Had a funny experience at my wife's 100km ultra marathon.

MarkJerling · 10-03-2019, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Occasionally I have had students who haven't heard of Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, or Rollei. I do what I can to remedy their ignorance.[COLOR="Silver"]

Based on your exhaustive knowledge on many topics that I have seen in evidence in this forum, I would think you must provide an enlightening and interesting lecturing experience!

kiwidave · 11-09-2019, 09:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I suspect there's more brand recognition in other markets, like Japan. But here, you have to work pretty hard to find a Pentax. Very few camera stores stock Pentax and the local importer / agent is practically useless.

I'll agree with that. You can count the number of retailers selling Pentax in New Zealand on one hand.

As for the distributor here, I purchased a K-70 on the 21st of October, the distributor had no K-70s in stock. I'm still waiting.

MarkJerling · 11-11-2019, 12:56 AM

Originally posted by kiwidave

I'll agree with that. You can count the number of retailers selling Pentax in New Zealand on one hand.

As for the distributor here, I purchased a K-70 on the 21st of October, the distributor had no K-70s in stock. I'm still waiting.

Which explains why so many of us buy from Adorama and B&H.

bdery · 11-11-2019, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by kiwidave

I'll agree with that. You can count the number of retailers selling Pentax in New Zealand on one hand.

What's funny is that Pentax users seem to instinctively find one another. At my small company (100 employees), there are no less than 4 DSLR Pentax users, and at least three people own a Ricoh WG camera.

**Digitalis** · 11-11-2019, 06:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Based on your exhaustive knowledge on many topics that I have seen in evidence in this forum, I would think you must provide an enlightening and interesting lecturing experience!

There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea.

SSGGeezer · 11-11-2019, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea.

Your beard could be a co-star!

**Mikesul** · 11-11-2019, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea.

Oh, please, do that!

**Rondec** · 11-11-2019, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Expecting the famous Pentax marketing team to do anything is a bit futile, these guys could hold the cure for the worst maladies on earth and people would still be in the dark about it.

Occasionally I have had students who haven't heard of Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, or Rollei. I do what I can to remedy their ignorance.

---------- Post added 2019-10-04 at 02:19 PM ----------

Not a chance, many advertisers already know how to game the system particularly SONY™.

Interesting that you mention "these guys" as though there is more than one member of the advertising "team." And here, to this point, I had always assumed there was one person charged with advertising, as well as janitorial duties at the Pentax Vietnam plant and he was just doing the best he could.

**Perfessor5646** · 11-11-2019, 07:44 AM - **3 Likes**

I signed up for my company’s 401K but I’m nervous. I’ve never run that far before.

I was at the dog park with Bandit and Tara’s pack of dogs just yesterday with my K70 w/ the 55-300PLM mounted. We crossed trails with another dog owner who, on seeing my DSLR, asked, “Canon or Nikon?”

I said, “I used to shoot Canon in the film days but went with Pentax digital since 2007.“

texandrews · 11-11-2019, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea.

I'd listen to such a podcast...

**robgski** · 11-11-2019, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

do often wonder how many more Pentax cameras would be in use if Pentax did just a little bit of marketing to show off what their products can do. These photogs both did not even realise that Pentax still existed. Pretty sad really.

I've had a few similar experiences, most Canikon toting 'togs are impressed by the K-1 when they get to see it, but few of them have encountered a Pentaxian in the wild.

MarkJerling · 11-11-2019, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea.

Brilliant idea! I look forward to it.

redmenace · 11-11-2019, 01:56 PM

Didn't Pentax once have "brand ambassadors", or am I imagining/mistaking that?

**Mikesul** · 11-11-2019, 03:29 PM

They did.

**robgski** · 11-11-2019, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

WR is one of the main reasons I chose Pentax. I'm a rugged person. At least when I was a lot younger I did a lot of outdoor sports. I like rugged things. I don't like things that need special care or attention.

the WR was a big factor for me as well.
I hope you and others like you will consider posting on the Pentax Forum thread here

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10-03-2019, 08:51 PM	#31
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis Occasionally I have had students who haven't heard of Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, or Rollei. I do what I can to remedy their ignorance.[COLOR="Silver"] Based on your exhaustive knowledge on many topics that I have seen in evidence in this forum, I would think you must provide an enlightening and interesting lecturing experience!

