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

johnmflores · 11-01-2013, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

How about a bunny with a waffle on it's head?

I see you a bunny with a waffle on its head, and I raise you one breaded cat.

[NOT MY PHOTO, NOT MY CAT!]

Rupert · 11-01-2013, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Merts

There was also some nice photos of old Pentax cameras.

My mistake, there were some nice old Pentax cameras here!

I will also add the Breaded Cat as a worthwhile view!

Regards!

danny09 · 11-01-2013, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Fremont, California, actually. Now it's the Tesla factory - part of it is, at least.

Good catch. I was about to correct monochrome. You beat me to it

I turned down an offer for Tesla few years ago when they were little known. How I wish I shouldnt have

. Especially at moments like release of K-3

brofkand · 11-01-2013, 07:53 PM

When you buy a company, it's your prerogative to have your name put on their products. HP did the same with Palm's phones.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-01-2013, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

My mistake, there were some nice old Pentax cameras here!
I will also add the Breaded Cat as a worthwhile view!

Only needs a photo of a squirrel to be complete.....

Pioneer · 11-01-2013, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

I see you a bunny with a waffle on its head, and I raise you one breaded cat.

[NOT MY PHOTO, NOT MY CAT!]

I just DARE you to get your fingers close enough to get that bread off.

GlennG · 11-02-2013, 09:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Franky2step

OMG, I cannot believe that anyone would care that much about a bloody name.

I partially agree with you in this regard. I tell myself so long as they maintain the K-mount - good. What difference should it make? And, we have to recall that Ricoh seems to be intent on preserving and enhancing the Pentax line. OTOH, name brand recognition is a very precious thing in the marketplace and companies go to great lengths to build and preserve a name. In cameras, Pentax has it, Ricoh does not. So they would be utterly foolish to try to overtake or subvert the Pentax name, IMHO. K-mount or no, I might actually feel a little "different" about a camera that was "Ricoh" only or "Ricoh" brand dominant. Ricoh makes great copiers, by the way. We have few at work and they are great. So I associate Ricoh with "great copiers" but not "great cameras". I associate Pentax with "Great cameras". I am only one person, but if there are enough people that think the way I do, there is market power in maintaining the Pentax name as primary, and preferably only name.

Rupert · 11-02-2013, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

Only needs a photo of a squirrel to be complete.....

If you guys want the K3 to be a success, you better get out there and get a squirrel shot with a K3 and post it here! I'd do it myself if I had a K3 and wasn't laid up with a broken foot, but that won't stop you guys!

Squirrels have magical and mystical powers, in particular that Devil Squirrel....and they are out there in the Woods of Otis waiting for a K3 squirrel shot. Don't make them wait too long or your K3 my be the first to suffer a serious malfunction.

Regards!

Otis wanted me to add this........"This ain't no joke!"

Painter · 11-02-2013, 09:33 AM

I only comment because it's still near the top but really why should so many people care that one person has some weird anti Ricoh bias. Gear should be looked at on it's own merits not what's silk screened on it. The K3 is a beast and would still be if it was a Canon or Nikon or Olympus.

**jatrax** · 11-02-2013, 10:09 AM

I wonder what the OP would think if he knew his single comment caused 26 pages of replies

But yes maybe it is time for this to die a natural death. My k-3 is scheduled for Monday delivery so after that I think I will be too busy to care about why anyone would not buy one...

DogLover · 11-02-2013, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I wonder what the OP would think if he knew his single comment caused 26 pages of replies

But yes maybe it is time for this to die a natural death. My k-3 is scheduled for Monday delivery so after that I think I will be too busy to care about why anyone would not buy one...

Idk, I think it might be interesting for this thread to live on, at least in the shadows. In time, when we have begun to realize the K-3's place in Pentax history, or even in APS-C DSLR history, it might be interesting to see what people continue to give as reasons for not buying it. I can see some entertainment value there.

stevebrot · 11-02-2013, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

I see you a bunny with a waffle on its head, and I raise you one breaded cat.

[NOT MY PHOTO, NOT MY CAT!]

Steve

stevebrot · 11-02-2013, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by GlennG

So I associate Ricoh with "great copiers" but not "great cameras".

You need to get out more. Ricoh makes great cameras too.

Steve

stevebrot · 11-02-2013, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Painter

I only comment because it's still near the top

...and it is only near the top because of people like me who get perverse pleasure out of dragging it on. The whole premise is so ridiculous. I laugh every time I post here.

Steve

Parallax · 11-02-2013, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Bump.

