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

VoiceOfReason · 11-01-2014, 08:28 AM

It was too much effort last time. My prediction is that we will have a ton of posters get active, then taper off in December to not be heard from again. That's why I won't buy a K3.

**gaweidert** · 11-01-2014, 08:50 AM - **2 Likes**

Well, my predictions after reading the latest posts and seeing the price change of the K5-IIs going up $300.

1) The K3 is going to fade away. Great camera but sort of stuck in between full frame and APS-c. I do think that the age of the full frame camera is coming to an end. The next generation of sensors will simply blow the need for them out of the water. Right now, the only real reason to own full frame is to anchor the bigger glass that pros and awesome photographers like those of us on this forum use.

2) The K5 line will regenerate itself with the 20 megapixel sensor and become the K5-III? The K5-II cameras are very very good and the 20 megapixel sensor of the KS-1 would be a perfect fit for them.

3) A KF-1? Full frame DSLR will appear. On the back of it will appear he word hociR. This will make a permanent impression onto the cheek of the user that will say Ricoh. Everyone on this thread will become confused and disoriented. Some will even become totally discombobulated and the thread will fade away only to be discovered by a future generation of electo-archaeologists. As the only surviving electronic file form these times, they will then use it to paint a picture of life on earth in the early 21st Century. We will all be noted in history books as the great thinkers of our age.

4) My fourth prediction concerns me. For some strange reason, the KS-1 camera will continue to intrigue me. If I had the extra scoots, I would buy one in an instant.

Some of these predictions have some thought behind them and others are whimsical. I am not sure which is which.

jimr-pdx · 11-01-2014, 09:02 AM

Sorry I've missed the last 5k posts or so - did I miss anything?
Still won't be buying a K-3. Why not? Exactly. I may buy one in the future, but I won't; it's just that simple.

lotech · 11-01-2014, 09:23 AM

I wouldn't mind 'Ricoh' more than 'Sony' on the name plate, I only want something deeply rooted in photography.

stevebrot · 11-01-2014, 11:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Dagnabbit, missed 11k by one...

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Missed it by 2 ... (Insert Mr. Bill scream .......)

And that's "why I won't buy a K-3" tm !

...and the honor went to a NON-BELIEVER!!!

Steve

---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:41 AM ----------

Originally posted by Parallax

That post is about photography and the K-3. That is far, far from normalcy for this thread.

I fear this thread is being infiltrated by infidels!

Steve

---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:43 AM ----------

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Yes ... hint, hint.

We all LIKE you soooo much...

Steve

---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:49 AM ----------

I found out something shocking this morning as I was preparing breakfast. On a whim I decided to try the omelet function of my K-3 only to discover that this feature was missing. How can this be? Does not the hociR know that all photographers should be doing omelets?

What makes things worse is that I tried to use M-mode and the process was a complete FAIL. The texture was way off and there was a non-negotiable two-egg limit. How can one make an omelet with only two eggs?

This is probably the most important reason to not buy a K-3 and the hociR be damned for the omission.

Steve

---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:53 AM ----------

Originally posted by gaweidert

For some strange reason, the KS-1 camera will continue to intrigue me.

Time to start a "Why I won't buy a K-S1" thread.

Originally posted by gaweidert

If I had the extra scoots

Extra scoots? Who would want extra scoots? Any scoots is reason enough to not buy a K-S1!

Steve

---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:55 AM ----------

Originally posted by monochrome

I already have all the lenses so I'm out, really.

I have two of three. The DA 15 Limited would be nice, but I already have the Zenitar

Steve

---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:56 AM ----------

Pity all of these posts can only be liked once...

Jean Poitiers · 11-01-2014, 12:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by stevebrot

...We all LIKE you soooo much...

Steve...

Merci ... Everything's fine and dandy in the PF universe, as long as no one calls me Shirley.

RoxnDox · 11-01-2014, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Merci ... Everything's fine and dandy in the PF universe, as long as no one calls me Shirley.

