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

**THoog** · 12-10-2015, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Nothing any single person could do would kill this thread.

I was going to say Arnold Schwarzenegger could go back in time and prevent PentaxDude from creating the thread; however, I think he's actually tried, and Michael J. Fox was always able to put things right.

Rupert · 12-10-2015, 10:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

The wonderful thing about burst mode, is there's more nuts to possibly find,

Burst mode

Rupert · 12-11-2015, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Nothing any single person could do would kill this thread. I would like to believe I had the power, but it would be a fantasy.

You're right...but I believe squirrels could do the job if turned loose and set free to roam at will here. Otis says...."I have the power!"

Look ........just one squirrel slowed this thread to a crawl. Think what thousands could do?

Not likely though, Otis loves this thread for the plentiful nuts!

Regards!

**THoog** · 12-11-2015, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

just one squirrel slowed this thread to a crawl

Everyone's over in the FF teaser thread(s), trying to analyze from two resized jpegs how many megapickels the sensor has, whether the camera mount was uncrippled, exactly how many bodies and lenses were assembled last week (even days only), how many squirrels the photographer has in their back yard...

Parallax · 12-11-2015, 10:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

for the plentiful nuts!

A person could take that two ways; but I'm quite certain you only meant it one way.

Jean Poitiers · 12-11-2015, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by THoog

Everyone's over in the FF teaser thread(s), trying to analyze from two resized jpegs how many megapickels the sensor has, whether the camera mount was uncrippled, exactly how many bodies and lenses were assembled last week (even days only), how many squirrels the photographer has in their back yard...

Not happy here ... you have misquoted me several times ... no, not !

It's a fun read there ... sometimes.

**savoche** · 12-11-2015, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Not happy here ... you have misquoted me several times ... no, not !

It's a fun read there ... sometimes.

Are you on another bottle of cheap Bordeaux?

dansamy · 12-11-2015, 11:39 AM

I think we're all going to have to move to a "why I won't buy a k-1" thread...

I want that stinking K-S2 to drop in price. I think I'd really, really like that little toy. But I'm not paying $450 for it. I wavered too long about the Costco deal. Dastards sold out of it @ $500 for the 2 lens kit with bag & SD card.

VoiceOfReason · 12-11-2015, 11:41 AM

I need to stop buying stuff.

I had a steak covered in ranchero sauce (red salsa) along with refried beans and rice today for lunch.

normhead · 12-11-2015, 11:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

I think we're all going to have to move to a "why I won't buy a k-1" thread...

I want that stinking K-S2 to drop in price. I think I'd really, really like that little toy. But I'm not paying $450 for it. I wavered too long about the Costco deal. Dastards sold out of it @ $500 for the 2 lens kit with bag & SD card.

The existence of a K-1 would be perfectly acceptable reason not to buy a K-3, it would fit right in.

**THoog** · 12-11-2015, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

I think we're all going to have to move to a "why I won't buy a k-1" thread...

I already know why most not-buyers will not-buy the K-1: it won't be cheap. That's entirely too reasonable for a thread like this.

Originally posted by dansamy

I want that stinking K-S2 to drop in price. I think I'd really, really like that little toy. But I'm not paying $450 for it. I wavered too long about the Costco deal. Dastards sold out of it @ $500 for the 2 lens kit with bag & SD card.

It's the K-S2's first Christmas. It's not at the "free body with the purchase of a lens cap" stage like the K-50 and K-S1. It should come down next summer, assuming the usual cycles still hold even with the general decline in camera sales and the (insert angelic choir singing) Release of a FF Body.

dansamy · 12-11-2015, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by normhead

The existence of a K-1 would be perfectly acceptable reason not to buy a K-3, it would fit right in.

I like the way you think! All my "good glass" is APS-C. And I don't see myself shelling out the dough for the FF "good glass". So, high quality aps-c or mediocre FF? I think I'll keep the high quality aps-c & just learn how to use it better! I know I'm not even remotely limited by gear. I'm only limited by my lack of skill level.

---------- Post added 12-11-15 at 12:05 PM ----------

Oh & I did scoop up the K-S1 at $179 after rebate. That's a PnS price! What?!?

**THoog** · 12-11-2015, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

I like the way you think! All my "good glass" is APS-C. And I don't see myself shelling out the dough for the FF "good glass". So, high quality aps-c or mediocre FF? I think I'll keep the high quality aps-c g just learn how to use it better! I know I'm not even remotely limited by gear. I'm only limited by my lack of skill level.

I still have all my FF lenses from my film days, but they're mostly manual-focus consumer glass. I can't justify dropping a couple thousand on a body to shoot sub-$100 lenses "as they were designed". I'm delighted the K-1 is coming for those who need/want it, but the only way I see myself buying one is used.

EDIT: And before that happens, I will buy a K-3.

The vast, vast, VAST majority of photographers are limited by their skills, not their gear. Not that they will admit it.

**savoche** · 12-11-2015, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Oh & I did scoop up the K-S1 at $179 after rebate. That's a PnS price! What?!?

$179? Are you sure that isn't criminal?!

Congrats

Originally posted by THoog

The vast, vast, VAST majority of photographers are limited by their skills, not their gear. Not that they will admit it.

Now, that I have no problems with admitting!

normhead · 12-11-2015, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by savoche

$179? Are you sure that isn't criminal?!

No kidding, she didn't buy it, she stole it.

