Time to say goodbye

Malo1961 · 2009-11-27T14:31:42+0000

Hello all, I just like to inform everyone about my decision to leave PUF. As most of you regulars already know, I have decided to sell all of my Pentax gear. Well.......everything has been sold now, and now the time has come to say goodbye. I have had a wonderful time the last two years and and learned a lot. And met some wonderful people. PUF ....and it's members will always have a place in my heart, but I see no point in sticking around while I have no emotional attachment to the brand anymore. The latter IMO... a vital reason to be a member of PUF. Against the possible belief that it would be OK to stay around, I think that would only end in less and less postings/participation from my side and possible build up from irritation. I don't want to end it like that. Neither me or the forum needs that. I'll end my last post by wishing every one all the best and a wonderful time on PUF. Good light to you all, and enjoy your Pentax. Bye,

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pentaxian450 pentaxian450

1603 posts
18 years
North of Montreal,Quebec,
Canada

Posted 27/11/2009 - 17:22 Link

So long, Martin. Drop by once in a while to say hello.

Good luck with whatever gear you use. Just remember the photographer is more important than the gear.

Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)

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johnriley johnriley

24426 posts
24 years
Tyldesley,
Manchester

Posted 27/11/2009 - 17:24 Link

Quote:
I must have missed a thread somewhere, what brand did you go too

Martin wanted to call it quits on a friendly and uncontentious note, so I don't think he wants to be drawn into that sort of discussion that can so easily lead to friction.

Best regards, John

Prieni Prieni

1469 posts
22 years
Rostock,
Germany

Posted 27/11/2009 - 17:28 Link

johnriley wrote:

Martin wanted to call it quits on a friendly and uncontentious note, so I don't think he wants to be drawn into that sort of discussion that can so easily lead to friction.

Goes to show what a smart fellow he is! I'm sure he will be missed...

Prieni

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bforbes bforbes

6913 posts
17 years
Co. Durham UK

Posted 27/11/2009 - 17:34 Link

Best Wishes Martin.

Barrie - Too Old To Die Young
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TOZZA27 TOZZA27

2288 posts
18 years
Wirral - Cheshire. IQ 153 Chest Large

Posted 27/11/2009 - 17:37 Link

Didn`t know you but all the best to you

Regards

Tony

K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.

I am now on Flickr which is nice !

pink pink

1249 posts
17 years
Warwickshire

Posted 27/11/2009 - 17:39 Link

All the best Martin HOPE to see some of your new work from time to time as I have Bookmarked you web page

James

My Fluidr

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hefty1 hefty1

4018 posts
19 years
Buckinghamshire,
UK

Posted 27/11/2009 - 18:13 Link

Good light to you Martin - see you back here when you buy your next Pentax..?

Joining the Q

Dr. Mhuni Dr. Mhuni

1425 posts
18 years
Geneva

Posted 27/11/2009 - 18:24 Link

Martin,

I'm one of many who have benefited from your expertise and - more importantly - your great generosity in sharing it. But most of all it will be a shame just not having you around. You will be sadly missed. One of our most valued forum members is leaving.

If you ever move back to SLRs, you know where to come!

Andrew

Mhuni

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Aiki Aiki

694 posts
18 years
Estonia

Posted 27/11/2009 - 18:30 Link

Thank you for all your comments and advice and for being around!
I will miss you.

Sun to you!
(Old estonain wish)

Aiki

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Anvh Anvh

10412 posts
18 years
Dordrecht,
the Netherlands

Posted 27/11/2009 - 19:05 Link

Martin, ik maakte me al zorgen toen je alles verkocht, dat je je passie in fotografe had verloren maar je meetzoekercamera commentaar maakte alles weer goed.
Hopelijk geeft de nieuwe camera en lenzen de zelfde of meer voldoening dan dat Pentax en Takamur je gaf.
Ik gun je niks minder dan het beste.

Clarky wrote:
I must have missed a thread somewhere, what brand did you go too :

Range finder so far as I know, don't know the brand.

ps. are Golfdiesel and I the only active Dutch members now?

Stefan

K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ

Edited by Anvh: 27/11/2009 - 19:08

fatspider fatspider

6378 posts
20 years
Leeds,
UK

Posted 27/11/2009 - 19:53 Link

I'll just say "ditto" to all of the above.

And good luck.

My Names Alan, and I'm a lensaholic.
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goggalee goggalee

321 posts
18 years
Wellington,
New Zealand

Posted 27/11/2009 - 20:44 Link

Keep well Martin, you'll be missed!
Alles van die beste vorentoe!

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Pentax 18-55mm,50-200mm,Macro 100mm
Takumar-A 28-80mm, Sigma 170-500mm, Soligor Teleconverter x2

Finally!! Sigma 10-20mm

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

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