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Thread: A Petition

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    A Petition

    I would like to suggest starting a Petition aimed at Hoya in regards to sustaining Pentax in the event they decide to drop the brand. I think it is important that we become pro-active and not wait around like cattle off to the slaughter house. Believe me, I am ready to call the President of Hoya to give him my point of view which will be quite compelling to say the least. I have the "Kahuna's" to speak directly to him as I have with many CEO's in the past..Just another human when it comes down to it.

    Let's get the e-mail address of Hoya, Japan and compose a letter stating how disappointed we would be if they were to discontinue the Pentax brand and how that would affect our perception of Hoya and all brands associated with them.

    I doubt that they will drop the brand, but let's show our loyalty to Pentax with a strong message...Don't play with "Mother Pentax!"

    I am not concerned, as it would not affect my status or jeopardize my position as a photographer, creative director or music composer.

    Let's Do It!


    Ben

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    Re: A Petition

    Hi Ben, I'm more than ready to sign one, however, I have no idea what you're talking about. Can you please elaborate on what's happening? I didn't even know Hoya had anything to do with Pentax. Just when Pentax is starting to make a strong showing, you'd think people would sit up and take notice.
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    Re: A Petition

    Google: Hoya Pentax - seems it's old news

    Pentax and optical glass maker Hoya to merge - Pocket-lint.co.uk
    21 December 2006 - The latest camera manufacturer merger will take place next October between optical glass maker Hoya and Pentax. ...

    HOYA and PENTAX Reach Basic Understanding for Management Integration
    http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news...0061221-02.pdf
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    Re: A Petition

    Thanx SW, OK, disclaimer, I'm a very poor reader, so let me see if I have the this correct. Hoya and Pentax are merging. In relation to Pentax, it sounds to me like Pentax Imaging will still be active.

    If that's the case, am I missing something about Bens post? Are there rumors that the Imaging Division is going to be phased out?

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    Re: A Petition

    Quote Originally Posted by ken1953
    Thanx SW, OK, disclaimer, I'm a very poor reader, so let me see if I have the this correct. Hoya and Pentax are merging. In relation to Pentax, it sounds to me like Pentax Imaging will still be active.

    If that's the case, am I missing something about Bens post? Are there rumors that the Imaging Division is going to be phased out?

    Ken
    No, not at all...We want HOYA to understand our commitment to Pentax as a company.

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    Re: A Petition

    Ben,

    Talked to you a while back about switching to Pentax...I'm a working photojournalist. Sold my Canon gear and L glass and switched. Now I'm freelancing for the AP...with a K10D and a bunch of primes..love it.

    Count me in on any letter/petition to Hoya regarding Pentax!

    Regards,

    Chuck
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    Re: A Petition

    Welcome Chuck and congrats on the switch!!!! Hope to see a lot of you around here.
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