Are we really THAT rare?

Gian Carlo · 08-25-2013, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by abmj

Are we really that sparse out in the world?

Yeah, but I like to be out of the herd!

Alizarine · 08-26-2013, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by steve1307

As I had to step over his setup in the stairway,, half jokingly I mentioned to one of them, "Hey you guys should be shooting Pentax being patriotic and all that"..... he took a look at the Nikon in hand and said "errrr.....I've got a K-5 at home " <sir>.

Probably director's orders.

Too bad, unless the Nikon was a full-frame, I bet the K-5 would've outdone the one he's holding that time. Hope you enjoyed your stay here. Mindanao's got lots of great spots for vacationing.

Originally posted by trevinon

Hey Alizarine,
I am from Mexico but had the chance to visit your beautiful island of Cebú (Mactan) as well as Makati this past month July. Great experience to be there and wanting to come back again. I took my K-x for the ride but didn't see any other DSLR. Regards.

I work in Makati. There are some Pentaxians in that city too, but compared to the number of C/Ns yeah still somewhat invisible =))

trevinon · 08-28-2013, 05:40 PM

Quote:

I work in Makati. There are some Pentaxians in that city too, but compared to the number of C/Ns yeah still somewhat invisible =))

Actually, I stayed in Makati when visiting the Philippines as well as Cebu. Enjoyed my stay and would like to come back. Never saw another Pentax other than my K-x.

**Aristophanes** · 08-28-2013, 06:20 PM

Saw one today on PEI. K-x with kit lens. Nice fellow taking a photo of his kid infidel me taking a photo if my kid (bungie ride).

schnitzer79 · 08-30-2013, 04:03 AM

was in rome for 5 days and I did not see one single pentax around.most were canons,then nikons and a saw a couple of panasonics and olympus'. felt good

Gian Carlo · 08-30-2013, 04:22 AM

Don't tell me! I live in Italy and never see Pentax around...

Giklab · 08-30-2013, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by Gian Carlo

Don't tell me! I live in Italy and never see Pentax around...

Depends where you live... I know for a fact that there are two+ Pentax users just on the opposite side of your border

mamethot · 08-30-2013, 08:24 AM

That's a possibility of 4 countries ;-)

Giklab · 08-30-2013, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mamethot

That's a possibility of 4 countries ;-)

I only have one listed in my profile

Gian Carlo · 08-30-2013, 02:45 PM

I live quite far away from the borders...

Richard Briggs · 08-30-2013, 02:55 PM

I have seen only one other Pentax DSLR in use in the UK (at an airshow). In South Florida (where I visit regularly) I have never seen any Pentax equipment in use or even in stores. And, most surprisingly, in Siingapore there is a complete mall dedicated to technology. Could not find one piece of Pentax equipment in Nov 2012. I love Pentax (K5 which replaced a K100D) and sincerely hope Ricoh does something about the awful marketing (or lack of) in the UK.

stevebrot · 08-30-2013, 02:57 PM - **1 Like**

Costco online ad sheet came in the mail yesterday with two-lens (WR) K-50 kit featured. $749 USD with 16GB card and bag and free shipping. The K30 was featured last month at the same price point.

Steve

madbrain · 08-30-2013, 06:12 PM

I saw someone with a blue K-30 on top of the Eiffel tower earlier this month. I even snapped a picture, with my identical blue K-30 camera.

ignmar · 08-31-2013, 02:07 AM

Today i saw a guy with 2 Pentax camera K-50 and K-X photograph a triathlon event. this is the 2nd time i saw someone used Pentax.

tzrenz0 · 08-31-2013, 02:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ignmar

Today i saw a guy with 2 Pentax camera K-50 and K-X photograph a triathlon event. this is the 2nd time i saw someone used Pentax.

Nice, first K-50 sighting in the wild.

And he's very proud and flaunting the camera right at you!

08-30-2013, 04:03 AM	#2345
schnitzer79 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	was in rome for 5 days and I did not see one single pentax around.most were canons,then nikons and a saw a couple of panasonics and olympus'. felt good Last edited by schnitzer79; 08-30-2013 at 04:18 AM.

