K-7 in Minneapolis

JCPentax · 07-27-2009, 02:29 PM

PENTAX will make its first K-7 tour stop in Minneapolis where you will be able to try out the K-7 along with an assortment of PENTAX glass. Meet and greet with other photographers and enter to win a K-7. 1 camera body will be given away at each event!

Hilton Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport: 3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425 (925)854-2100
6:30-8pm on Wednesday
July 29th

Moderator Note: I have updated the original K-7 tour thread with the details. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/gatherings-events-photo-trips/67501-penta...-tour-u-s.html

Last edited by Damn Brit; 07-27-2009 at 05:18 PM.

**apisto** · 07-27-2009, 03:30 PM

Super! I am looking forward to attending.

waynelr · 07-27-2009, 04:03 PM

I'll be there

pxpaulx · 07-27-2009, 05:08 PM

Sounds like fun! At this point (3rd post) that is a 33.3% chance of turning my k20d into a backup

Damn Brit · 07-27-2009, 05:15 PM

I have updated the original K-7 tour thread with the details.

MrApollinax · 07-27-2009, 09:21 PM

I will be attending as well. I look forward to seeing all the other MNtaxians! Looks like some of the DPreview folks will be there as well.

MrApollinax · 07-28-2009, 10:27 AM

Bump for the TC locals and a little more detail:

For those going to attend, the event will be held in the "Woodlands Ballroom" located next to the Lobby and Bar.

jsherman999 · 07-28-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by MrApollinax

Bump for the TC locals and a little more detail:

For those going to attend, the event will be held in the "Woodlands Ballroom" located next to the Lobby and Bar.

I'll see you there!

esweet · 07-28-2009, 02:49 PM

how do these things work--can i just show up at 6:30 p.m.? do i need to reserve a spot? does it cost anything to attend? TIA!

MrApollinax · 07-28-2009, 08:01 PM

From my understanding this will be an informal event. So please show up witih your gear and we'll all drool over the cool new camera, lenses and talk shop

From what I've been told there will be sodas

not that the presence of soda should be the main draw... The hilton property is just south of the to main runways for the airport so we can all try to take pictures of planes flying in and out of the airport.

JHfwp · 07-28-2009, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by JCPentax

PENTAX will make its first K-7 tour stop in Minneapolis where you will be able to try out the K-7 along with an assortment of PENTAX glass. Meet and greet with other photographers and enter to win a K-7. 1 camera body will be given away at each event!

Hilton Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport: 3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425 (925)854-2100
6:30-8pm on Wednesday
July 29th

Moderator Note: I have updated the original K-7 tour thread with the details. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/gatherings-events-photo-trips/67501-penta...-tour-u-s.html

That sounds awesome. I hope they're a huge success for you and Pentax and that you make it to, or close to, Charlotte someday.

pxpaulx · 07-29-2009, 10:01 AM

So, are forum nametags going to be in order then? I am excited for tonight! Can't wait for a hands on (would like to give a 60-250 a whirl as well, here's hoping there will be one attending), except my wife won't be happy if history repeats itself (I was happily enjoying my k10d then bam, hands on with the k20 and it magically appeared about a month later).

LeDave · 07-29-2009, 11:21 AM

Sweet! Be there with my tiny k-m and it's kit lens... also my tripod too. =) Hoping to meet some MN Pentaxians and learn something new from you guys. I am quite a noob myself.

LeDave · 07-29-2009, 07:12 PM

Was there, I got to see and touch the K-7! I didn't expect it to be so small, although my K-m is smaller. I was overwhelmed by the amount of buttons on the K-7 compared to my K-m. It was funny because one guy was asking "Is the JPEG 8-bit?" And the presenter was like "I think it can take 12-bit JPEG"

Great presentation, the HDR came out a bit funny too when they were sampling it. Hahaha, guess it wasn't the best place and time to do HDR. One of the presentation lady that was a photographer said "I better not see that on ebay tomorrow" Hahha! Well congratulations to the dude that won. I wish I would of won! But who wouldn't? Think I was the only one carrying a K-m/K2000 also.

jsherman999 · 07-29-2009, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

Was there, I got to see and touch the K-7! I didn't expect it to be so small, although my K-m is smaller. I was overwhelmed by the amount of buttons on the K-7 compared to my K-m. It was funny because one guy was asking "Is the JPEG 8-bit?" And the presenter was like "I think it can take 12-bit JPEG"

Great presentation, the HDR came out a bit funny too when they were sampling it. Hahaha, guess it wasn't the best place and time to do HDR. One of the presentation lady that was a photographer said "I better not see that on ebay tomorrow" Hahha! Well congratulations to the dude that won. I wish I would of won! But who wouldn't? Think I was the only one carrying a K-m/K2000 also.

The guy who won it had a *istD, so it's quite an upgrade for him!

Impressive camera, I have to say. Also really liked the DA 15ltd and the 55 1.4.

