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

Parallax · 07-18-2014, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

........Must've been the severe lack of coffee over the past few days.

It's more likely a lutefisk or pickled herring deficiency.

**boriscleto** · 07-18-2014, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

* My first camera was a Singlex TLS with a small Ricoh emblem at front left on the camera.

But the Sears branded TLS is so much better. It has a stylized SR on the prism hump that looks like an atomic butterfly

VoiceOfReason · 07-18-2014, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

It's more likely a lutefisk or pickled herring deficiency.

That is a deficiency that will continue.

Jean Poitiers · 07-19-2014, 01:58 AM

How about some NAPCAR stupidity ... Vrooom, vroom the bar of soap over my body !!! Another hociR plot to get us to take snaps in the shower ... WR, my ___ !

bobD · 07-19-2014, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

How about some NAPCAR stupidity ... Vrooom, vroom the bar of soap over my body !!! Another hociR plot to get us to take snaps in the shower ... WR, my ___ !

Yeah NAPCAR bores me to sleep sometimes too...

Zest..? that car must be a lemon !

**rod_grant** · 07-19-2014, 04:33 AM

I see the Zest is made from water (Aqua = water, for those who aren't bi-lingual!!) How do they get it to stay in a bar shape?

Jean Poitiers · 07-19-2014, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

I see the Zest is made from water (Aqua = water, for those who aren't bi-lingual!!) How do they get it to stay in a bar shape?

Better yet ... how 'bout that vroom-vroom 17 NAPcar shape ???

Which wears off first ... the tires (or "tyres" for the bi-lingual) or the letters/"Zest" name.

Anyone with some real life experience here ... ?

**savoche** · 07-19-2014, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Better yet ... how 'bout that vroom-vroom 17 NAPcar shape ???

Which wears off first ... the tires (or "tyres" for the bi-lingual) or the letters/"Zest" name.

Anyone with some real life experience here ... ?

The tyres, no doubt.

That "Zest" etching looks almost as deep as the "hociR" etching on my cheek, and my real life experience says that one is impossible to wear off.

Let that be a warning to those feeling tempted to buy a K-3.

Jean Poitiers · 07-19-2014, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by savoche

The tyres, no doubt.

That "Zest" etching looks almost as deep as the "hociR" etching on my cheek, and my real life experience says that one is impossible to wear off.

Let that be a warning to those feeling tempted to buy a K-3.

"OK" for the ti(y)res ... I can see that, plus the rear spoiler thing, too.

So ... when you look in a mirror you see ... (gasp) ... "Ricoh"

?!

**savoche** · 07-19-2014, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

"OK" for the ti(y)res ... I can see that, plus the rear spoiler thing, too.

So ... when you look in a mirror you see ... (gasp) ... "Ricoh"

?!

That's how it is

However, I have discovered that this is actually not a newfangled idea implemented by our new overlords.

They are just following up a tradition started way back by the Asahi Optical Co.

It came as quite a shock to me.

I suppose I should be glad the mark of the hociR is as small as it is.

It could have been so much worse.

Just the thought of it...

**monochrome** · 07-19-2014, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

But the Sears branded TLS is so much better. It has a stylized SR on the prism hump that looks like an atomic butterfly

I've never had a hociR but I have a KSSuper and Auto Sears 50/2 on the desk in front of me.

FWIW, there is no branding on the camera - only on the lens (phew).

**gaweidert** · 07-19-2014, 07:08 AM - **3 Likes**

If the name Ricoh is removed form the camera will we hear Asahi of relief? I didn't realize that simply putting a name on a camera could start a hociR Hurricane. And for you ecclesiastical types does this thread violate some sort of Canon Law? Hopefully there will some Sony days ahead so we can get back to taking pictures.

**savoche** · 07-19-2014, 07:13 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

If the name Ricoh is removed form the camera will we hear Asahi of relief? I didn't realize that simply putting a name on a camera could start a hociR Hurricane. And for you ecclesiastical types does this thread violate some sort of Canon Law? Hopefully there will some Sony days ahead so we can get back to taking pictures.

Oh no, have you been hanging out with Jean d'Poitiers?! Leitz not get... yeah.

Jean Poitiers · 07-19-2014, 07:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

If the name Ricoh is removed form the camera will we hear Asahi of relief? I didn't realize that simply putting a name on a camera could start a hociR Hurricane. And for you ecclesiastical types does this thread violate some sort of Canon Law? Hopefully there will some Sony days ahead so we can get back to taking pictures.

Now, now ... as it's been mentioned before, Leitz not get carried away. (All together now: 1, 2, 3, groan

)

PS - I'm gonna Leica your post ... it's an almost bright Sony day here in France, a Civil Law country; not Canon Law like in the UK et al ...

jogiba · 07-19-2014, 09:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobD

Yeah NAPCAR bores me to sleep sometimes too...

Zest..? that car must be a lemon !

How about people who pay money to watch men hit a ball with a stick and when nothing happens (no hitter) that is what they call great.

