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Parallax · 12-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

PentaxIsDoomed

You wouldn't believe what what people try to slip by us.

Nesster · 12-13-2013, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Pictures? You want Pictures? I give you pictures! Pictures of Ricoh and Pentax side-by-side as equals!!!

But then Ricoh was always a bit peculiar, they were against themselves Mad magazine style

dansamy · 12-13-2013, 03:09 PM

To take this thread even further into tangential territory, when I was 13, maybe 14, I wanted nothing more than a REAL camera. Being the child of a single mother living on survivors benefits, the budget didn't exactly give much. I got an automatic 35mm with relatively high iso capabilities for the camera that it was.

Joel B · 12-13-2013, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

To take this thread even further into tangential territory, when I was 13, maybe 14, I wanted nothing more than a REAL camera. Being the child of a single mother living on survivors benefits, the budget didn't exactly give much. I got an automatic 35mm with relatively high iso capabilities for the camera that it was.

What brand was it?

dansamy · 12-13-2013, 03:40 PM

I'm sure it was some Kodak or Fujifilm model, from either Wal-Mart or K-mart. I remember being happy that it was better than the 110 camera I did have & disappointed that it wasn't what I wanted. I was excited to be able to use iso 400 & 800 films. And I had that camera for probably 8 or 9 years.

The camera that replaced it was an APS Kodak. Anyone remember those? That was bought for myself on the broke newlywed/new parents budget. Ie no budget at all. I think it was the cheapest non-instant camera Wal-Mart in my town carried.

Joel B · 12-13-2013, 03:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

I remember being happy that it was better than the 110 camera I did have & disappointed that it wasn't what I wanted.

Now you don't have to be disappointed at all!!

dansamy · 12-13-2013, 03:57 PM

Nope! I've had my k-x since Christmas 2009. Now, I have the k-5ii, which is WAY more camera than I know how to use!

stevebrot · 12-13-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

But then Ricoh was always a bit peculiar, they were against themselves Mad magazine style

Now there is a mount that you don't see very often...Ricoh EE. I don't know that I have ever run across one. How did they manage the Tv auto-exposure with the M42 mount?

Steve

stevebrot · 12-13-2013, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Joel B

Now you don't have to be disappointed at all!!

That's right! You can choose not to buy a K-3 and be perfectly happy!

Steve

Mr Spocko · 12-13-2013, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

But then Ricoh was always a bit peculiar, they were against themselves Mad magazine style

Ricoh has always been a small player in the camera market. That doesn't matter much (if you get what you want few care about company size)
I still think it's a bit late for any big push (5-7 years ago the time has now passed esp with the industry in decline)

Pentax will carry on no doubt, but I think if we're honest they have no chance v the top 2 makers, and are unlikely to even manage no. 3 spot

**TedH42** · 12-13-2013, 08:06 PM

What's all this camera stuff doing in a food/drink thread?

panoguy · 12-13-2013, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by TedH42

What's all this camera stuff doing in a food/drink thread?

I thought it was more specific than that... a cheese/coffee thread!

Now where is that photo of one of the Beatles taking a picture of Jack LaLanne pulling a cheese barge up the Seine with a cup of Folger's on his head? (That Beatle would have to be Ringo, the only one to buy a Ricoh!)

...

Speaking of which, I made up a new (alcoholic) drink tonight entirely by accident. Don't ask me how, but I was mixing up a Manhattan when I poured Creme de Cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur) over my bourbon (Maker's) instead of vermouth. Not one to waste the bourbon, I added the vermouth and bitters and tried it out. Surprisingly nice, with more of a bite than a regular Mahattan. I'll call it "The Manhattan of France" (since cassis is in our house solely to make kirs), but after a few sips I had to turn the tumbler around to see if there was an unwanted label on the back of the glass...

Top that, beverage folks!

**TedH42** · 12-13-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

I thought it was more specific than that... a cheese/coffee thread!

Well, there was a waffle bunny and a breaded cat back a ways. That extends it beyond cheese/coffee.

**jac** · 12-13-2013, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by normhead

That made me wonder if there are non-human PF members. (and what kind of non-humans would they be?)

I always thought Otis was a member. But now that I think of it, he's never been reported to like blue cheese and he's never ranted about FF. I must have been mistaken.

Fat Albert · 12-13-2013, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

Are we still talking about Bloody Mary recipes?

