Pentax, founded in 1919 in Japan, the first SLR making company, is one of the most prestigious camera brands in the world. Pentax is known for its unmatched image making capability and rugged built quality. In 2011, Pentax was merged with Ricoh. Since then, Pentax and Ricoh technology together are delivering some of the world’s best photographic machines ever invented.
Pentax, Ricoh Imaging has at last launched their official operation with Eminence Distribution Limited in Bangladesh very recently. Lot of activities and programs are going to be arranged; and Pentax-Eminence Photo Contest, 2015 is the first of many.
Why You Should Participate in the Photo Contest
We are not inviting you to participate in the photo contest for the cameras and other prizes you may win. We cordially invite you to participate for the Award/Certificates that PENTAX, Ricoh Imaging will give to the winners. It is not just winning any A, B, C D contest. Outside of Bangladesh, no one knows about those competitions or awards. But when a photographer says that s/he is an award winner at a competition by Pentax, Nikon, Canon or National Geographic, s/he gets recognized by all. If you apply for any photography project or fellowship in future, this Award/Certificate will add value to your profile.
Even if you do not win this time, you will get another chance in the Pentax-Eminence Photo Contest-2016 as one extra submission will be accepted by every participants of the current photo contest for free. And the next time, the photo contest will go international; and it will be much bigger and better.
Organizer
Pentax, Ricoh Imaging
Japan
Eminence Distribution Limited
Authorized Distributor - Pentax, Ricoh Imaging
Bangladesh
Terms
The Pentax-Eminence Photo Contest, 2015 begins January 28th, 2015 at 12:00:00 p.m. Bangladesh Time and ends March 15th, 2015, 11:59:00 p.m. Bangladesh Time (the "Photo Submission"). Voting will open from 17th March and the winner will be announced in the 1st week of April,2015. By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements set out in the Official Rules. Jury Award and half of the special prizes are skill-based; while rest half of the prizes are based on popularity/vote.
Pentax, Ricoh Imaging has at last launched their official operation with Eminence Distribution Limited in Bangladesh very recently. Lot of activities and programs are going to be arranged; and Pentax-Eminence Photo Contest, 2015 is the first of many.
Why You Should Participate in the Photo Contest
We are not inviting you to participate in the photo contest for the cameras and other prizes you may win. We cordially invite you to participate for the Award/Certificates that PENTAX, Ricoh Imaging will give to the winners. It is not just winning any A, B, C D contest. Outside of Bangladesh, no one knows about those competitions or awards. But when a photographer says that s/he is an award winner at a competition by Pentax, Nikon, Canon or National Geographic, s/he gets recognized by all. If you apply for any photography project or fellowship in future, this Award/Certificate will add value to your profile.
Even if you do not win this time, you will get another chance in the Pentax-Eminence Photo Contest-2016 as one extra submission will be accepted by every participants of the current photo contest for free. And the next time, the photo contest will go international; and it will be much bigger and better.
Organizer
Pentax, Ricoh Imaging
Japan
Eminence Distribution Limited
Authorized Distributor - Pentax, Ricoh Imaging
Bangladesh
Terms
The Pentax-Eminence Photo Contest, 2015 begins January 28th, 2015 at 12:00:00 p.m. Bangladesh Time and ends March 15th, 2015, 11:59:00 p.m. Bangladesh Time (the "Photo Submission"). Voting will open from 17th March and the winner will be announced in the 1st week of April,2015. By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the Official Rules and warrants that his or her entry complies with all requirements set out in the Official Rules. Jury Award and half of the special prizes are skill-based; while rest half of the prizes are based on popularity/vote.
- Entry is limited to original works that have not formerly been displayed or exhibited and to which the entrant holds all applicable rights. Works that have won prizes in other contests or that have been submitted to other contests currently underway are not eligible.
- Digital manipulation and any kind of Photoshop effect are not allowed; only basic color corrections and cropping are allowed.
- Both color and monochrome images will be accepted. We will not be accepting any entries taken on film. Scans of photographs taken by film cameras are not eligible.
- Photographs must not violate any third party rights.
- One photographer can submit as many as s/he likes.
- All submissions must have a completed entry form.
- Copyrights of the top three winning photographs belong to Pentax, Ricoh, and Eminence Distribution Limited.
- Pentax/Ricoh/Eminence Distribution limited may use those winning photographs for promotional efforts on websites, magazines, newspapers, exhibitions, mobile media and all relevant campaigns.
- File format and size: JPEG, minimum 250 dpi/ 5mp; up to 20 MB recommended. Winners have to provide the original full resolution photograph.
- Entry Fee : 1 USD per submission.
- Photographs from : Any digital still camera and smart phone (minimum 250 dpi).
Awards and Prizes
More than 55 prizes, trophies, and certificates including DSLR camera, adventure proof camera, binocular, free stay in luxury suites at Hotel Alfa Wave-Cox’s Bazar, lots of cash discount, and many more.
