Kiwi Pentaxians

MarkJerling · 09-03-2018, 02:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

That's a pretty decent sort of upgrade.

Unfortunately it's PF and not official Ricoh. Now if only Ricoh themselves could be made aware that there are actually people in NZ who use Pentax gear.

I know! On principle, I ask for the Pentax display whenever I walk into a camera shop. The responses, sometimes, are quite laughable.

**pixelsaurus** · 09-03-2018, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I'm still in shock! Thank you. I can't believe it!

Congrats.

MarkJerling · 09-03-2018, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by pixelsaurus

Congrats.

Thank you.

Kiwi645hauler · 09-03-2018, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by krebss

Holy cow MarkJerling! You're now the proud owner of a K1-II! Congrats!

Super happy that it's been won by a Kiwi Pentaxian

2 free cameras in a week, not bad

Awesome news!!! Congrats Mark!

---------- Post added 09-03-18 at 02:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

That's a pretty decent sort of upgrade.

Unfortunately it's PF and not official Ricoh. Now if only Ricoh themselves could be made aware that there are actually people in NZ who use Pentax gear.

You are so right, Sure im not a digital Pentax user, but i still use Pentax, and working in the retail photo industry, it is a massive shame that Pentax is not well represented to the industry anymore, When i talk to people about what film gear i use, the common question is what Nikon/Canon do i shoot if 35mm, or what model Hassy or Mamiya do i shoot in Medium format, so when i pull out my Pentax 645, Auto 110 (i dont shoot 35mm currently) i get surprised looks that i shoot Pentax which sucks.. they are such gorgeous cameras to use and the glass is excellent.

Last edited by Kiwi645hauler; 09-03-2018 at 02:49 PM.

MarkJerling · 09-03-2018, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto

Awesome news!!! Congrats Mark!

Thank you!

sqrrl · 09-03-2018, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto

Awesome news!!! Congrats Mark!

---------- Post added 09-03-18 at 02:47 PM ----------

You are so right, Sure im not a digital Pentax user, but i still use Pentax, and working in the retail photo industry, it is a massive shame that Pentax is not well represented to the industry anymore, When i talk to people about what film gear i use, the common question is what Nikon/Canon do i shoot if 35mm, or what model Hassy or Mamiya do i shoot in Medium format, so when i pull out my Pentax 645, Auto 110 (i dont shoot 35mm currently) i get surprised looks that i shoot Pentax which sucks.. they are such gorgeous cameras to use and the glass is excellent.

You should see how people look at me with my Holga's and Cosina's.

**zkarj** · 09-03-2018, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by sqrrl

You should see how people look at me with my Holga's and Cosina's.

Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today.

Kiwizinho · 09-03-2018, 08:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zkarj

Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today.

Same here. Broke the body crossing a creek in the Craigieburn area of Canterbury high country, but the lens lived on a while longer on my first real Pentax body, till some plastic bushes broke so the focusing ring became all wobbly.

---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 03:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I know! On principle, I ask for the Pentax display whenever I walk into a camera shop. The responses, sometimes, are quite laughable.

In my case, since I always seem to be slightly in need of a haircut, I should tell them that hey, if I'm going to have a Beatles look, I've got to have the matching camera, and if Pentax was good enough for them, I've got to have one to complete the look.

MarkJerling · 09-03-2018, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

In my case, since I always seem to be slightly in need of a haircut, I should tell them that hey, if I'm going to have a Beatles look, I've got to have the matching camera, and if Pentax was good enough for them, I've got to have one to complete the look.

I've been in need of a haircut since 1994!

MarkJerling · 09-03-2018, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today.

I have an old Cosina lens that still functions perfectly. Well, almost perfectly. Focus ring is a bit stiff, but other than that it's perfect.

sqrrl · 09-04-2018, 03:09 AM

My cosina's have been handled by students and survived that experiment - Students have an astonishing ability to... ah... find the 'weak points' in camera equipment.

**pixelsaurus** · 09-04-2018, 01:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

In my case, since I always seem to be slightly in need of a haircut, I should tell them that hey, if I'm going to have a Beatles look, I've got to have the matching camera, and if Pentax was good enough for them, I've got to have one to complete the look.

Brian May was known to lug an ES-II about.
Brian News -August 2017

Kiwizinho · 09-04-2018, 02:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pixelsaurus

Brian May was known to lug an ES-II about.
Brian News -August 2017

Ah... so regardless of market share or pros and cons of functionality, Pentax can claim "We are the champions!" ?

Come to think of it, maybe Pentax does have a bit of a musical affinity. I think the first ever honours I gained in a camera club competition was a photo of my fiddle.

MarkJerling · 09-04-2018, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

Ah... so regardless of market share or pros and cons of functionality, Pentax can claim "We are the champions!" ?

Come to think of it, maybe Pentax does have a bit of a musical affinity. I think the first ever honours I gained in a camera club competition was a photo of my fiddle.

I think the Beatles used Pentax SV or SV-1 cameras. So, you're in good company!

Kiwi645hauler · 09-04-2018, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today.

My dad had a K mount Ricoh when i was growing up, infact it was the first camera i ever got to use on my own, until mum moved dads open bag and dropped it and broke the prism housing

I had the coolest Cosina come through the shop the other day.... a Brand new from the factory Voigtlander Bessa R4M (by Cosina)

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09-03-2018, 02:23 AM - 1 Like	#15331
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Kiwizinho That's a pretty decent sort of upgrade. Unfortunately it's PF and not official Ricoh. Now if only Ricoh themselves could be made aware that there are actually people in NZ who use Pentax gear. I know! On principle, I ask for the Pentax display whenever I walk into a camera shop. The responses, sometimes, are quite laughable.

