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Nomad · 02-07-2011, 02:51 PM

Here is my rejection email from Brightroom copied verbatim.

"We have reviewed the information you submitted with your application to become a member of the brightroom photography team. Unfortunately, your application has not been accepted at this time. The reason(s) for denial is/are as follows: We unfortunately do not accept Pentax model cameras. Thank you for your interest.

We appreciate you taking the time to apply to our team. Once you have addressed the issue(s) listed above, feel free to submit another application. If you have any questions, you can direct them to us at sportsops@brightroom.com"

TaoMaas · 02-07-2011, 03:03 PM

lol Guess they're not as bright as their name implies, huh?

imtheguy · 02-07-2011, 03:48 PM

"Address the issues" to reapply?

Here ya go, a nice Nik D40 and kit lens...now you can do some pro shooting for sure.

Mike Cash · 02-07-2011, 03:50 PM

I hate poor composition.

It is wrong to say they unfortunately don't accept Pentax camera models as fortune has nothing to do with it. It is a policy entirely within their control and if they truly thought it "unfortunate" they could change it in an instant. I hate insincere dodges even more than I hate poor composition. The former insults my intelligence while the latter merely grates on the ear.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-07-2011, 03:53 PM

Guess it's not about the image then.

Arpe · 02-07-2011, 05:20 PM

How about buying a D40 second hand (or lie), then use whatever you want, you could always delete the exif camera info.

Or maybe everyone on this forum should apply to join them!

Nomad · 02-07-2011, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

How about buying a D40 second hand (or lie), then use whatever you want, you could always delete the exif camera info.

Or maybe everyone on this forum should apply to join them!

I was hoping for the latter.....
steamed cause I wanted to shoot a few event to earn a bit for a k-5 fund. I have the cash but having a tough time justifying the expense as I just bought a Bigma

**GregK8** · 02-07-2011, 05:39 PM

I'm in, how do you apply?

**monochrome** · 02-07-2011, 06:05 PM

Except for University of Chicago and Chapel Hill the two principals' resumes read as exaggerations by people who could never make a go of a posting - so they started a company with their hobby (and took capital from Canon and Nikon - just a supposition, but probably close the the mark).

TomK · 02-07-2011, 06:25 PM

They said: "If you have any questions, you can direct them to us at sportsops@brightroom.com"
So, why don't you ask them to clarify why they do not accept an entire camera brand regardless of model, etc.
You might politely note that you will gladly post their explanation on this forum for the rest of us to be so informed.
I suspect that it has to do with Canon or Nikon funding behind the scenes somewhere and they only "accept" that brand.
Let us know the results.

ajoe · 02-07-2011, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by Nomad

We unfortunately do not accept Pentax model cameras.

The question I would ask is "What brand do they allow?"

Without stating that, how can you comply?

Mike Cash · 02-07-2011, 06:57 PM

I am reminded of a phrase from Mark Twain's short story, "Buck Fanshaw's Funeral"...."No Irish Need Apply".

It looks like they could just say, "No Pentax Allowed" right up front.

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-07-2011, 07:32 PM

Since many pentax models use the exact same sensor as nikon and Sony cameras you should point this out and ask them why they permit nikon and Sony cameras

cwood · 02-07-2011, 07:45 PM

As I said in the other thread about the same subject... I suspect it may have to do with CF cards vs every other card format. In my Brightroom documentation it specifically says you need CF cards.

FullertonImages · 02-07-2011, 11:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Why the hell would you want to be a part of a team who's idea of "high quality event photography" is standing one spot at a marathon, and taking a poorly exposed snapshot of every person that stumbles by? I would tell them to F off, and take my Pentax elsewhere to go make good photos.

02-07-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
Nomad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 408	Brightroom Events does not accept Pentax shooters!! Here is my rejection email from Brightroom copied verbatim. "We have reviewed the information you submitted with your application to become a member of the brightroom photography team. Unfortunately, your application has not been accepted at this time. The reason(s) for denial is/are as follows: We unfortunately do not accept Pentax model cameras. Thank you for your interest. We appreciate you taking the time to apply to our team. Once you have addressed the issue(s) listed above, feel free to submit another application. If you have any questions, you can direct them to us at sportsops@brightroom.com"

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02-07-2011, 03:03 PM	#2
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	lol Guess they're not as bright as their name implies, huh?

02-07-2011, 03:48 PM	#3
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	"Address the issues" to reapply? Here ya go, a nice Nik D40 and kit lens...now you can do some pro shooting for sure.

02-07-2011, 03:50 PM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I hate poor composition. It is wrong to say they unfortunately don't accept Pentax camera models as fortune has nothing to do with it. It is a policy entirely within their control and if they truly thought it "unfortunate" they could change it in an instant. I hate insincere dodges even more than I hate poor composition. The former insults my intelligence while the latter merely grates on the ear.

02-07-2011, 03:53 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Guess it's not about the image then.

02-07-2011, 05:20 PM	#6
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	How about buying a D40 second hand (or lie), then use whatever you want, you could always delete the exif camera info. Or maybe everyone on this forum should apply to join them!

02-07-2011, 05:29 PM	#7
Nomad Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 408 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arpe How about buying a D40 second hand (or lie), then use whatever you want, you could always delete the exif camera info. Or maybe everyone on this forum should apply to join them! I was hoping for the latter..... steamed cause I wanted to shoot a few event to earn a bit for a k-5 fund. I have the cash but having a tough time justifying the expense as I just bought a Bigma

02-07-2011, 05:39 PM	#8
GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614	I'm in, how do you apply?

02-07-2011, 06:05 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Except for University of Chicago and Chapel Hill the two principals' resumes read as exaggerations by people who could never make a go of a posting - so they started a company with their hobby (and took capital from Canon and Nikon - just a supposition, but probably close the the mark).

02-07-2011, 06:25 PM	#10
TomK Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 281	They said: "If you have any questions, you can direct them to us at sportsops@brightroom.com" So, why don't you ask them to clarify why they do not accept an entire camera brand regardless of model, etc. You might politely note that you will gladly post their explanation on this forum for the rest of us to be so informed. I suspect that it has to do with Canon or Nikon funding behind the scenes somewhere and they only "accept" that brand. Let us know the results.

02-07-2011, 06:32 PM	#11
ajoe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 89	Originally posted by Nomad We unfortunately do not accept Pentax model cameras. The question I would ask is "What brand do they allow?" Without stating that, how can you comply?

02-07-2011, 06:57 PM	#12
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I am reminded of a phrase from Mark Twain's short story, "Buck Fanshaw's Funeral"...."No Irish Need Apply". It looks like they could just say, "No Pentax Allowed" right up front.

02-07-2011, 07:32 PM	#13
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Since many pentax models use the exact same sensor as nikon and Sony cameras you should point this out and ask them why they permit nikon and Sony cameras

02-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#14
cwood Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 851	As I said in the other thread about the same subject... I suspect it may have to do with CF cards vs every other card format. In my Brightroom documentation it specifically says you need CF cards.

02-07-2011, 11:12 PM - 2 Likes	#15
FullertonImages Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 883	Why the hell would you want to be a part of a team who's idea of "high quality event photography" is standing one spot at a marathon, and taking a poorly exposed snapshot of every person that stumbles by? I would tell them to F off, and take my Pentax elsewhere to go make good photos.

Brightroom Events does not accept Pentax shooters!!

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