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Rupert · 10-03-2013, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by snake

Incorrect.

This is an independent forum for Pentax gear fans that is NOT affiliated with, nor endorsed by Ricoh-Pentax in any way.

I see a lot of reviews of non-Pentax products here, and have never seen undue Pentax bias, just pretty much "call it like it is" kind of information, nothing like you would find at a Corporate sponsored site.

I do know that there is a great deal of "Squirrel Support" behind the scenes on PF, but I have never been privy to just how that works or what it means for Pentax? All I know for sure is that if you go into the Woods of Otis and say out loud "Pentax" , you will hear it echo back to you from hundreds or more tiny squirrel voices, some adding things like "Praise be to Pentax!".
If you say Nikon, Canon, Sony, or even Fuji, you better be wearing a raincoat!

Best Regards!

normhead · 10-03-2013, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Rupert, the newbies here may not be aware of Otis' role in your life, and may think you're crazy. We all think you're crazy too but we're used to it.

mecrox · 10-03-2013, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Rupert, the newbies here may not be aware of Otis' role in your life, and may think you're crazy. We all think you're crazy too but we're used to it.

This forum would be nothing without Rupert's meticulous reports of the raccoon situation in north-central Texas

We are all in his debt. As indeed are the raccoons judging by the amount they take from that squirrel feeder.

Rupert · 10-04-2013, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Rupert, the newbies here may not be aware of Otis' role in your life, and may think you're crazy. We all think you're crazy too but we're used to it.

Yes Norm, it's true that Otis is not known by many newbies, but in time they will be acquainted, no doubt!

As you pointed out, newbies are fast learners, they already know I'm crazy!

Mecrox...Raccoons at night, squirrels by day, throw in a few possums and a couple of armadillos every so often, and it makes for some fun shooting...if you enjoy them, that's what matters most to me!

For you newbies, let's start slow.......here is one of Otis' "baby photos". I'll try to post some current shots, but now that he is a big important squirrel, I have to have an appointment and lots of cash or fresh exotic nuts to get a shot of him.

Who would have ever guessed that he would one day be the leader of the world's largest Army of Squirrels?

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Some great leaders like to lead the charge, others lead from behind, Otis like to lead from a nice comfy tree limb!

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Best Regards!

normhead · 10-04-2013, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics?

Clavius · 10-04-2013, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by normhead

We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics?

We haven't seen "Pentax is doomed!" yet, or I've missed it. I'm starting to think it is doomed though.

**monochrome** · 10-04-2013, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by normhead

We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics?

MAP pricing?

StrasburgBarry · 10-04-2013, 07:33 AM

Of all the tangential thinking of these last posts, the photos of Otis make the most sense. Thanks!

mamethot · 10-04-2013, 07:55 AM

There should be a deprecation indicator on the control panel for these threads. I could always unsubscribe but then I'd miss the squirrel pictures.

Andi Lo · 10-04-2013, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by normhead

We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics?

I think we've yet to discuss what unexpected, unrequested features will be in the K-3... Remember when everyone was talking about the imminent DFA WR 100 macro? I didnt

Mistral75 · 10-04-2013, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

I think we've yet to discuss what unexpected, unrequested features will be in the K-3... Remember when everyone was talking about the imminent DFA WR 100 macro? I didnt

I think it's time to talk about the DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR that will be announced together with the Pentax K-3

.

Andi Lo · 10-04-2013, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

I think it's time to talk about the DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR that will be announced together with the Pentax K-3

.

Nooo, that would actually make some sense, which is very un-pentaxy.

Quicksand · 10-04-2013, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

We haven't seen "Pentax is doomed!" yet, or I've missed it. I'm starting to think it is doomed though.

Starting?

Kunzite · 10-04-2013, 11:12 AM

Until now he was just warming up

**monochrome** · 10-04-2013, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by Andi Lo

un-pentaxy

Hey Now. That's MY word-of-the-day.

