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

Rupert · 01-24-2017, 07:37 PM

Since I shoot 99% in the Crop Mode with my K1, it makes me wonder if this new camera might be better for me? Too late now.....I'm pretty hooked on the K1.
So far I haven't figured out what a FF camera is good for when you are just an old squirrel shooter? If it wasn't for that Crop Mode....good for nothing! I do love that Crop Mode! Wonderful!

Regards!

Off to nighty-night...can't help but think of Jim and hope he is able to get some decent sleep tonight. Say a little prayer for him...if you are so inclined. I am.

Regards!

Last edited by Rupert; 01-24-2017 at 07:57 PM.

normhead · 01-24-2017, 07:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

Since I shoot 99% in the Crop Mode with my K1, it makes me wonder if this new camera might be better for me? Too late now.....I'm pretty hooked on the K1.
So far I haven't figured out what a FF camera is good for when you are just an old squirrel shooter? If it wasn't for that Crop Mode....good for nothing! I do love that Crop Mode! Wonderful!

Regards!

But isn't the 50-500 an FF lens. You have to try getting close and using the full frame.

robtcorl · 01-24-2017, 08:00 PM - **1 Like**

All this new gear talk and I'm more excited about the new Weber charcoal.
Trying it out soon for some slow smoked baby back ribs.

Rupert · 01-24-2017, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by normhead

But isn't the 50-500 an FF lens. You have to try getting close and using the full frame.

Yes, it is FF. Squirrels have very bad breath...and they bite.

Some have even learned to spit and more than once they have climbed up way above and peed on my head......so, no thanks!

Regards!

MarkJerling · 01-24-2017, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

All this new gear talk and I'm more excited about the new Weber charcoal.
Trying it out soon for some slow smoked baby back ribs.

My stomach is rumbling already Rob! Yum!

But then, I did have a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy today. And, happy to report that the machines used were Pentax. Not sure that sharing the photos won't put you off your dinner though!

tim60 · 01-24-2017, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Well then, she may not be worth the chaff she came from??

Regards!

No comment. P&R.

---------- Post added 01-25-17 at 04:23 PM ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

My stomach is rumbling already Rob! Yum!

But then, I did have a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy today. And, happy to report that the machines used were Pentax. Not sure that sharing the photos won't put you off your dinner though!

So you have just suffered those chemicals that the saddists make you swallow in order to enfeeble you.

Racer X 69 · 01-24-2017, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

All this new gear talk and I'm more excited about the new Weber charcoal.
Trying it out soon for some slow smoked baby back ribs.

What did they do, reinvent partially burnt wood?

**savoche** · 01-25-2017, 01:09 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

My stomach is rumbling already Rob! Yum!

While I have used charcoal to help my stomach recover a few times on my travels, the sight of it never makes my stomach rumble

Quote:

But then, I did have a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy today. And, happy to report that the machines used were Pentax. Not sure that sharing the photos won't put you off your dinner though!

Thanks, I think we can waive the "pictures or it didn't happen" rule in this case...

**savoche** · 01-25-2017, 01:23 AM - **2 Likes**

I think this commercial from an online marketplace probably hits too close to comfort. I think the point is clear enough even if you don't understand the language

"Take a picture", they say...
A picture cannot be taken - it must be created, stolen from nature...
Nanoseconds of a human's soul....
Hundredths of a second of a wild animal's life...
That's the reason for my existence

Youtu.be

...
What were you thinking?!

**BigMackCam** · 01-25-2017, 01:54 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

A picture cannot be taken - it must be created, stolen from nature...
Nanoseconds of a human's soul....
Hundredths of a second of a wild animal's life...

Yep. And it's in that tiny span of time that I usually manage to completely screw things up

**BigMackCam** · 01-25-2017, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Since I shoot 99% in the Crop Mode with my K1, it makes me wonder if this new camera might be better for me? Too late now.....I'm pretty hooked on the K1.

I'd see what the reviews are like for the new camera. The K-1 is holding its value well in the used market, and I doubt that will change for quite some time... I'm sure you could switch without losing a great deal. Just looking at the new camera's front control wheel, though, I don't know... it doesn't look as ergonomically friendly as the K-1 (or the K-3II)

**rod_grant** · 01-25-2017, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Just looking at the new camera's front control wheel

Mike, you are referring to the KP?
There might be ANOTHER reason for not buying the Evil hociR!
(Apart from the fact that the K-3 is no longer available!!!)

MarkJerling · 01-25-2017, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by tim60

So you have just suffered those chemicals that the saddists make you swallow in order to enfeeble you.

Yup. 3 litres of the stuff. Yum!

MarkJerling · 01-25-2017, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Thanks, I think we can waive the "pictures or it didn't happen" rule in this case...

Are you sure?!?

**BigMackCam** · 01-25-2017, 02:58 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Mike, you are referring to the KP?
There might be ANOTHER reason for not buying the Evil hociR!
(Apart from the fact that the K-3 is no longer available!!!)

