Are we really THAT rare?

**snpsht** · 11-05-2016, 07:24 PM

Miracle!!!

I saw TWO Pentaxes in the wild today, both at Bus Depot Markets in Canberra, Australia. One was a K-3 which looked like it might have been doing a professional shoot of a stall/stalls, and the other was a DSLR too, but I didn't recognise which one. My K-1 and K-3 were at home, resting.

**BigDave** · 11-05-2016, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by Alex645

Dave, which college/uni in Rochester? My son is an Electrical Mechanical Engineering major at RIT and shoots a K-50.

Ah yes, an R2D2 major! Actually that was after my time. RIT, paroled in 1980!

**Alex645** · 11-05-2016, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

Ah yes, an R2D2 major! Actually that was after my time. RIT, paroled in 1980!

Heʻs a good tiger and is currently a co-op/intern working on X-Wing Star Fighter turbines for GE Aviation in Cincy before returning to Rochester in January. Iʻll ask him if they are still referred to as R2D2 majors. I majored in Motion Pictures/Television at UCLA and was released for good behavior in ʻ82 back when Eastman Kodak was emperor of the kingdom.

Part of me was (secretly) sad he didnʻt go into my own field at RIT with their awesome photography program, but he has his own mission in life and still finds time to travel, take pictures, and pursue his education.

I loaned him a Nikon when he was in high school, but as an engineer he appreciated the Pentax more and I sponsored and endorsed him.

butangmucat · 11-05-2016, 11:38 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

They put the money where it is needed (Canikon). The photo cage in Rochester is mostly all Canon also. Some Nikon too I think...

Because the cage of our college was so Canon-exclusive, I thought my professor was Canon-exclusive too. Until our last field trip, when he woke me up on the bus with the shutter sound of a Pentax 6x7.

**wizofoz** · 11-12-2016, 01:40 AM

Ok, someone hold me up, I think I might be seeing things.

I'm flicking through my Foxtel channels,(Australian version) when I come across a full HOUR of an ad for Ricoh/Pentax. They are flogging a k-50 twin lens kit with some accessories for $799 Oz. Clem Kennedy himself is on screen giving us the low down on the camera and the various accessories. I can finally say Pentax and Advertising in the same sentence! While a spot on the home shopping network is no-where near full page ads in leading photo mags, etc. It is remarkable.

Arjay Bee · 11-12-2016, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by wizofoz

a full HOUR of an ad for Ricoh/Pentax

saw that show once- I| was as shocked as you! Almost made me ring up and buy another Pentax.

Transit · 11-25-2016, 08:13 PM

Yeah I was engaged by a friend to shoot a wee group...
got there and another dude with bag was there

I was needing to be somewhere else so asked if he could carry on with it...
He pulled out a K-70 which we both agreed was sufficient

mamethot · 01-18-2017, 01:42 PM - **4 Likes**

I saw a guy shooting Pentax 6x7 (I think) when in Italy during the 2016 Holidays. I couldn't resist and asked him for a picture

He seemed pleased!

deeslexia · 01-18-2017, 02:35 PM

Mildly autistic , a confirmed snap shooter , with no aspirations to massive IQ and artistry , cameras creating a comfort zone , I have returned to the fold with a brand new , warranted , new Pentax K-1S with zoom and 35 f2.5 @ £220 , following a stint with Sony / Minolta to use my Minolta 35-80 , until becoming disenchanted with the EVfFof my Sony A35.

I am actually delighted that the stuff I like is not popular and gets kicked out into clear out/used . I also picked up a new Fuji X-Pro1 body for £168 and added a 27mm to make a £320 camera for my shoulder bag , I love it 'cos it's discrete and is the same size as my old Minolta SRTs .
But picking up the K-1S with it's crystal clear100% viewfinder - free of artefacts and clear screen , made me realise what I prefer .

Let them keep their Canons and Nikons , I have never been tempted after comparing the discontinued , reduced ,K10d [ Nikon D200 ? ] way back when .

I still like my stripped out Sony A290 , with a used , mint , £100 A390 for 'waist level' screen to use my 1990s Minolta 35-80 as , like my K10D , I like CCD sensors .

The K-1s is an amazing improvement on the Sony's , the balance with the 35mm is perfect , and I et to use my favourite zoom - a 1990s 35-80 creating my perfect 50-120 combination preferred with the Sony's .

dee

eddie1960 · 01-19-2017, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by deeslexia

. I also picked up a new Fuji X-Pro1 body for £168 and added a 27mm to make a £320 camera for my shoulder bag , I love it 'cos it's discrete and is the same size as my old Minolta SRTs .
s .

dee

that was an absolute steal I would have bought a one and had my used one converted to 850nm or monochrome . cheapest i've seen in canadian dollars from a shop ion the xpro1 demos is about 310 pounds all in

Giklab · 01-19-2017, 02:26 PM

Meanwhile here, even early adopter X-Pro1s don't go below 700€.
10/10

**gofour3** · 01-19-2017, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by mamethot

I saw a guy shooting Pentax 6x7 (I think) when in Italy during the 2016 Holidays. I couldn't resist and asked him for a picture

He seemed pleased!

Yep a Pentax 67II with the wooden grip! I can't make out the lens though.

Phil.

Zygonyx · 01-19-2017, 09:09 PM

Looks like the 55/4

surfar · 01-19-2017, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Giklab

here, even early adopter X-Pro1s don't go below 700€.

Thats a lot...bit over U$ 300 in OZtralia....XE1s a bit under US200

**beachgardener** · 01-21-2017, 02:22 AM

came across a lovely Japanese lady at the market today and she has a white K30, we had a good chat, showed her my K-3, translated by an English speaking Japanese friend, great to see her today.

