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

**monochrome** · 02-13-2014, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Dang, that K200/2.5 looks nice...

Where!!!!? I don't see it!!

Originally posted by savoche

But does it look $475 nice?

$475? That's about right. It is 'cold, dead fingers' nice . . . . . You can have any other lens I own first. Mine is the only thing in my will that actually is mentioned in a Codicil.

Originally posted by savoche

And 1 kg nice?

What's a little daily 4 lb. arm curls if necessary to handhold a K200/2.5?

Originally posted by savoche

sighs

Nike. They aren't making any more of them.

**THoog** · 02-13-2014, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Why was the "K2000" labeled "K-m" in Europe (France) ...

Among the Pentaxian legends I've heard, the "m" was for "mini" and was the primary name (that's what it was in Japan); the "2000" was an attempt to use K1000 nostalgia in the American market. Also according to legend, this was about the time that the Hoya nephew/son/"special needs" child in charge ditched the existing number progression and started tinkering with the naming scheme - "K-7" instead of "K30D" because he was into mountain climbing or some such. "2000" would make a little more sense in a K20D/K200D/K2000D lineup, except they left off the D; plus at that point, "making sense" and "Pentax marketing" were no longer on speaking terms.

dansamy · 02-13-2014, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by jac

"A Man for All Seasons". Richard Rich sold out Thomas More, condeming More before Henry VIII for the Chancellorship of Wales. "It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world ... but for Wales, Richard?"

And he was (mis)quoting the Bible. Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:36

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2014, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

The first rule of WIWBAK3 thread is: You don't talk about WIWBAK3 thread.
The second rule of WIWBAK3 thread is: The forum rule that says "Do not post meaningless threads, nonsensical or one word replies" is, quite obviously, unenforceable.

Skzywiget!

**savoche** · 02-13-2014, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Where!!!!? I don't see it!!

Not your part of the world

Originally posted by monochrome

$475? That's about right. It is 'cold, dead fingers' nice . . . . . You can have any other lens I own first. Mine is the only thing in my will that actually is mentioned in a Codicil.

You've almost convinced me. My sensible side knows I won't be using it, though, and that's just too bad a fate for a lens like this.

Originally posted by monochrome

What's a little daily 4 lb. arm curls if necessary to handhold a K200/2.5?

I'm doing more than that, but that's pure self defence!

Originally posted by monochrome

Nike. They aren't making any more of them.

I know, I know!

Must resist! Must resist. Must resist... Must resist?

stevebrot · 02-13-2014, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by jac

"A Man for All Seasons". Richard Rich sold out Thomas More, condeming More before Henry VIII for the Chancellorship of Wales. "It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world ... but for Wales, Richard?"

Originally posted by dansamy

And he was (mis)quoting the Bible. Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:36

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Not so much a misquote as a sideways and extremely appropriate reference. Kudos to the playwright! (It may not be clear, but the statement was made by More in reference to Rich.)

Steve

dansamy · 02-13-2014, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Not so much a misquote as a sideways and extremely appropriate reference. Kudos to the playwright! (It may not be clear, but the statement was made by More in reference to Rich.)

Steve

Fair enough. I concede to calling it an appropriate reference.

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2014, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by THoog

And there are a few surviving General Lees:

Yep.

One of them morphed into a truck.

**jac** · 02-13-2014, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

And he was (mis)quoting the Bible. Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:36

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

Artistic license as opposed to a mis-quote, I suppose.

klkitchens · 02-13-2014, 11:10 AM

...Because my current K-3 would be very very jealous.

Parallax · 02-13-2014, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by klkitchens

Because my current K-3 would be very very jealous.

Poor excuse.
Buy another one, and introduce it slowly, you know, like you do with a new puppy or kitten. The first day or two leave it in the box where your current one can see it. Then take it out a few times a day and hold them next to each other (Not too close!). After a few days you should be able to leave them alone in the same room, but I'd wait a week or two before putting them together in the same camera bag.
Maybe cover the hociR on your current one with gaffer's tape so it will feel superior, and that it's getting special treatment.

klkitchens · 02-13-2014, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Poor excuse.
Buy another one, and introduce it slowly, you know, like you do with a new puppy or kitten. The first day or two leave it in the box where your current one can see it. Then take it out a few times a day and hold it next to the other one (Not too close!). After a few days you should be able to leave them alone in the same room, but I'd wait a week or two before putting them together in the same camera bag.
Maybe cover the hociR on your current one with gaffer's tape so it will feel superior.

Good tips...

Any rules about getting them wet or feeding them after midnight?

ChristianRock · 02-13-2014, 11:46 AM

I won't buy a K-3 because 3 is not my favorite number. I much prefer the numbers 135 and 77. When they release the K-77 and K-135, I'll buy them for sure.

(I can't believe I had never posted in this thread...)

Parallax · 02-13-2014, 11:50 AM

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klkitchens · 02-13-2014, 11:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

we tolerate very little

Can I misquote you on that?

