A farewell to Pentax

Honestly, it amazes me that these sorts of posts are taken by some as personal affronts to their Pentax Lifestyle.

Model Mike wrote:

That said if Pentax brought out a mirrorless with a new mount, compact and lightweight lenses, and that lovely 24MP sensor, I'd be sorely tempted to switch back. Especially if it had the old K-5II form factor (and maybe a flip screen). Sadly, I don't think it's likely to happen!

Thanks for explaining that, Mike. These are common needs/requests that Ricoh doesn't take seriously. And if you bring it up, it's tantamount to treason in these quarters.

The GR is not a solution, as it's not a real multi-lens system, though it is brilliant for what it's supposed be: a street camera, with a wide lens attachment accessory.

Send me that FA*85/1.4 pls

Sophie Wilson wrote:

I started with an *ist D and used most of the Pentax cameras up to and including the K-1. I've really loved using Pentax cameras and participating (well, lately, just hanging out) in this forum. Sadly, since the D800, then D850 and Z-7, I've used my Pentax systems less and less and after a year of zero use, I finally accepted that I'll never be pressing their shutter buttons again, so they've been packed up in a big heavy box and sent off to my ever wonderful dealer SRS Microsystems.

There seem to be many fewer forum members that I know, but thanks to all of you over the decades, it's been great.

I'm sure I'll drop in from time to time,

Sophie

Tastefully done.

SlamDesi wrote:

I'm with BobORama... There shouldn't be any backlash for "branching out." I mean, as one who was loving Pentax since my Spotmatic F, one has to see the decline over the years. I purchased a Sony last Christmas but, I took my Pentax K5-IIs on a long hike in the Alaskan outback several weeks ago because it filled the WR niche that I was walking into.

There's a guy who posts in this forum whose initially reaction is combative if anyone besmirches Pentax gear. Such is the risk for the impersonal nature of online posting. As for myself, I actually felt like I was cheating on the Pentax brand when I bought my Sony. I'm so glad I'm over that and, what relief it's been.

There are many things that I like about Pentax and a growing number of things that I like about the brand and model of camera that I recently purchased. Since I've purchased the other brand, I still frequent this forum but rarely post. I've never been to the Sony forum and don't plan to.

Generally, Pentaxians are the nicest people around. When I bought my Pentax camera, members like KPM2, Oiche, and Flektogen helped me a lot figuring out the Pentax world. Some of us get a bit carried away or emotional when someone "besmirches Pentax gear", but that is also reflective of their emotional bond with Pentax brand. As for your last comment, I don't think you need to buy another Pentax camera or lens in order to participate in discussions here :-). I have other systems (Sony, Samsung) but I rarely post on those forums

And here I am bought a second open box pentax kp with da 15mm and soon a da 21mm to complement my m43 gear...