08-30-2013, 02:57 PM - 1 Like	#2352
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Costco online ad sheet came in the mail yesterday with two-lens (WR) K-50 kit featured. $749 USD with 16GB card and bag and free shipping. The K30 was featured last month at the same price point. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 08-30-2013 at 09:29 PM.

08-30-2013, 06:12 PM	#2353
madbrain Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,341	I saw someone with a blue K-30 on top of the Eiffel tower earlier this month. I even snapped a picture, with my identical blue K-30 camera. Attached Images

08-31-2013, 02:07 AM	#2354
ignmar Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Batam Posts: 43	Today i saw a guy with 2 Pentax camera K-50 and K-X photograph a triathlon event. this is the 2nd time i saw someone used Pentax. Attached Images

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08-25-2013, 03:14 AM	#2341
Gian Carlo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	Originally posted by abmj Are we really that sparse out in the world? Yeah, but I like to be out of the herd!

08-26-2013, 08:24 PM	#2342
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by steve1307 As I had to step over his setup in the stairway,, half jokingly I mentioned to one of them, "Hey you guys should be shooting Pentax being patriotic and all that"..... he took a look at the Nikon in hand and said "errrr.....I've got a K-5 at home " <sir>. Probably director's orders. Too bad, unless the Nikon was a full-frame, I bet the K-5 would've outdone the one he's holding that time. Hope you enjoyed your stay here. Mindanao's got lots of great spots for vacationing. Originally posted by trevinon Hey Alizarine, I am from Mexico but had the chance to visit your beautiful island of Cebú (Mactan) as well as Makati this past month July. Great experience to be there and wanting to come back again. I took my K-x for the ride but didn't see any other DSLR. Regards. I work in Makati. There are some Pentaxians in that city too, but compared to the number of C/Ns yeah still somewhat invisible =))

08-28-2013, 05:40 PM	#2343
trevinon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Monterrey Posts: 100	Quote: I work in Makati. There are some Pentaxians in that city too, but compared to the number of C/Ns yeah still somewhat invisible =)) Actually, I stayed in Makati when visiting the Philippines as well as Cebu. Enjoyed my stay and would like to come back. Never saw another Pentax other than my K-x.

08-28-2013, 06:20 PM	#2344
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Saw one today on PEI. K-x with kit lens. Nice fellow taking a photo of his kid infidel me taking a photo if my kid (bungie ride).

08-30-2013, 04:22 AM	#2346
Gian Carlo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	Don't tell me! I live in Italy and never see Pentax around...

08-30-2013, 08:05 AM	#2347
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by Gian Carlo Don't tell me! I live in Italy and never see Pentax around... Depends where you live... I know for a fact that there are two+ Pentax users just on the opposite side of your border

08-30-2013, 08:24 AM	#2348
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	That's a possibility of 4 countries ;-)

08-30-2013, 08:43 AM - 1 Like	#2349
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Originally posted by mamethot That's a possibility of 4 countries ;-) I only have one listed in my profile

08-30-2013, 02:45 PM	#2350
Gian Carlo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	I live quite far away from the borders...

08-30-2013, 02:55 PM	#2351
Richard Briggs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 106	I have seen only one other Pentax DSLR in use in the UK (at an airshow). In South Florida (where I visit regularly) I have never seen any Pentax equipment in use or even in stores. And, most surprisingly, in Siingapore there is a complete mall dedicated to technology. Could not find one piece of Pentax equipment in Nov 2012. I love Pentax (K5 which replaced a K100D) and sincerely hope Ricoh does something about the awful marketing (or lack of) in the UK.

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08-31-2013, 02:40 AM - 1 Like	#2355
tzrenz0 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gold Coast Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Originally posted by ignmar Today i saw a guy with 2 Pentax camera K-50 and K-X photograph a triathlon event. this is the 2nd time i saw someone used Pentax. Nice, first K-50 sighting in the wild. And he's very proud and flaunting the camera right at you!