Hello Tom, Arrogance was not my intent and no I don't think of myself as well know and respected. I was thinking more of photographers who are working in the industry who are selling their wares and published, etc. As such, it makes most of us on the list falling into the category of not well known, myself included.
What you are doing, Tom, is making a self-fulfilling prophecy. By not ever recommending Pentax, in any situation, because the company might not be around in some future, you are helping that to occur. When I am recommending cameras, I look at the likelihood of that person needing the capabilities that a company might bring to the table. If they are most likely going to pick up a lens or two and just try to take better snapshots, then I don't see where Canon vs. Pentax really matters, concerning the future. If they are wanting to go into professional sports photography or wildlife photography, then I might recommend something else instead of Pentax because they are better suited for the genre. Frankly, all the companies besides Canon look a bit shakey these days. But I don't see Pentax rolling over and dying. They are trying to put out good, new products and compete where they can. You are directly recommending against them even where they are competitive. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, October 26, 2005, 3:24:22 PM, you wrote: TC> I haven't read you're entire post Bruce, but you are coming across as pretty TC> arrogant. Not sure if that's your intent. TC> I suppose you're inferring you're a "well known and respected photographer"? TC> You've seen plenty of my photographs over the last 7 years. If some weren't TC> to your liking that's OK, it's all subjective. TC> I personally don't think I made any 'doom and gloom' statements. I have TC> raised the spectre, asked the questions, brought written word to my private TC> thoughts. I have not made pronouncements or declarations regarding the TC> future of Pentax. How the HELL would I know, I'm not on the inside track! TC> Tom C. >>From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>To: Tom C <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> >>Subject: Re: Skills - was Re: Sent My Brother to the Dark Side >>Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:05:59 -0700 >> >>Hello Tom, >> >>When we get a whiner on the list, who basically spells doom and gloom >>(what you did) it would be nice to see your credentials. For >>photographers, part of the credentials are your photos (skills). If >>you were a well known and respected photographer who made those >>statements, maybe some would listen more. Since you aren't, showing us >>your wares would help your credibility. TC> - >>Best regards, >>Bruce >>
