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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-22-2012, 10:22 PM
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Indeed, Apple users are iSheeps.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 08:43 PM
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Well yeah for a moment I thought he was talking about Jesus.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 04:48 PM
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I agree with you re: Hoya. They were a terrible parent - from day one you can tell they never wanted the imaging department and only wanted medical tech.
They instilled some very bad corporate ethos in Pentax. Cutting corner on QC, on design. This was not the Pentax I used to remember.
Who knows if Ricoh will turn the ship around or not and re-cultivate the old values. From looking at Ricoh as a company I have some hope they are not Hoya.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 04:45 PM
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LOL! I thought I was the only one noticed that.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 04:36 AM
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I have never owned a DA40 so I can't comment on the price now vs before. But I owned 2 copies of the FA50. I bought one at $200 which unfortunately was lost at the sea. The replacement was $249. I think those are fair prices.
It is a very old design by now, to sell at $350 is unreasonable - Nikon 50 1.4 can be bought for $300while the Canon 50 1.4 is around $350 but has USM focus.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 04:17 AM
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Of course, cheap and nasty is not what we want, but a lot of us frugal buyers came into Pentax because they used to be good value AND good /great quality.
See the success of Hyndai and Kia in recent years? They used to be a joke, but they have started to build very decent cars and selling them at better than competition price. Their stars are still on the rise.
On the other hand you have GM, bean counters cut as much corner as possible. nasty plastic interior, shocking bad components used even in Corvettes. No wonder they are in deep shit.
What we are afraid of (and currently is vindicated) is Pentax raising the prise without offering any increase in other fields - if you go out and buy a 16-50 tomorrow, you are paying 80% more but you are still getting the same 1 year warranty, possible SDM clutch problem as someone who bought one a month ago.
Where did you hear about they are doing something about the QC? Just some words from Ned? I will believe it when I witness it.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 04:10 AM
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You think 645D seeking pros will need my advice?
For water proof camera, I recomment the Panasonic TS-3, better waterproof rating, better AF, better high ISO noise responce. Heck I sold my own W60 to get the TS3. Looking at pentax, apart from flashy new plastic shells and higher pixel count each generation, there's no essential upgrade to IQ, I think the IQ is actually degrading each generation. On the other hand Panasonic actually stuck to and even reduced pixel density in successive generations.
Or, if they are into extreme sports, I actually tell them to get the Go Pro.
As for the other buying advice, it was mostly for entry level SLR gear, I used to sing praise for how great the Pentax value is. "You are paying less money and getting the same/more bang" I said. Especially if they wanted a few lens to go with their purchase.
Not any more, what more does the K-r + a few mid level lens offer over similar Canon and Nikon gear? What does the K-01 offer that's over the NEX? How about the OM-D? I am getting an OM-D for my boyfriend instead of the K-01.
You don't have to tell me the Limiteds are great lens - I own all 3. But dismissing primes from other makers is foolish.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-21-2012, 03:27 AM
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Out of my circle of friends and family, I am the one they turn to when they want advice on camera purchase.
I just posted a message on Facebook saying I no longer recommend Pentax.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-19-2012, 03:42 AM
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When apples are overpriced, it makes the oranges look that bit more tasty.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-19-2012, 01:55 AM
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My boyfriend is after a new camera, instead of a Pentax, that Olympus OM-D is looking more and more enticing.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-18-2012, 05:30 AM
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I am lucky in that I had most of the lens I wanted already. But there are a couple that *was* on my plan, DA* 300 etc.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-18-2012, 05:13 AM
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Already put the lens buying plan on hold and will get Sigma 8-16 with the money.
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