12-13-2013, 08:16 PM	#1497
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by TedH42 What's all this camera stuff doing in a food/drink thread? I thought it was more specific than that... a cheese/coffee thread! Now where is that photo of one of the Beatles taking a picture of Jack LaLanne pulling a cheese barge up the Seine with a cup of Folger's on his head? (That Beatle would have to be Ringo, the only one to buy a Ricoh!) ... Speaking of which, I made up a new (alcoholic) drink tonight entirely by accident. Don't ask me how, but I was mixing up a Manhattan when I poured Creme de Cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur) over my bourbon (Maker's) instead of vermouth. Not one to waste the bourbon, I added the vermouth and bitters and tried it out. Surprisingly nice, with more of a bite than a regular Mahattan. I'll call it "The Manhattan of France" (since cassis is in our house solely to make kirs), but after a few sips I had to turn the tumbler around to see if there was an unwanted label on the back of the glass... Top that, beverage folks! Last edited by panoguy; 12-13-2013 at 08:25 PM.

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12-13-2013, 02:25 PM	#1486
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by monochrome PentaxIsDoomed You wouldn't believe what what people try to slip by us.

12-13-2013, 02:54 PM	#1487
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by stevebrot Pictures? You want Pictures? I give you pictures! Pictures of Ricoh and Pentax side-by-side as equals!!! But then Ricoh was always a bit peculiar, they were against themselves Mad magazine style

12-13-2013, 03:09 PM	#1488
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	To take this thread even further into tangential territory, when I was 13, maybe 14, I wanted nothing more than a REAL camera. Being the child of a single mother living on survivors benefits, the budget didn't exactly give much. I got an automatic 35mm with relatively high iso capabilities for the camera that it was.

12-13-2013, 03:34 PM	#1489
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by dansamy To take this thread even further into tangential territory, when I was 13, maybe 14, I wanted nothing more than a REAL camera. Being the child of a single mother living on survivors benefits, the budget didn't exactly give much. I got an automatic 35mm with relatively high iso capabilities for the camera that it was. What brand was it?

12-13-2013, 03:40 PM	#1490
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	I'm sure it was some Kodak or Fujifilm model, from either Wal-Mart or K-mart. I remember being happy that it was better than the 110 camera I did have & disappointed that it wasn't what I wanted. I was excited to be able to use iso 400 & 800 films. And I had that camera for probably 8 or 9 years. The camera that replaced it was an APS Kodak. Anyone remember those? That was bought for myself on the broke newlywed/new parents budget. Ie no budget at all. I think it was the cheapest non-instant camera Wal-Mart in my town carried.

12-13-2013, 03:48 PM - 1 Like	#1491
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by dansamy I remember being happy that it was better than the 110 camera I did have & disappointed that it wasn't what I wanted. Now you don't have to be disappointed at all!!

12-13-2013, 03:57 PM	#1492
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Nope! I've had my k-x since Christmas 2009. Now, I have the k-5ii, which is WAY more camera than I know how to use!

12-13-2013, 05:34 PM	#1493
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Nesster But then Ricoh was always a bit peculiar, they were against themselves Mad magazine style Now there is a mount that you don't see very often...Ricoh EE. I don't know that I have ever run across one. How did they manage the Tv auto-exposure with the M42 mount? Steve

12-13-2013, 05:35 PM	#1494
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Joel B Now you don't have to be disappointed at all!! That's right! You can choose not to buy a K-3 and be perfectly happy! Steve

12-13-2013, 06:23 PM	#1495
Mr Spocko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 254	Originally posted by Nesster But then Ricoh was always a bit peculiar, they were against themselves Mad magazine style Ricoh has always been a small player in the camera market. That doesn't matter much (if you get what you want few care about company size) I still think it's a bit late for any big push (5-7 years ago the time has now passed esp with the industry in decline) Pentax will carry on no doubt, but I think if we're honest they have no chance v the top 2 makers, and are unlikely to even manage no. 3 spot

12-13-2013, 08:06 PM	#1496
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	What's all this camera stuff doing in a food/drink thread?

12-13-2013, 08:34 PM	#1498
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by panoguy I thought it was more specific than that... a cheese/coffee thread! Well, there was a waffle bunny and a breaded cat back a ways. That extends it beyond cheese/coffee.

12-13-2013, 08:36 PM	#1499
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by normhead That made me wonder if there are non-human PF members. (and what kind of non-humans would they be?) I always thought Otis was a member. But now that I think of it, he's never been reported to like blue cheese and he's never ranted about FF. I must have been mistaken.

12-13-2013, 08:41 PM - 1 Like	#1500
Fat Albert Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 966	Are we still talking about Bloody Mary recipes?

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