why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

Parallax · 10-25-2015, 05:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ZoeB

Oh, you've made a mistake, my friend.

Welcome to the hotel California...

More like the Roach Motel. You can check in, but you can't check out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roach_Motel_(insect_trap)

**OldPentaxFan** · 10-25-2015, 02:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

More like the Roach Motel. You can check in, but you can't check out.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roach_Motel_(insect_trap)

I went to a hot air (appropriate for a number of things here?) balloon festival this weekend to try out a new lens I picked up a few weeks back and saw several people with DSLR's slung over their shoulders and taking pictures with their cell phones. I suppose this was so they could post pictures to Face/Twitter.

Being old fashioned, perhaps because I'm a bit older, I still think it's a bit strange to see people with a perfectly good camera hanging off their shoulder whip out the phone to take pictures.

It also reminded me that I really need to update my camera from the K10D for better low light work, so I hope they come out with a new APS-c model around the same time the mystical PFFT BaaB comes out so I don't have to buy the one that shouldn't be named here.

FantasticMrFox · 10-25-2015, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by OldPentaxFan

I went to a hot air (appropriate for a number of things here?) balloon festival this weekend to try out a new lens I picked up a few weeks back and saw several people with DSLR's slung over their shoulders and taking pictures with their cell phones. I suppose this was so they could post pictures to Face/Twitter.

Being old fashioned, perhaps because I'm a bit older, I still think it's a bit strange to see people with a perfectly good camera hanging off their shoulder whip out the phone to take pictures.

It also reminded me that I really need to update my camera from the K10D for better low light work, so I hope they come out with a new APS-c model around the same time the mystical PFFT BaaB comes out so I don't have to buy the one that shouldn't be named here.

Did you just make a camera/photography related post?! You came to the wrong neighbourhood, mate.

But on the talk of hot air ballooning - I summited Ben Nevis today, and the air that blew in my face was not hot. It was cold. And 50 mph fast. And it carried with it bits of hail and lush for a free facial scrub. I had to pull up my jacket's collar and put on ski googles to decline the offer.

**OldPentaxFan** · 10-25-2015, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Did you just make a camera/photography related post?! You came to the wrong neighbourhood, mate.

But on the talk of hot air ballooning - I summited Ben Nevis today, and the air that blew in my face was not hot. It was cold. And 50 mph fast. And it carried with it bits of hail and lush for a free facial scrub. I had to pull up my jacket's collar and put on ski googles to decline the offer.

Nope. It was a commentary about people and cell phones and being old. Not in any particular order. I do NOT want to have to go back and reread all these posts from the beginning.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it (until I can think of a better one).

Racer X 69 · 10-25-2015, 09:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OldPentaxFan

Nope. It was a commentary about people and cell phones and being old. Not in any particular order. I do NOT want to have to go back and reread all these posts from the beginning.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it (until I can think of a better one).

Guys like you, Parallax, Rupert, Ex Finn and I (and probably a few others) have other, more important things to deal with.

Like this:

MarkJerling · 10-25-2015, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by savoche

I think Mark just beat himself in the rugby world cup. He probably needs at least a couple of drinks to sort that one out...

LOL. Yes, I'm a winner alright!

**rod_grant** · 10-25-2015, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yes, I'm a winner alright

...until the final! (?)

tim60 · 10-25-2015, 11:02 PM

Eagerly awaiting the final. It is a must win. For green and gold. The absence of colour must not win.

**clackers** · 10-26-2015, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Eagerly awaiting the final. It is a must win. For green and gold. The absence of colour must not win.

I'm not even entertaining a win, just happy if it isn't a shellacking.

MarkJerling · 10-26-2015, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

...until the final! (?)

I'll be a winner after the final too.

MarkJerling · 10-26-2015, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Eagerly awaiting the final. It is a must win. For green and gold. The absence of colour must not win.

Did I hear you say Bledisloe Cup???

MarkJerling · 10-26-2015, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by clackers

...just happy if it isn't a shellacking.

There's a term I've not heard used in some time!

MarkJerling · 10-26-2015, 02:49 AM

I was out playing with the K-5 and the 50mm F1.7 this afternoon.
Still a great old lens. See Clematis flower by pentaxianspentax on DeviantArt

**clackers** · 10-26-2015, 03:53 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I was out playing with the K-5 and the 50mm F1.7 this afternoon.
Still a great old lens. See Clematis flower by pentaxianspentax on DeviantArt

I've signed up for The Travelling Fifty. Looking forward to using one.

**savoche** · 10-26-2015, 05:50 AM - **1 Like**

What's this? Photography talk?!

Bring out the bacon!

