Pentax Television Ads?

Queued · 12-12-2013, 08:49 AM

So I was just watching a really old vlog by Ed ( photouniverse ) on why Pentax marketing sucks

You Tube

I then had to scratch my head and try to remember a Pentax TV ad, but honestly I don't remember ever seeing a Pentax commercial in my part of the country. I have seen Nikon and Canon commercials a-plenty, but none from Pentax.

Do they run TV ads in the USA? Anywhere in world?

Regards,

--mitch

**boriscleto** · 12-12-2013, 09:10 AM

I can't remember ever seeing a commercial from Pentax USA, even in the '80s.

But this is one for the IQZoom...

Youtu.be

But Asahi made some great commercials in the '60s.

Youtu.be

Queued · 12-12-2013, 09:44 AM

That is really unfortunate. I think many basic consumers buy Nikon / Canon simply because it is in their face. The pro-sumer gearheads may go out and do some research, read some reviews etc, but I think a lot of first time SLR owners just buy what they see advertised, especially if it makes the product look cool.

stevebrot · 12-12-2013, 10:37 AM

They never did in N. America...ever.

They did, however, advertise in National Geographic magazine in the sixties and early seventies.

Steve

john5100 · 12-12-2013, 10:54 AM

Here's one

You Tube

and

You Tube

LFLee · 12-12-2013, 10:59 AM - **1 Like**

not sure, but why waste money on tv ads? they should make some for social media and online ads, should be cheaper, and most buy PENTAX online anyway.

I am OK with no ads, I don't want them to jack up prices again.

**gofour3** · 12-12-2013, 12:01 PM

Be careful what you wish for, here are some odd ones from Japan. (1979-1999)

Youtu.be

Phil.

stevebrot · 12-12-2013, 03:02 PM

Guys rolling half-naked in the hay?

LX docking routine?

Whales?

Shower scenes?

Pentax swimmer comes in 2nd?

Scarey clown and guys in tights?

I have seen enough! Please make it stop!!!

Steve

p38arover · 12-12-2013, 09:55 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a Canon or Nikon advert on TV.

Queued · 12-13-2013, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

I don't think I've ever seen a Canon or Nikon advert on TV.

I've been seeing the Canon SL1 commercial running pretty heavily on TV lately, it's the one with the amazing soccer kids and the soccer mom

You Tube

And the Nikon commercials with Aston Kutcher ran a lot a couple years ago, can't remember a recent one.

p38arover · 12-13-2013, 02:06 PM

I should have qualified that as never having seen ads in AustraliA.

I'll have to Google Aston Kutcher - never heard of him.

stevebrot · 12-13-2013, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by p38arover

I'll have to Google Aston Kutcher - never heard of him.

Count your blessings...

Steve

john5100 · 12-13-2013, 05:37 PM

You Tube

You Tube

He has done a bunch of commercials for Nikon

kkoether · 12-13-2013, 06:16 PM

Somewhere around 1982 they made a small splash in NASCAR with Al Loquasto driving. It wasn't a very big splash!

Note: This is not my shot. It is one I found via the internet.

K57XR · 12-13-2013, 11:56 PM

Here's one for the IQ Zoom 105 WR by the late Croc Hunter himself...
Tv spots and commercials. - pentax - crocodile hunt

12-13-2013, 06:16 PM	#14
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Somewhere around 1982 they made a small splash in NASCAR with Al Loquasto driving. It wasn't a very big splash! Note: This is not my shot. It is one I found via the internet. Last edited by kkoether; 12-13-2013 at 06:24 PM.

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Queued New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 20 Original Poster	That is really unfortunate. I think many basic consumers buy Nikon / Canon simply because it is in their face. The pro-sumer gearheads may go out and do some research, read some reviews etc, but I think a lot of first time SLR owners just buy what they see advertised, especially if it makes the product look cool.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	They never did in N. America...ever. They did, however, advertise in National Geographic magazine in the sixties and early seventies. Steve

12-12-2013, 10:59 AM - 1 Like	#6
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	not sure, but why waste money on tv ads? they should make some for social media and online ads, should be cheaper, and most buy PENTAX online anyway. I am OK with no ads, I don't want them to jack up prices again.

12-12-2013, 03:02 PM	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Guys rolling half-naked in the hay? LX docking routine? Whales? Shower scenes? Pentax swimmer comes in 2nd? Scarey clown and guys in tights? I have seen enough! Please make it stop!!! Steve

12-12-2013, 09:55 PM	#9
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I don't think I've ever seen a Canon or Nikon advert on TV.

12-13-2013, 02:06 PM	#11
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I should have qualified that as never having seen ads in AustraliA. I'll have to Google Aston Kutcher - never heard of him.

12-13-2013, 05:08 PM	#12
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by p38arover I'll have to Google Aston Kutcher - never heard of him. Count your blessings... Steve

12-13-2013, 11:56 PM	#15
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Here's one for the IQ Zoom 105 WR by the late Croc Hunter himself... Tv spots and commercials. - pentax - crocodile hunt