telling them to consider getting their set-up in india as there is a huge demand for pentax here, but then I wasn't sure if they would even read my email . Now It seems that I should atleast give a try. @ Peter Thanks buddy, Yeah I have seen a lot of Indians buy from this forums. But right now at this moment I am really tight on budget and besides I Will also have to pay around extra 80$ for shipping, besides I don't even know the custom rules and procedure here. I am totally inexperienced and a little skeptical of getting a DSLR from outside India more so due to my tight budget at this stage. I will definitely go for Pentax once I have enough money to invest. I personally want to own pentax gear and be a proud pentaxian . Regards moneyspinner.

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