Sadness...

**tranq78** · 02-05-2011, 09:44 AM

There is no such thing as bad publicity.

vicentesagredo · 02-05-2011, 11:17 AM

most of the time we think that occidental culture rules over the world, that everything has to be like we think, but oriental people is about 2/3 of the global population...

Coeurdechene · 02-06-2011, 04:26 PM

Well japan is kind of a much more scary caricature, a grotesque one really, of occidental values and ways...both in social and political organization.
That camera is just a symptom of how the market try to provide a personality and individualization that social values tend to drown...(just one positive aspect..they are not catholics and they don't have all that guilt complex built over centuries...).
Japan is not Asia...it's more like a Disney Land/Las Vegas on bad acid.
(and this generalization like all generalizations is simplist..)

**Fontan** · 02-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by Coeurdechene

Japan is not Asia...it's more like a Disney Land/Las Vegas on bad acid.
(and this generalization like all generalizations is simplist..)

Hm . . . . That is almost like saying that Madrid is like Tijuana on dirt cheap weed.

v5planet · 02-06-2011, 10:26 PM

If you've ever spent more than 10 minutes watching a Japanese variety show, there's nothing about this camera that can surprise you. However, this camera is definitely a narrow demographic target, and hey, it can't really hurt.

**NaClH2O** · 02-07-2011, 05:02 AM

Like a lot of others, this isn't for me, but then again it wasn't intended for me. But at almost 1,100 a pop, I'm sure they will make a good profit. And it's ugly enough to probably sell out quickly. Anybody remember the black velvet paintings of tigers and such?

NaCl(who am I to complain, I own a white K-x)H2O

Coeurdechene · 02-07-2011, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Fontan

That is almost like saying that Madrid is like Tijuana on dirt cheap weed.

Sometimes it is

...
But you're right it was a bit over the top..it was motivated though..i've been watching some documentaries about how japanese societies banned those who were known to participate in the Zengakuren revolts in the 60s, then how political power was in name only a democracy, and the ties with the yakuza during the 54 year rule of the LDP, then all this thing about the Kuroshi : people who die of exhaustion..that it's a disease that only exists there...
All this seasonned and in contrast with the exentricity that some people need to escape the oppressive social rules...ahh, and don't forget the torture me for money T.V. programs, those are insane...
...it's like all the kitch of disney and las vegas in a dark shady environement...kind of reminds me the Blade runner atmosphere where you feel all the weight, and the misery but with a colorfull grin to it.
And then they exell too in bringing that tijuana on dirt cheap weed sensation:
Welcome to Shima Spain Village

r00t_b33r · 02-07-2011, 06:30 AM

it would be cool if they came out with a camo series next, that would be sick!

SpecialK · 02-07-2011, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Anybody remember the black velvet paintings of tigers and such?

You mean like Elvis? It's on my wall.

eddie1960 · 02-07-2011, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

You mean like Elvis? It's on my wall.

I opted for the Gold bust of Elvis (now buried somewhere in my basement the corner store used to have lots of them along with black velvet Elvis and best of all an Elvis wall clock with swiveling hips

ryan s · 02-07-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by r00t_b33r

it would be cool if they came out with a camo series next, that would be sick!

I've been wanting one for years...they don't have to go nuts, just use the same pattern as on the grips, in the same place. Maybe have the body dark green, though black would still be ok. Replace the soft parts on the matching battery grip...good to go.

sychen · 02-07-2011, 06:10 PM

Sorry to ruin the party but I did see a camo K-x on display at BicCamera when I was in Japan in January.

Didn't think to take a photo of it.. but had a laugh with the missus.

Don't even know if it is a model they sell or just for display.

Cheers
Shang

**BigDave** · 02-08-2011, 06:56 AM

It's like someone washed the camera in a rainbow! Are we sure this wasn't a manipulated image??? Looks like something model makers call "kit bashing"!

George Lama · 02-14-2011, 08:34 PM

Does this mean we can expect more high-fashion/artist designed models?

I can see it now -
a roast-beef covered K-5 and whipped-cream and gold-chain embelished K-5 on sale at B&H :-D

mer6 · 02-17-2011, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

The fact that something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done.

Directly to the point. But then again...

"We can rebuild him. We have the technology."

