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I have a good copy... many years old, great value and a fine performer...
Comment by Don posted on FS: Pentax FA 28-70/4 at 27/11/2011 - 19:22
it isn't a question of which lens.. it is a question of what camera bag... the lowpro sling bag makes lens changes easy and you don't have to leave anything layin around where it might get stolen..
Comment by Don posted on Which lens for portraits? at 27/11/2011 - 19:21
puma wrote:
But is it the way forward ?? or is the old way the best way ??
let's see... mail a book with photos and tear sheets.... or email a link....But is it the way forward ?? or is the old way the best way ??
one is certainly cheaper than the other...
and I'm getting as much work from facebook these last three months as any other medium, soon social networking will be ALL I do to market myself. I think the idea will catch on.
Multimedia demos on ipads at meetings.. definitely better than photo books...
Comment by Don posted on Video Modeling Portfolio - The Future is NOW! at 24/11/2011 - 23:11
I've been trying to sell that here in my market for two years! tough sell I should be in Vancouver, they'd be beating down my door right now.....
Comment by Don posted on Video Modeling Portfolio - The Future is NOW! at 24/11/2011 - 22:53
stub wrote:
I see they have announced a distribution deal with Wal-mart for the Kr in various colours.. How long before we get them at Asda ?
another angle we might not have considered...I see they have announced a distribution deal with Wal-mart for the Kr in various colours.. How long before we get them at Asda ?
what if Pentax signed an exclusive, multi year contract with Walmart to ensure higher volume sales of the kr for the short term to build up the companies brand recognition LONG TERM..... that would ensure a long term supply of NEW pentax users that might buy lenses and acessories short term, and BETTER newer models in the future! Maybe pentax want the KR to be the new k1000... (k1000 was regarded as the volkwagon beetle of the camera world)????????
then pulling the model from other lower volume retailers makes sense...who'd pay more for the same camera, from B&H if Walmart has it cheaper?
Comment by Don posted on kr being discontinued.. at 24/11/2011 - 00:29
nass wrote:
No it doesn't. I wonder what all this is about then?
just rumors, I posted the source link earlier.. discontinued is usually a good thing, means new models coming out..No it doesn't. I wonder what all this is about then?
also... Walmart online doesn't mean shelf space in thier retail stores does it?
Could be a way to clear out all old stock....
one other possibility.. the rumor could be a misinterpretation... could be buyin body only has been discontinued, but kits with lenses still available?
I dunno, but thought it would make an interesting thread..
link
Comment by Don posted on kr being discontinued.. at 23/11/2011 - 20:21
johnriley wrote:
The Kodak sensor business has just been sold, so those new owners will also be keenly looking for new customers. They already deal with Pentax for the 645D.
I read a report Lieca was dropping the kodak for Fuji's sensor, also that Canon views the new fuji sensors as a serious threat to thier FF sensors, image quality wise...The Kodak sensor business has just been sold, so those new owners will also be keenly looking for new customers. They already deal with Pentax for the 645D.
So it stands to reason, if the 645 is still getting sensors, great but what about future upgrades? that gets a little murky to forsee right now..
Comment by Don posted on kr being discontinued.. at 23/11/2011 - 16:11
Shaky wrote:
As you know B&H are one of the most important camera retailers in the US. I think it is highly unlikely that they have somehow got the wrong end of the stick on this.
Presumably a new model is on the cards, and that could also go for the K5 given the way pricing is developing; FWIW, Sony seem to be moving to 24mpix sensors and as such a model change may to a certain extent be enforced.
One other point I’d like to make is that although Ricoh may only have formally acquired Pentax from the beginning of last month, they have undoubtedly held effective management control since around the time the acquisition was announced with a final price formula (they just needed an audited balance sheet at 30 September)
As such they have surely been directing product strategy for sufficient time to have taken decisions on replacement models and market positioning relative to Ricoh’s existing offerings.
I can see three easy developments.. a k5 replacement with the new sony sensor.. a kr replacament which might just be a slightly down graded k5 as in the existing k5 internals in a non weather proof body...As you know B&H are one of the most important camera retailers in the US. I think it is highly unlikely that they have somehow got the wrong end of the stick on this.
Presumably a new model is on the cards, and that could also go for the K5 given the way pricing is developing; FWIW, Sony seem to be moving to 24mpix sensors and as such a model change may to a certain extent be enforced.
One other point I’d like to make is that although Ricoh may only have formally acquired Pentax from the beginning of last month, they have undoubtedly held effective management control since around the time the acquisition was announced with a final price formula (they just needed an audited balance sheet at 30 September)
As such they have surely been directing product strategy for sufficient time to have taken decisions on replacement models and market positioning relative to Ricoh’s existing offerings.
and an evil class cam with the new fuji organic sensors... all plausible.... If ricoh wants to push Pentax as a "Premium" brand then a high end mirrorless in kmount to compete with the new Leicas would definately fit that marketing strategy...
Comment by Don posted on kr being discontinued.. at 23/11/2011 - 15:33
nice...
Comment by Don posted on 1000 Pixels at 23/11/2011 - 00:17
Comment by Don posted on kr being discontinued.. at 22/11/2011 - 19:14
