Are we really THAT rare?

jgnfld · 05-25-2016, 03:57 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jeallen01

Oh, how the "mighty were fallen"

Doesn't get that cold in St. John's, but I never worry about the temps when shooting and often shoot in the -15C range.

This was a strong January winter gale. Winds 100 kph+. Temps a bit below -10C. Air full of horizontal salt spray. Only problem was the Sigma 10-20 I shouldn't have attempted to use in the first place wouldn't function after a while and I had to switch to another--Pentax--lens.

Day after. Just as cold.

I've seen about 1 Pentax user here. There are some others nearby including a poster I've seen posting on this forum.

Last edited by jgnfld; 05-25-2016 at 04:07 AM.

aT0Mx · 05-26-2016, 05:29 AM - **3 Likes**

So we're rare yes, but I do hate when we are all "exclusive like".

I was just banned from a flickr group because I use (and have used) non Pentax cameras. (I also don't keep all exif data because I do edit my photos) I will keep with Pentax always, but I also just got a Canon t3i for free, sort of, and will use it for time lapses.

I would like to just say Go Pentax! But boo exclusivity.

stein · 05-26-2016, 07:31 AM

I don't think I'm smarter, better or superior to anyone by any means just because I use a Pentax camera as my primary tool to make better shots... I still keep my Canon SX50 HS close for light travel or as a good start-up tool to teach my daughter how to deal with light, composition, generally (digital) photography. She's still not ready for a DSLR, neither am I ready to spend that much money on her camera. If I'd have to pick one of these two to keep, that would be my Pentax, but I don't have to, finally, I worked really hard to be able to have a DSLR for my own pleasure and a good prosumer at the same time. Both have their advantages and downsides...

Pepe Le Pew · 05-26-2016, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

Someday though we are few, with the capabilities of our cameras we won't be looked down on. They will simply say, there goes a Pentaxian, truly a Jedi.

I would love to see that day....

totsmuyco · 05-26-2016, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew

I would love to see that day....

I normally carry two cameras when I shoot. Imagine a guy who can shoot two cameras at the same time. If that day comes, I will be called a master Jedi. If you carry three you will be called a great master Jedi. If you carry four and I don't know why you will carry four, you will be classified as a great grand master Jedi.

**Alex645** · 05-27-2016, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

I normally carry two cameras when I shoot. Imagine a guy who can shoot two cameras at the same time. If that day comes, I will be called a master Jedi. If you carry three you will be called a great master Jedi. If you carry four and I don't know why you will carry four, you will be classified as a great grand master Jedi.

For many years, back in the film days when I was a pro, Iʻd carry three FSLRs so that I could quickly switch primes or negs to slides to B&W. If that wasnʻt heavy enough, imagine all three cameras in a Jacobson sound blimp to silence them on movie sets.

Now, shooting for myself, I "only" pack two: Typically a Pentax 645 medium format with two primes and a DSLR with a 16-85mm zoom. I donʻt own a light saber and the only force with me seems to be gravity.

**BigDave** · 05-27-2016, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Alex645

For many years, back in the film days when I was a pro, Iʻd carry three FSLRs so that I could quickly switch primes or negs to slides to B&W. If that wasnʻt heavy enough, imagine all three cameras in a Jacobson sound blimp to silence them on movie sets.

Now, shooting for myself, I "only" pack two: Typically a Pentax 645 medium format with two primes and a DSLR with a 16-85mm zoom. I donʻt own a light saber and the only force with me seems to be gravity.

Lightening the load really IS a subjective concept!

Regards,

BD

Surnia · 06-01-2016, 06:47 AM

Of the two weeks I was in Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagahama, Gifu, Okayama, Kurashiki, Kanazawa, Ueda, Tokyo, Sendai, and Fuji..), I saw ONE Pentax besides my own.

I quickly snapped a picture, and lost them in the crowd!

LilithBaerchen · 06-01-2016, 10:25 AM

Last weekend I was at Rockavaria in Munich - Germany, to photograph for my website and sadly I had to notice that I was the only Pentaxian in the crowed of like 70 photographers there - I saw no other Pentax camera, mostly CaNikon with 2-3 Sonys

So maybe we are more rare then I thought...

