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Teleconverter sold pending payment.

Comment by giofi posted on FS: SIGMA 1.4X EX APO DG Teleconverter at 15/09/2013 - 10:54

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pm replied

Comment by giofi posted on FS: SIGMA 1.4X EX APO DG Teleconverter at 14/09/2013 - 14:55

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Up!

Comment by giofi posted on FS: Sigma 10mm and Sigma 2X converter at 14/09/2013 - 09:51

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Pentax FA 43 1.9 ltd Still for sale.....

Comment by giofi posted on FS: Pentax DA* 300 f.4 and Pentax FA 43 limited at 14/09/2013 - 09:50

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Still for sale.....

Comment by giofi posted on FS: SIGMA 1.4X EX APO DG Teleconverter at 14/09/2013 - 09:49

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davidstorm wrote:

I don't think Pentax's position on this is any different to any other manufacturer?

Regards
David
David, this is my personal opinion.... so... IMHO that is the point, in the ad they are trying to differentiate from "others" and state that one difference is that you do not have to worry about the weather.... When one (1) user reports a problem, they behave like any other manufacturer. After spending millions in ads, they have one (1) case worth a few hundred euros and instead then showing they are different and care about the average consumer who want to use the cameral in the rain, they are just like any other one......

In the era of social media, the way you respond to customer issues is at least as important at your advertising. So if you wanted to show that you can buy a Pentax camera and not care about the weather, the best thing you can do is follow up and make it very public..... Normally people trust users feedback more than marketing

Comment by giofi posted on Good Ad??? at 07/09/2013 - 18:32

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davidstorm wrote:
I don't think you will find many, if any 'weather resistant' products will absolutely guarantee against water ingress. Pentax don't claim their SLR products are waterproof, so I can't understand what the issue is here?

Regards
David
David,

the issue is, for instance, this. It is quite misleading to have an ad campaign as this one, but then show no interest whatsoever when a brand user has problems.....

Comment by giofi posted on Good Ad??? at 07/09/2013 - 17:43

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1 Tough construction for stress free shooting in all places and kinds of weather

I thought the disclaimer was:

* But if the camera get damaged by water, then it is not covered by warranty.

Comment by giofi posted on Good Ad??? at 07/09/2013 - 17:27

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Pre-weekend bump!

Comment by giofi posted on FS: Pentax DA* 300 f.4 and Pentax FA 43 limited at 06/09/2013 - 15:51

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Pre-weekend bump!

Comment by giofi posted on FS: SIGMA 1.4X EX APO DG Teleconverter at 06/09/2013 - 15:49

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