Pentax at major UK event?
Posted 10/01/2011 - 20:48
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Not surprised. The have not been to the last three Focus shows and it is indeed frustrating.....
The offical line in the past is "We prefer to spend our money on advertising". Read into that what you will.
However, the upside is that a number of dealers at the show DO have all the kit available to play with, if that is scant consolation.
I wonder if SRS will be there? Chris?
The offical line in the past is "We prefer to spend our money on advertising". Read into that what you will.
However, the upside is that a number of dealers at the show DO have all the kit available to play with, if that is scant consolation.
I wonder if SRS will be there? Chris?
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Posted 10/01/2011 - 20:50
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This event seems to have been less and less about cameras and lenses and much more about all the other stuff that we need.
Pentax have been there before in some guise or another when they have not been listed as such, so you never know.
Pentax have been there before in some guise or another when they have not been listed as such, so you never know.
Best regards, John
Posted 10/01/2011 - 21:02
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Even if they were there people would be complaining about the size of their stand - just as they did in Cologne and New York .
Posted 10/01/2011 - 21:02
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Very true John.
In spite of Pentax not offically being there, it still a worthwhile event to go to. And some of the talks are excellent.
In spite of Pentax not offically being there, it still a worthwhile event to go to. And some of the talks are excellent.
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Posted 10/01/2011 - 21:04
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Gwyn wrote:
Even if they were there people would be complaining about the size of their stand - just as they did in Cologne and New York .
Agreed. They are not Canon or Nikon with their Hedonistic stands.......
Even if they were there people would be complaining about the size of their stand - just as they did in Cologne and New York .
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Posted 10/01/2011 - 21:28
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Mike-P wrote:
Oh yes! Canon users mainly with big beige bazookas on.Offertonhatter wrote:
Very true John.
In spite of Pentax not offically being there, it still a worthwhile event to go to. And some of the talks are excellent.
Do you get loads of people walking round the show carrying a DSLR with a massive lens on? Very true John.
In spite of Pentax not offically being there, it still a worthwhile event to go to. And some of the talks are excellent.
More fool them I say.....
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Posted 10/01/2011 - 21:38
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I remember reading on a Biking forum once.
2 blokes strode into a big biking show one year in full leathers, boots, gloves etc carrying their really expensive helmets. Spent a good few hours walking round the stands, sitting on the bikes etc then left.
Walked outside .. straight into a people carrier .. and drove off.
2 blokes strode into a big biking show one year in full leathers, boots, gloves etc carrying their really expensive helmets. Spent a good few hours walking round the stands, sitting on the bikes etc then left.
Walked outside .. straight into a people carrier .. and drove off.
Posted 10/01/2011 - 21:57
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Mike-P wrote:
I remember reading on a Biking forum once.
2 blokes strode into a big biking show one year in full leathers, boots, gloves etc carrying their really expensive helmets. Spent a good few hours walking round the stands, sitting on the bikes etc then left.
Walked outside .. straight into a people carrier .. and drove off.
They should be arrested for impersonating a power ranger...I remember reading on a Biking forum once.
2 blokes strode into a big biking show one year in full leathers, boots, gloves etc carrying their really expensive helmets. Spent a good few hours walking round the stands, sitting on the bikes etc then left.
Walked outside .. straight into a people carrier .. and drove off.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 10/01/2011 - 22:00
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I think it is the right attitude..The cost of attending these exhibitions is horrendous. You dont make sales at shows. You can however raise awareness. They are correct in my opinion to support there dealers at the show and spread the awareness campaign in more cost effective ways which will in the long term be more proactive. They have already commented that they wish to increase their high street presence.
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Posted 10/01/2011 - 22:05
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I have just downloaded the floor plan for 2011.
Guess what, Pentax have a stand. it is stand D9
It backs onto the Fuji stand.
Rejoice!!!!
Guess what, Pentax have a stand. it is stand D9
It backs onto the Fuji stand.
Rejoice!!!!
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