bill_thorlin Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 In all the attention surrounding the demise of KM cameras etc as an independent brand I failed to notice that KM are again sponsoring a motor cycle team for 2006 ! Seems to say something about their priorities and the impact of their advertising. Presumably a pet project of someone high-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_henry1 Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 No, just their advertising. They used to be a camera and photographic company, and an office machine company. Now they are just an office machine company. They still need to market their office machines, against Canon, and Ricoh and others. (Ricoh has dramatically curtailed its photographic business, too). Life goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_napthine Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Aw, come on. Don't be so cynical. It works great for advertising..... photocopiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 Has anybody actually seen anything at all of this great marketing ploy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_hopper Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 KM's MotoGP sponsorship started last season, and even with a Honda RC112V (it was the white & blue one) and a good Japanese rider they weren't really ever up in the main competition. ...Says something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Chris- KM is more than an office product company. They produce a number of other products like medical imaging products, planetariums, inkjet heads, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 KM is more than ......... "Frankly my dear I couldn't give a damn" for me they are "Gone with the Wind" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 So Bill, since KM is Gone with the Wind, will you stop posting on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Why should I ? Will you ? I still use Minolta equipment. Do you ? I do not at present use any Sony equipment. Do you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 So Bill, you were just trying to be funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Well spotted ! I answer your questions - any chance you would be courteous enough to answer mine ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 bill- You must be getting senile, as I've answered your questions in the past. Do yourself a favor and look up the responses to your question yourself. I have no time for your silly games. Oh, and you said you use your Minolta equipment. But, what do you use them for? You didn't actually state that you took pictures with them. So, when you say you use your Minolta stuff, you could be using them as a paper weight or as a door stop. Please clarify exactly how you "USE" your Minolta equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_h1 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I was watching bobsledding this afternoon & there was a big KM banner at the starting gate. My SR-T's are still my main camera. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 I use my Minolta equipment for the purpose for which it was intended. Questions still requiring a reply :- Will you stop posting on this forum ? Do you still use your Minolta equipment ( for the purpose for which it was intended ) ? Do you use Sony equipment ? Over to you in anticipation of more insults, if you have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 bill- You still haven't answered the question!!! Do you USE your Minolta to take pictures (photographs)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 My Minolta gear, like that belonging to all others bar possibly one, was intended for the purpose of taking photographs ( pictures ) and I use it for the purpose intended. In case that is not clear enough I will try again - I use my Minolta gear to take photographs ( pictures ) . Questions requiring reply ( answer ) :- Will you stop posting on this forum ? Do you still use your Minolta equipment ( for taking photographs or pictures if that makes it clearer ) ? Do you use Sony equipment ? Looking forward to your reply, with great anticipation ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 bill- When was the last time you used your Minolta equipment? As to the answers to your questions... I answered all of them, save one in an earlier forum post, in which you asked the same questions. The one answer that I haven't answered in the earlier post, was due to you not asking it at that time. So, I will answer that question. My answer is 'NO'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Sunday. Recap. Yes - you will continue to post on this forum. No - you do not use your Minolta equipment. Yes - you do own a Sony digital p&s which is all you use. Glad we have cleared all that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinton_abe Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 bill- Yes, you've cleared up that you are indeed senile. I find it very interesting that you are so upset that KM is getting out of the camera business when you haven't a piece of NEW equipment in recent history. Is it any wonder why KM is getting out of the camera business, with individuals like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_thorlin Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks for confirming the answers to the questions. Wonderful example of an opinion based on incorrect assumptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmphoto1 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Clinton is providing another great example of the pot calling the kettle black, Let's all throw darts at Bill because we ASSUME he has not bought any new KM equipment. Then, let's bow down to Clinton and his Sony P&S. How does one spell "assume", anyway? "Is it any wonder why KM is getting out of the camera business, with individuals like you." Once again, Clinton, thank you for your fascinating insight. chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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