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

**dadipentak** · 02-05-2014, 07:01 AM

It occurs to me that I haven't bought a K-3 yet. I did sell one of my K-5s, though, so that's a start.

Parallax · 02-05-2014, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The OP is a little like DB Cooper...

In keeping with the "What does that have to do with anything" theme of the this thread:
"DB" was made up by a newspaper reporter because he thought it sounded better than just Dan Cooper, the name the hijacker used to purchase the airline ticket.

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

It occurs to me that I haven't bought a K-3 yet. I did sell one of my K-5s, though, so that's a start.

A start of not buying a K-3? Sounds like an odd way to do it.

And...

Parallax · 02-05-2014, 07:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

OP was a drive by troll?

I don't think he was a true troll. I think he wanted to stir the pot a bit, but he forgot to factor in Murphy's Law and the Law of Unintended Consequences.

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

In keeping with the "What does that have to do with anything" theme of the this thread:
"DB" was made up by a newspaper reporter because he thought it sounded better than just Dan Cooper, the name the hijacker used to purchase the airline ticket.

What does that have to do with anything??

Jeez, some people...

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

I don't think he was a true troll. I think he wanted to stir the pot a bit, but he forgot to factor in Murphy's Law and the Law of Unintended Consequences.

Ah, yes, the less known 28th and 29th amendment. Easy to forget.

Fortunately we don't have those laws over here, so nothing ever goes wrong.

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

Will you accept my peace offer?

Always!

Still ain't gettin' a K3.

Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-05-2014 at 07:39 AM.

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by savoche

What does that have to do with anything??

Nothing. Should it?

Originally posted by savoche

Jeez, some people...

I know!

And it still keeps the K3 out of my grubby mitts!

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And it still keeps the K3 out of my grubby mitts!

So does the fog and the darkness. Not much point in buying a K-3, is it.

I mean, what point is a camera that can focus in the dark when I can't see what I'm taking a picture of??

And a camera that works in freezing temperatures? Come on! Who wants to go out in those temperatures anyway?

Not me!

No sir!

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 07:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Boris_Akunin

... I see you found out how to undo likes

.

Me?

Nope.

I've never, ever taken back a like. I think very carefully before liking anything or anyone. Likes are not to be thrown about carelessly you know.

This isn't FaceBookTwitterMySpaceHashttag, it is PentaxForums, the very best place for those who use or appreciate the very best cameras made.

Except the K3.

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:48 AM

Even though I just liked your post without giving it much thought I would never take it back. So there!

That goes for the K-3 too btw. But as far as I've seen it doesn't come with a "like" button.

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 07:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

So does the fog and the darkness. Not much point in buying a K-3, is it.

Quote:

The fog comes
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

Carl Sandburg

Originally posted by savoche

I mean, what point is a camera that can focus in the dark when I can't see what I'm taking a picture of??

Does seem a bit odd. Maybe it could have usefulness checking for light leaks in the darkroom or the bellows of my Cambo 4x5?

Originally posted by savoche

And a camera that works in freezing temperatures? Come on! Who wants to go out in those temperatures anyway?

Me.

Originally posted by savoche

Not me!

No sir!

That's OK. It is a free world, and if you choose to stay by the fire and imbibe in hot cocoa laced with some fine Scotch, I'll be in shortly to join you.

You know I'll be needing it after freezing my _____ off!

Still not gonna get a K3.

Yet.

I need to buy a Sharpie first.

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:51 AM

Oh, and we're gaining on the "K3 sample shots" thread in number of views. Keep up the good work, folks! We might still get there!

(Wherever "there" is, I'm sure that's where we want to go...)

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Even though I just liked your post without giving it much thought I would never take it back. So there!

That goes for the K-3 too btw. But as far as I've seen it doesn't come with a "like" button.

Why thank you, and no, I don't believe it does.

All the more reason to not get one.

A K3 that is.

**savoche** · 02-05-2014, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That's OK. It is a free world, and if you choose to stay by the fire and imbibe in hot cocoa laced with some fine Scotch, I'll be in shortly to join you.

Free world? I smell political talk here

But I'm all for hot cocoa. And Scotch. But never, ever would I blend Scotch malt with anything but a dash of water.

Cocoa with a dash of brandy would work just fine, though

02-05-2014, 07:43 AM - 3 Likes	#4555
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 Boris_Akunin ... I see you found out how to undo likes. Me? Nope. I've never, ever taken back a like. I think very carefully before liking anything or anyone. Likes are not to be thrown about carelessly you know. This isn't FaceBookTwitterMySpaceHashttag, it is PentaxForums, the very best place for those who use or appreciate the very best cameras made. Except the K3.