Nice meeting some of you folks!

.

07-27-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
JCPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 146	K-7 in Minneapolis PENTAX will make its first K-7 tour stop in Minneapolis where you will be able to try out the K-7 along with an assortment of PENTAX glass. Meet and greet with other photographers and enter to win a K-7. 1 camera body will be given away at each event! Hilton Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport: 3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425 (925)854-2100 6:30-8pm on Wednesday July 29th Moderator Note: I have updated the original K-7 tour thread with the details. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/gatherings-events-photo-trips/67501-penta...-tour-u-s.html Last edited by Damn Brit; 07-27-2009 at 05:18 PM.

07-27-2009, 04:03 PM	#3
waynelr Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 50	Thanks I'll be there

07-29-2009, 07:12 PM	#14
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Was there, I got to see and touch the K-7! I didn't expect it to be so small, although my K-m is smaller. I was overwhelmed by the amount of buttons on the K-7 compared to my K-m. It was funny because one guy was asking "Is the JPEG 8-bit?" And the presenter was like "I think it can take 12-bit JPEG" Great presentation, the HDR came out a bit funny too when they were sampling it. Hahaha, guess it wasn't the best place and time to do HDR. One of the presentation lady that was a photographer said "I better not see that on ebay tomorrow" Hahha! Well congratulations to the dude that won. I wish I would of won! But who wouldn't? Think I was the only one carrying a K-m/K2000 also. Last edited by LeDave; 07-29-2009 at 07:17 PM.

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apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Super! I am looking forward to attending.

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pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	Sounds like fun! At this point (3rd post) that is a 33.3% chance of turning my k20d into a backup

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Damn Brit Guest	I have updated the original K-7 tour thread with the details.

07-27-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	I will be attending as well. I look forward to seeing all the other MNtaxians! Looks like some of the DPreview folks will be there as well.

07-28-2009, 10:27 AM	#7
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	Bump for the TC locals and a little more detail: For those going to attend, the event will be held in the "Woodlands Ballroom" located next to the Lobby and Bar.

07-28-2009, 11:46 AM	#8
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by MrApollinax Bump for the TC locals and a little more detail: For those going to attend, the event will be held in the "Woodlands Ballroom" located next to the Lobby and Bar. I'll see you there!

07-28-2009, 02:49 PM	#9
esweet New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	how do these things work--can i just show up at 6:30 p.m.? do i need to reserve a spot? does it cost anything to attend? TIA!

07-28-2009, 08:01 PM	#10
MrApollinax Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,529	From my understanding this will be an informal event. So please show up witih your gear and we'll all drool over the cool new camera, lenses and talk shop From what I've been told there will be sodas not that the presence of soda should be the main draw... The hilton property is just south of the to main runways for the airport so we can all try to take pictures of planes flying in and out of the airport.

07-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#11
JHfwp Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 876	Originally posted by JCPentax PENTAX will make its first K-7 tour stop in Minneapolis where you will be able to try out the K-7 along with an assortment of PENTAX glass. Meet and greet with other photographers and enter to win a K-7. 1 camera body will be given away at each event! Hilton Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport: 3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425 (925)854-2100 6:30-8pm on Wednesday July 29th Moderator Note: I have updated the original K-7 tour thread with the details. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/gatherings-events-photo-trips/67501-penta...-tour-u-s.html That sounds awesome. I hope they're a huge success for you and Pentax and that you make it to, or close to, Charlotte someday.

07-29-2009, 10:01 AM	#12
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	So, are forum nametags going to be in order then? I am excited for tonight! Can't wait for a hands on (would like to give a 60-250 a whirl as well, here's hoping there will be one attending), except my wife won't be happy if history repeats itself (I was happily enjoying my k10d then bam, hands on with the k20 and it magically appeared about a month later).

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07-29-2009, 11:21 AM	#13
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Sweet! Be there with my tiny k-m and it's kit lens... also my tripod too. =) Hoping to meet some MN Pentaxians and learn something new from you guys. I am quite a noob myself.

07-29-2009, 08:16 PM	#15
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by LeDave Was there, I got to see and touch the K-7! I didn't expect it to be so small, although my K-m is smaller. I was overwhelmed by the amount of buttons on the K-7 compared to my K-m. It was funny because one guy was asking "Is the JPEG 8-bit?" And the presenter was like "I think it can take 12-bit JPEG" Great presentation, the HDR came out a bit funny too when they were sampling it. Hahaha, guess it wasn't the best place and time to do HDR. One of the presentation lady that was a photographer said "I better not see that on ebay tomorrow" Hahha! Well congratulations to the dude that won. I wish I would of won! But who wouldn't? Think I was the only one carrying a K-m/K2000 also. The guy who won it had a *istD, so it's quite an upgrade for him! Impressive camera, I have to say. Also really liked the DA 15ltd and the 55 1.4. Nice meeting some of you folks! .