K-7 at Grandfather Mountain

JCPentax · 05-26-2009, 08:30 PM

As some may know, every year there is a photo weekend at Grandfather Mountain, NC. There is a strong core group of Pentaxians that participate in the PDML discussion group that attend this event.

So, I thought this would be a great time to give these Pentaxians a hands-on look at the K-7. I will be at this event on May 30 with three K-7 bodies for people to try out and drool over. I believe tickets to the actual events are sold out, but if you are in the area, I am sure you could drop by.

JHfwp · 05-26-2009, 09:09 PM

I wish I could make. If you, uhh, get tired of lugging them all around and want to drop one of in Charlotte though...

Jewelltrail · 05-26-2009, 09:28 PM

Thanks for telling me this. I have hiked up to MaCrae's peak while visiting there. I also have a friend who is employed there and who makes part of a living as a photographer, though she shoots Nikon.

However, I will pass this thread along to her. Here is a shot from Grandfather Mt.

**sholtzma** · 05-26-2009, 10:53 PM

I take it that these 3 K-7s still have pre-production firmware?

opiedog · 05-27-2009, 04:54 AM

any chance you can stop by raleigh ?

JCPentax · 05-27-2009, 08:08 AM

The K-7's for Grandfather Mtn will have the latest update we recieved yesterday. They should be the latest and greatest.

Light_Horseman · 05-27-2009, 11:12 AM

Sounds like a great event.

Now when do we get to see the K-7 in Colorado???

Mister Guy · 05-27-2009, 12:48 PM

Oh man, how unfair. I'm going to be at the Biltmore this weekend and I'm fairly sure my date would be very irate if I abandoned her to play with a new camera for a couple hours.

pentkon52 · 05-27-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by JCPentax

As some may know, every year there is a photo weekend at Grandfather Mountain, NC. There is a strong core group of Pentaxians that participate in the PDML discussion group that attend this event.

So, I thought this would be a great time to give these Pentaxians a hands-on look at the K-7. I will be at this event on May 30 with three K-7 bodies for people to try out and drool over. I believe tickets to the actual events are sold out, but if you are in the area, I am sure you could drop by.

I heard a Pentax rep would attend this year and bring a few toys to look at.

So, it figures i have to miss this year.

Dam.

Look for the PDML lads and lasses under the Fuji blimp,, by the wash room shed.

Dave Brooks

Buddha Jones · 05-27-2009, 02:46 PM

F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!! F*&#!!

I will be in Atlanta this weekend! Of all the damn luck, I need to learn to keep my happy ass at home! Anyway you can stay in town for a few extra days?

Buddha Jones · 05-27-2009, 02:55 PM

Now I am just in a bad mood, first people wanting to buy crap from me out of a year old closed SOLD thread which is only salt in the wound because now I cannot find the one of the items that I kept for myself to use and now this...

I need to have a good dinner to make up for this.

DAMNIT!!

Buddha Jones · 05-27-2009, 02:58 PM

OK, so there is a Camera Clinic August 15-16 at Grandfather Mountain, do you think you can make that trip?

panoguy · 05-27-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

OK, so there is a Camera Clinic August 15-16 at Grandfather Mountain, do you think you can make that trip?

Wow, in the 5 phases of grief, you skipped right over Denial, hit Anger and Depression, and followed up with Bargaining right here. At least Acceptance awaits you in the end...

Seriously, the K-7 is an awesome body, so you can just pre-order and get it before August, right?

Buddha Jones · 05-27-2009, 03:48 PM

Yeah, I kinda went over the deep end there for a hot minute....

Unfortunately I wont be able to afford the camera until Christmas time, of there abouts. I have too many other obligations to tend to.

Torphoto · 05-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Why can't we have this somewhere Tropical like Costa Rica or Belize, or anywhere closer to me

05-26-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
JCPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 146	K-7 at Grandfather Mountain As some may know, every year there is a photo weekend at Grandfather Mountain, NC. There is a strong core group of Pentaxians that participate in the PDML discussion group that attend this event. So, I thought this would be a great time to give these Pentaxians a hands-on look at the K-7. I will be at this event on May 30 with three K-7 bodies for people to try out and drool over. I believe tickets to the actual events are sold out, but if you are in the area, I am sure you could drop by.

05-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Thanks for telling me this. I have hiked up to MaCrae's peak while visiting there. I also have a friend who is employed there and who makes part of a living as a photographer, though she shoots Nikon. However, I will pass this thread along to her. Here is a shot from Grandfather Mt. Last edited by Jewelltrail; 09-25-2009 at 09:10 AM.

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05-27-2009, 08:08 AM	#6
JCPentax Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 146 Original Poster	The K-7's for Grandfather Mtn will have the latest update we recieved yesterday. They should be the latest and greatest.

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Light_Horseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	Sounds like a great event. Now when do we get to see the K-7 in Colorado???

05-27-2009, 12:48 PM	#8
Mister Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 244	Oh man, how unfair. I'm going to be at the Biltmore this weekend and I'm fairly sure my date would be very irate if I abandoned her to play with a new camera for a couple hours.

05-27-2009, 01:45 PM	#9
pentkon52 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Region Canada Posts: 641	Originally posted by JCPentax As some may know, every year there is a photo weekend at Grandfather Mountain, NC. There is a strong core group of Pentaxians that participate in the PDML discussion group that attend this event. So, I thought this would be a great time to give these Pentaxians a hands-on look at the K-7. I will be at this event on May 30 with three K-7 bodies for people to try out and drool over. I believe tickets to the actual events are sold out, but if you are in the area, I am sure you could drop by. I heard a Pentax rep would attend this year and bring a few toys to look at. So, it figures i have to miss this year. Dam. Look for the PDML lads and lasses under the Fuji blimp,, by the wash room shed. Dave Brooks

05-27-2009, 02:46 PM	#10
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	F&#!! F&#!! F&#!! F&#!! F&#!! F&#!! F&#!! F&#!! F*&#!! I will be in Atlanta this weekend! Of all the damn luck, I need to learn to keep my happy ass at home! Anyway you can stay in town for a few extra days?

05-27-2009, 02:55 PM	#11
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Now I am just in a bad mood, first people wanting to buy crap from me out of a year old closed SOLD thread which is only salt in the wound because now I cannot find the one of the items that I kept for myself to use and now this... I need to have a good dinner to make up for this. DAMNIT!!

05-27-2009, 02:58 PM	#12
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	OK, so there is a Camera Clinic August 15-16 at Grandfather Mountain, do you think you can make that trip?

05-27-2009, 03:14 PM	#13
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Buddha Jones OK, so there is a Camera Clinic August 15-16 at Grandfather Mountain, do you think you can make that trip? Wow, in the 5 phases of grief, you skipped right over Denial, hit Anger and Depression, and followed up with Bargaining right here. At least Acceptance awaits you in the end... Seriously, the K-7 is an awesome body, so you can just pre-order and get it before August, right?

05-27-2009, 03:48 PM	#14
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Yeah, I kinda went over the deep end there for a hot minute.... Unfortunately I wont be able to afford the camera until Christmas time, of there abouts. I have too many other obligations to tend to.

05-28-2009, 10:41 AM	#15
Torphoto Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad W.I. Photos: Gallery Posts: 612	Why can't we have this somewhere Tropical like Costa Rica or Belize, or anywhere closer to me