I am, Rod. Just because the K-3 is no more, we mustn't let our guard down. We should be thinking through our reasons for not buying the KP in advance of its release...

01-24-2017, 10:47 PM	#32346
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Rupert Well then, she may not be worth the chaff she came from?? Regards! No comment. P&R. ---------- Post added 01-25-17 at 04:23 PM ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling My stomach is rumbling already Rob! Yum! But then, I did have a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy today. And, happy to report that the machines used were Pentax. Not sure that sharing the photos won't put you off your dinner though! So you have just suffered those chemicals that the saddists make you swallow in order to enfeeble you. Last edited by tim60; 01-24-2017 at 10:54 PM.

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01-24-2017, 07:37 PM	#32341
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Since I shoot 99% in the Crop Mode with my K1, it makes me wonder if this new camera might be better for me? Too late now.....I'm pretty hooked on the K1. So far I haven't figured out what a FF camera is good for when you are just an old squirrel shooter? If it wasn't for that Crop Mode....good for nothing! I do love that Crop Mode! Wonderful! Regards! Off to nighty-night...can't help but think of Jim and hope he is able to get some decent sleep tonight. Say a little prayer for him...if you are so inclined. I am. Regards! Last edited by Rupert; 01-24-2017 at 07:57 PM.

01-24-2017, 07:58 PM - 1 Like	#32342
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Rupert Since I shoot 99% in the Crop Mode with my K1, it makes me wonder if this new camera might be better for me? Too late now.....I'm pretty hooked on the K1. So far I haven't figured out what a FF camera is good for when you are just an old squirrel shooter? If it wasn't for that Crop Mode....good for nothing! I do love that Crop Mode! Wonderful! Regards! But isn't the 50-500 an FF lens. You have to try getting close and using the full frame.

01-24-2017, 08:00 PM - 1 Like	#32343
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	All this new gear talk and I'm more excited about the new Weber charcoal. Trying it out soon for some slow smoked baby back ribs.

01-24-2017, 08:01 PM	#32344
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by normhead But isn't the 50-500 an FF lens. You have to try getting close and using the full frame. Yes, it is FF. Squirrels have very bad breath...and they bite. Some have even learned to spit and more than once they have climbed up way above and peed on my head......so, no thanks! Regards!

01-24-2017, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#32345
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by robtcorl All this new gear talk and I'm more excited about the new Weber charcoal. Trying it out soon for some slow smoked baby back ribs. My stomach is rumbling already Rob! Yum! But then, I did have a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy today. And, happy to report that the machines used were Pentax. Not sure that sharing the photos won't put you off your dinner though!

01-24-2017, 11:27 PM	#32347
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: 28,068	Originally posted by robtcorl All this new gear talk and I'm more excited about the new Weber charcoal. Trying it out soon for some slow smoked baby back ribs. What did they do, reinvent partially burnt wood?

01-25-2017, 01:09 AM - 1 Like	#32348
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling My stomach is rumbling already Rob! Yum! While I have used charcoal to help my stomach recover a few times on my travels, the sight of it never makes my stomach rumble Quote: But then, I did have a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy today. And, happy to report that the machines used were Pentax. Not sure that sharing the photos won't put you off your dinner though! Thanks, I think we can waive the "pictures or it didn't happen" rule in this case...

01-25-2017, 01:54 AM - 4 Likes	#32350
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by savoche A picture cannot be taken - it must be created, stolen from nature... Nanoseconds of a human's soul.... Hundredths of a second of a wild animal's life... Yep. And it's in that tiny span of time that I usually manage to completely screw things up

01-25-2017, 01:59 AM	#32351
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by Rupert Since I shoot 99% in the Crop Mode with my K1, it makes me wonder if this new camera might be better for me? Too late now.....I'm pretty hooked on the K1. I'd see what the reviews are like for the new camera. The K-1 is holding its value well in the used market, and I doubt that will change for quite some time... I'm sure you could switch without losing a great deal. Just looking at the new camera's front control wheel, though, I don't know... it doesn't look as ergonomically friendly as the K-1 (or the K-3II)

01-25-2017, 02:30 AM	#32352
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by BigMackCam Just looking at the new camera's front control wheel Mike, you are referring to the KP? There might be ANOTHER reason for not buying the Evil hociR! (Apart from the fact that the K-3 is no longer available!!!)

01-25-2017, 02:53 AM	#32353
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by tim60 So you have just suffered those chemicals that the saddists make you swallow in order to enfeeble you. Yup. 3 litres of the stuff. Yum!

01-25-2017, 02:53 AM	#32354
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by savoche Thanks, I think we can waive the "pictures or it didn't happen" rule in this case... Are you sure?!?

01-25-2017, 02:58 AM	#32355
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by rod_grant Mike, you are referring to the KP? There might be ANOTHER reason for not buying the Evil hociR! (Apart from the fact that the K-3 is no longer available!!!) I am, Rod. Just because the K-3 is no more, we mustn't let our guard down. We should be thinking through our reasons for not buying the KP in advance of its release...