Grand Prize Winner (By Jury)
1. Pentax-Eminence Photograph of the Year Award
2. Pentax K50 DSLR Camera
Popular Award (By Vote)
1. Pentax-Eminence Popular Award
2. Ricoh Adventure Proof Camera
Special Award
1. Pentax Binocular and Certificate
Twenty more photographs will be awarded with lots of prizes such as free stay in luxurious suit at Hotel Alfa Wave, Cox's Bazar, Pentax souvenir, gift vouchers, discount coupons, and many others.
1. Pentax-Eminence Photograph of the Year Award
2. Pentax K50 DSLR Camera
Popular Award (By Vote)
1. Pentax-Eminence Popular Award
2. Ricoh Adventure Proof Camera
Special Award
1. Pentax Binocular and Certificate
Twenty more photographs will be awarded with lots of prizes such as free stay in luxurious suit at Hotel Alfa Wave, Cox's Bazar, Pentax souvenir, gift vouchers, discount coupons, and many others.
Honorable Jury
Hasan Saifuddin Chandan EFIAP
(Excellence Member of International Federation of Art Photography)
Honorable Guests
Tomoyoshi Hiraiwa
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Senior Specialist
Marketing Department
Japan
Eligibility
The contest is open to all the people currently living in Bangladesh, professional and amateur, regardless of age and sex. We are sorry to the people living outside of Bangladesh as we could not make it international because of some technical problems and limitations. We are sure to make the next one much bigger and better.
Employees of Pentax, Ricoh, Eminence Distribution Limited, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same households of such employees, whether or not related are not eligible.
How to Enter
Naming your photo: Please name your photos as follows
Day of submission_Name_Cell Number_Caption
Example: 23_Kazi Mustafa_01712345678_Beautiful Bangladesh
If you need more space for listing your photos and caption:
Please add a page (A4 size) with the form to list all you need to mention.
Submission:
1. Bring your photos(soft copy) and filled up entry form to us at:
Eminence Distribution Limited showroom
Level-5, Block-A/8, Bashundhara City, Panthapath, Dhaka-1215.
Or
2. Send your Photos and filled up entry form to us. ( [email protected] )
Payment: With cash or check at the showroom,
Or
Send via bKash: 01723895131
Confirmation: After getting your filled up entry form, photos and payment confirmation, we will send you an confirmation e-mail.
Notification to Winners
The winners will be notified through email and public announcement by the 1st week of April, 2015.
Please note that failure to respond within 14 days of the date on which the organizer sends the notification e-mail, whether due to server malfunction or any other cause, will result in disqualification. Entrants should therefore notify the organizer of any changes to their E-mail addresses. The organizer does not accept liability for any disadvantages that may arise as the result of inability to receive e-mail.
Award Ceremony and Exhibition
Grand Prize, Popular Award, and Special Award winners will be invited to the award ceremony. Awards will be given by Pentax officials from Japan and honorable judges. Selective awarded photos will be exhibited in Pentax-Eminence Photo Exhibition. Awarded photographers will be highlighted in newspapers, magazines and other promotional activities. Details of venues and dates will be announced later.
The contest is open to all the people currently living in Bangladesh, professional and amateur, regardless of age and sex. We are sorry to the people living outside of Bangladesh as we could not make it international because of some technical problems and limitations. We are sure to make the next one much bigger and better.
Employees of Pentax, Ricoh, Eminence Distribution Limited, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same households of such employees, whether or not related are not eligible.
How to Enter
Naming your photo: Please name your photos as follows
Day of submission_Name_Cell Number_Caption
Example: 23_Kazi Mustafa_01712345678_Beautiful Bangladesh
If you need more space for listing your photos and caption:
Please add a page (A4 size) with the form to list all you need to mention.
Submission:
1. Bring your photos(soft copy) and filled up entry form to us at:
Eminence Distribution Limited showroom
Level-5, Block-A/8, Bashundhara City, Panthapath, Dhaka-1215.
Or
2. Send your Photos and filled up entry form to us. ( [email protected] )
Payment: With cash or check at the showroom,
Or
Send via bKash: 01723895131
Confirmation: After getting your filled up entry form, photos and payment confirmation, we will send you an confirmation e-mail.
Notification to Winners
The winners will be notified through email and public announcement by the 1st week of April, 2015.
Please note that failure to respond within 14 days of the date on which the organizer sends the notification e-mail, whether due to server malfunction or any other cause, will result in disqualification. Entrants should therefore notify the organizer of any changes to their E-mail addresses. The organizer does not accept liability for any disadvantages that may arise as the result of inability to receive e-mail.
Award Ceremony and Exhibition
Grand Prize, Popular Award, and Special Award winners will be invited to the award ceremony. Awards will be given by Pentax officials from Japan and honorable judges. Selective awarded photos will be exhibited in Pentax-Eminence Photo Exhibition. Awarded photographers will be highlighted in newspapers, magazines and other promotional activities. Details of venues and dates will be announced later.
More info: Eminence Distribution Ltd., Bashundhara City, Level-5, Block-A/8, Panthapath, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh. Call: +88 01779449449,
E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.eminencephotographic.weebly.com, www.facebook.com/eminencephotographic/