Working on new Ultimate Asahi Pentax Guide

garywakeling · 06-03-2021, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Argos

Once the book is available, you can order it strait from me. It will not be available in bookstores. Online there is too much risk of illegal copying.

Hi, I would like to order a book now that it is available, what is the best way to get one for us non Dutch speakers please
Cheers Gary

**dtrego** · 06-03-2021, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by garywakeling

Hi, I would like to order a book now that it is available, what is the best way to get one for us non Dutch speakers please
Cheers Gary

Ditto! I'd love to order a copy. Tried to sign up on the marktplaats site with the help of Google Translate, but I could not get past the account verification where the site wanted to send an SMS text - the country code selection for the phone number didn't include +1 for the US/Canada.

- Dwayne

kb8zqz · 06-03-2021, 08:51 PM

I'm also interested. Not on Facebook, and having trouble registering for 2dehaan due to language barrier and the fact that that site doesn't seem to accept US phone numbers.

**Argos** · 06-04-2021, 07:56 AM - **1 Like**

Hello Pentax aficionados,

You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros.

Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping.

Regards, Gerjan van Oosten

jkaten · 06-04-2021, 09:24 PM

This is excellent news. Thanks for the update. I'll send a PM at once.

**Argos** · 06-05-2021, 03:01 PM

Hello Pentax aficionados,

You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros.

Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping.

Regards, Gerjan van Oosten

nickthetasmaniac · 06-08-2021, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by Argos

Hello Pentax aficionados,

You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros.

Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping.

Regards, Gerjan van Oosten

I’ve sent a PM with my details, thanks Gerjan

**.a.t.** · 06-08-2021, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by Argos

. . .
You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. . .

I've sent you a private message, Gerjan.

cosmicar · 06-09-2021, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Argos

Hello Pentax aficionados,

You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros.

Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping.

Regards, Gerjan van Oosten

Hello, I will send you PM. Thank you.

archaeodude · 06-16-2021, 01:03 AM

Welcome to the forums—this looks like an incredible project!

BarneyL · 06-16-2021, 01:05 AM

My book arrived yesterday. Great stuff, well written and put together. Thank you very much Gerjan

angerdan · 05-29-2022, 12:18 PM

Found this book from antoher thread (The Definitive Asahi Pentax Collector's Guide 1952 - 1977 - PentaxForums.com).
Great project!

I would be interested in a book covering the autofocus era of Pentax like:
"The Definitive Pentax Collector's Guide 1987 - 2007"

These time lines gives an good overview about the models of this era:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_AF_lenses_timeline
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_film_SLR_cameras
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_digital_interchangeable_lens_cameras

**Argos** · 05-30-2022, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by angerdan

Found this book from antoher thread (The Definitive Asahi Pentax Collector's Guide 1952 - 1977 - PentaxForums.com).
Great project!

I would be interested in a book covering the autofocus era of Pentax like:
"The Definitive Pentax Collector's Guide 1987 - 2007"

These time lines gives an good overview about the models of this era:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_AF_lenses_timeline
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_film_SLR_cameras
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_digital_interchangeable_lens_cameras

I have no plans for a book that covers K mount cameras. First of all I have no collection of K mount cameras and my knowledge is little compared to screw mount equipment. Second, it will be hard to find historical factory information because the manufacturer was first taken over by Hoya and then the photo division was sold to Ricoh. Third it would be hard to get proper photographs from many many different sources. Fourth it would take a whole lot of time, which I don't have. I am willing to serve as co-writer and/or coordinator if others are willing and committed to such a book. The last remark would be the cost of printing, storage, distribution and promotion. Trust me, it is no simple thing!

jack1758 · 10-23-2023, 11:50 AM

Is this available ?

**Argos** · 10-26-2023, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by jack1758

Is this available ?

The book is sold out, but a reprint will become available in November.