12-11-2015, 11:59 AM	#21492
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by normhead The existence of a K-1 would be perfectly acceptable reason not to buy a K-3, it would fit right in. I like the way you think! All my "good glass" is APS-C. And I don't see myself shelling out the dough for the FF "good glass". So, high quality aps-c or mediocre FF? I think I'll keep the high quality aps-c & just learn how to use it better! I know I'm not even remotely limited by gear. I'm only limited by my lack of skill level. ---------- Post added 12-11-15 at 12:05 PM ---------- Oh & I did scoop up the K-S1 at $179 after rebate. That's a PnS price! What?!? Last edited by dansamy; 12-11-2015 at 12:23 PM.

12-11-2015, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#21493
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by dansamy I like the way you think! All my "good glass" is APS-C. And I don't see myself shelling out the dough for the FF "good glass". So, high quality aps-c or mediocre FF? I think I'll keep the high quality aps-c g just learn how to use it better! I know I'm not even remotely limited by gear. I'm only limited by my lack of skill level. I still have all my FF lenses from my film days, but they're mostly manual-focus consumer glass. I can't justify dropping a couple thousand on a body to shoot sub-$100 lenses "as they were designed". I'm delighted the K-1 is coming for those who need/want it, but the only way I see myself buying one is used. EDIT: And before that happens, I will buy a K-3. The vast, vast, VAST majority of photographers are limited by their skills, not their gear. Not that they will admit it. Last edited by THoog; 12-11-2015 at 12:20 PM.

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12-10-2015, 07:54 PM	#21481
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by normhead Nothing any single person could do would kill this thread. I was going to say Arnold Schwarzenegger could go back in time and prevent PentaxDude from creating the thread; however, I think he's actually tried, and Michael J. Fox was always able to put things right.

12-10-2015, 10:29 PM - 1 Like	#21482
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead The wonderful thing about burst mode, is there's more nuts to possibly find, Burst mode

12-11-2015, 09:59 AM	#21483
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead Nothing any single person could do would kill this thread. I would like to believe I had the power, but it would be a fantasy. You're right...but I believe squirrels could do the job if turned loose and set free to roam at will here. Otis says...."I have the power!" Look ........just one squirrel slowed this thread to a crawl. Think what thousands could do? Not likely though, Otis loves this thread for the plentiful nuts! Regards!

12-11-2015, 10:54 AM	#21484
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Rupert just one squirrel slowed this thread to a crawl Everyone's over in the FF teaser thread(s), trying to analyze from two resized jpegs how many megapickels the sensor has, whether the camera mount was uncrippled, exactly how many bodies and lenses were assembled last week (even days only), how many squirrels the photographer has in their back yard...

12-11-2015, 10:55 AM - 1 Like	#21485
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Rupert for the plentiful nuts! A person could take that two ways; but I'm quite certain you only meant it one way.

12-11-2015, 10:57 AM	#21486
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by THoog Everyone's over in the FF teaser thread(s), trying to analyze from two resized jpegs how many megapickels the sensor has, whether the camera mount was uncrippled, exactly how many bodies and lenses were assembled last week (even days only), how many squirrels the photographer has in their back yard... Not happy here ... you have misquoted me several times ... no, not ! It's a fun read there ... sometimes.

12-11-2015, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#21487
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Not happy here ... you have misquoted me several times ... no, not ! It's a fun read there ... sometimes. Are you on another bottle of cheap Bordeaux?

12-11-2015, 11:39 AM	#21488
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	I think we're all going to have to move to a "why I won't buy a k-1" thread... I want that stinking K-S2 to drop in price. I think I'd really, really like that little toy. But I'm not paying $450 for it. I wavered too long about the Costco deal. Dastards sold out of it @ $500 for the 2 lens kit with bag & SD card.

12-11-2015, 11:41 AM	#21489
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I need to stop buying stuff. I had a steak covered in ranchero sauce (red salsa) along with refried beans and rice today for lunch.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by dansamy I think we're all going to have to move to a "why I won't buy a k-1" thread... I want that stinking K-S2 to drop in price. I think I'd really, really like that little toy. But I'm not paying $450 for it. I wavered too long about the Costco deal. Dastards sold out of it @ $500 for the 2 lens kit with bag & SD card. The existence of a K-1 would be perfectly acceptable reason not to buy a K-3, it would fit right in.

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12-11-2015, 11:58 AM	#21491
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by dansamy I think we're all going to have to move to a "why I won't buy a k-1" thread... I already know why most not-buyers will not-buy the K-1: it won't be cheap. That's entirely too reasonable for a thread like this. Originally posted by dansamy I want that stinking K-S2 to drop in price. I think I'd really, really like that little toy. But I'm not paying $450 for it. I wavered too long about the Costco deal. Dastards sold out of it @ $500 for the 2 lens kit with bag & SD card. It's the K-S2's first Christmas. It's not at the "free body with the purchase of a lens cap" stage like the K-50 and K-S1. It should come down next summer, assuming the usual cycles still hold even with the general decline in camera sales and the (insert angelic choir singing) Release of a FF Body.

12-11-2015, 01:02 PM	#21494
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by dansamy Oh & I did scoop up the K-S1 at $179 after rebate. That's a PnS price! What?!? $179? Are you sure that isn't criminal?! Congrats Originally posted by THoog The vast, vast, VAST majority of photographers are limited by their skills, not their gear. Not that they will admit it. Now, that I have no problems with admitting!

12-11-2015, 01:04 PM	#21495
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by savoche $179? Are you sure that isn't criminal?! No kidding, she didn't buy it, she stole it.