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08-29-2014, 02:06 PM   #10006
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Another unconvinced K3 buyer...

First of all, I would like to point out that I recently purchased a new 55-300mm WR lens for my K5II and my K30 (as a back up), and really appreciate this lens greatly! I am posting one of my first photos with this lens, taken at Point Reyes National Seashore, Northern California, on my first weekend of testing - a keeper for sure!
That said, I am hoping that a better camera than the K3 is out by the time I want to upgrade my K5II, one which has more than somewhat faster autofocus and only fractionally better picture quality up 800 iso.
Having both Nikon and Pentax systems, however, it is hard to ignore the superiority (IMO) of the Nikon d7100 in terms of high iso performance, color depth, and dynamic range - three things very close to my heart! In terms of operation and build quality, however, I would always choose the K3. The main reason I also photograph using the Nikon system is because I have kept about ten great manual lenses over the years (20mm to 400mm), and I also feel need a FX camera for my most serious Landscape work, as well as shooting the best B&W film I can find on some very good, old Nikon film cameras. However, If I was able to sell many images for a good profit, I would instantly buy a Z645 and the new 28-45mm lens for it, and not have to think about my Nikon system again... or maybe keep that system around for a light fx hiking kit.
What I am hoping, and what my rant is really about is, what I am hoping for in a replacement model for the K3, to create a genuine desire for a justifiable upgrade. Things that I am looking for, besides the obvious boost in sensor resolution are:
1. Better video capabilities and functionality - just for the the occasional video on demand, when something special happens in front of your camera!
2. Better low-light performance at higher resolution, including low-light focusing capacity.
3. Better color depth and dynamic range.
4. A tilting monitor.
5. More weather-sealed prime and wide-angle zooms, especially a 10-22+mm ultra-wide for landscapes!
6. More reliability in SDM model lenses.
7. A much improved version of the 20-40mm zoom, preferably with a somewhat wider range!

Guess I got carried away with my wish-list. However, I want Ricoh-Pentax to be more substantial and innovative in their future, high-end camera models and lenses.

Cheers,

Peter S.

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08-29-2014, 02:08 PM   #10007
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Hey guys did I miss anything important??
08-29-2014, 02:12 PM   #10008
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If Carl does not get a new hocir K-3, can I send him the hociR that I got today? Promise to send it without a return address.
The oirk? Dunno... Does it say xatneP on the back?

I don't think he'll get a K-3, though. That's all a misunderstanding. What he will get is a private concert with K-3.
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What happened? someone buy a hociR livE.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Joel B Quote
Hey guys did I miss anything important??


QuoteOriginally posted by Ex Finn. Quote
What happened? someone buy a hociR livE.
Where have you guys been?! We just got past the first stage, 10,000 posts, and you slept through it all.

Shame on you. You might as well buy yourselves some K-3s
08-29-2014, 02:26 PM   #10011
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QuoteOriginally posted by savoche Quote
The oirk? Dunno... Does it say xatneP on the back?
Nope, but I can etch it in with my fingernails if necessary.

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I don't think he'll get a K-3, though. That's all a misunderstanding. What he will get is a private concert with K-3.
Bingo !!!
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10,000 posts
Is that all? I thought maybe a shortage of bacon or cheese maybe given the dire predictions of doom and photos of satanic kitties!

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We got raided by the cheese police.

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08-29-2014, 02:36 PM   #10014
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Is that all? I thought maybe a shortage of bacon or cheese maybe given the dire predictions of doom and photos of satanic kitties!
This is no laughing matter! We have just fulfilled the first stage in Parallax' plan for world domination. That's a thought that might trigger a certain amount of hysterical laughter, true, but it still the best plan we have for saving Tokyo from DOOM!

So there.
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We got raided by the cheese police.

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Excellent ... but now I'm hungry and it's almost midnight here. Dang it all, again.
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Excellent ... but now I'm hungry and it's almost midnight here. Dang it all, again.
Dark chocolate and a ripasso cured my hunger

Good night!
08-29-2014, 03:00 PM   #10017
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Oh, and karro, layers upon layers, circles within circles. Us foreigners shouldn't have to deal with those double entendres
OF course you should! That will give you free license to expose *us* furriners to any double or triple entendres in your native tongue(s) Then Youse guys can laugh at us about it...

(ALMOST THERE - which one goes first, 10K or Tokyo?) edit well I missed it, guess it was the 10K...

Jim
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Quite a lot of messages here, now.

Well, 10,000, as of your post.

And you didn't even mark the occasion with a ceremony.

Or nothin'.

You could have at least put up some fireworks!

Dayum!

Here, I'll help you out.
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Hey guys did I miss anything important??
Yes, Joel.

You missed EVERYTHING!
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Dang it all ... hociR's FB page ruined my day. Now have to get one of each to match my wardrobe ... Merde !!! *

* Merde color is available, see image



Even more broke now and that's why I'm not getting a K-3 ...
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Not only that. You'll have to buy a set of matching bags, too.




K-S1 ?????????? | RICOH IMAGING

What the HELL is wrong with them Boyz at hociR?

We don't buy cameras because they match our outfits.

We buy them because they make great photos!

Right?
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