Why Pentax Isn't Doomed

bossa · 09-16-2014, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

In 20 years, I'll very likely be dead so that won't be an issue for me.

---------- Post added 16th Sep 2014 at 22:22 ----------

What? The type of pastie that strippers wear?

After carrying the K-5 in my hand (with a safety wrist strap not a neck strap) every day for close on 7 weeks on a recent holiday, I'm not sure the small handgrip is an advantage. That camera became hard to hold after a while and I took to carrying by the lens.

Hehe... Bloody auto correct... although I could eat one of those too.

**boriscleto** · 09-16-2014, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Sounded more like a Chilean sea bass.

You mean Patagonian toothfish?

**monochrome** · 09-16-2014, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

I'm not going to take the time - but it sure would be interesting to line up all the Ricoh releases September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014 and compare them to the other makers. My guess is there would be more enthusiast gear on the Pentax list than many (most?) of the other brands.

**Aristophanes** · 09-16-2014, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JinDesu

But Adam, none of these 10 advantages apply to me, so therefore Pentax is doomed and I will continue making disparaging remarks about any new Pentax products for the rest of time!.

Which means you are doomed.

normhead · 09-16-2014, 06:08 AM

"Pentax is doomed " at least in my vocabulary is a phrase used to quiet those going on and on about Pentax's deficiencies. It describes the mindset of a large population of the forum. It's a one upmanship kind of ting. Yes you know Pentax isn't a leader in AF, but I know "Pentax is doomed." It says "See I'm even doomier and gloomier than you are, you can end your diatribe now because I'm way ahead of you buddy". As such, it will continue to be a useful phrase around the forum.

johnmflores · 09-16-2014, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

You mean Patagonian toothfish?

Yes, but I'm using the hipster name.

**Aristophanes** · 09-16-2014, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by johnmflores

Yes, but I'm using the hipster name.

Dinner?

Rupert · 09-16-2014, 06:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Relax!

Squirrels favor Pentax 10 to 1 over anything else, and as long as there are squirrels there will be a Pentax to shoot them. Any other thought would be nuts...and squirrels do know nuts, they see them here all the time!

Regards!

johnmflores · 09-16-2014, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Dinner?

Hipsters for dinner? Could be good. They're hairy and ironic on the outside but soft and tender on the inside.

reeftool · 09-16-2014, 06:56 AM

I see some of the gear and new bodies the other guys have and I admit to being a bit jealous at times and then reality sets in. I can't afford any of that stuff.

I can still use all the K mount and M42 lenses I have accumulated over years. I have arthritis in my neck and spine and while I'm still very active outdoors, I have to be very mindful of the weight I'm carrying. Pentax is doing it better than the others with smaller and lighter bodies and especially the small lightweight Limited lenses of which I own a couple.

If Ricoh is turning a profit with the camera business, then they are doing better than all the others. As I browse websites, the ad trackers are constantly displaying ad windows on my screen. I normally ignore this stuff but one ad in particular has caught my eye lately. It's from Amazon.com and it's a "Super Sale" on the Nikon D40 for $459. Are they kidding? That camera is as old as the K10D and they still have unsold stock? No, Pentax isn't doomed. To be honest, the huge losses that Sony and Nikon have suffered should be more of a concern. Pentax inventory usually sells out soon after a product is discontinued and we often have to wait for popular lenses. A few years ago, I waited in agony for 2 months after receiving my tax refund for a back ordered DA 15 Limited to return to stock. I'm not worried.

FrancisK7 · 09-16-2014, 07:03 AM

The low light autofocus is a plus for Pentax? The entire AF, be it low light or not, isn't a leader of anything.

Other points are good though. Small form factor, weather sealing and IQ are definitely a plus.

reeftool · 09-16-2014, 07:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rupert

Relax!

Squirrels favor Pentax 10 to 1 over anything else, and as long as there are squirrels there will be a Pentax to shoot them. Any other thought would be nuts...and squirrels do know nuts, they see them here all the time!

Regards!

This what squirrels do to the other guys.

What kind of camera is this?

I saw this on reddit the other day. This has to be Otis!

FrancisK7 · 09-16-2014, 07:41 AM

Haha that squirrel shot is awesome!

Rupert · 09-16-2014, 07:46 AM

There's not much a squirrel loves more than a Pentax snapping away at them......corn may be a close second?

Regards!

ogl · 09-16-2014, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by normhead

"The sky is blue " is debatable. "The earth is round" is debatable. For any statement, some one can debate it, and with sometimes quite convincing erroneous arguments.

You too.

