Are we really THAT rare?

kadajawi · 11-15-2014, 07:45 PM

TWiT 479. 1:17:20 or so, you'll see a Pentax. In gold. With pink accents.

You Tube

**clackers** · 11-15-2014, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

TWiT 479. 1:17:20 or so, you'll see a Pentax. In gold. With pink accents.
This Week in Tech 479: I Love Saggy Pants - YouTube

Wasn't this the one where Dvorak was urging Leo to buy a 645Z?

kadajawi · 11-15-2014, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Wasn't this the one where Dvorak was urging Leo to buy a 645Z?

Yup.

**beachgardener** · 11-15-2014, 10:14 PM

Around my district and over the past year I have seen one Pentaxian in the wild.

**Mikesul** · 11-16-2014, 10:49 AM

I have been thinking about this and i guess I do not remember seeing another Pentax anytime recently outside of Pictures or stores. Of course I tend to do my photography away from crowds.

stevebrot · 11-16-2014, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

I asked because steve said changing focal length is very easy on a K-3

The K-3 provides a list of the most recent choices so that you can pick/choose rather than having to scroll through the entire list of 34+ possibilities.

Steve

---------- Post added 11-16-14 at 10:41 AM ----------

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

You all need to visit the page one and re-read, IMHO

I agree. For some reason there is a tendency on the forum as of late to turn all threads, regardless of theme into a "Pentax is dumb/sucks and here is why". The same assertions are made as in numerous other threads and the same rebuttals follow. What was once limited to the video, FF, and rumors areas is now found throughout the site. About the only safe harbors are the threads dealing with vintage gear.

Steve

---------- Post added 11-16-14 at 10:43 AM ----------

There are a bunch of Pentax users here in the Portland area and several are on this forum, but we stay pretty well hidden.

Steve

MarkJerling · 11-16-2014, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I agree. For some reason there is a tendency on the forum as of late to turn all threads, regardless of theme into a "Pentax is dumb/sucks and here is why". The same assertions are made as in numerous other threads and the same rebuttals follow.

Hi Steve. This has been bugging me too. I wish there was a way to stop the needless 'Pentax is doomed' posts that keep re-occuring. It's a different matter if someone has a real complaint with broken gear or bad service, but the pointless negativity gets me down.

Pepe Le Pew · 11-16-2014, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

What do those have in common?

They are better for video. :P

What did they give as reason?

70D better lenses........

The other 2 popularity and easier to handle......

cxdoo · 11-17-2014, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Hi Steve. This has been bugging me too. I wish there was a way to stop the needless 'Pentax is doomed' posts that keep re-occuring. It's a different matter if someone has a real complaint with broken gear or bad service, but the pointless negativity gets me down.

Actually I don't think it's so bad here. Tendency to whine is very human; the tone of most boards I've participated in tends to settle either in self-pity or cynical twitterism.

kadajawi · 11-17-2014, 03:44 AM

Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew

70D better lenses........

The other 2 popularity and easier to handle......

Hm. Easier to handle than a Pentax? That is possible?! No seriously, IMHO if there is one advantage to Pentax it is handling...

On topic... I haven't seen a Pentax in half a year or so, apart from in shops. They seem to be either much more successful in Malaysia than in Spain or on the decline.

Pentax is doomed. :P

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-17-2014, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Lots of Pentax shooters in Toronto so i see them regularly

You might see another one in the Spring. My son has moved to Toronto, and I'll be visiting then.

eddie1960 · 11-17-2014, 07:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

You might see another one in the Spring. My son has moved to Toronto, and I'll be visiting then.

The British equivalent of spring here falls about late may

When the official start of spring hits we are still getting snow
Hope you enjoy your visit

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-17-2014, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

The British equivalent of spring here falls about late may

Late May it is then! I'm not coming out of a British winter and heading into a Canadian one - no sir!

FantasticMrFox · 11-17-2014, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Late May it is then! I'm not coming out of a British winter and heading into a Canadian one - no sir!

Proper Canadian winters are much nicer than the British ones though - loads of snow and sun instead of cold rain and temperatures just slightly above 0ºC.

TimW · 11-17-2014, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by abmj

I've read the "pros dissing Pentax" thread and had a bit of a laugh. I shot high-end Canon for 30 years in my film days but am at a more laidback place now during semi-retirement. For the switch to DSLR, I couldn't justify the expense - particularly for good glass - that Canon entailed and went with Pentax. I am very happy with that choice despite the occasional sneer from my former Canon compatriots.

Now, my topic. During the recent Worldwide Photo Walk, I joined 40+ area photographers for a fun day of shooting followed by a group lunch and wrap-up. In that group, I saw exactly zero Pentax DSLRs - aside from my own. I found myself "justifying" my choice not to go with Canikon during good natured discussions. Not so much distain but more "why in the world would a serious photographer NOT buy Canikon??"

Are we really that sparse out in the world?

In our photo club of about 90 members, there are 3 of us, we all continue because of legacy glass, pride, obstinacy, loyalty and general pigheadedness, not to mention cost, ease of use and customer satisfaction. The perpetual Can/Nik-owner wars do take the odd jab at the poor little Sony users now and then, but we seem to be mostly forgotten now, and just get on with taking our best shots. When we show our work it can gets raised eyebrows and remarks about how unexpectedly good the image resolution is....

