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Forum: General Talk 11-23-2016, 03:24 PM  
Pentax on tv
Posted By shuie
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Did anyone else catch the episode of curse of oak island where they lowered a guy into a well to take pictures. He was using a Pentax. Not sure what model but it was nice to see our ugly ducking brand used for a prime time show.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 08-02-2010, 07:38 PM  
"Pros" talking trash about Pentax?
Posted By shuie
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I always wonder when people talk Pentax they mention the LX as the last pro body. Where is the love for the PZ1p (or PZ1)? 1/8000 shutter at 4 fps, comparable autofocus to other film bodies at the time. In fact this camera introduced me to photography. It was years later before i learned of * and limited lenses. At the time I got my PZ1-p i chose it over the nikon f5 because it offered comparable specs at 1/5 the price. In my opinion this camera is the pinnacle of Pentax film cameras and was never bested by any of it's successors. Perhaps if I have time I will include an interesting conversation i had some years ago with a pro shooting the same event as me using a PZ1p instead of his F-5.
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 10-09-2014, 09:03 PM  
RICOH WG-30 and WG-30w
Posted By shuie
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Views: 6,480
Lets not overlook the importance of these types of products. A couple of years ago I bought a WG2. I wanted something small but rugged to take with me on a Big Horn sheep hunt. Over the last couple of years I have found I have taken far more pictures with this camera than my K-10. (which I plan on upgrading from). I realize the limitations of the WG series in comparison to even my K-10, however the convenience of having it with me, and not worrying about the elements makes up of some of them.

Additionally now that I work in heavy construction I frequently need to be able to take pictures on the jobsite. I have found the rugged nature of these cameras to be a great benefit. ( 100 feet in the air in a manlift with 20 MPH winds the tether is comforting). For me as well the digital microscope feature has been very handy. (capturing numbers on flanges at awkward positions and poor lighting).

In fact I have probably recommended a WG series camera to more people than a K series body. living in Colorado, and working construction, a robust, reliable camera can be more of a useful tool than a superior but bulkier body.

Ask yourself this, "will more people who think they want to get into photography buy Pentax because of the K mount systems, or because they have seen and used their less expensive point and shoots and been impressed with them" ?

While I have a few wishes that I hope Pentax fulfills, I will not complain when they roll out new products, but will wait until I find the one I want. Until then my K-10 still proves to be sufficient for my needs.
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