"Pentax Dust and Weather Sealing in Afghanistan" - 400 GRAND!!!

Heie · 10-09-2015, 12:12 PM - **7 Likes**

Didn't know where to put this, but I figured since it dealt with multiple Pentax DSLR's in general, I figured this would work.

So I know I have been exceptionally absent lately (work is on a whole different level these days - I'll do a write up of what I can share with regard to what I've been up to for those curious around Thanksgiving - right now just super busy and don't have the time), however I happened upon a specific YouTube video and was shocked to see that it had climbed over the 400,000 hump

Just wanted to celebrate the accidental virality of what was literally supposed to be just for fun among us at PF lol

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Thanks for all the support, guys

-Heie

P.S. it appears that 48 Canikons didn't survive similar conditions

Last edited by Heie; 10-09-2015 at 12:30 PM. Reason: typo :)

Kath · 10-09-2015, 12:20 PM

Never ceases to make me smile, watching that. Congratulations!

**sholtzma** · 10-09-2015, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

If Pentax marketing were even halfway competent, they would have jumped on this free advertising in a heartbeat.

sassinak · 10-09-2015, 12:59 PM

Can't beat user advertising, congrats!

panoguy · 10-09-2015, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Heie

So I know I have been exceptionally absent lately (work is on a whole different level these days - I'll do a write up of what I can share with regard to what I've been up to for those curious around Thanksgiving

Hey, this is Thanksgiving weekend up in Canada! Ask for a transfer to the CAF...

Congrats on the 400k!

Originally posted by sholtzma

If Pentax marketing were even halfway competent, they would have jumped on this free advertising in a heartbeat.

I'm pretty sure, in their quiet way, they have. That video is legendary at this point.

skism · 10-09-2015, 02:29 PM

As the grateful owner of Heie's 16-50 lens due to his generous contest a few years ago (I call the lens DA Heieneken), I love seeing this video again. Hope all is well Heie! Your lens is still a trooper - I work for a non-profit environment organization that has outdoor programs including stream restoration and marine waste management, so I've used the lens many many times in bad weather.

MasMax · 10-09-2015, 02:36 PM

Congratulations on that video and thank you for taking the time to do it, I think I watched it about a 100 times when I was making the desicion to move to Pentax !!!!!!

**csa** · 10-09-2015, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Heie

Didn't know where to put this, but I figured since it dealt with multiple Pentax DSLR's in general, I figured this would work.

So I know I have been exceptionally absent lately (work is on a whole different level these days - I'll do a write up of what I can share with regard to what I've been up to for those curious around Thanksgiving - right now just super busy and don't have the time), however I happened upon a specific YouTube video and was shocked to see that it had climbed over the 400,000 hump

Just wanted to celebrate the accidental virality of what was literally supposed to be just for fun among us at PF lol

Attachment 284841

PENTAX DUST AND WEATHER SEALING IN AFGHANISTAN - YouTube

Thanks for all the support, guys

-Heie

P.S. it appears that 48 Canikons didn't survive similar conditions

Congratulations on that video! We are most proud that you are a proud Pentaxian here, with us!

Stay safe, and looking forward to your posts in November!

Thanks for your service, Sir!

bertwert · 10-09-2015, 06:07 PM

One of my favourite video's...
Seen this a while ago.
You're a combat photographer?

Markovo · 07-07-2018, 04:48 AM - **2 Likes**

I've got a lot of CaNicon fan boys to shut up with this video over the years...

**beachgardener** · 07-07-2018, 05:32 AM

Good on you man, that is a great vid.

**Mikesul** · 07-07-2018, 07:49 AM

I miss Heie. Sorry he left. Did he?

pxt · 08-25-2018, 09:34 AM

I am shocked how well is protected from dust!

**boriscleto** · 08-25-2018, 09:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Mikesul

I miss Heie. Sorry he left. Did he?

You missed this?