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11-15-2014, 09:42 PM	#3287
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by kadajawi TWiT 479. 1:17:20 or so, you'll see a Pentax. In gold. With pink accents. This Week in Tech 479: I Love Saggy Pants - YouTube Wasn't this the one where Dvorak was urging Leo to buy a 645Z?

11-15-2014, 09:53 PM	#3288
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by clackers Wasn't this the one where Dvorak was urging Leo to buy a 645Z? Yup.

11-15-2014, 10:14 PM	#3289
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Around my district and over the past year I have seen one Pentaxian in the wild.

11-16-2014, 10:49 AM	#3290
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I have been thinking about this and i guess I do not remember seeing another Pentax anytime recently outside of Pictures or stores. Of course I tend to do my photography away from crowds.

11-16-2014, 11:37 AM	#3291
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by kadajawi I asked because steve said changing focal length is very easy on a K-3 The K-3 provides a list of the most recent choices so that you can pick/choose rather than having to scroll through the entire list of 34+ possibilities. Steve ---------- Post added 11-16-14 at 10:41 AM ---------- Originally posted by Ex Finn. You all need to visit the page one and re-read, IMHO I agree. For some reason there is a tendency on the forum as of late to turn all threads, regardless of theme into a "Pentax is dumb/sucks and here is why". The same assertions are made as in numerous other threads and the same rebuttals follow. What was once limited to the video, FF, and rumors areas is now found throughout the site. About the only safe harbors are the threads dealing with vintage gear. Steve ---------- Post added 11-16-14 at 10:43 AM ---------- There are a bunch of Pentax users here in the Portland area and several are on this forum, but we stay pretty well hidden. Steve

11-16-2014, 12:08 PM	#3292
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by stevebrot I agree. For some reason there is a tendency on the forum as of late to turn all threads, regardless of theme into a "Pentax is dumb/sucks and here is why". The same assertions are made as in numerous other threads and the same rebuttals follow. Hi Steve. This has been bugging me too. I wish there was a way to stop the needless 'Pentax is doomed' posts that keep re-occuring. It's a different matter if someone has a real complaint with broken gear or bad service, but the pointless negativity gets me down.

11-16-2014, 10:03 PM	#3293
Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by kadajawi What do those have in common? They are better for video. :P What did they give as reason? 70D better lenses........ The other 2 popularity and easier to handle......

11-17-2014, 12:42 AM	#3294
cxdoo Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by MarkJerling Hi Steve. This has been bugging me too. I wish there was a way to stop the needless 'Pentax is doomed' posts that keep re-occuring. It's a different matter if someone has a real complaint with broken gear or bad service, but the pointless negativity gets me down. Actually I don't think it's so bad here. Tendency to whine is very human; the tone of most boards I've participated in tends to settle either in self-pity or cynical twitterism.

11-17-2014, 03:44 AM	#3295
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew 70D better lenses........ The other 2 popularity and easier to handle...... Hm. Easier to handle than a Pentax? That is possible?! No seriously, IMHO if there is one advantage to Pentax it is handling... On topic... I haven't seen a Pentax in half a year or so, apart from in shops. They seem to be either much more successful in Malaysia than in Spain or on the decline. Pentax is doomed. :P

11-17-2014, 05:48 AM	#3296
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by eddie1960 Lots of Pentax shooters in Toronto so i see them regularly You might see another one in the Spring. My son has moved to Toronto, and I'll be visiting then.

11-17-2014, 07:23 AM - 1 Like	#3297
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan You might see another one in the Spring. My son has moved to Toronto, and I'll be visiting then. The British equivalent of spring here falls about late may When the official start of spring hits we are still getting snow Hope you enjoy your visit

11-17-2014, 07:34 AM	#3298
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by eddie1960 The British equivalent of spring here falls about late may Late May it is then! I'm not coming out of a British winter and heading into a Canadian one - no sir!

11-17-2014, 07:52 AM	#3299
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Late May it is then! I'm not coming out of a British winter and heading into a Canadian one - no sir! Proper Canadian winters are much nicer than the British ones though - loads of snow and sun instead of cold rain and temperatures just slightly above 0ºC.

11-17-2014, 08:10 AM	#3300
TimW New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3	Originally posted by abmj I've read the "pros dissing Pentax" thread and had a bit of a laugh. I shot high-end Canon for 30 years in my film days but am at a more laidback place now during semi-retirement. For the switch to DSLR, I couldn't justify the expense - particularly for good glass - that Canon entailed and went with Pentax. I am very happy with that choice despite the occasional sneer from my former Canon compatriots. Now, my topic. During the recent Worldwide Photo Walk, I joined 40+ area photographers for a fun day of shooting followed by a group lunch and wrap-up. In that group, I saw exactly zero Pentax DSLRs - aside from my own. I found myself "justifying" my choice not to go with Canikon during good natured discussions. Not so much distain but more "why in the world would a serious photographer NOT buy Canikon??" Are we really that sparse out in the world? In our photo club of about 90 members, there are 3 of us, we all continue because of legacy glass, pride, obstinacy, loyalty and general pigheadedness, not to mention cost, ease of use and customer satisfaction. The perpetual Can/Nik-owner wars do take the odd jab at the poor little Sony users now and then, but we seem to be mostly forgotten now, and just get on with taking our best shots. When we show our work it can gets raised eyebrows and remarks about how unexpectedly good the image resolution is....