06-04-2021, 07:56 AM - 1 Like	#34
Argos Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 131 Original Poster	How to order the new Pentax Collector's Guide? Hello Pentax aficionados, You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros. Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping. Regards, Gerjan van Oosten

05-29-2022, 12:18 PM	#42
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Found this book from antoher thread (The Definitive Asahi Pentax Collector's Guide 1952 - 1977 - PentaxForums.com). Great project! I would be interested in a book covering the autofocus era of Pentax like: "The Definitive Pentax Collector's Guide 1987 - 2007" These time lines gives an good overview about the models of this era: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_AF_lenses_timeline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_film_SLR_cameras https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_digital_interchangeable_lens_cameras Last edited by angerdan; 05-29-2022 at 12:25 PM.

10-23-2023, 11:50 AM	#44
jack1758 New Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Posts: 1	The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide Is this available ?

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06-03-2021, 12:18 PM	#31
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Argos Once the book is available, you can order it strait from me. It will not be available in bookstores. Online there is too much risk of illegal copying. Hi, I would like to order a book now that it is available, what is the best way to get one for us non Dutch speakers please Cheers Gary

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dtrego Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grove City, OH, USA Posts: 105	Originally posted by garywakeling Hi, I would like to order a book now that it is available, what is the best way to get one for us non Dutch speakers please Cheers Gary Ditto! I'd love to order a copy. Tried to sign up on the marktplaats site with the help of Google Translate, but I could not get past the account verification where the site wanted to send an SMS text - the country code selection for the phone number didn't include +1 for the US/Canada. - Dwayne

06-03-2021, 08:51 PM	#33
kb8zqz New Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 1	I'm also interested. Not on Facebook, and having trouble registering for 2dehaan due to language barrier and the fact that that site doesn't seem to accept US phone numbers.

06-04-2021, 09:24 PM	#35
jkaten New Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3	This is excellent news. Thanks for the update. I'll send a PM at once.

06-05-2021, 03:01 PM	#36
Argos Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 131 Original Poster	Hello Pentax aficionados, You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros. Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping. Regards, Gerjan van Oosten

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nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by Argos Hello Pentax aficionados, You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros. Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping. Regards, Gerjan van Oosten I’ve sent a PM with my details, thanks Gerjan

06-08-2021, 03:43 PM	#38
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by Argos . . . You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. . . I've sent you a private message, Gerjan.

06-09-2021, 12:33 AM	#39
cosmicar New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 1	Originally posted by Argos Hello Pentax aficionados, You can order the book by supplying your email address for PayPal and I will send you an invoice. The book is 32.50 euro, shipping costs in Europe are 9.30 or 12.00, depending on the country you live in, Rest of the World and Russia are 19.00 euros. Pleas also send you full name and address for shipping. Regards, Gerjan van Oosten Hello, I will send you PM. Thank you.

06-16-2021, 01:03 AM	#40
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524	Welcome to the forums—this looks like an incredible project!

06-16-2021, 01:05 AM	#41
BarneyL Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 899	My book arrived yesterday. Great stuff, well written and put together. Thank you very much Gerjan

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05-30-2022, 11:15 AM - 1 Like	#43
Argos Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 131 Original Poster	Originally posted by angerdan Found this book from antoher thread (The Definitive Asahi Pentax Collector's Guide 1952 - 1977 - PentaxForums.com). Great project! I would be interested in a book covering the autofocus era of Pentax like: "The Definitive Pentax Collector's Guide 1987 - 2007" These time lines gives an good overview about the models of this era: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_AF_lenses_timeline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_K-mount_film_SLR_cameras https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Pentax_digital_interchangeable_lens_cameras I have no plans for a book that covers K mount cameras. First of all I have no collection of K mount cameras and my knowledge is little compared to screw mount equipment. Second, it will be hard to find historical factory information because the manufacturer was first taken over by Hoya and then the photo division was sold to Ricoh. Third it would be hard to get proper photographs from many many different sources. Fourth it would take a whole lot of time, which I don't have. I am willing to serve as co-writer and/or coordinator if others are willing and committed to such a book. The last remark would be the cost of printing, storage, distribution and promotion. Trust me, it is no simple thing!

10-26-2023, 12:39 PM	#45
Argos Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Utrecht Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 131 Original Poster	Originally posted by jack1758 Is this available ? The book is sold out, but a reprint will become available in November.