Are we really THAT rare?

timlee428 · 09-10-2010, 02:04 AM

I'm consider new user of PENTAX. I owned K7 once it launched last year. It's my 1st PENTAX.

I dun care v r rare or not. I just care about the result & performance to my work.

Till now, PENTAX still give me FULL satisfaction on quality & price ^^

creampuff · 09-12-2010, 12:35 AM

I meet Pentax users all the time...

A group shot of a happy bunch of Singapore Pentax users during our just completed monthly outing for September. There were more who came later and were not in the picture.
Plenty of beer from all over the world in the quaint and rustic cafe to the right of the picture.

emr · 09-12-2010, 12:53 AM

Creampuff, just out of curiosity: in that group of 30+ Pentaxians, what would you estimate was the distribution of different DSLRs?

creampuff · 09-12-2010, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by emr

Creampuff, just out of curiosity: in that group of 30+ Pentaxians, what would you estimate was the distribution of different DSLRs?

A good number of K-7s, lots of the new K-x, and a smattering of K20Ds. Most own multiple cameras and a few have a to die for lens collection. Plus quite a number opted to shoot film too to capture the rustic location.
A lot would have dumped their discontinued *istD series/K100D/K10D/K200D cameras quite a long time ago.
Plenty of sharing firsthand on why they should upgrade, queries on gear selection to getting the most out of their cameras. Best of all we enjoy the good company, so we even get one or two people using other brands joining in.

**EsBee** · 09-15-2010, 06:39 AM

I was at the tidal basin for Cherry Blossoms festival back in April of 2010, from pre-dawn until almost noon. There were thousands of enthusiasts and professionals and I had never seen so many (D)SLRs in one place in my life.

All the while walking around and shooting, I was also observing to see if anyone else was shooting with a Pentax. Finally I saw one Pentax K20D, and when I looked up to see who the owner was, it was one of us from here!

And the camera was my older K20D that I had sold her just some time before!

That was the only time I ever saw anyone with a Pentax in the wild, and I've been on and about with my Pentax cameras for nearly two years now.

Docrwm · 09-15-2010, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

I meet Pentax users all the time...

A group shot of a happy bunch of Singapore Pentax users during our just completed monthly outing for September. There were more who came later and were not in the picture.
Plenty of beer from all over the world in the quaint and rustic cafe to the right of the picture.

Lots of nice shirts in that picture too

m8o · 09-16-2010, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by abmj

Are we really that sparse out in the world?

The other month I was talking to some guys who work up on the NYC Highline when I was there taking pictures. The guy read the 'Pentax' on my camera and it put a smile on his face.
He said "it's nice to see someone shooting with that".
I replied "oh, you have one too?".
He responded "no" and hesitated.
I laughed and replied "or because it's such an odd duckling to see in the wild?"
To which he replied, "ya, that"

.

WerTicus · 09-17-2010, 01:03 AM

I wonder what the average IQ or a Pentax user is :P

m8o · 09-17-2010, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by WerTicus

I wonder what the average IQ of a Pentax user is :P

Do you really need to ask? ...well above-average of course!

Pentaxor · 09-17-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by m8o

Do you really need to ask? ...well above-average of course!

for me, GENIUS !

**EsBee** · 09-17-2010, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by WerTicus

I wonder what the average IQ or a Pentax user is :P

I suspect its pretty high, even though some of them may not be all that good at spelling or grammar

Pentaxor · 09-17-2010, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by EsBee

I suspect its pretty high, even though some of them may not be all that good at spelling or grammar

who needs spelling ang grammar? people here use the math most of the time.

Ahren · 09-17-2010, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

I meet Pentax users all the time...

A group shot of a happy bunch of Singapore Pentax users during our just completed monthly outing for September. There were more who came later and were not in the picture.
Plenty of beer from all over the world in the quaint and rustic cafe to the right of the picture.

Hey...this guys looks familar...

Camera lucida · 09-17-2010, 11:59 PM

I travelled around in Asia recently and saw a few Pentax cameras. A lady with a K7 at Ulaan Bataar airport and a few in Beijing at the touristy spots. Still outnumbered though...
Can't wait for the K5. Perhaps that camera (and a few good lenses like a 400/4 or a 500mm) will bring a new revival for Pentax.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-18-2010, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by EsBee

may not be all that good at spelling or grammar

Considering the fact that English is a second or third language for some of us, I think we are doing pretty good

.

Cheers, Mike.

