I was working for a Camera store when the big change took place, and
Pentax USA told everyone they were owned by Pentax Japan.
Rob Brigham wrote:
This is not at all what I have heard many times in the past. Not saying who is right
or wrong but I have often been told that Pentax USA was independent which was why they
do not supply international warraties wherease everywhere(?) else does. Not sure why
else they would do that.
Now that it has been disputed would be nice if someone could dig out the definitive
answer with proof?
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 19 August 2004 02:32
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax Imaging
Pentax USA belongs to Pentax Japan Lock Stock and Barrel. That's the
way it's been since
Honeywell lost the distributorship in the 70's.
William Robb wrote:
----- Original Message -----
From: "P�l Jensen"
Subject: Re: Pentax Imaging
True, but this seem to be a problem in the US and Australia and
nowhere(?) else. In this part of the world theres no problem with
distribution or getting stuff provided it is still avaiable.
The distribution channels seem excellent; my 600mm lens was
delivered by overnight express mail from Pentax headquarters
in Belgium
directly to my door.
Out of curiosity, P�l, do you know which of Pentax' distributors
worldwide are owned by the mother corp, and which ones are private
companies? I know of only the USA and Aussie ones that are private
companies, and they both seem to generate a lot of
complaints regarding
distribution of goods.
William Robb