At least some of the other guys noticed the little beauty I brought to the festival (K1 with 24-70 / 60-250) and asked some questions, wanted to hold her and play around - so I was happy to be able to show them that Pentax is still alive and not only a myth

Hopefully I will find some Pentaxians on the next festivals I will visit this year ^^#

tim60 · 06-01-2016, 11:22 AM

I went to London for the bank holiday, would you believe so little has happened in England that when they want a holiday they can only name it after the fact that the bank workers go on holiday and not some event of national importance or interest, and saw one Pentax other than mine. I happened to have mine in the bag at the time.

Architecture · 06-05-2016, 07:53 AM

In the two weeks I was in Spain, I saw dozens of Canons & Nikons with a handful of Sonys, Panasonics and Fujis and precisely one other Pentax body.

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-05-2016, 04:16 PM

The previous weekend I took this photo at the Asian Festival in Columbus. I saw another one earlier too, or maybe it was the same guy.

normhead · 06-05-2016, 04:20 PM

During my time at the falls, I didn't see one. It's like the company does not exist.

noelpolar · 06-05-2016, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by normhead

During my time at the falls, I didn't see one. It's like the company does not exist.

They exist, because you are.

TheOneAndOnlyJH · 06-08-2016, 10:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by noelpolar

They exist, because you are.

Woah... Way too deep for me. I think I need to go meditate for a while.

Maybe I'll reach enlightment if I read it through a viewfinder!

05-26-2016, 10:19 PM	#4370
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by Pepe Le Pew I would love to see that day.... I normally carry two cameras when I shoot. Imagine a guy who can shoot two cameras at the same time. If that day comes, I will be called a master Jedi. If you carry three you will be called a great master Jedi. If you carry four and I don't know why you will carry four, you will be classified as a great grand master Jedi. Last edited by totsmuyco; 05-26-2016 at 10:38 PM. Reason: added to the message

05-27-2016, 07:10 AM	#4372
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Lightening the load Originally posted by Alex645 For many years, back in the film days when I was a pro, Iʻd carry three FSLRs so that I could quickly switch primes or negs to slides to B&W. If that wasnʻt heavy enough, imagine all three cameras in a Jacobson sound blimp to silence them on movie sets. Now, shooting for myself, I "only" pack two: Typically a Pentax 645 medium format with two primes and a DSLR with a 16-85mm zoom. I donʻt own a light saber and the only force with me seems to be gravity. Lightening the load really IS a subjective concept! Regards, BD

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aT0Mx Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 387	So we're rare yes, but I do hate when we are all "exclusive like". I was just banned from a flickr group because I use (and have used) non Pentax cameras. (I also don't keep all exif data because I do edit my photos) I will keep with Pentax always, but I also just got a Canon t3i for free, sort of, and will use it for time lapses. I would like to just say Go Pentax! But boo exclusivity.

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Pepe Le Pew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 591	Originally posted by totsmuyco Someday though we are few, with the capabilities of our cameras we won't be looked down on. They will simply say, there goes a Pentaxian, truly a Jedi. I would love to see that day....

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Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by totsmuyco I normally carry two cameras when I shoot. Imagine a guy who can shoot two cameras at the same time. If that day comes, I will be called a master Jedi. If you carry three you will be called a great master Jedi. If you carry four and I don't know why you will carry four, you will be classified as a great grand master Jedi. For many years, back in the film days when I was a pro, Iʻd carry three FSLRs so that I could quickly switch primes or negs to slides to B&W. If that wasnʻt heavy enough, imagine all three cameras in a Jacobson sound blimp to silence them on movie sets. Now, shooting for myself, I "only" pack two: Typically a Pentax 645 medium format with two primes and a DSLR with a 16-85mm zoom. I donʻt own a light saber and the only force with me seems to be gravity.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,739	I went to London for the bank holiday, would you believe so little has happened in England that when they want a holiday they can only name it after the fact that the bank workers go on holiday and not some event of national importance or interest, and saw one Pentax other than mine. I happened to have mine in the bag at the time.

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Architecture Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 147	In the two weeks I was in Spain, I saw dozens of Canons & Nikons with a handful of Sonys, Panasonics and Fujis and precisely one other Pentax body.

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06-05-2016, 04:20 PM	#4378
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	During my time at the falls, I didn't see one. It's like the company does not exist.

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noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by normhead During my time at the falls, I didn't see one. It's like the company does not exist. They exist, because you are.

06-08-2016, 10:10 AM - 1 Like	#4380
TheOneAndOnlyJH Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 351	Originally posted by noelpolar They exist, because you are. Woah... Way too deep for me. I think I need to go meditate for a while. Maybe I'll reach enlightment if I read it through a viewfinder!