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09-16-2014, 05:44 AM	#46
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by p38arover In 20 years, I'll very likely be dead so that won't be an issue for me. ---------- Post added 16th Sep 2014 at 22:22 ---------- What? The type of pastie that strippers wear? After carrying the K-5 in my hand (with a safety wrist strap not a neck strap) every day for close on 7 weeks on a recent holiday, I'm not sure the small handgrip is an advantage. That camera became hard to hold after a while and I took to carrying by the lens. Hehe... Bloody auto correct... although I could eat one of those too.

09-16-2014, 05:59 AM	#47
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by johnmflores Sounded more like a Chilean sea bass. You mean Patagonian toothfish?

09-16-2014, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#48
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I'm not going to take the time - but it sure would be interesting to line up all the Ricoh releases September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014 and compare them to the other makers. My guess is there would be more enthusiast gear on the Pentax list than many (most?) of the other brands.

09-16-2014, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#49
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by JinDesu But Adam, none of these 10 advantages apply to me, so therefore Pentax is doomed and I will continue making disparaging remarks about any new Pentax products for the rest of time!. Which means you are doomed.

09-16-2014, 06:08 AM	#50
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	"Pentax is doomed " at least in my vocabulary is a phrase used to quiet those going on and on about Pentax's deficiencies. It describes the mindset of a large population of the forum. It's a one upmanship kind of ting. Yes you know Pentax isn't a leader in AF, but I know "Pentax is doomed." It says "See I'm even doomier and gloomier than you are, you can end your diatribe now because I'm way ahead of you buddy". As such, it will continue to be a useful phrase around the forum.

09-16-2014, 06:09 AM	#51
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by boriscleto You mean Patagonian toothfish? Yes, but I'm using the hipster name.

09-16-2014, 06:26 AM	#52
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by johnmflores Yes, but I'm using the hipster name. Dinner?

09-16-2014, 06:34 AM - 2 Likes	#53
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Relax! Squirrels favor Pentax 10 to 1 over anything else, and as long as there are squirrels there will be a Pentax to shoot them. Any other thought would be nuts...and squirrels do know nuts, they see them here all the time! Regards!

09-16-2014, 06:46 AM	#54
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Aristophanes Dinner? Hipsters for dinner? Could be good. They're hairy and ironic on the outside but soft and tender on the inside.

09-16-2014, 06:56 AM	#55
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	I see some of the gear and new bodies the other guys have and I admit to being a bit jealous at times and then reality sets in. I can't afford any of that stuff. I can still use all the K mount and M42 lenses I have accumulated over years. I have arthritis in my neck and spine and while I'm still very active outdoors, I have to be very mindful of the weight I'm carrying. Pentax is doing it better than the others with smaller and lighter bodies and especially the small lightweight Limited lenses of which I own a couple. If Ricoh is turning a profit with the camera business, then they are doing better than all the others. As I browse websites, the ad trackers are constantly displaying ad windows on my screen. I normally ignore this stuff but one ad in particular has caught my eye lately. It's from Amazon.com and it's a "Super Sale" on the Nikon D40 for $459. Are they kidding? That camera is as old as the K10D and they still have unsold stock? No, Pentax isn't doomed. To be honest, the huge losses that Sony and Nikon have suffered should be more of a concern. Pentax inventory usually sells out soon after a product is discontinued and we often have to wait for popular lenses. A few years ago, I waited in agony for 2 months after receiving my tax refund for a back ordered DA 15 Limited to return to stock. I'm not worried.

09-16-2014, 07:03 AM	#56
FrancisK7 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 474	The low light autofocus is a plus for Pentax? The entire AF, be it low light or not, isn't a leader of anything. Other points are good though. Small form factor, weather sealing and IQ are definitely a plus.

09-16-2014, 07:27 AM - 2 Likes	#57
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	Originally posted by Rupert Relax! Squirrels favor Pentax 10 to 1 over anything else, and as long as there are squirrels there will be a Pentax to shoot them. Any other thought would be nuts...and squirrels do know nuts, they see them here all the time! Regards! This what squirrels do to the other guys. What kind of camera is this? I saw this on reddit the other day. This has to be Otis!

09-16-2014, 07:41 AM	#58
FrancisK7 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 474	Haha that squirrel shot is awesome!

09-16-2014, 07:46 AM	#59
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	There's not much a squirrel loves more than a Pentax snapping away at them......corn may be a close second? Regards!

09-16-2014, 07:46 AM	#60
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by normhead "The sky is blue " is debatable. "The earth is round" is debatable. For any statement, some one can debate it, and with sometimes quite convincing erroneous arguments. You too.