Are we really THAT rare?

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-15-2019, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Alex645

That had to either be an OLD story or a "tall" one: TWO agents? ONE city?

There are several large cities in the world where there can be EVEN two Petnax agents

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-15-2019, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I'm pretty sure that's us.

Maybe there will be someone else? :RE

**Alex645** · 12-15-2019, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Fotus Tuus

There are several large cities in the world where there can be EVEN two Petnax agents

Petnax, Petco, and Petsmart, I believe. But Pentax.....outside of Japan, I'm not so sure.

NotMyFatDog · 12-15-2019, 10:35 PM

I've seen other Pentax cameras pointed around a couple times when I've been out taking pics, generally in highly crowded situations. Most notably for me was in Kentucky at an international equestrian event.

But wish there were more of us!

Progbusters · 12-15-2019, 10:55 PM

ive used a k50, k70 and KP in the rain and 30 degree F weather in japan. all work fine.

i dont see alot of pentaxians in general. saw a couple people in japan with elaborate pentax rigs at the Ginko fest in Tokyo last month

rubenr · 12-16-2019, 06:03 PM

If you look at the worldwide users map... in my country you will only find me

Yes, we are

Kingman · 12-16-2019, 07:27 PM

I saw another Pentax user this weekend in the DFW area at the the Ricoh/Pentax demonstration with the Ricoh/Pentax Representative, Tony Napoli. The demo was held at Arlington Camera in Arlinton, TX. I think meeting another Pentax user at this venue is bit of a stacked deck. The other Pentax user and I joked that we were probably the only two Pentax users in the DFW area! I am sure there are others in this area!

totsmuyco · 12-17-2019, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by Fotus Tuus

OK. God bless you!

Thanks again Fotus Tuus

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-18-2019, 12:00 PM

Keep shooting!

Fenwoodian · 12-19-2019, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Perhaps this thread should morph into the question Are (D)SLR users really THAT rare?

After today's experience, I'd like to suggest that this thread should morph into the question Are interchangable lens cameras really that rare?

I went into a retail store today to buy some cheese (see photo). The young lady behind the counter asked me if my camera was really "old" because she does not see cameras like mine around anymore - only smart phone cameras. The camera I was using was a Fuji X APS-C digtial camera that maybe 4 years old! Ouch...

Snapppy · 12-19-2019, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

After today's experience, I'd like to suggest that this thread should morph into the question Are interchangable lens cameras really that rare?

I went into a retail store today to buy some cheese (see photo). The young lady behind the counter asked me if my camera was really "old" because she does not see cameras like mine around anymore - only smart phone cameras. The camera I was using was a Fuji X APS-C digtial camera that maybe 4 years old! Ouch...

Crazy! Could have been the styling too maybe? I mean, I guess she explained her reasoning. It's true though, I feel like point and shoots took over for a bit, then Canon Rebels, and now that cheaper segment has all but disappeared with smartphones.

guinnessman · 12-19-2019, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

After today's experience, I'd like to suggest that this thread should morph into the question Are interchangable lens cameras really that rare?

I went into a retail store today to buy some cheese (see photo). The young lady behind the counter asked me if my camera was really "old" because she does not see cameras like mine around anymore - only smart phone cameras. The camera I was using was a Fuji X APS-C digtial camera that maybe 4 years old! Ouch...

To that person's credit, Fuji's are designed to look like an old camera. I like the retro look, but every time I see a picture of a Fuji, it's that retro vibe, like an old Fujica - metal bottom plate, top plate, in silver, gray, or black, leatherette grip, 'prism' hump or rangefinder looking design.

If they wanted to do something different, they could've gone down the path of Pentax, like the K01 or their Instax film cameras, but they didn't.

7.62lew · 12-19-2019, 09:15 PM - **1 Like**

I've only seen 2 other Pentax camera's in the wild. 1 is my daughter (my fault) and the other is one of my co-workers ( my fault too...darn it). My daughter did see a guy from Japan (very little English) that picked her out on the Blue Ridge Parkyway (North Carolina), because she has one of those large "PENTAX" straps on her camera. She said he had a Pentax camera around his neck and was grinning ear to ear and was looking for directions. Directions, right, there are only 2 ways you can go on the parkway. I bet he was looking for directions

Fenwoodian · 12-20-2019, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by 7.62lew

she has one of those large "PENTAX" straps on her camera.

I never like to advertise the brand of my camera.. So, all of my straps are plain black, and of the camera logos /model-badges on the camera itself are blacked out with a Sharpie (or gaffer's tape).

So if you saw me in the wild, you likely wouldn't ID me as a Pentax shooter.

Even so, I've been confronted by angry folks claiming I was taking photos of their property with a Leica (I guess it would have been OK had I been using another other brand).

People just don't want to leave photographers be these days. .... ...Smartphones = OK .... .... Big cameras = evil intentions.

**Fotus Tuus** · 12-20-2019, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

I never like to advertise the brand of my camera.. So, all of my straps are plain black, and of the camera logos /model-badges on the camera itself are blacked out with a Sharpie (or gaffer's tape).

So if you saw me in the wild, you likely wouldn't ID me as a Pentax shooter.

Even so, I've been confronted by angry folks claiming I was taking photos of their property with a Leica (I guess it would have been OK had I been using another other brand).

People just don't want to leave photographers be these days. .... ...Smartphones = OK .... .... Big cameras = evil intentions.

The world is getting more and more stupid. Why would people choose the wise DSLR cameras of Pentax?