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10-03-2013, 12:53 PM	#466
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by snake Incorrect. This is an independent forum for Pentax gear fans that is NOT affiliated with, nor endorsed by Ricoh-Pentax in any way. I see a lot of reviews of non-Pentax products here, and have never seen undue Pentax bias, just pretty much "call it like it is" kind of information, nothing like you would find at a Corporate sponsored site. I do know that there is a great deal of "Squirrel Support" behind the scenes on PF, but I have never been privy to just how that works or what it means for Pentax? All I know for sure is that if you go into the Woods of Otis and say out loud "Pentax" , you will hear it echo back to you from hundreds or more tiny squirrel voices, some adding things like "Praise be to Pentax!". If you say Nikon, Canon, Sony, or even Fuji, you better be wearing a raincoat! Best Regards!

10-03-2013, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#467
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,434	Rupert, the newbies here may not be aware of Otis' role in your life, and may think you're crazy. We all think you're crazy too but we're used to it.

10-03-2013, 01:05 PM	#468
mecrox Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,375	Originally posted by normhead Rupert, the newbies here may not be aware of Otis' role in your life, and may think you're crazy. We all think you're crazy too but we're used to it. This forum would be nothing without Rupert's meticulous reports of the raccoon situation in north-central Texas We are all in his debt. As indeed are the raccoons judging by the amount they take from that squirrel feeder.

10-04-2013, 07:16 AM	#469
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead Rupert, the newbies here may not be aware of Otis' role in your life, and may think you're crazy. We all think you're crazy too but we're used to it. Yes Norm, it's true that Otis is not known by many newbies, but in time they will be acquainted, no doubt! As you pointed out, newbies are fast learners, they already know I'm crazy! Mecrox...Raccoons at night, squirrels by day, throw in a few possums and a couple of armadillos every so often, and it makes for some fun shooting...if you enjoy them, that's what matters most to me! For you newbies, let's start slow.......here is one of Otis' "baby photos". I'll try to post some current shots, but now that he is a big important squirrel, I have to have an appointment and lots of cash or fresh exotic nuts to get a shot of him. Who would have ever guessed that he would one day be the leader of the world's largest Army of Squirrels? [IMG] [/IMG] Some great leaders like to lead the charge, others lead from behind, Otis like to lead from a nice comfy tree limb! [IMG] [/IMG] Best Regards!

10-04-2013, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#470
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,434	We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics?

10-04-2013, 07:29 AM	#471
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,147	Originally posted by normhead We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics? We haven't seen "Pentax is doomed!" yet, or I've missed it. I'm starting to think it is doomed though.

10-04-2013, 07:30 AM	#472
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by normhead We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics? MAP pricing?

10-04-2013, 07:33 AM	#473
StrasburgBarry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Strasburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 48	Of all the tangential thinking of these last posts, the photos of Otis make the most sense. Thanks!

10-04-2013, 07:55 AM	#474
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	There should be a deprecation indicator on the control panel for these threads. I could always unsubscribe but then I'd miss the squirrel pictures.

10-04-2013, 08:06 AM	#475
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by normhead We've gone from alleged pictures of a K-3, to what the bump is, to Pentax marketing, to why you need a full frame to Otis. Did we miss any of the standard topics? I think we've yet to discuss what unexpected, unrequested features will be in the K-3... Remember when everyone was talking about the imminent DFA WR 100 macro? I didnt

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10-04-2013, 08:13 AM	#476
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,416	Originally posted by Andi Lo I think we've yet to discuss what unexpected, unrequested features will be in the K-3... Remember when everyone was talking about the imminent DFA WR 100 macro? I didnt I think it's time to talk about the DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR that will be announced together with the Pentax K-3 .

10-04-2013, 08:16 AM	#477
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by Mistral75 I think it's time to talk about the DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR that will be announced together with the Pentax K-3 . Nooo, that would actually make some sense, which is very un-pentaxy.

10-04-2013, 11:11 AM	#478
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by Clavius We haven't seen "Pentax is doomed!" yet, or I've missed it. I'm starting to think it is doomed though. Starting?

10-04-2013, 11:12 AM	#479
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,131	Until now he was just warming up

10-04-2013, 11:25 AM	#480
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Andi Lo un-pentaxy Hey Now. That's MY word-of-the-day.

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