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Comment by PENTAXMike posted on PENTAX Watford in store day. at 11/03/2008 - 16:59
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for your comments.
Regarding the website, yes you are absolutly correct and the issues experienced in getting new content up have been addressed in terms of the processes, procedures and timescales. This shouldn't happen in the future but as a matter of course I will pass your feedback on. Likewise, I will pass on the issue with the Press Lounge.
The Pro Centre Scheme is aimed at providing a select group of dealers training, bespoke advertising, preferential service (express service), early stock of new product and firmware releases, an extra year warrantee when a DSLR is purchased through a Pro Centre and as you state, a good quantity of stock holding. Also, the dealer is obliged to let you handle an SLR as they have demo product available.
In the case of Cameraworld, there has been a little mix up in the admin and it is actually the London branch of Cameraworld that is a Pro Centre. This has now been rectified.
Thank you for the offer of some sample shots with the 300mm, I may take you up on it since I have to send the lens back to Germany .
Regards,
Michael.
Thanks for your comments.
Regarding the website, yes you are absolutly correct and the issues experienced in getting new content up have been addressed in terms of the processes, procedures and timescales. This shouldn't happen in the future but as a matter of course I will pass your feedback on. Likewise, I will pass on the issue with the Press Lounge.
The Pro Centre Scheme is aimed at providing a select group of dealers training, bespoke advertising, preferential service (express service), early stock of new product and firmware releases, an extra year warrantee when a DSLR is purchased through a Pro Centre and as you state, a good quantity of stock holding. Also, the dealer is obliged to let you handle an SLR as they have demo product available.
In the case of Cameraworld, there has been a little mix up in the admin and it is actually the London branch of Cameraworld that is a Pro Centre. This has now been rectified.
Thank you for the offer of some sample shots with the 300mm, I may take you up on it since I have to send the lens back to Germany .
Regards,
Michael.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on PENTAX Watford in store day. at 11/03/2008 - 14:48
Just a quick note to say thank you to all of you who turned up on a less than beautiful Saturday in Watford. Lindsey and I had a great time chatting with you and really enjoyed showcasing our new products.
I noticed that some of you really liked the new Pentax straps, so those who did can ask your local independant photographic retailer to order them. They are called the "Pentax Sport Optics Strap", and the article number is 50171.
Best regards and thanks once again for your continued support.
Michael.
Pentax UK.
I noticed that some of you really liked the new Pentax straps, so those who did can ask your local independant photographic retailer to order them. They are called the "Pentax Sport Optics Strap", and the article number is 50171.
Best regards and thanks once again for your continued support.
Michael.
Pentax UK.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on PENTAX Watford in store day. at 11/03/2008 - 13:11
Quote:
I discussed with Pentax and I personally think, as a shopper, i wouldn't pay more than £50, even if i was a reaaaall big fan of the more expensive brand.
Their answer was 'The K10D was £100 more than the GX10 and it done ok!'
Ben, may I ask who you spoke to at Pentax UK? Also, nobody asks "Why is Samsung cheaper than PENTAX?"I discussed with Pentax and I personally think, as a shopper, i wouldn't pay more than £50, even if i was a reaaaall big fan of the more expensive brand.
Their answer was 'The K10D was £100 more than the GX10 and it done ok!'
Yes, the GX-10 was £100 cheaper than the K10D, but it had to be as Samsung has no SLR heritage and they need to buy their market share; even then whilst PENTAX was ranked consistently as the number 3 in the SLR market Samsung could only reach a volume share of 0.9%.
There has been no official word from Samsung either over the price of the GX20.
This whole issue is not a case of Pentax being greedy and demanding more for the honour of having the brand name on the camera, but one of the fact that they wanted to release the camera with a fair SRP.
The fact that Samsung have released their SLR and prices are suspected to be £00's cheaper is to do with the fact that Samsung are a massive consumer electronics giant who can afford to sell a product at a loss or for a very minimal profit in order to buy a place in the market.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on How much would you pay for a badge? at 24/02/2008 - 23:48
Hi,
Yes it is, and from memory it's about £25-£29.
I haven't got a list to hand, but any dealer should be able to order one for you.
I'll post the part number when I can.
Regards,
Mike.
Yes it is, and from memory it's about £25-£29.
I haven't got a list to hand, but any dealer should be able to order one for you.
I'll post the part number when I can.
Regards,
Mike.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on Magnifier Eycup at 23/01/2007 - 19:43
Sent.
Mike
Mike
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on Magnifier Eycup at 23/01/2007 - 10:00
Hi Mongoose,
Different division for Survey gear I'm afraid - as for telescopes, we don't really offer them as a matter of course in the UK due to prohibitively long lead times and a Return to Japan service policy!
...but photographic - I'm your man!
Mike.
Different division for Survey gear I'm afraid - as for telescopes, we don't really offer them as a matter of course in the UK due to prohibitively long lead times and a Return to Japan service policy!
...but photographic - I'm your man!
Mike.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on Magnifier Eycup at 23/01/2007 - 00:18
Hi Will,
Yes I do. Let me know where to email it....
It is very extensive and includes 67 and 645 as well as compacts, binos and spotting scopes, but at least you know you're getting the lot!!!
Mike.
Yes I do. Let me know where to email it....
It is very extensive and includes 67 and 645 as well as compacts, binos and spotting scopes, but at least you know you're getting the lot!!!
Mike.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on Magnifier Eycup at 23/01/2007 - 00:02
Hi All,
The Magnifier FB inc Case is still a current and available product from Pentax UK. The dealer just has to order it using part number 30990. The price is around £49.99.
Regards,
Mike.
The Magnifier FB inc Case is still a current and available product from Pentax UK. The dealer just has to order it using part number 30990. The price is around £49.99.
Regards,
Mike.
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on Magnifier Eycup at 22/01/2007 - 23:36
Hello All,
My first post here!
Pentax have just released a new cleaning kit which has a type of "sticky" sponge which leaves no residue. You can use this to remove the spec from the mirror if it really gets on your nerves!
Or as the previous posters have suggested leave it.
Good luck.
Mike
My first post here!
Pentax have just released a new cleaning kit which has a type of "sticky" sponge which leaves no residue. You can use this to remove the spec from the mirror if it really gets on your nerves!
Or as the previous posters have suggested leave it.
Good luck.
Mike
Comment by PENTAXMike posted on How to Clean the mirror ???? at 18/01/2007 - 20:12
Browngo1, sorry we don't have the product shots for the straps as yet. Basically they are black neoprene, with a grippy rubber side to grip your neck and a soft neoprene outer side. The words "PENTAX Sport Optics" are embroidered in white and the strap is 2" wide. When I can I'll put a pic up.
The 300mm f/4 lens should be available in dealers early to mid April.
Mike.