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02-13-2014, 09:30 AM	#5341
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by savoche Dang, that K200/2.5 looks nice... Where!!!!? I don't see it!! Originally posted by savoche But does it look $475 nice? $475? That's about right. It is 'cold, dead fingers' nice . . . . . You can have any other lens I own first. Mine is the only thing in my will that actually is mentioned in a Codicil. Originally posted by savoche And 1 kg nice? What's a little daily 4 lb. arm curls if necessary to handhold a K200/2.5? Originally posted by savoche sighs Nike. They aren't making any more of them.

02-13-2014, 09:40 AM	#5342
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Why was the "K2000" labeled "K-m" in Europe (France) ... Among the Pentaxian legends I've heard, the "m" was for "mini" and was the primary name (that's what it was in Japan); the "2000" was an attempt to use K1000 nostalgia in the American market. Also according to legend, this was about the time that the Hoya nephew/son/"special needs" child in charge ditched the existing number progression and started tinkering with the naming scheme - "K-7" instead of "K30D" because he was into mountain climbing or some such. "2000" would make a little more sense in a K20D/K200D/K2000D lineup, except they left off the D; plus at that point, "making sense" and "Pentax marketing" were no longer on speaking terms.

02-13-2014, 09:44 AM	#5343
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by jac "A Man for All Seasons". Richard Rich sold out Thomas More, condeming More before Henry VIII for the Chancellorship of Wales. "It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world ... but for Wales, Richard?" And he was (mis)quoting the Bible. Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

02-13-2014, 09:52 AM	#5344
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: 28,064	Originally posted by Parallax The first rule of WIWBAK3 thread is: You don't talk about WIWBAK3 thread. The second rule of WIWBAK3 thread is: The forum rule that says "Do not post meaningless threads, nonsensical or one word replies" is, quite obviously, unenforceable. Skzywiget!

02-13-2014, 10:04 AM	#5345
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by monochrome Where!!!!? I don't see it!! Not your part of the world Originally posted by monochrome $475? That's about right. It is 'cold, dead fingers' nice . . . . . You can have any other lens I own first. Mine is the only thing in my will that actually is mentioned in a Codicil. You've almost convinced me. My sensible side knows I won't be using it, though, and that's just too bad a fate for a lens like this. Originally posted by monochrome What's a little daily 4 lb. arm curls if necessary to handhold a K200/2.5? I'm doing more than that, but that's pure self defence! Originally posted by monochrome Nike. They aren't making any more of them. I know, I know! Must resist! Must resist. Must resist... Must resist?

02-13-2014, 10:22 AM	#5346
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by jac "A Man for All Seasons". Richard Rich sold out Thomas More, condeming More before Henry VIII for the Chancellorship of Wales. "It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world ... but for Wales, Richard?" Originally posted by dansamy And he was (mis)quoting the Bible. Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Not so much a misquote as a sideways and extremely appropriate reference. Kudos to the playwright! (It may not be clear, but the statement was made by More in reference to Rich.) Steve

02-13-2014, 10:27 AM	#5347
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by stevebrot Not so much a misquote as a sideways and extremely appropriate reference. Kudos to the playwright! (It may not be clear, but the statement was made by More in reference to Rich.) Steve Fair enough. I concede to calling it an appropriate reference.

02-13-2014, 10:27 AM	#5348
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: 28,064	Originally posted by THoog And there are a few surviving General Lees: Yep. One of them morphed into a truck.

02-13-2014, 10:27 AM	#5349
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by dansamy And he was (mis)quoting the Bible. Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Artistic license as opposed to a mis-quote, I suppose.

02-13-2014, 11:10 AM	#5350
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	...Because my current K-3 would be very very jealous.

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02-13-2014, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#5351
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by klkitchens Because my current K-3 would be very very jealous. Poor excuse. Buy another one, and introduce it slowly, you know, like you do with a new puppy or kitten. The first day or two leave it in the box where your current one can see it. Then take it out a few times a day and hold them next to each other (Not too close!). After a few days you should be able to leave them alone in the same room, but I'd wait a week or two before putting them together in the same camera bag. Maybe cover the hociR on your current one with gaffer's tape so it will feel superior, and that it's getting special treatment.

02-13-2014, 11:28 AM	#5352
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	Originally posted by Parallax Poor excuse. Buy another one, and introduce it slowly, you know, like you do with a new puppy or kitten. The first day or two leave it in the box where your current one can see it. Then take it out a few times a day and hold it next to the other one (Not too close!). After a few days you should be able to leave them alone in the same room, but I'd wait a week or two before putting them together in the same camera bag. Maybe cover the hociR on your current one with gaffer's tape so it will feel superior. Good tips... Any rules about getting them wet or feeding them after midnight?

02-13-2014, 11:46 AM	#5353
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I won't buy a K-3 because 3 is not my favorite number. I much prefer the numbers 135 and 77. When they release the K-77 and K-135, I'll buy them for sure. (I can't believe I had never posted in this thread...)

02-13-2014, 11:55 AM - 1 Like	#5355
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	Originally posted by Parallax we tolerate very little Can I misquote you on that?