No prob, Shurrrlee

Jean Poitiers · 11-01-2014, 02:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RoxnDox

No prob, Shurrrlee

Them's fightin' wurds ...

Joel B · 11-01-2014, 02:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lotech

I wouldn't mind 'Ricoh' more than 'Sony' on the name plate, I only want something deeply rooted in photography.

I'll buy a K-3 when Ruger buys it, puts their name on it, and sells it with a SOCOM stock and an ammo can full of crispy bacon!

Jean Poitiers · 11-01-2014, 02:31 PM - **1 Like**

There's already a K3 rifle ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-3_%28rifle%29#Design

Joel B · 11-01-2014, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

There's already a K3 rifle ...

Looks a squad automatic weapon. Probably doesn't take good photos though!

**jac** · 11-01-2014, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Ha! Told ya so! Soon's Adam offers a tiny little incentive or two, all manner of lurkers swarm our quiet little thread and create havoc. Heck, no one even posted between Wednesday and Friday. You would think that anyone who was even the least bit interested in comparing the merits of lutefisk to igunaq would have stayed the course.
That's why I will not buy a black K3. (Are sins of omission allowed here?)

(By the way, Jean, I love the way you've customized your K3. Canikons won't be askin' you no dumb questions.)

Jean Poitiers · 11-01-2014, 02:56 PM - **1 Like**

Google ... what one can find.

Joel B · 11-01-2014, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by jac

all manner of lurkers swarm our quiet little thread and create havoc

For your information I am not a lurker and whatever rumors you have heard about me are all wrong!

Maybe...

Racer X 69 · 11-01-2014, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Sorry I've missed the last 5k posts or so - did I miss anything?

You missed a bunch of very important stuff.

Go back, read it all and then you will be caught up and ready to re-enter this very intellectually stimulating discussion.

11-01-2014, 11:40 AM - 2 Likes	#11015
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by RoxnDox Dagnabbit, missed 11k by one... Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Missed it by 2 ... (Insert Mr. Bill scream .......) And that's "why I won't buy a K-3" tm ! ...and the honor went to a NON-BELIEVER!!! Steve ---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:41 AM ---------- Originally posted by Parallax That post is about photography and the K-3. That is far, far from normalcy for this thread. I fear this thread is being infiltrated by infidels! Steve ---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:43 AM ---------- Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Yes ... hint, hint. We all LIKE you soooo much... Steve ---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:49 AM ---------- I found out something shocking this morning as I was preparing breakfast. On a whim I decided to try the omelet function of my K-3 only to discover that this feature was missing. How can this be? Does not the hociR know that all photographers should be doing omelets? What makes things worse is that I tried to use M-mode and the process was a complete FAIL. The texture was way off and there was a non-negotiable two-egg limit. How can one make an omelet with only two eggs? This is probably the most important reason to not buy a K-3 and the hociR be damned for the omission. Steve ---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:53 AM ---------- Originally posted by gaweidert For some strange reason, the KS-1 camera will continue to intrigue me. Time to start a "Why I won't buy a K-S1" thread. Originally posted by gaweidert If I had the extra scoots Extra scoots? Who would want extra scoots? Any scoots is reason enough to not buy a K-S1! Steve ---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:55 AM ---------- Originally posted by monochrome I already have all the lenses so I'm out, really. I have two of three. The DA 15 Limited would be nice, but I already have the Zenitar Steve ---------- Post added 11-01-14 at 11:56 AM ---------- Pity all of these posts can only be liked once... Last edited by stevebrot; 11-01-2014 at 11:50 AM.

11-01-2014, 02:31 PM - 1 Like	#11020
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	There's already a K3 rifle ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-3_%28rifle%29#Design Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 11-01-2014 at 02:52 PM.