11-01-2013, 06:52 PM	#378
danny09 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 417	NUUMI in Fremont, CA now hosts Tesla Originally posted by Quicksand Fremont, California, actually. Now it's the Tesla factory - part of it is, at least. Good catch. I was about to correct monochrome. You beat me to it I turned down an offer for Tesla few years ago when they were little known. How I wish I shouldnt have . Especially at moments like release of K-3

11-02-2013, 09:33 AM	#384
Painter Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Let this thread sink where it belongs I only comment because it's still near the top but really why should so many people care that one person has some weird anti Ricoh bias. Gear should be looked at on it's own merits not what's silk screened on it. The K3 is a beast and would still be if it was a Canon or Nikon or Olympus.

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11-01-2013, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#376
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Parallax How about a bunny with a waffle on it's head? I see you a bunny with a waffle on its head, and I raise you one breaded cat. [NOT MY PHOTO, NOT MY CAT!]

11-01-2013, 06:49 PM	#377
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Merts There was also some nice photos of old Pentax cameras. My mistake, there were some nice old Pentax cameras here! I will also add the Breaded Cat as a worthwhile view! Regards!

11-01-2013, 07:53 PM	#379
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	When you buy a company, it's your prerogative to have your name put on their products. HP did the same with Palm's phones.

11-01-2013, 10:30 PM	#380
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Rupert My mistake, there were some nice old Pentax cameras here! I will also add the Breaded Cat as a worthwhile view! Only needs a photo of a squirrel to be complete.....

11-01-2013, 10:48 PM	#381
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	Originally posted by johnmflores I see you a bunny with a waffle on its head, and I raise you one breaded cat. [NOT MY PHOTO, NOT MY CAT!] I just DARE you to get your fingers close enough to get that bread off.

11-02-2013, 09:14 AM - 1 Like	#382
GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	Originally posted by Franky2step OMG, I cannot believe that anyone would care that much about a bloody name. I partially agree with you in this regard. I tell myself so long as they maintain the K-mount - good. What difference should it make? And, we have to recall that Ricoh seems to be intent on preserving and enhancing the Pentax line. OTOH, name brand recognition is a very precious thing in the marketplace and companies go to great lengths to build and preserve a name. In cameras, Pentax has it, Ricoh does not. So they would be utterly foolish to try to overtake or subvert the Pentax name, IMHO. K-mount or no, I might actually feel a little "different" about a camera that was "Ricoh" only or "Ricoh" brand dominant. Ricoh makes great copiers, by the way. We have few at work and they are great. So I associate Ricoh with "great copiers" but not "great cameras". I associate Pentax with "Great cameras". I am only one person, but if there are enough people that think the way I do, there is market power in maintaining the Pentax name as primary, and preferably only name.

11-02-2013, 09:29 AM	#383
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan Only needs a photo of a squirrel to be complete..... If you guys want the K3 to be a success, you better get out there and get a squirrel shot with a K3 and post it here! I'd do it myself if I had a K3 and wasn't laid up with a broken foot, but that won't stop you guys! Squirrels have magical and mystical powers, in particular that Devil Squirrel....and they are out there in the Woods of Otis waiting for a K3 squirrel shot. Don't make them wait too long or your K3 my be the first to suffer a serious malfunction. Regards! Otis wanted me to add this........"This ain't no joke!"

11-02-2013, 10:09 AM	#385
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I wonder what the OP would think if he knew his single comment caused 26 pages of replies But yes maybe it is time for this to die a natural death. My k-3 is scheduled for Monday delivery so after that I think I will be too busy to care about why anyone would not buy one...

11-02-2013, 10:19 AM	#386
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by jatrax I wonder what the OP would think if he knew his single comment caused 26 pages of replies But yes maybe it is time for this to die a natural death. My k-3 is scheduled for Monday delivery so after that I think I will be too busy to care about why anyone would not buy one... Idk, I think it might be interesting for this thread to live on, at least in the shadows. In time, when we have begun to realize the K-3's place in Pentax history, or even in APS-C DSLR history, it might be interesting to see what people continue to give as reasons for not buying it. I can see some entertainment value there.

11-02-2013, 12:25 PM	#387
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by johnmflores I see you a bunny with a waffle on its head, and I raise you one breaded cat. [NOT MY PHOTO, NOT MY CAT!] Steve

11-02-2013, 12:28 PM	#388
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by GlennG So I associate Ricoh with "great copiers" but not "great cameras". You need to get out more. Ricoh makes great cameras too. Steve

11-02-2013, 12:30 PM	#389
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Painter I only comment because it's still near the top ...and it is only near the top because of people like me who get perverse pleasure out of dragging it on. The whole premise is so ridiculous. I laugh every time I post here. Steve

11-02-2013, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#390
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Bump.