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10-25-2015, 05:13 AM - 2 Likes	#20416
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by ZoeB Oh, you've made a mistake, my friend. Welcome to the hotel California... More like the Roach Motel. You can check in, but you can't check out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roach_Motel_(insect_trap)

10-25-2015, 02:37 PM - 1 Like	#20417
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by Parallax More like the Roach Motel. You can check in, but you can't check out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roach_Motel_(insect_trap) I went to a hot air (appropriate for a number of things here?) balloon festival this weekend to try out a new lens I picked up a few weeks back and saw several people with DSLR's slung over their shoulders and taking pictures with their cell phones. I suppose this was so they could post pictures to Face/Twitter. Being old fashioned, perhaps because I'm a bit older, I still think it's a bit strange to see people with a perfectly good camera hanging off their shoulder whip out the phone to take pictures. It also reminded me that I really need to update my camera from the K10D for better low light work, so I hope they come out with a new APS-c model around the same time the mystical PFFT BaaB comes out so I don't have to buy the one that shouldn't be named here.

10-25-2015, 06:20 PM	#20418
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by OldPentaxFan I went to a hot air (appropriate for a number of things here?) balloon festival this weekend to try out a new lens I picked up a few weeks back and saw several people with DSLR's slung over their shoulders and taking pictures with their cell phones. I suppose this was so they could post pictures to Face/Twitter. Being old fashioned, perhaps because I'm a bit older, I still think it's a bit strange to see people with a perfectly good camera hanging off their shoulder whip out the phone to take pictures. It also reminded me that I really need to update my camera from the K10D for better low light work, so I hope they come out with a new APS-c model around the same time the mystical PFFT BaaB comes out so I don't have to buy the one that shouldn't be named here. Did you just make a camera/photography related post?! You came to the wrong neighbourhood, mate. But on the talk of hot air ballooning - I summited Ben Nevis today, and the air that blew in my face was not hot. It was cold. And 50 mph fast. And it carried with it bits of hail and lush for a free facial scrub. I had to pull up my jacket's collar and put on ski googles to decline the offer.

10-25-2015, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#20419
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Did you just make a camera/photography related post?! You came to the wrong neighbourhood, mate. But on the talk of hot air ballooning - I summited Ben Nevis today, and the air that blew in my face was not hot. It was cold. And 50 mph fast. And it carried with it bits of hail and lush for a free facial scrub. I had to pull up my jacket's collar and put on ski googles to decline the offer. Nope. It was a commentary about people and cell phones and being old. Not in any particular order. I do NOT want to have to go back and reread all these posts from the beginning. That's my story and I'm sticking to it (until I can think of a better one).

10-25-2015, 09:29 PM - 1 Like	#20420
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by OldPentaxFan Nope. It was a commentary about people and cell phones and being old. Not in any particular order. I do NOT want to have to go back and reread all these posts from the beginning. That's my story and I'm sticking to it (until I can think of a better one). Guys like you, Parallax, Rupert, Ex Finn and I (and probably a few others) have other, more important things to deal with. Like this:

10-25-2015, 09:32 PM	#20421
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by savoche I think Mark just beat himself in the rugby world cup. He probably needs at least a couple of drinks to sort that one out... LOL. Yes, I'm a winner alright!

10-25-2015, 10:28 PM	#20422
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yes, I'm a winner alright ...until the final! (?)

10-25-2015, 11:02 PM	#20423
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Eagerly awaiting the final. It is a must win. For green and gold. The absence of colour must not win.

10-26-2015, 12:17 AM	#20424
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by tim60 Eagerly awaiting the final. It is a must win. For green and gold. The absence of colour must not win. I'm not even entertaining a win, just happy if it isn't a shellacking.

10-26-2015, 02:31 AM	#20425
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by rod_grant ...until the final! (?) I'll be a winner after the final too.

10-26-2015, 02:32 AM	#20426
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by tim60 Eagerly awaiting the final. It is a must win. For green and gold. The absence of colour must not win. Did I hear you say Bledisloe Cup???

10-26-2015, 02:33 AM	#20427
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers ...just happy if it isn't a shellacking. There's a term I've not heard used in some time!

10-26-2015, 02:49 AM	#20428
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	I was out playing with the K-5 and the 50mm F1.7 this afternoon. Still a great old lens. See Clematis flower by pentaxianspentax on DeviantArt

10-26-2015, 03:53 AM	#20429
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MarkJerling I was out playing with the K-5 and the 50mm F1.7 this afternoon. Still a great old lens. See Clematis flower by pentaxianspentax on DeviantArt I've signed up for The Travelling Fifty. Looking forward to using one.

10-26-2015, 05:50 AM - 1 Like	#20430
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	What's this? Photography talk?! Bring out the bacon!