Hi,
> If
> I wanted respect for my camrea, not for my pictures, I'd buy a Leica or
> perhaps a Nikon.
you'll never get any respect using a Leica. Whenever I use mine people
completely ignore me and just carry on doing what they were doing
anyway. They must think I'm just some scruffy old git who can't afford
a new camera. It's great :o)
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Bob
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Thursday, March 08, 2001, 8:21:39 PM, you wrote:
> Hi all
> What a strange thread!
> Someone on this list said: The editors don't care which camera was used, as
> long as he likes the pictures.
> Why is it so interesting if other people regards Pentax as a pro camera? If
> I wanted respect for my camrea, not for my pictures, I'd buy a Leica or
> perhaps a Nikon. I use my cameras strictly for taking pictures (allthoug I
> like the way they look and feel). Nothing else.
> Noone I have been shooting for, ever asked me about the brand I'm using.
> More relevant would be to a'm nosk what film, what speed, if I shoot slides
> or negs, or which lab I plan to use.
> I'm on this list because I use Pentax and have for 20 years. And I'd like to
> be able to continue to.
> I probably wouldn't use Pentax if it was every pro's favourite. I use Pentax
> cameras 'cause they are different and represent another philosophy:
> Features are for taking pictures, design is for the pleasure of "wearing" or
> handeling it (and maybe for showing off). Pentax offers user interface for
> the thinking individual, excellent lenses, high rate of compatibility, great
> design, good durability/very high quality at an reasonable price.
> I think the "image" of Pentax is changing. The new generation Pentax SLR's
> are not going to be "power tools" for the DIY guy or PJ-pro, for that
> matter. They are going to be dedicated to people, who enjoy beauty and
> exclusive quality (LX2000, Limited lenses), rather than hard core specs with
> lots of gadgets, buttons and lights. Quality tools for artistic
> photographers who cares about their work as well as their tools. MZ-S
> illustrates this well.
> Jens
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