11-09-2019, 09:27 PM - 1 Like	#32
kiwidave New Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 11	Originally posted by MarkJerling I suspect there's more brand recognition in other markets, like Japan. But here, you have to work pretty hard to find a Pentax. Very few camera stores stock Pentax and the local importer / agent is practically useless. I'll agree with that. You can count the number of retailers selling Pentax in New Zealand on one hand. As for the distributor here, I purchased a K-70 on the 21st of October, the distributor had no K-70s in stock. I'm still waiting.

11-11-2019, 12:56 AM	#33
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by kiwidave I'll agree with that. You can count the number of retailers selling Pentax in New Zealand on one hand. As for the distributor here, I purchased a K-70 on the 21st of October, the distributor had no K-70s in stock. I'm still waiting. Which explains why so many of us buy from Adorama and B&H.

11-11-2019, 06:20 AM	#34
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by kiwidave I'll agree with that. You can count the number of retailers selling Pentax in New Zealand on one hand. What's funny is that Pentax users seem to instinctively find one another. At my small company (100 employees), there are no less than 4 DSLR Pentax users, and at least three people own a Ricoh WG camera.

11-11-2019, 06:37 AM - 2 Likes	#35
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by MarkJerling Based on your exhaustive knowledge on many topics that I have seen in evidence in this forum, I would think you must provide an enlightening and interesting lecturing experience! There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea.

11-11-2019, 07:28 AM	#36
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Digitalis There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea. Your beard could be a co-star!

11-11-2019, 07:31 AM	#37
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by Digitalis There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea. Oh, please, do that!

11-11-2019, 07:33 AM	#38
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Digitalis Expecting the famous Pentax marketing team to do anything is a bit futile, these guys could hold the cure for the worst maladies on earth and people would still be in the dark about it. Occasionally I have had students who haven't heard of Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, or Rollei. I do what I can to remedy their ignorance. ---------- Post added 2019-10-04 at 02:19 PM ---------- Not a chance, many advertisers already know how to game the system particularly SONY™. Interesting that you mention "these guys" as though there is more than one member of the advertising "team." And here, to this point, I had always assumed there was one person charged with advertising, as well as janitorial duties at the Pentax Vietnam plant and he was just doing the best he could.

11-11-2019, 07:44 AM - 3 Likes	#39
Perfessor5646 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 605	I signed up for my company’s 401K but I’m nervous. I’ve never run that far before. I was at the dog park with Bandit and Tara’s pack of dogs just yesterday with my K70 w/ the 55-300PLM mounted. We crossed trails with another dog owner who, on seeing my DSLR, asked, “Canon or Nikon?” I said, “I used to shoot Canon in the film days but went with Pentax digital since 2007.“

11-11-2019, 07:51 AM	#40
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,393	Originally posted by Digitalis There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea. I'd listen to such a podcast...

11-11-2019, 11:35 AM	#41
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by MarkJerling do often wonder how many more Pentax cameras would be in use if Pentax did just a little bit of marketing to show off what their products can do. These photogs both did not even realise that Pentax still existed. Pretty sad really. I've had a few similar experiences, most Canikon toting 'togs are impressed by the K-1 when they get to see it, but few of them have encountered a Pentaxian in the wild.

11-11-2019, 12:45 PM	#42
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406 Original Poster	Originally posted by Digitalis There has been talk of putting together a pentax forums podcast, quite a few people latched on to the Idea. Brilliant idea! I look forward to it.

11-11-2019, 01:56 PM	#43
redmenace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: dfw.tx.us Photos: Gallery Posts: 296	Didn't Pentax once have "brand ambassadors", or am I imagining/mistaking that?

11-11-2019, 03:29 PM	#44
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	They did.

11-11-2019, 05:24 PM	#45
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by totsmuyco WR is one of the main reasons I chose Pentax. I'm a rugged person. At least when I was a lot younger I did a lot of outdoor sports. I like rugged things. I don't like things that need special care or attention. the WR was a big factor for me as well. I hope you and others like you will consider posting on the Pentax Forum thread here