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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
07-01-2011, 07:39 AM
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This is right on target. This could be a good thing if managed well. I've been hoping they were bought out by somebody with deeper pockets and the desire to increase market share. The Pentax brand has so much going for it that has not been utilized. Indeed get back into at least some B&M stores to get some brand recognition. In that regard I'm not sure how much Ricoh's distribution system can help. Can't say I've ever seen a Ricoh in a B&M either. Or even seen an ad for Ricoh now that I think about it.
It is troubling to think that Ricoh probably signed off on the Q system and I hope that is not a precursor of things to come. My fingers are crossed. It does make me put a hold on any further Pentax purchases until we get more of a road map though. I love my K-5 and don't mind being an oddity in my photo club, but I have always wondered how long Pentax would last with their tiny market share and Hoya's handcuffs. Unless I see a commitment to the Pentax brand from Ricoh, I will need to rethink my commitment.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
04-20-2011, 08:22 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-17-2011, 07:45 AM
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I have had lenses with SDM for over a year now with no problem. There are flaws with every camera makers lenses. Such a generalization is ridiculous.
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