Are we really THAT rare?

**grhazelton** · 06-16-2013, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Chex

I have only seen two pentax shooters in the past year around my area, I know of 5 locals that have Pentax camera's (population around 7,000). Wish I was still one myself, but when the ex took the K-5, and still no FF released.. I know I made the right choice... but I sure do miss the size and layout of the K-5, I just wouldn't trade my D800 for it... ever.
Some entry level shooters that are not too sure of what they want and such I talk to them about camera brands and what they need/want from the gear.. I honestly hold nothing back about trying to steer people away from Canon gear, I'm just not a fan of their convoluted menu systems and button layout.. less of a fan of their archaic sensors (keep flogging the dead horse Canon!). But I do try to push Pentax a little.. unless they know people with Nikon gear, because face it.. being able to "borrow" and try some lenses/flashes etc for free is sure hard to beat!
This is a great little bit about popularity of Pentax and it's ability, I'm sure many have seen this already..
Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 II S - YouTube

The YouTube was amusing, but the way those young guys wandered about, waving the cameras without neck/shoulder/wrist strap made me cringe! I think everyone at some time or another drops a camera, I know I did. Only a foot or so onto a table, but ... why would anyone with an ounce or two of sense run the risk? Or is this just my Old F**T nature coming through.

drugal · 06-16-2013, 04:39 PM

I've watched several of the videos and the guy admits that he's drop a few. In fact, I remember one where he did drop one.

amayers3 · 06-16-2013, 05:41 PM - **3 Likes**

I've been working as a cheesy souvenir photo photographer at a major tourist attraction here in Atlanta since late May. About every week or every other week, I will always see 1 or 2 tourists (among thousands each day) with a Pentax. However, yesterday something extremely rare happened. I saw over 10 Pentax users in 1 day. I saw several K-x's, K-r's, K200D, K100d, and etc. I walked over to a gentleman from Europe and complimented him on his K100d. He called it a very good friend that has been all over the world with him throughout the 6 years that he's owned it. I never thought I would see this happen!

By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible.

Giklab · 06-17-2013, 02:00 AM

Originally posted by amayers3

By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible.

It should, being newer, and it does.

Pepe Le Pew · 06-17-2013, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by amayers3

By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible

Why doesn't your place of work allow you to use your k-r?

abmj · 06-18-2013, 01:10 PM

I forgot to mention it when it was current, but Pentax pro and occasional poster here on PF, Kerrick James was recently featured in an article in the Landscape Issue (May) of Outdoor Photographer magazine. No mention of Pentax but a nice selection of his photos, along with his commentary on including people in landscape images to emphasize scale.

Alizarine · 06-19-2013, 02:26 AM

Originally posted by amayers3

By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible.

Yup, except flash sync

If Pentax had even just 1/250s, it would be awesome... but 1/500s in manual or TTL is FTW

minahasa · 06-21-2013, 12:41 PM

I've seen a rapid growing of Pentax user in my country in recent months, not just new, first timers, but switchers.
We are no longer a cult, guys. If FF did materialize, we would be nothing but common people..

p38arover · 06-21-2013, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by Alizarine

Yup, except flash sync

If Pentax had even just 1/250s, it would be awesome... but 1/500s in manual or TTL is FTW

FTW? I tried to find it online but the references don't make sense in a photographic context.

drugal · 06-21-2013, 07:22 PM

I think "For the Win" makes sense based on the post.

kadajawi · 06-23-2013, 10:11 PM

Pentax Malaysia is actually doing some work to promote the brand... they just posted this on facebook:

Seems to be some bird watching event...

OrchidJulie · 06-24-2013, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew

Why doesn't your place of work allow you to use your k-r?

I have a D80 at work... the "company" camera. Much prefer my K-r, to be honest. I suppose that the boss wouldn't care which camera I use, but I choose NOT to subject my personal gear to the work environment. If something goes wrong, it's the company gear that will be repaired or replaced or whatever... I am 100% certain that my boss would not pay a penny towards repair, wear-and-tear, etc. on my personal gear. The tripod is mine (couldn't do the work without it, but it walks out with me when I'm finished with this employment), so are a a few odds and ends of kit, but on company time, I use the company camera.

Now, if the D80 should meet its maker and a new camera be in the offing, I would of course recommend replacing it with Pentax...

Pat_H · 06-28-2013, 09:58 AM

I just posted a new thread on this, before I saw this one, but yes, we're rare. And I don't really get it.

I have loved Pentax since the 35mm film days and my DSLR Pentax takes great photos. I couldn't expect more out of a DSLR. But my Pentax is the only one I ever see.

Recently I was in Maui and saw a lot of DSLRs, but not one other Pentax. Not one. I just don't get it.

**OrangeKx** · 06-28-2013, 10:18 AM

For the record: this is my favorite Thread.

Giklab · 06-28-2013, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by OrangeKx

For the record: this is my favorite Thread.

+1.
Also, I seem to get e-mail notifications only about this thread.