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02-05-2014, 07:01 AM	#4546
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	It occurs to me that I haven't bought a K-3 yet. I did sell one of my K-5s, though, so that's a start.

02-05-2014, 07:10 AM	#4547
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by stevebrot The OP is a little like DB Cooper... In keeping with the "What does that have to do with anything" theme of the this thread: "DB" was made up by a newspaper reporter because he thought it sounded better than just Dan Cooper, the name the hijacker used to purchase the airline ticket.

02-05-2014, 07:13 AM	#4548
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by dadipentak It occurs to me that I haven't bought a K-3 yet. I did sell one of my K-5s, though, so that's a start. A start of not buying a K-3? Sounds like an odd way to do it. And...

02-05-2014, 07:14 AM - 1 Like	#4549
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by dansamy OP was a drive by troll? I don't think he was a true troll. I think he wanted to stir the pot a bit, but he forgot to factor in Murphy's Law and the Law of Unintended Consequences.

02-05-2014, 07:14 AM	#4550
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Parallax In keeping with the "What does that have to do with anything" theme of the this thread: "DB" was made up by a newspaper reporter because he thought it sounded better than just Dan Cooper, the name the hijacker used to purchase the airline ticket. What does that have to do with anything?? Jeez, some people...

02-05-2014, 07:17 AM	#4551
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Parallax I don't think he was a true troll. I think he wanted to stir the pot a bit, but he forgot to factor in Murphy's Law and the Law of Unintended Consequences. Ah, yes, the less known 28th and 29th amendment. Easy to forget. Fortunately we don't have those laws over here, so nothing ever goes wrong.

02-05-2014, 07:32 AM	#4552
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 Boris_Akunin Will you accept my peace offer? Always! Still ain't gettin' a K3. Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-05-2014 at 07:39 AM.

02-05-2014, 07:35 AM	#4553
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 savoche What does that have to do with anything?? Nothing. Should it? Originally posted by savoche Jeez, some people... I know! And it still keeps the K3 out of my grubby mitts!

02-05-2014, 07:43 AM - 1 Like	#4554
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And it still keeps the K3 out of my grubby mitts! So does the fog and the darkness. Not much point in buying a K-3, is it. I mean, what point is a camera that can focus in the dark when I can't see what I'm taking a picture of?? And a camera that works in freezing temperatures? Come on! Who wants to go out in those temperatures anyway? Not me! No sir!

02-05-2014, 07:48 AM	#4556
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Even though I just liked your post without giving it much thought I would never take it back. So there! That goes for the K-3 too btw. But as far as I've seen it doesn't come with a "like" button.

02-05-2014, 07:50 AM - 1 Like	#4557
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 savoche So does the fog and the darkness. Not much point in buying a K-3, is it. Quote: The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. Carl Sandburg Originally posted by savoche I mean, what point is a camera that can focus in the dark when I can't see what I'm taking a picture of?? Does seem a bit odd. Maybe it could have usefulness checking for light leaks in the darkroom or the bellows of my Cambo 4x5? Originally posted by savoche And a camera that works in freezing temperatures? Come on! Who wants to go out in those temperatures anyway? Me. Originally posted by savoche Not me! No sir! That's OK. It is a free world, and if you choose to stay by the fire and imbibe in hot cocoa laced with some fine Scotch, I'll be in shortly to join you. You know I'll be needing it after freezing my _____ off! Still not gonna get a K3. Yet. I need to buy a Sharpie first.

02-05-2014, 07:51 AM	#4558
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Oh, and we're gaining on the "K3 sample shots" thread in number of views. Keep up the good work, folks! We might still get there! (Wherever "there" is, I'm sure that's where we want to go...)

02-05-2014, 07:51 AM	#4559
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 savoche Even though I just liked your post without giving it much thought I would never take it back. So there! That goes for the K-3 too btw. But as far as I've seen it doesn't come with a "like" button. Why thank you, and no, I don't believe it does. All the more reason to not get one. A K3 that is.

02-05-2014, 07:59 AM	#4560
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 That's OK. It is a free world, and if you choose to stay by the fire and imbibe in hot cocoa laced with some fine Scotch, I'll be in shortly to join you. Free world? I smell political talk here But I'm all for hot cocoa. And Scotch. But never, ever would I blend Scotch malt with anything but a dash of water. Cocoa with a dash of brandy would work just fine, though