CNET K3 review

GeneV · 10-17-2013, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

Funny... I never saw it as a negative review until I read the comments! But then, I'm Danish. We are a gloomy folk. Hers is a typical Danish birthday celebration face..

That has happened to me a lot over the years on this forum as well...and I'm not Danish. I counted very few (2-3?) negatives she mentioned at the end after many positives. I wonder if she even had a working copy, since there is no thing about the image quality, and she did not so much as take a photo in the video.

Last edited by GeneV; 10-17-2013 at 06:50 AM.

jake14mw · 10-17-2013, 09:59 AM

I thought it was a decent look at the camera for a three minute video.

**Ex Finn.** · 10-17-2013, 11:15 AM

I must have watched a different version of the video. I thought that she came across happy and cheerful.
She did announce the disclaimer of the camera being a pre-production unit, so that might explain the lack of pictures.
So, not bad for a short and quick preview.

seventysixersfan · 10-17-2013, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

I must have watched a different version of the video. I thought that she came across happy and cheerful.

This was probably the most positive I've ever seen her talk about a Pentax product. She's usually so negative towards Pentax, it's infuriating.

Winder · 10-17-2013, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

This was probably the most positive I've ever seen her talk about a Pentax product. She's usually so negative towards Pentax, it's infuriating.

You mean she has been doing these presentations for a while? I assumed this was her first time given the quality of the presentation.

amoringello · 10-17-2013, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

Funny... I never saw it as a negative review until I read the comments! But then, I'm Danish. We are a gloomy folk. Hers is a typical Danish birthday celebration face...

Anyway, she does stress build quality and the overall design of the house as positive points, and from what I have seen she is the first to mention the little ridges for diagonal navigation - nice detail!

For some, she could have said "the K3 makes you shat gold" yet they would only hear the reviewer as saying it relates to poo.

aleonx3 · 10-17-2013, 03:25 PM

I used to watch CNET review quite frequently in the past (years ago), quite frankly after watching a couple of the her reviews, I don't really get it, especially when people may perceive that as "technical" review...

**Ex Finn.** · 10-17-2013, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

But then, I'm Danish. We are a gloomy folk.

If you ever need an ego-booster...just find some Finns to hang out with. You will be the life of the party.

scratchpaddy · 10-17-2013, 03:40 PM

Seems pretty positive to me. Like Mette said, she just doesn't have a very good "happy face."

tabl10s · 10-17-2013, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by Col

I think she's quite disappointed with her life.

Overweight, pale and make-up less,

**Rorschach** · 10-18-2013, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

If you ever need an ego-booster...just find some Finns to hang out with. You will be the life of the party.

Traitor!

Parry · 10-18-2013, 12:56 AM

This poor woman could be reading all this and if she is actually depressed I don't think it's really going to help her.

These anonymous internet forums can be very unkind.

awaldram · 10-18-2013, 02:06 AM

Its not the forum that can be unkind!

Never forget forums are made up of people , the forum reflects the average of their whole.

Col · 10-18-2013, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by Col

I think she's quite disappointed with her life.

Originally posted by tabl10s

Overweight, pale and make-up less,

Yes, well OK got me... I'd better change my avatar image.

mickey · 10-18-2013, 03:36 AM

I never really pay much attention to reviews, I think it's always best to get reactions of users who have bought it or are considering to buy it.

A lot of the crap, such as a negative of not having an articulated screen or in-camera wi-fi is all subjective. I, for one, don't care about those.
A lot of features on any camera are subjective like grip, size, weight, weather sealing, and so on.
Even flash-sync isn't important for me.

The bare bones of any review should always be the quality of photos documenting any issues, and that needs to be done by someone who knows how to use a camera and push it to its limits in the first place.
Personally, I need to know who well the AF responds in a variety of settings with a few different lenses.
How well is noise handled.
Any repeat exposure issues that may need consideration.
Other than that I can read for myself if the bloody thing has an articulated screen that I couldn't give two shits about.