07-19-2014, 02:13 AM	#9440
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers How about some NAPCAR stupidity ... Vrooom, vroom the bar of soap over my body !!! Another hociR plot to get us to take snaps in the shower ... WR, my ___ ! Yeah NAPCAR bores me to sleep sometimes too... Zest..? that car must be a lemon ! Last edited by bobD; 07-19-2014 at 02:19 AM.

07-19-2014, 07:35 AM - 1 Like	#9449
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by gaweidert If the name Ricoh is removed form the camera will we hear Asahi of relief? I didn't realize that simply putting a name on a camera could start a hociR Hurricane. And for you ecclesiastical types does this thread violate some sort of Canon Law? Hopefully there will some Sony days ahead so we can get back to taking pictures. Now, now ... as it's been mentioned before, Leitz not get carried away. (All together now: 1, 2, 3, groan ) PS - I'm gonna Leica your post ... it's an almost bright Sony day here in France, a Civil Law country; not Canon Law like in the UK et al ... Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 07-19-2014 at 01:14 PM. Reason: typoo

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07-18-2014, 07:14 PM	#9436
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason ........Must've been the severe lack of coffee over the past few days. It's more likely a lutefisk or pickled herring deficiency.

07-18-2014, 07:17 PM	#9437
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by stevebrot * My first camera was a Singlex TLS with a small Ricoh emblem at front left on the camera. But the Sears branded TLS is so much better. It has a stylized SR on the prism hump that looks like an atomic butterfly

07-18-2014, 08:18 PM	#9438
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by Parallax It's more likely a lutefisk or pickled herring deficiency. That is a deficiency that will continue.

07-19-2014, 01:58 AM	#9439
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	How about some NAPCAR stupidity ... Vrooom, vroom the bar of soap over my body !!! Another hociR plot to get us to take snaps in the shower ... WR, my ___ !

07-19-2014, 04:33 AM	#9441
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	I see the Zest is made from water (Aqua = water, for those who aren't bi-lingual!!) How do they get it to stay in a bar shape?

07-19-2014, 04:40 AM	#9442
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by rod_grant I see the Zest is made from water (Aqua = water, for those who aren't bi-lingual!!) How do they get it to stay in a bar shape? Better yet ... how 'bout that vroom-vroom 17 NAPcar shape ??? Which wears off first ... the tires (or "tyres" for the bi-lingual) or the letters/"Zest" name. Anyone with some real life experience here ... ?

07-19-2014, 04:57 AM	#9443
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Better yet ... how 'bout that vroom-vroom 17 NAPcar shape ??? Which wears off first ... the tires (or "tyres" for the bi-lingual) or the letters/"Zest" name. Anyone with some real life experience here ... ? The tyres, no doubt. That "Zest" etching looks almost as deep as the "hociR" etching on my cheek, and my real life experience says that one is impossible to wear off. Let that be a warning to those feeling tempted to buy a K-3.

07-19-2014, 05:06 AM	#9444
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche The tyres, no doubt. That "Zest" etching looks almost as deep as the "hociR" etching on my cheek, and my real life experience says that one is impossible to wear off. Let that be a warning to those feeling tempted to buy a K-3. "OK" for the ti(y)res ... I can see that, plus the rear spoiler thing, too. So ... when you look in a mirror you see ... (gasp) ... "Ricoh" ?!

07-19-2014, 05:26 AM	#9445
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers "OK" for the ti(y)res ... I can see that, plus the rear spoiler thing, too. So ... when you look in a mirror you see ... (gasp) ... "Ricoh" ?! That's how it is However, I have discovered that this is actually not a newfangled idea implemented by our new overlords. They are just following up a tradition started way back by the Asahi Optical Co. It came as quite a shock to me. I suppose I should be glad the mark of the hociR is as small as it is. It could have been so much worse. Just the thought of it...

07-19-2014, 05:54 AM	#9446
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by boriscleto But the Sears branded TLS is so much better. It has a stylized SR on the prism hump that looks like an atomic butterfly I've never had a hociR but I have a KSSuper and Auto Sears 50/2 on the desk in front of me. FWIW, there is no branding on the camera - only on the lens (phew).

07-19-2014, 07:08 AM - 3 Likes	#9447
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	If the name Ricoh is removed form the camera will we hear Asahi of relief? I didn't realize that simply putting a name on a camera could start a hociR Hurricane. And for you ecclesiastical types does this thread violate some sort of Canon Law? Hopefully there will some Sony days ahead so we can get back to taking pictures.

07-19-2014, 07:13 AM	#9448
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by gaweidert If the name Ricoh is removed form the camera will we hear Asahi of relief? I didn't realize that simply putting a name on a camera could start a hociR Hurricane. And for you ecclesiastical types does this thread violate some sort of Canon Law? Hopefully there will some Sony days ahead so we can get back to taking pictures. Oh no, have you been hanging out with Jean d'Poitiers?! Leitz not get... yeah.

07-19-2014, 09:52 AM - 1 Like	#9450
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by bobD Yeah NAPCAR bores me to sleep sometimes too... Zest..? that car must be a lemon ! How about people who pay money to watch men hit a ball with a stick and when nothing happens (no hitter) that is what they call great.