Photo.net Interview with Ned Bunnell, President of Pentax

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

I found this Photo.net Interview with Ned Bunnell, President of Pentax
by Hannah Thiem

Although it doesn't seem that Mr. Bunnell reads my blog, according to his answers in the interview below, I know he does read it from time to time. He's a busy man and certainly couldn't list all the different sites he regularly visits. He actually talked about me on his blog a few time. I'm okay with that :)

Here is a few lines of the interview, to be continued by following the link to Photo.net.

Ned Bunnell is the President of Pentax Imaging (USA), and an avid photographer. He considers himself very fortunate to have a day job that combines his love of photography with leading a company in selling and marketing cameras. Prior to Pentax, he worked in product marketing and planning roles at Canon Computer Systems, Polaroid, Adobe Systems, Agfa-Gevaert and NEC. Ned has also operated two studios over the course of his career, most recently Bunnell Photography in San Clemente, CA.

We had a chance to sit down with Ned at PMA, as well as a follow-up on some camera and market details later this fall at their press event at the International Center of Photography in New York City for their release of the K-x. Ned was very gracious to go over his past history and what lead to his current career as the president of Pentax, as well as reveal what blogs he frequents, and which Pentaxian photographers he finds inspiring. Read on! http://photo.net/photographer-interviews/ned-bunnell/

Pentax K-7 available with a $100.00 Instant Rebate: $1,199.95

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

Pentax has a $100.00 rebate on the K-7 until October 31, 2009. Read the details below:


PENTAX OFFERS $100 INSTANT REBATE ON K-7 DIGITAL SLR BODY AND LENS KITS GOLDEN, CO (October 2, 2009)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced a $100 INSTANT REBATE PROGRAM effective until October 31, 2009 on the K-7 body and three lens kit configurations.

The award winning, weather and dust resistant PENTAX K-7 features 14.6 megapixels, a PRIME II engine processor, HD Video, Live View and Shake Reduction that works with every PENTAX lens ever produced.

Consumers who purchase these products during this time period will benefit from instant savings on regular MAP/estimated retail pricing as follows:

PENTAX K-7 Body
$ 1299.95 - $100.00= $ 1199.95

PENTAX K-7 Body w/18-55mm WR Lens Kit
$ 1399.95-$100.00=$ 1299.95

PENTAX K-7 Body w/18-55mm WR and 50-200mm WR Lens Kit
$ 1549.95-$100.00=$ 1449.95

PENTAX K-7 Body w/16-45mm Lens Kit
$ 1699.95-$100.00=$ 1599.95

*The instant rebates are valid only for a limited time for purchases made on four camera configurations from October 1 – October 31, 2009.

The PENTAX INSTANT REBATE PROGRAM offers several consumer advantages. There is no need to submit or track claims or wait several weeks for a rebate check. More information about the program, the products and where to buy is available at: http://www.pentaximaging.com/.


PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of a variety of digital cameras including weather resistant digital SLRs and compact, waterproof cameras, as well as lenses, flash units, binoculars, scopes, and eyepieces. For almost 90 years, PENTAX has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With headquarters in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc.


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Media contact:
Michelle Martin
303.728.0224
michelle.martin@pentax.com
Consumer contact:
pentaxinfo@pentax.com
http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/
www.youtube.com/Pentaxian1
www.facebook.com/Pentax

“PENTAX WORLD” GLOBAL SHOOT DAY: Saturday, October 10, 2009

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Hi Pentaxian friends.

I wanted to bring everyone's attention to the upcoming "Pentax World" Global Shoot Day.

PENTAX FORUM ORGANIZES SEVENTH ANNUAL
“PENTAX WORLD” GLOBAL SHOOT DAY: Saturday, October 10, 2009

GOLDEN,CO (October 1, 2009)...PENTAX Imaging Company has announced plans organized by worldwide Pentaxians for a global photo shoot scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Forum members at http://www.pentaxforums.com/ plan to shoot locally on that day and submit images to a central website. The global shoot "PENTAX WORLD DAY" is not intended as a competition (there are no prizes), but it is designed for the satisfaction of shooting and sharing images with other forum members.

As a reminder, images must be captured on PENTAX Day (October 10, 2009). Pentaxians are encouraged to submit photos that show their PENTAX spirit and share something special from their part of the world.

Guidelines are as follows:

Although entries may be submitted anytime, the photo(s) must be taken/captured on PENTAX Day (October 10, 2009) in the 24 hour period between 12:00 midnight and 12:00 midnight in the photographer’s time zone. Please leave all EXIF information intact.