09-03-2018, 12:37 PM	#15332
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by MarkJerling I'm still in shock! Thank you. I can't believe it! Congrats.

09-03-2018, 01:31 PM	#15333
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by pixelsaurus Congrats. Thank you.

09-03-2018, 02:43 PM	#15334
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by krebss Holy cow MarkJerling! You're now the proud owner of a K1-II! Congrats! Super happy that it's been won by a Kiwi Pentaxian 2 free cameras in a week, not bad Awesome news!!! Congrats Mark! ---------- Post added 09-03-18 at 02:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kiwizinho That's a pretty decent sort of upgrade. Unfortunately it's PF and not official Ricoh. Now if only Ricoh themselves could be made aware that there are actually people in NZ who use Pentax gear. You are so right, Sure im not a digital Pentax user, but i still use Pentax, and working in the retail photo industry, it is a massive shame that Pentax is not well represented to the industry anymore, When i talk to people about what film gear i use, the common question is what Nikon/Canon do i shoot if 35mm, or what model Hassy or Mamiya do i shoot in Medium format, so when i pull out my Pentax 645, Auto 110 (i dont shoot 35mm currently) i get surprised looks that i shoot Pentax which sucks.. they are such gorgeous cameras to use and the glass is excellent. Last edited by Kiwi645hauler; 09-03-2018 at 02:49 PM.

09-03-2018, 04:02 PM	#15335
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto Awesome news!!! Congrats Mark! Thank you!

09-03-2018, 06:36 PM	#15336
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto Awesome news!!! Congrats Mark! ---------- Post added 09-03-18 at 02:47 PM ---------- You are so right, Sure im not a digital Pentax user, but i still use Pentax, and working in the retail photo industry, it is a massive shame that Pentax is not well represented to the industry anymore, When i talk to people about what film gear i use, the common question is what Nikon/Canon do i shoot if 35mm, or what model Hassy or Mamiya do i shoot in Medium format, so when i pull out my Pentax 645, Auto 110 (i dont shoot 35mm currently) i get surprised looks that i shoot Pentax which sucks.. they are such gorgeous cameras to use and the glass is excellent. You should see how people look at me with my Holga's and Cosina's.

09-03-2018, 08:36 PM	#15337
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by sqrrl You should see how people look at me with my Holga's and Cosina's. Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today.

09-03-2018, 08:42 PM - 1 Like	#15338
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by zkarj Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today. Same here. Broke the body crossing a creek in the Craigieburn area of Canterbury high country, but the lens lived on a while longer on my first real Pentax body, till some plastic bushes broke so the focusing ring became all wobbly. ---------- Post added 09-04-18 at 03:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling I know! On principle, I ask for the Pentax display whenever I walk into a camera shop. The responses, sometimes, are quite laughable. In my case, since I always seem to be slightly in need of a haircut, I should tell them that hey, if I'm going to have a Beatles look, I've got to have the matching camera, and if Pentax was good enough for them, I've got to have one to complete the look.

09-03-2018, 10:01 PM	#15339
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Kiwizinho In my case, since I always seem to be slightly in need of a haircut, I should tell them that hey, if I'm going to have a Beatles look, I've got to have the matching camera, and if Pentax was good enough for them, I've got to have one to complete the look. I've been in need of a haircut since 1994!

09-03-2018, 10:02 PM	#15340
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by zkarj Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today. I have an old Cosina lens that still functions perfectly. Well, almost perfectly. Focus ring is a bit stiff, but other than that it's perfect.

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09-04-2018, 03:09 AM	#15341
sqrrl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Otago, New Zealand Posts: 422	My cosina's have been handled by students and survived that experiment - Students have an astonishing ability to... ah... find the 'weak points' in camera equipment.

09-04-2018, 01:08 PM - 1 Like	#15342
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by Kiwizinho In my case, since I always seem to be slightly in need of a haircut, I should tell them that hey, if I'm going to have a Beatles look, I've got to have the matching camera, and if Pentax was good enough for them, I've got to have one to complete the look. Brian May was known to lug an ES-II about. Brian News -August 2017

09-04-2018, 02:22 PM - 1 Like	#15343
Kiwizinho Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Blenheim Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by pixelsaurus Brian May was known to lug an ES-II about. Brian News -August 2017 Ah... so regardless of market share or pros and cons of functionality, Pentax can claim "We are the champions!" ? Come to think of it, maybe Pentax does have a bit of a musical affinity. I think the first ever honours I gained in a camera club competition was a photo of my fiddle.

09-04-2018, 03:47 PM	#15344
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Kiwizinho Ah... so regardless of market share or pros and cons of functionality, Pentax can claim "We are the champions!" ? Come to think of it, maybe Pentax does have a bit of a musical affinity. I think the first ever honours I gained in a camera club competition was a photo of my fiddle. I think the Beatles used Pentax SV or SV-1 cameras. So, you're in good company!

09-04-2018, 06:22 PM	#15345
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by zkarj Nothing but respect for a Cosina. That's what I started with and why I'm still on Pentax today. My dad had a K mount Ricoh when i was growing up, infact it was the first camera i ever got to use on my own, until mum moved dads open bag and dropped it and broke the prism housing I had the coolest Cosina come through the shop the other day.... a Brand new from the factory Voigtlander Bessa R4M (by Cosina)