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I remember in art classes we used to do experiments such as drawing with our left hand, drawing without looking at the paper, etc. The purpose of these excercises was to force us out of 'habits' and draw in a new way. Using a prime can be a bit like that - you know, going out with one lens and being constrained by that focal length. Shooting portraits with a wide angle, landscapes with a 135mm etc. It takes you out of the 'get the shot at all costs' mentality and is enjoyable to adapt your shooting style to the focal length you are working with - occasionally you come back with an unusual shot you would missed otherwise.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on What is the use of a prime ? at 20/04/2012 - 10:19
Apologise if this has been posted elsewhere, but this is Ned Bunnel talking about Pentax's strategy for getting Pentax gear into brick and mortar shops in the USA. Bottom line, Pentax absolutely want to get their gear into bricks and mortar stores, but this will require slightly higher pricing (policing of the RRP) which Pentax may offset with rebate schemes. We may be seeing this in the UK, but prices here were already pretty high compared to the US, so hopefully any increases will be less painful.
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One specific plan we have which will benefit the brand and many of you as customers is to increase availability of Pentax products in retail stores.
For example, during the last year we have renewed relationships or expanded our presence with key photo retailers across the U.S. such as Samy’s (LA), WB Hunt (Boston area), Dodd Camera (Cleveland), Ace Photo (Virginia), Cameraland (Iowa), Cameraland (NYC), Creve Coeur Camera (greater St. Louis), National Camera Exchange (Minneapolis) as well as others. In addition, you’re going to very shortly hear that Pentax is back in a major National account, which is something we’ve been working on extremely hard for over a year.
While I can’t share certain details, I can tell you that establishing a level playing field is critical to our expansion in the States. This includes new partners being able to carry and offer not only our cameras but our lenses. The prices some of you refer to are likely found “online” and have in the past represented significant discounts which no storefront can compete against. As such, until we create parity in pricing, it’s very hard to get retailers to want to carry or expand their support for Pentax.
Many of you have asked for greater availability of Pentax cameras in stores, where you can touch and test the product. This is absolutely the right approach for us to take and is consistent with Pentax and Ricoh’s goal to grow our businesses in the U.S. market.
We realize the need for Pentax to better monitor prices across our distribution channels will likely result in higher lens costs to you. Therefore, once we’ve established this program, we will consider running lens rebate promotions in the future. We tested this program successfully several years ago and these type of rebates offer a good value to consumers and increased traffic to our dealers.
One specific plan we have which will benefit the brand and many of you as customers is to increase availability of Pentax products in retail stores.
For example, during the last year we have renewed relationships or expanded our presence with key photo retailers across the U.S. such as Samy’s (LA), WB Hunt (Boston area), Dodd Camera (Cleveland), Ace Photo (Virginia), Cameraland (Iowa), Cameraland (NYC), Creve Coeur Camera (greater St. Louis), National Camera Exchange (Minneapolis) as well as others. In addition, you’re going to very shortly hear that Pentax is back in a major National account, which is something we’ve been working on extremely hard for over a year.
While I can’t share certain details, I can tell you that establishing a level playing field is critical to our expansion in the States. This includes new partners being able to carry and offer not only our cameras but our lenses. The prices some of you refer to are likely found “online” and have in the past represented significant discounts which no storefront can compete against. As such, until we create parity in pricing, it’s very hard to get retailers to want to carry or expand their support for Pentax.
Many of you have asked for greater availability of Pentax cameras in stores, where you can touch and test the product. This is absolutely the right approach for us to take and is consistent with Pentax and Ricoh’s goal to grow our businesses in the U.S. market.