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11-05-2016, 07:24 PM	#4606
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	Miracle!!! I saw TWO Pentaxes in the wild today, both at Bus Depot Markets in Canberra, Australia. One was a K-3 which looked like it might have been doing a professional shoot of a stall/stalls, and the other was a DSLR too, but I didn't recognise which one. My K-1 and K-3 were at home, resting.

11-05-2016, 07:49 PM	#4607
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by Alex645 Dave, which college/uni in Rochester? My son is an Electrical Mechanical Engineering major at RIT and shoots a K-50. Ah yes, an R2D2 major! Actually that was after my time. RIT, paroled in 1980!

11-05-2016, 08:07 PM	#4608
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by BigDave Ah yes, an R2D2 major! Actually that was after my time. RIT, paroled in 1980! Heʻs a good tiger and is currently a co-op/intern working on X-Wing Star Fighter turbines for GE Aviation in Cincy before returning to Rochester in January. Iʻll ask him if they are still referred to as R2D2 majors. I majored in Motion Pictures/Television at UCLA and was released for good behavior in ʻ82 back when Eastman Kodak was emperor of the kingdom. Part of me was (secretly) sad he didnʻt go into my own field at RIT with their awesome photography program, but he has his own mission in life and still finds time to travel, take pictures, and pursue his education. I loaned him a Nikon when he was in high school, but as an engineer he appreciated the Pentax more and I sponsored and endorsed him.

11-05-2016, 11:38 PM	#4609
butangmucat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 709	Originally posted by BigDave They put the money where it is needed (Canikon). The photo cage in Rochester is mostly all Canon also. Some Nikon too I think... Because the cage of our college was so Canon-exclusive, I thought my professor was Canon-exclusive too. Until our last field trip, when he woke me up on the bus with the shutter sound of a Pentax 6x7.

11-12-2016, 01:40 AM	#4610
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Ok, someone hold me up, I think I might be seeing things. I'm flicking through my Foxtel channels,(Australian version) when I come across a full HOUR of an ad for Ricoh/Pentax. They are flogging a k-50 twin lens kit with some accessories for $799 Oz. Clem Kennedy himself is on screen giving us the low down on the camera and the various accessories. I can finally say Pentax and Advertising in the same sentence! While a spot on the home shopping network is no-where near full page ads in leading photo mags, etc. It is remarkable.

11-12-2016, 02:23 AM	#4611
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by wizofoz a full HOUR of an ad for Ricoh/Pentax saw that show once- I\| was as shocked as you! Almost made me ring up and buy another Pentax.

11-25-2016, 08:13 PM	#4612
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Yeah I was engaged by a friend to shoot a wee group... got there and another dude with bag was there I was needing to be somewhere else so asked if he could carry on with it... He pulled out a K-70 which we both agreed was sufficient

01-18-2017, 01:42 PM - 4 Likes	#4613
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	I saw a guy shooting Pentax 6x7 (I think) when in Italy during the 2016 Holidays. I couldn't resist and asked him for a picture He seemed pleased!

01-18-2017, 02:35 PM	#4614
deeslexia Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Biggin Hill Posts: 26	Mildly autistic , a confirmed snap shooter , with no aspirations to massive IQ and artistry , cameras creating a comfort zone , I have returned to the fold with a brand new , warranted , new Pentax K-1S with zoom and 35 f2.5 @ £220 , following a stint with Sony / Minolta to use my Minolta 35-80 , until becoming disenchanted with the EVfFof my Sony A35. I am actually delighted that the stuff I like is not popular and gets kicked out into clear out/used . I also picked up a new Fuji X-Pro1 body for £168 and added a 27mm to make a £320 camera for my shoulder bag , I love it 'cos it's discrete and is the same size as my old Minolta SRTs . But picking up the K-1S with it's crystal clear100% viewfinder - free of artefacts and clear screen , made me realise what I prefer . Let them keep their Canons and Nikons , I have never been tempted after comparing the discontinued , reduced ,K10d [ Nikon D200 ? ] way back when . I still like my stripped out Sony A290 , with a used , mint , £100 A390 for 'waist level' screen to use my 1990s Minolta 35-80 as , like my K10D , I like CCD sensors . The K-1s is an amazing improvement on the Sony's , the balance with the 35mm is perfect , and I et to use my favourite zoom - a 1990s 35-80 creating my perfect 50-120 combination preferred with the Sony's . dee

01-19-2017, 01:36 PM	#4615
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by deeslexia . I also picked up a new Fuji X-Pro1 body for £168 and added a 27mm to make a £320 camera for my shoulder bag , I love it 'cos it's discrete and is the same size as my old Minolta SRTs . s . dee that was an absolute steal I would have bought a one and had my used one converted to 850nm or monochrome . cheapest i've seen in canadian dollars from a shop ion the xpro1 demos is about 310 pounds all in

01-19-2017, 02:26 PM	#4616
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Meanwhile here, even early adopter X-Pro1s don't go below 700€. 10/10

01-19-2017, 02:46 PM	#4617
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by mamethot I saw a guy shooting Pentax 6x7 (I think) when in Italy during the 2016 Holidays. I couldn't resist and asked him for a picture He seemed pleased! Yep a Pentax 67II with the wooden grip! I can't make out the lens though. Phil.

01-19-2017, 09:09 PM	#4618
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Looks like the 55/4

01-19-2017, 10:34 PM	#4619
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by Giklab here, even early adopter X-Pro1s don't go below 700€. Thats a lot...bit over U$ 300 in OZtralia....XE1s a bit under US200

01-21-2017, 02:22 AM	#4620
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	came across a lovely Japanese lady at the market today and she has a white K30, we had a good chat, showed her my K-3, translated by an English speaking Japanese friend, great to see her today.