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

**jac** · 02-07-2014, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Those gunksicles spun off the lug nuts are pretty cool looking, never seen that before

but not cool enough to make me splurge on a K-3!

Jim

Thaks for for the insight. Coulda sworn that was possum fur on the small screen of my iPad.

Jean Poitiers · 02-07-2014, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Those gunksicles spun off the lug nuts are pretty cool looking, never seen that before

but not cool enough to make me splurge on a K-3!

Jim

Agree @ 110% ... my K-5 "classic" could handle that job ... and who the heck tagged the "classic" label to the first K-5's ... it's not like it's SPAM Classic!

Another reason why I won't buy a K-3 ... because it will be (re)named a K-3 "classic" when the next generation K-3 "iisx-wc" or whatever comes out ... cannot withstand another traumatic shock like that again ...

J

And let's NOT talk about what will happen when the FF arrives !!!

**jac** · 02-07-2014, 05:38 AM

[quote And let's NOT talk about what will happen when the FF arrives !!![/quote]

Jean:
Reference to FF is very close to a topic and may have to be reported to a Mod. Please stick to off-topic subjects in the future. Unless, of course, Ikea comes out with a FF cardboard version before Pentax/Hocir reacts to market swings.

Nesster · 02-07-2014, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Reindeer?

No steve dear, we get snow and ice...

Parallax · 02-07-2014, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by jac

Jean:
Reference to FF is very close to a topic and may have to be reported to a Mod.

No need. I'm watching VERY closely now! An occasional photo related post may be tolerated, but not if contains the abbreviation "FF".

Better watch it, Jean! It isn't Spring yet, but the ice you're on is pretty thin for even broaching the subject.

:EYES:

**savoche** · 02-07-2014, 06:52 AM

I've been thinking - I know, always risky business - and, well, everybody seems to ask what the Fox says. But has anybody established who this Fox is?

Is it Fox News? That could make the song political (and we don't want to go there).
Is it George Fox? That could make the song a comment on religion (and we definitely don't want to go there).
Is it Crimson Fox? That could be making fun of the French (and that's ok, isn't it?).

Vicente Fox? Samantha Fox?

Racer X 69 · 02-07-2014, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by savoche

I've been thinking - I know, always risky business - and, well, everybody seems to ask what the Fox says. But has anybody established who this Fox is?

Is it Fox News? That could make the song political (and we don't want to go there).
Is it George Fox? That could make the song a comment on religion (and we definitely don't want to go there).
Is it Crimson Fox? That could be making fun of the French (and that's ok, isn't it?).

Vicente Fox? Samantha Fox?

Redd Fox.

And he doesn't say, "Buy a K3".

normhead · 02-07-2014, 07:42 AM

I'm astounded you know about the George Fox song... as a former Quaker, I thought it was our little secret. I used to have long leather britches and shaggy shaggy locks.

I won't buy another K-3 until I figure this out.

**savoche** · 02-07-2014, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I'm astounded you know about the George Fox song... as a former Quaker, I thought it was our little secret. I used to have long leather britches and shaggy shaggy locks.

I won't buy another K-3 until I figure this out.

Blame it on the BBC's Melvyn Bragg. After listening to a 45 minute episode of "In our time" dedicated to the origins of the Quaker movement... Well, you know how these things get stuck in your head. Now, let's all sing: What does George Fox say?

Still no K-3 in my possession, though.

But I have indeed received a Spotmatic. With a SuperTak 50/1.4 stuck on its face

Needs a good cleaning, but it seems to be in ok shape.

normhead · 02-07-2014, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Blame it on the BBC's Melvyn Bragg. After listening to a 45 minute episode of "In our time" dedicated to the origins of the Quaker movement... Well, you know how these things get stuck in your head. Now, let's all sing: What does George Fox say?

Still no K-3 in my possession, though.

But I have indeed received a Spotmatic. With a SuperTak 50/1.4 stuck on its face

Needs a good cleaning, but it seems to be in ok shape.

My dissatisfaction with the Quaker Movement is that they no longer emulate George Fox, they've become too modern, I'm essentially a George Fox clone... born 3 centuries too late... odd that this should come up on a Photography forum. Sometimes life is just strange...

dansamy · 02-07-2014, 08:14 AM

Since I now seem to be collecting little film critters too, I've got a zx-50 coming whose pop up flash doesn't pop up. So is using a hot shoe flash probably my best option?

**savoche** · 02-07-2014, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

Since I now seem to be collecting little film critters too, I've got a zx-50 coming whose pop up flash doesn't pop up. So is using a hot shoe flash probably my best option?

A cy-20 will cost you the princely sum of $11 shipped, so I'd say it's worth a try...

But we're not supposed to talk photography here, are we.

stevebrot · 02-07-2014, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by normhead

My dissatisfaction with the Quaker Movement is that they no longer emulate George Fox

George Fox was an exceptional individual and it is likely that he too would not be in favor of a K-3 purchase.

Steve

**savoche** · 02-07-2014, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by normhead

My dissatisfaction with the Quaker Movement is that they no longer emulate George Fox, they've become too modern, I'm essentially a George Fox clone... born 3 centuries too late... odd that this should come up on a Photography forum. Sometimes life is just strange...

Nah, that's what happens when you mix a BBC philosophy program with a silly song and the fact that I'm not buying a K-3.

stevebrot · 02-07-2014, 08:37 AM - **1 Like**

I have got to get a life...Seriously!

My inbox had a note from Adam indicating that I made the grade yesterday to qualify for a raffle ticket for the end-of-month drawing. This is not good.

