Forgot Password
Pentax Camera Forums Home
 

Closed Thread
Show Printable Version Search this Thread
09-12-2013, 04:28 PM   #1
Senior Member
harleynitelite's Avatar

Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lawrenceburg, IN
Photos: Albums
Posts: 118
The thoughts of RiceLow.

Somehow I came across this guys blog and it seems as if he has a hate love type of relationship with Pentax. I'm sure many of you are familiar with him, but how I have missed his blog over so many years I dont know. I've loved Pentax cameras, faults and all over the years but the sad reality is I wonder about the future of the company and his blog really seems to try and slap people in the back of the head yelling WAKE UP through the screen at you. Its the first time I've realized that Pentax may be becoming the new Minolta of my time and is doomed to be known only as Ricoh in a few years to come, as it has already started to happen on the web (There is no home Pentax site anymore). I was really excited about the prospect of getting a new k5ii with a couple of lenses ( they have double rebates going on now),but now after reading his blog it certainly took the excitement and flushed it down the toilet. Now I'm left holding an empty bag not knowing what to do.


Last edited by harleynitelite; 09-12-2013 at 04:28 PM. Reason: misspelling
09-12-2013, 04:37 PM - 3 Likes   #2
Site Supporter
Aegon's Avatar

Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 1,416
Pentax has been making great stuff. K10D -> K20D -> K-x -> K-5. Many years of nice cameras at bargain prices.

IMO, Ricoh gives Pentax a fighting chance to continue to make great stuff. Possibly even addressing Pentax's weaknesses (AF, flash, FF).

RiceHigh tends to be very negative. Before deciding that his advice is valuable, take a look at the pictures he takes and decide for yourself what kind of photographer he is.

Nobody can fault his enthusiasm. I personally do not think his enthusiasm is related to photography.
09-12-2013, 05:29 PM - 2 Likes   #3
Veteran Member




Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: WV
Posts: 1,495
You can safely ignore RiceHigh and anything he might say, and if you do it will have zero impact on your life.
09-12-2013, 05:33 PM   #4
Veteran Member
aleonx3's Avatar

Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Photos: Gallery | Albums
Posts: 3,996
I don't give much thoughts to him and his agenda; I think his blog is largely for his own ego and self-promotion. Also, don't get mixed up with Minolta as when Sony bought Minolta camera division, the name was not part of the deal, therefore, they cannot use the name for the products. It might have been different had they bought the name as well, but then it may not.

09-12-2013, 05:38 PM   #5
Pentaxian
calsan's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Perth, Australia
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 1,543
It's OK to take a few test shots with a new lens you just bought, but it's not photography if you only bought the lens to test it.
09-12-2013, 08:48 PM - 1 Like   #6
Veteran Member
Tom S.'s Avatar

Join Date: May 2008
Location: S.E. Michigan
Photos: Albums
Posts: 4,317
The things that have been said about RH by others above are all true, plus I will add, he one of a small handful of people (besides spammers) who has been permanently banned from this site. That alone should tell you to get your info elsewhere.
09-13-2013, 04:52 AM - 1 Like   #7
Senior Moderator
Loyal Site Supporter
Parallax's Avatar

Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South Dakota
Photos: Gallery
Posts: 19,325
QuoteOriginally posted by Tom S. Quote
The things that have been said about RH by others above are all true, plus I will add, he one of a small handful of people (besides spammers) who has been permanently banned from this site. That alone should tell you to get your info elsewhere.
He was never banned from this forum. Check his member page. RiceHigh - View Profile - PentaxForums.com
He just quit posting because he could no longer pass off his chicken manure as chicken salad.


Last edited by Parallax; 09-13-2013 at 05:01 AM.
Closed Thread

Bookmarks
  • Submit Thread to Facebook Facebook
  • Submit Thread to Twitter Twitter
  • Submit Thread to Digg Digg
Tags - Make this thread easier to find by adding keywords to it!
blog, camera, dslr, pentax, photography, time
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Treasonous thoughts -- on the lens Price Hike Debacle of 2013 cristigj Pentax K-01 12 05-10-2013 05:07 AM
Machinery Thoughts of Summer - The Smell of Hot Asphalt and Hot Rubber Sailor Post Your Photos! 5 11-28-2012 07:27 AM
Some thoughts as a new owner of K-01 elpolodiablo Pentax K-01 15 06-18-2012 07:51 PM
Getting rid of the 16-50 to go to pancakes. Thoughts? herzzreh Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 33 01-05-2010 11:52 AM
Thoughts on taking pics of kids at the pool? AlphaGAK20D Photographic Technique 25 06-08-2009 10:26 PM



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:51 PM. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums!
  • Red (Default)
  • Green
  • Gray
  • Dark
  • Dark Yellow
  • Dark Blue
  • Old Red
  • Old Green
  • Old Gray
  • Dial-Up Style
Hello! It's great to see you back on the forum! Have you considered joining the community?
register
Creating a FREE ACCOUNT takes under a minute, removes ads, and lets you post! [Dismiss]
Top