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10-17-2013, 06:40 AM	#16
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by MetteHHH Funny... I never saw it as a negative review until I read the comments! But then, I'm Danish. We are a gloomy folk. Hers is a typical Danish birthday celebration face.. That has happened to me a lot over the years on this forum as well...and I'm not Danish. I counted very few (2-3?) negatives she mentioned at the end after many positives. I wonder if she even had a working copy, since there is no thing about the image quality, and she did not so much as take a photo in the video. Last edited by GeneV; 10-17-2013 at 06:50 AM.

10-17-2013, 09:59 AM	#17
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	I thought it was a decent look at the camera for a three minute video.

10-17-2013, 11:15 AM	#18
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	I must have watched a different version of the video. I thought that she came across happy and cheerful. She did announce the disclaimer of the camera being a pre-production unit, so that might explain the lack of pictures. So, not bad for a short and quick preview.

10-17-2013, 12:19 PM	#19
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Ex Finn. I must have watched a different version of the video. I thought that she came across happy and cheerful. This was probably the most positive I've ever seen her talk about a Pentax product. She's usually so negative towards Pentax, it's infuriating.

10-17-2013, 01:39 PM	#20
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by seventysixersfan This was probably the most positive I've ever seen her talk about a Pentax product. She's usually so negative towards Pentax, it's infuriating. You mean she has been doing these presentations for a while? I assumed this was her first time given the quality of the presentation.

10-17-2013, 03:12 PM	#21
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	Originally posted by MetteHHH Funny... I never saw it as a negative review until I read the comments! But then, I'm Danish. We are a gloomy folk. Hers is a typical Danish birthday celebration face... Anyway, she does stress build quality and the overall design of the house as positive points, and from what I have seen she is the first to mention the little ridges for diagonal navigation - nice detail! For some, she could have said "the K3 makes you shat gold" yet they would only hear the reviewer as saying it relates to poo.

10-17-2013, 03:25 PM	#22
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	I used to watch CNET review quite frequently in the past (years ago), quite frankly after watching a couple of the her reviews, I don't really get it, especially when people may perceive that as "technical" review...

10-17-2013, 03:29 PM	#23
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by MetteHHH But then, I'm Danish. We are a gloomy folk. If you ever need an ego-booster...just find some Finns to hang out with. You will be the life of the party.

10-17-2013, 03:40 PM	#24
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Seems pretty positive to me. Like Mette said, she just doesn't have a very good "happy face."

10-17-2013, 10:39 PM	#25
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	Originally posted by Col I think she's quite disappointed with her life. Overweight, pale and make-up less,

10-18-2013, 12:21 AM	#26
Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by Ex Finn. If you ever need an ego-booster...just find some Finns to hang out with. You will be the life of the party. Traitor!

10-18-2013, 12:56 AM	#27
Parry Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 606	This poor woman could be reading all this and if she is actually depressed I don't think it's really going to help her. These anonymous internet forums can be very unkind.

10-18-2013, 02:06 AM	#28
awaldram Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 732	Its not the forum that can be unkind! Never forget forums are made up of people , the forum reflects the average of their whole.

10-18-2013, 03:23 AM	#29
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Originally posted by Col I think she's quite disappointed with her life. Originally posted by tabl10s Overweight, pale and make-up less, Yes, well OK got me... I'd better change my avatar image.

10-18-2013, 03:36 AM	#30
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	I never really pay much attention to reviews, I think it's always best to get reactions of users who have bought it or are considering to buy it. A lot of the crap, such as a negative of not having an articulated screen or in-camera wi-fi is all subjective. I, for one, don't care about those. A lot of features on any camera are subjective like grip, size, weight, weather sealing, and so on. Even flash-sync isn't important for me. The bare bones of any review should always be the quality of photos documenting any issues, and that needs to be done by someone who knows how to use a camera and push it to its limits in the first place. Personally, I need to know who well the AF responds in a variety of settings with a few different lenses. How well is noise handled. Any repeat exposure issues that may need consideration. Other than that I can read for myself if the bloody thing has an articulated screen that I couldn't give two shits about.