11-01-2014, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#11022
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Ha! Told ya so! Soon's Adam offers a tiny little incentive or two, all manner of lurkers swarm our quiet little thread and create havoc. Heck, no one even posted between Wednesday and Friday. You would think that anyone who was even the least bit interested in comparing the merits of lutefisk to igunaq would have stayed the course. That's why I will not buy a black K3. (Are sins of omission allowed here?) (By the way, Jean, I love the way you've customized your K3. Canikons won't be askin' you no dumb questions.) Last edited by jac; 11-01-2014 at 05:45 PM.

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11-01-2014, 08:28 AM	#11011
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	It was too much effort last time. My prediction is that we will have a ton of posters get active, then taper off in December to not be heard from again. That's why I won't buy a K3.

11-01-2014, 08:50 AM - 2 Likes	#11012
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Well, my predictions after reading the latest posts and seeing the price change of the K5-IIs going up $300. 1) The K3 is going to fade away. Great camera but sort of stuck in between full frame and APS-c. I do think that the age of the full frame camera is coming to an end. The next generation of sensors will simply blow the need for them out of the water. Right now, the only real reason to own full frame is to anchor the bigger glass that pros and awesome photographers like those of us on this forum use. 2) The K5 line will regenerate itself with the 20 megapixel sensor and become the K5-III? The K5-II cameras are very very good and the 20 megapixel sensor of the KS-1 would be a perfect fit for them. 3) A KF-1? Full frame DSLR will appear. On the back of it will appear he word hociR. This will make a permanent impression onto the cheek of the user that will say Ricoh. Everyone on this thread will become confused and disoriented. Some will even become totally discombobulated and the thread will fade away only to be discovered by a future generation of electo-archaeologists. As the only surviving electronic file form these times, they will then use it to paint a picture of life on earth in the early 21st Century. We will all be noted in history books as the great thinkers of our age. 4) My fourth prediction concerns me. For some strange reason, the KS-1 camera will continue to intrigue me. If I had the extra scoots, I would buy one in an instant. Some of these predictions have some thought behind them and others are whimsical. I am not sure which is which.

11-01-2014, 09:02 AM	#11013
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Sorry I've missed the last 5k posts or so - did I miss anything? Still won't be buying a K-3. Why not? Exactly. I may buy one in the future, but I won't; it's just that simple.

11-01-2014, 09:23 AM	#11014
lotech Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,311	I wouldn't mind 'Ricoh' more than 'Sony' on the name plate, I only want something deeply rooted in photography.

11-01-2014, 12:07 PM - 2 Likes	#11016
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by stevebrot ...We all LIKE you soooo much... Steve... *Merci* ... Everything's fine and dandy in the PF universe, as long as no one calls me Shirley.

11-01-2014, 02:10 PM	#11017
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Merci* ... Everything's fine and dandy in the PF universe, as long as no one calls me Shirley. No prob, Shurrrlee

11-01-2014, 02:14 PM - 1 Like	#11018
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by RoxnDox No prob, Shurrrlee Them's fightin' wurds ...

11-01-2014, 02:26 PM - 2 Likes	#11019
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by lotech I wouldn't mind 'Ricoh' more than 'Sony' on the name plate, I only want something deeply rooted in photography. I'll buy a K-3 when Ruger buys it, puts their name on it, and sells it with a SOCOM stock and an ammo can full of crispy bacon!

11-01-2014, 02:36 PM	#11021
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers There's already a K3 rifle ... Looks a squad automatic weapon. Probably doesn't take good photos though!

11-01-2014, 02:56 PM - 1 Like	#11023
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Google ... what one can find.

11-01-2014, 05:13 PM	#11024
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by jac all manner of lurkers swarm our quiet little thread and create havoc For your information I am not a lurker and whatever rumors you have heard about me are all wrong! Maybe...

11-01-2014, 05:22 PM	#11025
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 jimr-pdx Sorry I've missed the last 5k posts or so - did I miss anything? You missed a bunch of very important stuff. Go back, read it all and then you will be caught up and ready to re-enter this very intellectually stimulating discussion.

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