09-18-2010, 03:44 AM	#270
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by EsBee may not be all that good at spelling or grammar Considering the fact that English is a second or third language for some of us, I think we are doing pretty good. Cheers, Mike. Last edited by Ex Finn.; 09-18-2010 at 12:56 PM. Reason: My grammar sucks.

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timlee428 Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Johor Bahru, Johor Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	I'm consider new user of PENTAX. I owned K7 once it launched last year. It's my 1st PENTAX. I dun care v r rare or not. I just care about the result & performance to my work. Till now, PENTAX still give me FULL satisfaction on quality & price ^^

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creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	I meet Pentax users all the time... A group shot of a happy bunch of Singapore Pentax users during our just completed monthly outing for September. There were more who came later and were not in the picture. Plenty of beer from all over the world in the quaint and rustic cafe to the right of the picture.

09-12-2010, 12:53 AM	#258
emr Guest	Creampuff, just out of curiosity: in that group of 30+ Pentaxians, what would you estimate was the distribution of different DSLRs?

09-12-2010, 05:18 AM	#259
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by emr Creampuff, just out of curiosity: in that group of 30+ Pentaxians, what would you estimate was the distribution of different DSLRs? A good number of K-7s, lots of the new K-x, and a smattering of K20Ds. Most own multiple cameras and a few have a to die for lens collection. Plus quite a number opted to shoot film too to capture the rustic location. A lot would have dumped their discontinued *istD series/K100D/K10D/K200D cameras quite a long time ago. Plenty of sharing firsthand on why they should upgrade, queries on gear selection to getting the most out of their cameras. Best of all we enjoy the good company, so we even get one or two people using other brands joining in.

09-15-2010, 06:39 AM	#260
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	I was at the tidal basin for Cherry Blossoms festival back in April of 2010, from pre-dawn until almost noon. There were thousands of enthusiasts and professionals and I had never seen so many (D)SLRs in one place in my life. All the while walking around and shooting, I was also observing to see if anyone else was shooting with a Pentax. Finally I saw one Pentax K20D, and when I looked up to see who the owner was, it was one of us from here! And the camera was my older K20D that I had sold her just some time before! That was the only time I ever saw anyone with a Pentax in the wild, and I've been on and about with my Pentax cameras for nearly two years now.

09-15-2010, 07:54 AM	#261
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by creampuff I meet Pentax users all the time... A group shot of a happy bunch of Singapore Pentax users during our just completed monthly outing for September. There were more who came later and were not in the picture. Plenty of beer from all over the world in the quaint and rustic cafe to the right of the picture. Lots of nice shirts in that picture too

09-16-2010, 04:28 PM	#262
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by abmj Are we really that sparse out in the world? The other month I was talking to some guys who work up on the NYC Highline when I was there taking pictures. The guy read the 'Pentax' on my camera and it put a smile on his face. He said "it's nice to see someone shooting with that". I replied "oh, you have one too?". He responded "no" and hesitated. I laughed and replied "or because it's such an odd duckling to see in the wild?" To which he replied, "ya, that" .

09-17-2010, 01:03 AM	#263
WerTicus Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perth Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,514	I wonder what the average IQ or a Pentax user is :P

09-17-2010, 08:54 AM	#264
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by WerTicus I wonder what the average IQ of a Pentax user is :P Do you really need to ask? ...well above-average of course!

09-17-2010, 02:59 PM	#265
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by m8o Do you really need to ask? ...well above-average of course! for me, GENIUS !

09-17-2010, 08:10 PM	#266
EsBee Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: National Capital Region Posts: 739	Originally posted by WerTicus I wonder what the average IQ or a Pentax user is :P I suspect its pretty high, even though some of them may not be all that good at spelling or grammar

09-17-2010, 08:24 PM	#267
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by EsBee I suspect its pretty high, even though some of them may not be all that good at spelling or grammar who needs spelling ang grammar? people here use the math most of the time.

09-17-2010, 08:43 PM	#268
Ahren Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 40	Originally posted by creampuff I meet Pentax users all the time... A group shot of a happy bunch of Singapore Pentax users during our just completed monthly outing for September. There were more who came later and were not in the picture. Plenty of beer from all over the world in the quaint and rustic cafe to the right of the picture. Hey...this guys looks familar...

09-17-2010, 11:59 PM	#269
Camera lucida Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	I travelled around in Asia recently and saw a few Pentax cameras. A lady with a K7 at Ulaan Bataar airport and a few in Beijing at the touristy spots. Still outnumbered though... Can't wait for the K5. Perhaps that camera (and a few good lenses like a 400/4 or a 500mm) will bring a new revival for Pentax.