· Up to three photos may be submitted.

· Photos must be taken with a PENTAX camera (DSLR, film, or compact).

· The photo's largest dimension should be between 800 and 900 pixels.

· Photos may be submitted to the PENTAXForums.com User Photo Gallery. Access the gallery directly by clicking: User Photo Gallery - October 10, 2009. Directions: Click the "Upload" link located in the navigation bar to add your photo. You must be logged in. You will be able to upload between 10/10/2009 and 10/24/2009. After this period, only viewing will be allowed for the event gallery. If you experience any trouble uploading photos, please make sure you've selected the correct gallery category first or contact Pentaxforums at: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/sendmessage.php

A second event, “World SyncSnap,” will be held on October 17th, 2009 at exactly* 12:00am midnight GMT. For more details on both events visit:

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/latest-board-news/74588-upcoming-events-world-pentax-day-pentax-syncsnap.html
and
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138972608181&index=1

For more information about PENTAX products, visit http://www.pentaximaging.com/.


CONTACT INFORMATION:
Michelle Martin
303.728.0224
michelle.martin@pentax.com
PENTAX on the web:
http://www.pentaximaging.com/

CONSUMERS:
1-800-877-015
Pentaxinfo@pentax.com
www.youtube.com/Pentaxian1
www.facebook.com/Pentax

Preying Mantis performance captured with a Pentax K-7.

Hi Pentaxian friends.

In southern California, autumn is the best time to capture Preying Mantises (literally and on camera). They are easily found around the yard. It seems that every year, I am lucky enough to catch and photograph one performing for the camera.

Actually, I believe the ritual is to scare a possible assailant. They are easy to catch. Just put one finger in front of them and they climb right on. By waiving your finger in front of them, they appear to get in a defensive mode, and try to make themselves look bigger. They are aggressive and it’s a good thing they aren't eight feet tall.

The pictures above were all taken using a Pentax K-7 with the DA 18-55mm kit lens or the Pentax “A” 50mm f/1.4 with a Vivitar tele-extender.

Isn’t nature great!

Thank you for looking,

P.S. Looking at some comments received, I cannot stop wondering if Measurbators really understand, what photography is all about. I believe that it's not about what make of DSLR you use, it's not about the megapixels your DSLR has, it's not about perfect IQ... it's about composition. The subject of your photographs, the arrangement, the lighting, the message your images convey are all some of the elements that photography is made of. If you look at some famous pictures through the years, sharpness was not the prime factor. Look here:

Nick Ut snapped a picture of Kim Phuc, a Vietnamese girl, fleeing naked down a highway in Vietnam after a napalm attack in 1972. The image is not sharp, but the message was bigger than the picture itself.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/content/news/special_reports/war_photos/history.html

And look here:
http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/

My photographs do not compare to these photographs and they humble me. Can you imagine someone criticizing a Pulitzer Prize winner for the image quality? It would be absurd.

In the end, there are photographers and Measurbators. One is about Art and the other about technology. Their goals are very different. I say live and let live. Your measurbate, I take photographs. Respect my goal and I'll respect yours.

Yvon Bourque

NYC is still a great place to take photographs.

The architecture of NYC can be futuristic or antiquated. Whatever you are looking for, there is at least one in NYC.

Flooding In NYC...I don't think so!

Walk a mile in my shoes!

The Jane Hotel has rooms for $99.00 per night. Reminiscent of a ship's cabin, at approximately 50 sq. ft. their Standard Cabins are remarkably cozy. Each cabin features a single bed, luggage rack, in-room safe, free wireless Internet, telephone with voicemail, 23"-inch LCD television, DVD player, and iPod dock. What a cool place and so cheap for NYC.

The City guardian!

How cool of a building is that?

Street food is the best in NYC.

My Daughter "Marisa" and her boyfriend "Matthew" spent a weekend in NYC a few weeks back. They stayed at this cool hotel called, "The Jane Hotel" for $99.00 per night. They had a blast and I am jealous. I never thought you could get a room in a newly renovated hotel for $99.00 per night in NYC.

They took some pictures, posted above, with their Olympus Point & Shoot. Of course, it doesn't have the same IQ as the Pentax K-7, but they are well composed and speak for themselves. I didn't incorporate any of the pictures taken in Times Square, because that's what everybody does. There are plenty of interesting and unique places in NYC.

I guess I will have to buy them a Pentax DSLR some day.

Thanks for reading,

Yvon Bourque

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