12-19-2019, 05:48 PM	#5950
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Perhaps this thread should morph into the question Are (D)SLR users really THAT rare? After today's experience, I'd like to suggest that this thread should morph into the question Are interchangable lens cameras really that rare? I went into a retail store today to buy some cheese (see photo). The young lady behind the counter asked me if my camera was really "old" because she does not see cameras like mine around anymore - only smart phone cameras. The camera I was using was a Fuji X APS-C digtial camera that maybe 4 years old! Ouch... Last edited by Fenwoodian; 05-06-2020 at 10:47 PM.

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12-15-2019, 12:29 PM	#5941
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Originally posted by Alex645 That had to either be an OLD story or a "tall" one: TWO agents? ONE city? There are several large cities in the world where there can be EVEN two Petnax agents

12-15-2019, 12:31 PM	#5942
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I'm pretty sure that's us. Maybe there will be someone else? :RE

12-15-2019, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#5943
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Fotus Tuus There are several large cities in the world where there can be EVEN two Petnax agents Petnax, Petco, and Petsmart, I believe. But Pentax.....outside of Japan, I'm not so sure.

12-15-2019, 10:35 PM	#5944
NotMyFatDog Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Beautiful British Columbia, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 143	I've seen other Pentax cameras pointed around a couple times when I've been out taking pics, generally in highly crowded situations. Most notably for me was in Kentucky at an international equestrian event. But wish there were more of us!

12-15-2019, 10:55 PM	#5945
Progbusters Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF BAY AREA Posts: 63	ive used a k50, k70 and KP in the rain and 30 degree F weather in japan. all work fine. i dont see alot of pentaxians in general. saw a couple people in japan with elaborate pentax rigs at the Ginko fest in Tokyo last month

12-16-2019, 06:03 PM	#5946
rubenr Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Guatemala City Photos: Albums Posts: 337	If you look at the worldwide users map... in my country you will only find me Yes, we are

12-16-2019, 07:27 PM	#5947
Kingman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North Texas Posts: 199	I saw another Pentax user this weekend in the DFW area at the the Ricoh/Pentax demonstration with the Ricoh/Pentax Representative, Tony Napoli. The demo was held at Arlington Camera in Arlinton, TX. I think meeting another Pentax user at this venue is bit of a stacked deck. The other Pentax user and I joked that we were probably the only two Pentax users in the DFW area! I am sure there are others in this area!

12-17-2019, 02:05 AM	#5948
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by Fotus Tuus OK. God bless you! Thanks again Fotus Tuus

12-18-2019, 12:00 PM	#5949
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Keep shooting!

12-19-2019, 07:41 PM	#5951
Snapppy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 485	Originally posted by Fenwoodian After today's experience, I'd like to suggest that this thread should morph into the question Are interchangable lens cameras really that rare? I went into a retail store today to buy some cheese (see photo). The young lady behind the counter asked me if my camera was really "old" because she does not see cameras like mine around anymore - only smart phone cameras. The camera I was using was a Fuji X APS-C digtial camera that maybe 4 years old! Ouch... Crazy! Could have been the styling too maybe? I mean, I guess she explained her reasoning. It's true though, I feel like point and shoots took over for a bit, then Canon Rebels, and now that cheaper segment has all but disappeared with smartphones.

12-19-2019, 09:14 PM	#5952
guinnessman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 175	Originally posted by Fenwoodian After today's experience, I'd like to suggest that this thread should morph into the question Are interchangable lens cameras really that rare? I went into a retail store today to buy some cheese (see photo). The young lady behind the counter asked me if my camera was really "old" because she does not see cameras like mine around anymore - only smart phone cameras. The camera I was using was a Fuji X APS-C digtial camera that maybe 4 years old! Ouch... To that person's credit, Fuji's are designed to look like an old camera. I like the retro look, but every time I see a picture of a Fuji, it's that retro vibe, like an old Fujica - metal bottom plate, top plate, in silver, gray, or black, leatherette grip, 'prism' hump or rangefinder looking design. If they wanted to do something different, they could've gone down the path of Pentax, like the K01 or their Instax film cameras, but they didn't.

12-19-2019, 09:15 PM - 1 Like	#5953
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	I've only seen 2 other Pentax camera's in the wild. 1 is my daughter (my fault) and the other is one of my co-workers ( my fault too...darn it). My daughter did see a guy from Japan (very little English) that picked her out on the Blue Ridge Parkyway (North Carolina), because she has one of those large "PENTAX" straps on her camera. She said he had a Pentax camera around his neck and was grinning ear to ear and was looking for directions. Directions, right, there are only 2 ways you can go on the parkway. I bet he was looking for directions

12-20-2019, 01:08 PM	#5954
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	Originally posted by 7.62lew she has one of those large "PENTAX" straps on her camera. I never like to advertise the brand of my camera.. So, all of my straps are plain black, and of the camera logos /model-badges on the camera itself are blacked out with a Sharpie (or gaffer's tape). So if you saw me in the wild, you likely wouldn't ID me as a Pentax shooter. Even so, I've been confronted by angry folks claiming I was taking photos of their property with a Leica (I guess it would have been OK had I been using another other brand). People just don't want to leave photographers be these days. .... ...Smartphones = OK .... .... Big cameras = evil intentions.

12-20-2019, 01:37 PM	#5955
Fotus Tuus Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murowana Goślina, Wielkopolska Photos: Albums Posts: 601	Originally posted by Fenwoodian I never like to advertise the brand of my camera.. So, all of my straps are plain black, and of the camera logos /model-badges on the camera itself are blacked out with a Sharpie (or gaffer's tape). So if you saw me in the wild, you likely wouldn't ID me as a Pentax shooter. Even so, I've been confronted by angry folks claiming I was taking photos of their property with a Leica (I guess it would have been OK had I been using another other brand). People just don't want to leave photographers be these days. .... ...Smartphones = OK .... .... Big cameras = evil intentions. The world is getting more and more stupid. Why would people choose the wise DSLR cameras of Pentax?