Long Time No See + 20 Photos :) - PentaxForums.com

Long story short, he shoots Nikon now. When Ricoh ditched Jim Malcolm he felt dissed by Ricoh.

**Mikesul** · 08-25-2018, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

You missed this?

Long Time No See + 20 Photos :) - PentaxForums.com

Long story short, he shoots Nikon now. When Ricoh ditched Jim Malcolm he felt dissed by Ricoh.

Thanks for the link. I did miss it when he posted it. Happy for him. Sad for us.

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Kath Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Gallery Posts: 737	Never ceases to make me smile, watching that. Congratulations!

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sholtzma Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salisbury, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,043	If Pentax marketing were even halfway competent, they would have jumped on this free advertising in a heartbeat.

10-09-2015, 12:59 PM	#4
sassinak Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 77	Can't beat user advertising, congrats!

10-09-2015, 01:41 PM	#5
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Heie So I know I have been exceptionally absent lately (work is on a whole different level these days - I'll do a write up of what I can share with regard to what I've been up to for those curious around Thanksgiving Hey, this is Thanksgiving weekend up in Canada! Ask for a transfer to the CAF... Congrats on the 400k! Originally posted by sholtzma If Pentax marketing were even halfway competent, they would have jumped on this free advertising in a heartbeat. I'm pretty sure, in their quiet way, they have. That video is legendary at this point.

10-09-2015, 02:29 PM	#6
skism Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	As the grateful owner of Heie's 16-50 lens due to his generous contest a few years ago (I call the lens DA Heieneken), I love seeing this video again. Hope all is well Heie! Your lens is still a trooper - I work for a non-profit environment organization that has outdoor programs including stream restoration and marine waste management, so I've used the lens many many times in bad weather.

10-09-2015, 02:36 PM	#7
MasMax Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 57	Congratulations on that video and thank you for taking the time to do it, I think I watched it about a 100 times when I was making the desicion to move to Pentax !!!!!!

10-09-2015, 03:22 PM - 1 Like	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by Heie Didn't know where to put this, but I figured since it dealt with multiple Pentax DSLR's in general, I figured this would work. So I know I have been exceptionally absent lately (work is on a whole different level these days - I'll do a write up of what I can share with regard to what I've been up to for those curious around Thanksgiving - right now just super busy and don't have the time), however I happened upon a specific YouTube video and was shocked to see that it had climbed over the 400,000 hump Just wanted to celebrate the accidental virality of what was literally supposed to be just for fun among us at PF lol Attachment 284841 PENTAX DUST AND WEATHER SEALING IN AFGHANISTAN - YouTube Thanks for all the support, guys -Heie P.S. it appears that 48 Canikons didn't survive similar conditions Congratulations on that video! We are most proud that you are a proud Pentaxian here, with us! Stay safe, and looking forward to your posts in November! Thanks for your service, Sir!

10-09-2015, 06:07 PM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	One of my favourite video's... Seen this a while ago. You're a combat photographer?

07-07-2018, 04:48 AM - 2 Likes	#10
Markovo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 149	I've got a lot of CaNicon fan boys to shut up with this video over the years...

07-07-2018, 05:32 AM	#11
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Good on you man, that is a great vid.

07-07-2018, 07:49 AM	#12
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I miss Heie. Sorry he left. Did he?

08-25-2018, 09:34 AM	#13
pxt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 290	I am shocked how well is protected from dust!

08-25-2018, 09:46 AM - 2 Likes	#14
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	Originally posted by Mikesul I miss Heie. Sorry he left. Did he? You missed this? Long Time No See + 20 Photos :) - PentaxForums.com Long story short, he shoots Nikon now. When Ricoh ditched Jim Malcolm he felt dissed by Ricoh.

08-25-2018, 11:31 AM	#15
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by boriscleto You missed this? Long Time No See + 20 Photos :) - PentaxForums.com Long story short, he shoots Nikon now. When Ricoh ditched Jim Malcolm he felt dissed by Ricoh. Thanks for the link. I did miss it when he posted it. Happy for him. Sad for us.