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Is Pentax to disappear?
Hoya now own Pentax and have spent quite a lot of money, I don’t think they will let the brand go First of all it is critical to understand that Hoya is in nowhere near the same league as even a mid tier company like Canon, which is 5 times larger in stock market value terms, and has a much tighter ...
Posted by Shaky on 09/02/2009 - 21:13
Is Pentax to disappear?
The Focus on Image exhibition later this month has no Pentax stand. Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Tamron, Sony are all there. One of the major shows in the UK and Pentax can't be bothered to be represented. With sales apathy like that they deserve to loose their market share. Chris
Posted by screwdriver on 13/02/2009 - 21:07
Is Pentax to disappear?
A couple of years ago Canon didn't attend, although they are back now. We will have other things on our minds at the NEC, things we haven't seen, so we'll still be going! It would be nice to see a Pentax stand flying the flag though.
Posted by johnriley on 13/02/2009 - 21:10
Is Pentax to disappear?
The Focus on Image exhibition later this month has no Pentax stand. Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Tamron, Sony are all there. One of the major shows in the UK and Pentax can't be bothered to be represented. With sales apathy like that they deserve to loose their market share. Chris My old company...
Posted by bforbes on 13/02/2009 - 21:23
Is Pentax to disappear?
The Focus on Image exhibition later this month has no Pentax stand. Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, Tamron, Sony are all there. One of the major shows in the UK and Pentax can't be bothered to be represented. With sales apathy like that they deserve to loose their market share. Chris is this any co...
Posted by bforbes on 13/02/2009 - 22:23
Is Pentax to disappear?
Number of employees Canon 131,000 Hoya 35,000 Nikon 25,000 Market Capitalisation Canon $35B Hoya $8B Nikon $4B Canon may be the biggest, but Hoya is bigger than Nikon and more profitable. I dont see how Canon's portfolio is "tighter" per se? Photocopiers and printers are not particu...
Posted by Critical-i on 14/02/2009 - 03:07
Is Pentax to disappear?
Last year it was very much about Photo Books and that is one thing we want to look at again. It is a good chance to look at camera bags, get free ones with magazine subscriptions (again...) and generally check out the things we don'y normally get to see in one venue. Sorry John, I disagree, went...
Posted by Rees on 14/02/2009 - 10:15
Is Pentax to disappear?
Focus is a useless event which exists only to fleece the punters on entry and parking fees, and has been for the past few years. The sooner it fails completely and makes way for a better 'bigest UK photo show' the better. As far as 'Pentax' disappearing, I think thepentax name will be around for...
Posted by viewfinder on 14/02/2009 - 10:58
Is Pentax to disappear?
I went into Jessops a few days ago and the salesman told me they do not stock Pentax although he didn't say why. After I commented that I understood Pentax had a super reputation he said quite disparagingly "yes, back in the 70's but not in the past few years!" So I ventured a further comment tha...
Posted by Tiggykanga on 14/02/2009 - 11:22
Is Pentax to disappear?
I dont see how Canon's portfolio is "tighter" per se? Photocopiers and printers are not particularly related to cameras. I agree with your last sentence completely. However, Canon’s non-camera product portfolio is largely related, with significant synergies in design, production, sales, marketing &...
Posted by Shaky on 16/02/2009 - 22:11
Is Pentax to disappear?
A lot of what was peddled by management consultants in the last 20 years was complete BS (none of them had ever run so much as a corner shop) but then I was one for a while. Diversity is a good safe long term strategy and having a mixed portfolio of products and markets is not always a bad idea...
Posted by Critical-i on 18/02/2009 - 01:16
Is Pentax to disappear?
Critical, I am reluctant to respond to your last post since I feel the discussion is veering off topic but I can not let this slide: Actually its quite on topic really since were talking about survival. Diversity is a good safe long term strategy and having a mixed portfolio of products a...
Posted by Critical-i on 20/02/2009 - 08:40
Is Pentax to disappear?
I am sure you know much more about cameras than I do and have had first hand knowledge of Pentax for significantly longer. With the further proviso that I have never done any comprehensive or even systematic analysis on the company or industry, I question your diagnosis that Pentax’s historical pro...
Posted by Critical-i on 22/02/2009 - 19:42
Is Pentax to disappear?
Went to the Focus on Imaging - found 'some' pentax gear and asked a few questions of the Pentax uniformed representatives. They were happy to explain that Pentax felt the £45 000 being asked for a stand was too steep in this economic climate. They also said that Hoya taking over would 'take a while'...
Posted by beebee on 02/03/2009 - 19:32
Is Pentax to disappear?
I was at Focus, but no Pentax Stand for the second year running :-( However, at least a couple of stands did have Pentax gear, in fact one did have the full range of lenses, especially the 60-250 and 55 DA* Jessops? won't be missed, used to be good, but lousy now. At least here in Manchester th...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 07/03/2009 - 23:49
Is Pentax to disappear?
There has been no direct pentax participation in 'Focus' for several years now,..at least 5. Sometimes the odd body or lens gets onto a shelf on a retailers stand. Sony and Panasonic may have arrived quickly but they give every indication of staying power which is more than can be said for penta...
Posted by viewfinder on 08/03/2009 - 11:34
Is Pentax to disappear?
Can't see them disappearing, seem to have a loyal customer base who dont want to buy a product from the two biggies Must say that Curry's charging exhorbitant prices for kit will not help encourage new buyers though My local branch wanted £195 for the DA 50-200 which is available from SRS for £1...
Posted by shim on 05/04/2009 - 19:09
Is Pentax to disappear?
Does anyone remember the slogan "Hold a Pentax for a minute and you'll hold it for a lifetime" Well, apparently if anyone remembers Ken Russell, director of 'The Boy Friend' and most notably, 'Women in Love' you can be pretty certain the he checked out Nikon and others before deciding on Pentax. ...
Posted by PENTA_POWER on 06/04/2009 - 11:41
Is Pentax to disappear?
Regarding Jessops disappearance, bad news for all, in a Daily Telegraph article 25th April 09 David Adams is revamping the ailing dealership, with sales rising and their sponsors HSBC and Jessops are now in a process which is likely to end with a positive outcome. Jessops climb back started a few w...
Posted by Rees on 26/04/2009 - 16:37
Is Pentax to disappear?
Regarding Jessops disappearance, bad news for all, in a Daily Telegraph article 25th April 09 David Adams is revamping the ailing dealership, with sales rising and their sponsors HSBC and Jessops are now in a process which is likely to end with a positive outcome. Jessops climb back started a few w...
Posted by Critical-i on 27/04/2009 - 02:56