06-16-2013, 05:41 PM - 3 Likes	#2238
amayers3 New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 22	I've been working as a cheesy souvenir photo photographer at a major tourist attraction here in Atlanta since late May. About every week or every other week, I will always see 1 or 2 tourists (among thousands each day) with a Pentax. However, yesterday something extremely rare happened. I saw over 10 Pentax users in 1 day. I saw several K-x's, K-r's, K200D, K100d, and etc. I walked over to a gentleman from Europe and complimented him on his K100d. He called it a very good friend that has been all over the world with him throughout the 6 years that he's owned it. I never thought I would see this happen! By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible. Last edited by amayers3; 06-16-2013 at 06:24 PM.

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06-16-2013, 03:10 PM	#2236
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by Chex I have only seen two pentax shooters in the past year around my area, I know of 5 locals that have Pentax camera's (population around 7,000). Wish I was still one myself, but when the ex took the K-5, and still no FF released.. I know I made the right choice... but I sure do miss the size and layout of the K-5, I just wouldn't trade my D800 for it... ever. Some entry level shooters that are not too sure of what they want and such I talk to them about camera brands and what they need/want from the gear.. I honestly hold nothing back about trying to steer people away from Canon gear, I'm just not a fan of their convoluted menu systems and button layout.. less of a fan of their archaic sensors (keep flogging the dead horse Canon!). But I do try to push Pentax a little.. unless they know people with Nikon gear, because face it.. being able to "borrow" and try some lenses/flashes etc for free is sure hard to beat! This is a great little bit about popularity of Pentax and it's ability, I'm sure many have seen this already.. Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 II S - YouTube The YouTube was amusing, but the way those young guys wandered about, waving the cameras without neck/shoulder/wrist strap made me cringe! I think everyone at some time or another drops a camera, I know I did. Only a foot or so onto a table, but ... why would anyone with an ounce or two of sense run the risk? Or is this just my Old F**T nature coming through.

06-16-2013, 04:39 PM	#2237
drugal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit suburbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	I've watched several of the videos and the guy admits that he's drop a few. In fact, I remember one where he did drop one.

06-17-2013, 02:00 AM	#2239
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by amayers3 By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible. It should, being newer, and it does.

06-17-2013, 03:20 PM	#2240
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by amayers3 By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible Why doesn't your place of work allow you to use your k-r?

06-18-2013, 01:10 PM	#2241
abmj Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 600 Original Poster	I forgot to mention it when it was current, but Pentax pro and occasional poster here on PF, Kerrick James was recently featured in an article in the Landscape Issue (May) of Outdoor Photographer magazine. No mention of Pentax but a nice selection of his photos, along with his commentary on including people in landscape images to emphasize scale.

06-19-2013, 02:26 AM	#2242
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by amayers3 By the way, at work we have to use a Nikon D60. Not my cup of tea. I feel like my K-r outperforms it n every way possible. Yup, except flash sync If Pentax had even just 1/250s, it would be awesome... but 1/500s in manual or TTL is FTW

06-21-2013, 12:41 PM	#2243
minahasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minahasa, North Celebes (Sulawesi) Photos: Albums Posts: 586	I've seen a rapid growing of Pentax user in my country in recent months, not just new, first timers, but switchers. We are no longer a cult, guys. If FF did materialize, we would be nothing but common people..

06-21-2013, 06:54 PM	#2244
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by Alizarine Yup, except flash sync If Pentax had even just 1/250s, it would be awesome... but 1/500s in manual or TTL is FTW FTW? I tried to find it online but the references don't make sense in a photographic context.

06-21-2013, 07:22 PM	#2245
drugal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit suburbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 259	I think "For the Win" makes sense based on the post.

06-23-2013, 10:11 PM	#2246
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Pentax Malaysia is actually doing some work to promote the brand... they just posted this on facebook: Seems to be some bird watching event...

06-24-2013, 07:23 AM	#2247
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,940	Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew Why doesn't your place of work allow you to use your k-r? I have a D80 at work... the "company" camera. Much prefer my K-r, to be honest. I suppose that the boss wouldn't care which camera I use, but I choose NOT to subject my personal gear to the work environment. If something goes wrong, it's the company gear that will be repaired or replaced or whatever... I am 100% certain that my boss would not pay a penny towards repair, wear-and-tear, etc. on my personal gear. The tripod is mine (couldn't do the work without it, but it walks out with me when I'm finished with this employment), so are a a few odds and ends of kit, but on company time, I use the company camera. Now, if the D80 should meet its maker and a new camera be in the offing, I would of course recommend replacing it with Pentax...

06-28-2013, 09:58 AM	#2248
Pat_H Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 41	I just posted a new thread on this, before I saw this one, but yes, we're rare. And I don't really get it. I have loved Pentax since the 35mm film days and my DSLR Pentax takes great photos. I couldn't expect more out of a DSLR. But my Pentax is the only one I ever see. Recently I was in Maui and saw a lot of DSLRs, but not one other Pentax. Not one. I just don't get it.

06-28-2013, 10:18 AM	#2249
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	For the record: this is my favorite Thread.

06-28-2013, 04:00 PM	#2250
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by OrangeKx For the record: this is my favorite Thread. +1. Also, I seem to get e-mail notifications only about this thread.