New Pentax Ad for MX-1

heasley · 03-22-2013, 01:57 AM

Pretty good production values.

Youtu.be

cmohr · 03-22-2013, 02:45 AM

Yeah, The moment it was released, I thought I wanted one..... and probably will.

CB Knipp · 03-22-2013, 04:05 AM

Nicely done ad. I just wish they would show some of the images, whether they were taken by him or someone else. It almost feels as if they are hiding them.

Jean Poitiers · 03-22-2013, 04:14 AM

Have seen it in the French version ... like the Brit accent for this version ... it's good to see a Pentax ad ... J

Lukinosity · 03-22-2013, 05:19 AM

If I liked small sensor cameras, I'd totally grab one of these.

Clicker · 04-03-2013, 06:13 PM

I just picked up an X5

this will be next...then a DSLR...then...whatever

JinDesu · 04-03-2013, 06:43 PM

Played with one today, it's quite nice in the hand and very very very easy to use. Pretty much the same Pentax system as any of the DSLRs. Had no problem changing AF modes, ISO, settings, etc.

As opposed to the D600 that I couldn't figure out how to choose single point AF...

**Tony Belding** · 04-10-2013, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by heasley

Pretty good production values.

PENTAX MX-1 Pro Compact Camera - YouTube

As I watched this video, I had a couple of thoughts that the producers probably did not intend.

First, that seems like one lonely guy.

Second: "Its vintage design is inspiring, ideal for photojournalism, and pays homage to Pentax's prestigous heritage. With time its brass frame will acquire patina and bear witness to those happy moments spent with the camera." This didn't make me want to buy a new MX-1. This made me want to snag a Spotmatic off eBay.

Steve.Ledger · 12-18-2013, 07:40 PM

A little deceiving that he holding the lens barrel?? Sort of suggests there's a lens ring focus (which there should have been, but isn't)

adwb · 12-19-2013, 12:28 AM

Needed some of the images taken to be shown as is the norm in ads like this.

Wired · 12-20-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Tony Belding

As I watched this video, I had a couple of thoughts that the producers probably did not intend.

First, that seems like one lonely guy.

Second: "Its vintage design is inspiring, ideal for photojournalism, and pays homage to Pentax's prestigous heritage. With time its brass frame will acquire patina and bear witness to those happy moments spent with the camera." This didn't make me want to buy a new MX-1. This made me want to snag a Spotmatic off eBay.

Or an MX, ME, LX....

hongzhibin1987 · 02-21-2014, 11:19 PM

may i know who is this guy..

Jean Poitiers · 02-22-2014, 02:17 AM

Not a great success as a product ... the fire sale has been "on" since the beginning of the month and is here :

Pentax MX-1 Closeout Sale - Pentax Deals - PentaxForums.com

Only now $199.00, plus free shipping and additional 4% discount card in the States ... flop.

jtkratzer · 02-22-2014, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Not a great success as a product ... the fire sale has been "on" since the beginning of the month and is here :

Pentax MX-1 Closeout Sale - Pentax Deals - PentaxForums.com

Only now $199.00, plus free shipping and additional 4% discount card in the States ... flop.

Shame, because it's a fun and capable little camera. I think this again points to the failure of inadequate marketing. We know about it because we follow Pentax, but does anyone else who isn't already committed to the brand?

**DDoram** · 02-22-2014, 06:42 AM

Will putting on a Ricoh nameplate in a new version increase sales? Would the MX-1 have sold better if it had an optional EVF like the competition and had faster write times?

Dale

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Have seen it in the French version ... like the Brit accent for this version ... it's good to see a Pentax ad ... J

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Lukinosity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201	If I liked small sensor cameras, I'd totally grab one of these.

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Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I just picked up an X5 this will be next...then a DSLR...then...whatever

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JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Played with one today, it's quite nice in the hand and very very very easy to use. Pretty much the same Pentax system as any of the DSLRs. Had no problem changing AF modes, ISO, settings, etc. As opposed to the D600 that I couldn't figure out how to choose single point AF...

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Tony Belding Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 781	Originally posted by heasley Pretty good production values. PENTAX MX-1 Pro Compact Camera - YouTube As I watched this video, I had a couple of thoughts that the producers probably did not intend. First, that seems like one lonely guy. Second: "Its vintage design is inspiring, ideal for photojournalism, and pays homage to Pentax's prestigous heritage. With time its brass frame will acquire patina and bear witness to those happy moments spent with the camera." This didn't make me want to buy a new MX-1. This made me want to snag a Spotmatic off eBay.

12-18-2013, 07:40 PM	#9
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	A little deceiving that he holding the lens barrel?? Sort of suggests there's a lens ring focus (which there should have been, but isn't)

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adwb Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,636	Needed some of the images taken to be shown as is the norm in ads like this.

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Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by Tony Belding As I watched this video, I had a couple of thoughts that the producers probably did not intend. First, that seems like one lonely guy. Second: "Its vintage design is inspiring, ideal for photojournalism, and pays homage to Pentax's prestigous heritage. With time its brass frame will acquire patina and bear witness to those happy moments spent with the camera." This didn't make me want to buy a new MX-1. This made me want to snag a Spotmatic off eBay. Or an MX, ME, LX....

02-21-2014, 11:19 PM	#12
hongzhibin1987 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 464	may i know who is this guy..

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Not a great success as a product ... the fire sale has been "on" since the beginning of the month and is here : Pentax MX-1 Closeout Sale - Pentax Deals - PentaxForums.com Only now $199.00, plus free shipping and additional 4% discount card in the States ... flop.

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jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Not a great success as a product ... the fire sale has been "on" since the beginning of the month and is here : Pentax MX-1 Closeout Sale - Pentax Deals - PentaxForums.com Only now $199.00, plus free shipping and additional 4% discount card in the States ... flop. Shame, because it's a fun and capable little camera. I think this again points to the failure of inadequate marketing. We know about it because we follow Pentax, but does anyone else who isn't already committed to the brand?

02-22-2014, 06:42 AM	#15
DDoram Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 632	Will putting on a Ricoh nameplate in a new version increase sales? Would the MX-1 have sold better if it had an optional EVF like the competition and had faster write times? Dale