02-07-2011, 05:02 AM	#51
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Ultimate kitsch sells well in some instances Like a lot of others, this isn't for me, but then again it wasn't intended for me. But at almost 1,100 a pop, I'm sure they will make a good profit. And it's ugly enough to probably sell out quickly. Anybody remember the black velvet paintings of tigers and such? NaCl(who am I to complain, I own a white K-x)H2O

02-07-2011, 06:22 AM	#52
Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	Originally posted by Fontan That is almost like saying that Madrid is like Tijuana on dirt cheap weed. Sometimes it is... But you're right it was a bit over the top..it was motivated though..i've been watching some documentaries about how japanese societies banned those who were known to participate in the Zengakuren revolts in the 60s, then how political power was in name only a democracy, and the ties with the yakuza during the 54 year rule of the LDP, then all this thing about the Kuroshi : people who die of exhaustion..that it's a disease that only exists there... All this seasonned and in contrast with the exentricity that some people need to escape the oppressive social rules...ahh, and don't forget the torture me for money T.V. programs, those are insane... ...it's like all the kitch of disney and las vegas in a dark shady environement...kind of reminds me the Blade runner atmosphere where you feel all the weight, and the misery but with a colorfull grin to it. And then they exell too in bringing that tijuana on dirt cheap weed sensation: Welcome to Shima Spain Village

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02-05-2011, 09:44 AM	#46
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,005	There is no such thing as bad publicity.

02-05-2011, 11:17 AM	#47
vicentesagredo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Concepcion Posts: 100	most of the time we think that occidental culture rules over the world, that everything has to be like we think, but oriental people is about 2/3 of the global population...

02-06-2011, 04:26 PM	#48
Coeurdechene Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: madrid Photos: Albums Posts: 833	Well japan is kind of a much more scary caricature, a grotesque one really, of occidental values and ways...both in social and political organization. That camera is just a symptom of how the market try to provide a personality and individualization that social values tend to drown...(just one positive aspect..they are not catholics and they don't have all that guilt complex built over centuries...). Japan is not Asia...it's more like a Disney Land/Las Vegas on bad acid. (and this generalization like all generalizations is simplist..)

02-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#49
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by Coeurdechene Japan is not Asia...it's more like a Disney Land/Las Vegas on bad acid. (and this generalization like all generalizations is simplist..) Hm . . . . That is almost like saying that Madrid is like Tijuana on dirt cheap weed.

02-06-2011, 10:26 PM	#50
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	If you've ever spent more than 10 minutes watching a Japanese variety show, there's nothing about this camera that can surprise you. However, this camera is definitely a narrow demographic target, and hey, it can't really hurt.

02-07-2011, 06:30 AM	#53
r00t_b33r Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: nj Posts: 65	it would be cool if they came out with a camo series next, that would be sick!

02-07-2011, 09:23 AM	#54
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by NaClH2O Anybody remember the black velvet paintings of tigers and such? You mean like Elvis? It's on my wall.

02-07-2011, 09:36 AM	#55
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by SpecialK You mean like Elvis? It's on my wall. I opted for the Gold bust of Elvis (now buried somewhere in my basement the corner store used to have lots of them along with black velvet Elvis and best of all an Elvis wall clock with swiveling hips

02-07-2011, 01:23 PM	#56
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by r00t_b33r it would be cool if they came out with a camo series next, that would be sick! I've been wanting one for years...they don't have to go nuts, just use the same pattern as on the grips, in the same place. Maybe have the body dark green, though black would still be ok. Replace the soft parts on the matching battery grip...good to go.

02-07-2011, 06:10 PM	#57
sychen Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 120	Sorry to ruin the party but I did see a camo K-x on display at BicCamera when I was in Japan in January. Didn't think to take a photo of it.. but had a laugh with the missus. Don't even know if it is a model they sell or just for display. Cheers Shang

02-08-2011, 06:56 AM	#58
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	It's like someone washed the camera in a rainbow! Are we sure this wasn't a manipulated image??? Looks like something model makers call "kit bashing"!

02-14-2011, 08:34 PM	#59
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Does this mean we can expect more high-fashion/artist designed models? I can see it now - a roast-beef covered K-5 and whipped-cream and gold-chain embelished K-5 on sale at B&H :-D

02-17-2011, 06:45 PM	#60
mer6 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 7	Originally posted by Parallax The fact that something can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. Directly to the point. But then again... "We can rebuild him. We have the technology."