We realize the need for Pentax to better monitor prices across our distribution channels will likely result in higher lens costs to you. Therefore, once we’ve established this program, we will consider running lens rebate promotions in the future. We tested this program successfully several years ago and these type of rebates offer a good value to consumers and increased traffic to our dealers.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Local stockists of Pentax? at 19/04/2012 - 19:15
Even though the chap was incorrect, it sounds like a pretty reasonable sort of exchange - I wouldn't let it spoil your afternoon! I am not aware of any law regarding photographing under 16s without parental consent, but please correct me if I am wrong. I presume this is a case of people getting confused between 'policies' and the law. There may be regulations/codes of practice which apply to a cricket club, or members of the press etc, which obviously would not apply to a private person going about his business.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on A pleasant afternoon:spoiled at 16/04/2012 - 15:39
K10D wrote:
To be fair, Pentax offer better weather sealing at a lower price point - you'd be hard pressed to find a sealed camera costing less than a grand from the other makes.DaveHolmes wrote:
Idea 3)
A TV advert... lots of photographers at a film premier... The rain pours... All the toggers run for cover... Beautiful actress arrives by limo - man with K5 puts his jacket over her protectively
"You look beautiful" he says "Can I get a few pictures?"
K5 gets the shot while other toggers look on in vain...
PENTAX K5 - WE DON'T STOP - WE GET THE SHOT
The camera is then shown resting in a puddle in the rain...
Any more ideas?
Only one, do your homework when commenting on other kit. The K5 is Pentax's top DSLR, do you actually believe that top Nikons and Canons are not WR? I've regularly shot my D700 and K7 side by side in the rain.Idea 3)
A TV advert... lots of photographers at a film premier... The rain pours... All the toggers run for cover... Beautiful actress arrives by limo - man with K5 puts his jacket over her protectively
"You look beautiful" he says "Can I get a few pictures?"
K5 gets the shot while other toggers look on in vain...
PENTAX K5 - WE DON'T STOP - WE GET THE SHOT
The camera is then shown resting in a puddle in the rain...
Any more ideas?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Jessops fall out with pentax at 16/04/2012 - 15:29
It is difficult to tell what's going on from full size images which have been resized for web (which itself adds blur). An unedited 100% crop would be helpful to see, maybe compared with another lens at the same settings.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Sigma IQ Expectations... at 15/04/2012 - 21:29
12v should be absolutely fine. I think when people talk of dangerously high voltages, they mean units that produce hundreds of volts. Up to 24v should be safe (and probably a bit more - on the other forum several people reported advice from Pentax customer service on safe voltages- the advice varied but the lowest figure I saw quoted on the thread was 30v.)
Apparently Nikon have published the fact that their hotshoe takes up to 250v. Not sure why Pentax haven't officially confirmed their maximum voltage - presumably not doing so helps them sell flashguns.
Apparently Nikon have published the fact that their hotshoe takes up to 250v. Not sure why Pentax haven't officially confirmed their maximum voltage - presumably not doing so helps them sell flashguns.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Practica flash at 15/04/2012 - 11:24
I think Mhuni has nailed the best application for the DA15mm in his shots. People in a landscape/cityscape are where it really comes into it's own. It's good for landscape too but needs a little care over aperture choice and focussing. Edges can be a bit blurry at f4, but the centre is always extremely sharp. This lens is so much fun to use, and if you're shooting something a bit longer for people shots etc, it can go in your jacket pocket ready for 'wide angle shots of opportunity'.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Would you swap a 12-24 for the DA15mm? at 14/04/2012 - 20:57
arno wrote:
I'm just pleased I jumped on a new 15mm Limited from Flash Camera last week for £399. Already gone up to £459 there
After the previous price increase they went up to well over 500.00 and were selling s/h for over 400.00, so you got a great deal there! I am sure that in time the prices will fall again, as they did last time.I'm just pleased I jumped on a new 15mm Limited from Flash Camera last week for £399. Already gone up to £459 there
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax/Ricoh putting prices up at 14/04/2012 - 20:23
Is the baby too large to go in a light tent?
After a cursory read through this thread, I think you're probably right that the 35/f2.4 would be ideal (nice soft to sharp rendering wide open too). From what I've read the 40/f2.8 is pretty zippy too, but probably not significantly different to the 35.
After a cursory read through this thread, I think you're probably right that the 35/f2.4 would be ideal (nice soft to sharp rendering wide open too). From what I've read the 40/f2.8 is pretty zippy too, but probably not significantly different to the 35.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Fast focus for baby shots at 14/04/2012 - 20:08
There is also a Samyang 14mm f2.8 which is reportedly excellent. But f4 should be fine, if you bump the ISO up, and that would open up plenty of options.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Wide Angle lens choice? at 09/04/2012 - 18:02