Steve

02-07-2014, 06:06 AM	#4790
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by jac Jean: Reference to FF is very close to a topic and may have to be reported to a Mod. No need. I'm watching VERY closely now! An occasional photo related post may be tolerated, but not if contains the abbreviation "FF". Better watch it, Jean! It isn't Spring yet, but the ice you're on is pretty thin for even broaching the subject. :EYES: Last edited by Parallax; 02-07-2014 at 08:54 AM.

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02-07-2014, 05:24 AM	#4786
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by RoxnDox Those gunksicles spun off the lug nuts are pretty cool looking, never seen that before but not cool enough to make me splurge on a K-3! Jim Thaks for for the insight. Coulda sworn that was possum fur on the small screen of my iPad.

02-07-2014, 05:25 AM	#4787
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by RoxnDox Those gunksicles spun off the lug nuts are pretty cool looking, never seen that before but not cool enough to make me splurge on a K-3! Jim Agree @ 110% ... my K-5 "classic" could handle that job ... and who the heck tagged the "classic" label to the first K-5's ... it's not like it's SPAM Classic! Another reason why I won't buy a K-3 ... because it will be (re)named a K-3 "classic" when the next generation K-3 "iisx-wc" or whatever comes out ... cannot withstand another traumatic shock like that again ... J And let's NOT talk about what will happen when the FF arrives !!!

02-07-2014, 05:38 AM	#4788
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	[quote And let's NOT talk about what will happen when the FF arrives !!![/quote] Jean: Reference to FF is very close to a topic and may have to be reported to a Mod. Please stick to off-topic subjects in the future. Unless, of course, Ikea comes out with a FF cardboard version before Pentax/Hocir reacts to market swings.

02-07-2014, 05:58 AM	#4789
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by stevebrot Reindeer? No steve dear, we get snow and ice...

02-07-2014, 06:52 AM	#4791
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I've been thinking - I know, always risky business - and, well, everybody seems to ask what the Fox says. But has anybody established who this Fox is? Is it Fox News? That could make the song political (and we don't want to go there). Is it George Fox? That could make the song a comment on religion (and we definitely don't want to go there). Is it Crimson Fox? That could be making fun of the French (and that's ok, isn't it?). Vicente Fox? Samantha Fox?

02-07-2014, 07:03 AM	#4792
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 I've been thinking - I know, always risky business - and, well, everybody seems to ask what the Fox says. But has anybody established who this Fox is? Is it Fox News? That could make the song political (and we don't want to go there). Is it George Fox? That could make the song a comment on religion (and we definitely don't want to go there). Is it Crimson Fox? That could be making fun of the French (and that's ok, isn't it?). Vicente Fox? Samantha Fox? Redd Fox. And he doesn't say, "Buy a K3".

02-07-2014, 07:42 AM	#4793
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I'm astounded you know about the George Fox song... as a former Quaker, I thought it was our little secret. I used to have long leather britches and shaggy shaggy locks. I won't buy another K-3 until I figure this out.

02-07-2014, 08:01 AM	#4794
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by normhead I'm astounded you know about the George Fox song... as a former Quaker, I thought it was our little secret. I used to have long leather britches and shaggy shaggy locks. I won't buy another K-3 until I figure this out. Blame it on the BBC's Melvyn Bragg. After listening to a 45 minute episode of "In our time" dedicated to the origins of the Quaker movement... Well, you know how these things get stuck in your head. Now, let's all sing: What does George Fox say? Still no K-3 in my possession, though. But I have indeed received a Spotmatic. With a SuperTak 50/1.4 stuck on its face Needs a good cleaning, but it seems to be in ok shape.

02-07-2014, 08:08 AM	#4795
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by savoche Blame it on the BBC's Melvyn Bragg. After listening to a 45 minute episode of "In our time" dedicated to the origins of the Quaker movement... Well, you know how these things get stuck in your head. Now, let's all sing: What does George Fox say? Still no K-3 in my possession, though. But I have indeed received a Spotmatic. With a SuperTak 50/1.4 stuck on its face Needs a good cleaning, but it seems to be in ok shape. My dissatisfaction with the Quaker Movement is that they no longer emulate George Fox, they've become too modern, I'm essentially a George Fox clone... born 3 centuries too late... odd that this should come up on a Photography forum. Sometimes life is just strange...

02-07-2014, 08:14 AM	#4796
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Since I now seem to be collecting little film critters too, I've got a zx-50 coming whose pop up flash doesn't pop up. So is using a hot shoe flash probably my best option?

02-07-2014, 08:30 AM	#4797
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by dansamy Since I now seem to be collecting little film critters too, I've got a zx-50 coming whose pop up flash doesn't pop up. So is using a hot shoe flash probably my best option? A cy-20 will cost you the princely sum of $11 shipped, so I'd say it's worth a try... But we're not supposed to talk photography here, are we.

02-07-2014, 08:31 AM	#4798
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by normhead My dissatisfaction with the Quaker Movement is that they no longer emulate George Fox George Fox was an exceptional individual and it is likely that he too would not be in favor of a K-3 purchase. Steve

02-07-2014, 08:32 AM	#4799
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by normhead My dissatisfaction with the Quaker Movement is that they no longer emulate George Fox, they've become too modern, I'm essentially a George Fox clone... born 3 centuries too late... odd that this should come up on a Photography forum. Sometimes life is just strange... Nah, that's what happens when you mix a BBC philosophy program with a silly song and the fact that I'm not buying a K-3.

02-07-2014, 08:37 AM - 1 Like	#4800
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	I have got to get a life...Seriously! My inbox had a note from Adam indicating that I made the grade yesterday to qualify for a raffle ticket for the end-of-month drawing. This is not good. Steve