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gatorguy · 04-13-2021, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by robbiec

Have bought it (Premium variant) . Numerous reasons, I like Pentax and I want to keep them around, those waiting for sales or till the price comes down are only fooling themselves. If anything the price will go up or Pentax closes down. I bought new and early.

I like Pentax cameras in hand, the ergonomics suit me so I bought new and early.

I want to see how the new interface works and how Hyper Program has been improved as it will also be transferred to a K-1iii so I bought new and early.

I skipped the ii's in the K-3 and K-1 series and my K-3 is probably 7yrs old now, so I bought new and early.

In between buying cameras, I buy lens, last 2 years have been DFA* focused, I now skip the middleman and buy direct from Ricoh, new and early.

New purchase will probably be the DFA21 f/? Limited (will buy new and early)

I think I might see a trend here.

**robbiec** · 04-13-2021, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I think I might see a trend here.

You missed one

troika · 04-13-2021, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by robbiec

Have bought it (Premium variant) . Numerous reasons, I like Pentax and I want to keep them around, those waiting for sales or till the price comes down are only fooling themselves. If anything the price will go up or Pentax closes down. I bought new and early.

I like Pentax cameras in hand, the ergonomics suit me so I bought new and early.

I want to see how the new interface works and how Hyper Program has been improved as it will also be transferred to a K-1iii so I bought new and early.

I skipped the ii's in the K-3 and K-1 series and my K-3 is probably 7yrs old now, so I bought new and early.

In between buying cameras, I buy lens, last 2 years have been DFA* focused, I now skip the middleman and buy direct from Ricoh, new and early.

New purchase will probably be the DFA21 f/? Limited (will buy new and early)

So, you're saying that you buy new and early?

**boriscleto** · 04-13-2021, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by troika

Because we are the whiniest group of enthusiasts on the internet. At least we're off of the flippy screen for a moment.

Nobody has started talking about cheese yet.

**aslyfox** · 04-13-2021, 04:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by boriscleto

Nobody has started talking about cheese yet.

did some one mention cheese

You Tube

texandrews · 04-13-2021, 04:25 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by troika

Because we are the whiniest group of enthusiasts on the internet.

Nope, not even close.

Quote:

At least we're off of the flippy screen for a moment.

A blessing.

Andrea K · 04-16-2021, 01:38 AM

No but only because I'm a FF shooter.

PizzaDon · 04-16-2021, 05:26 AM

Nope.

gatorguy · 04-16-2021, 05:30 AM

I suppose my answer is yes.

**boriscleto** · 04-16-2021, 08:20 AM

After seeing Rene Fisher's Impressions video, definite yes.

gatorguy · 04-16-2021, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

After seeing Rene Fisher's Impressions video, definite yes.

Definitely don't miss this one from Albert Seigal. I wish I'd known about the stream and Q&A. No doubt other PF members would have like to know in advance too. He does have another one coming up.

You Tube

mtkeller · 04-16-2021, 08:47 AM

He posted about it in the Pentaxians Facebook group before he set a time for it. Didn't occur to me that no one had posted a blurb here to tell folks to watch. I think he plans for his next couple to be pre-recorded, but I can try to be a good citizen and post a note if he announces another live stream. (Or all y'all could go subscribe to his YouTube channel, I guess.)

**marosari00** · 04-16-2021, 09:34 AM

Yes. My K-3 dates from 2013.

**boriscleto** · 04-16-2021, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by marosari00

Yes. My K-3 dates from 2013.

Mine is from 2015 but I've still been waiting 3 years for the K-3 III...

bencoskater · 04-16-2021, 02:43 PM

I pre-ordered mine finally. I'll see how it performs. I expect it to be much better than the K-1

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04-13-2021, 02:09 PM	#286
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by robbiec Have bought it (Premium variant) . Numerous reasons, I like Pentax and I want to keep them around, those waiting for sales or till the price comes down are only fooling themselves. If anything the price will go up or Pentax closes down. I bought new and early. I like Pentax cameras in hand, the ergonomics suit me so I bought new and early. I want to see how the new interface works and how Hyper Program has been improved as it will also be transferred to a K-1iii so I bought new and early. I skipped the ii's in the K-3 and K-1 series and my K-3 is probably 7yrs old now, so I bought new and early. In between buying cameras, I buy lens, last 2 years have been DFA* focused, I now skip the middleman and buy direct from Ricoh, new and early. New purchase will probably be the DFA21 f/? Limited (will buy new and early) I think I might see a trend here.

04-13-2021, 02:50 PM	#287
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by gatorguy I think I might see a trend here. You missed one

04-13-2021, 03:24 PM	#288
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Originally posted by robbiec Have bought it (Premium variant) . Numerous reasons, I like Pentax and I want to keep them around, those waiting for sales or till the price comes down are only fooling themselves. If anything the price will go up or Pentax closes down. I bought new and early. I like Pentax cameras in hand, the ergonomics suit me so I bought new and early. I want to see how the new interface works and how Hyper Program has been improved as it will also be transferred to a K-1iii so I bought new and early. I skipped the ii's in the K-3 and K-1 series and my K-3 is probably 7yrs old now, so I bought new and early. In between buying cameras, I buy lens, last 2 years have been DFA* focused, I now skip the middleman and buy direct from Ricoh, new and early. New purchase will probably be the DFA21 f/? Limited (will buy new and early) So, you're saying that you buy new and early?

04-13-2021, 03:25 PM	#289
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by troika Because we are the whiniest group of enthusiasts on the internet. At least we're off of the flippy screen for a moment. Nobody has started talking about cheese yet.

04-13-2021, 04:25 PM - 2 Likes	#291
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,400	Originally posted by troika Because we are the whiniest group of enthusiasts on the internet. Nope, not even close. Quote: At least we're off of the flippy screen for a moment. A blessing.

04-16-2021, 01:38 AM	#292
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	No but only because I'm a FF shooter.

04-16-2021, 05:26 AM	#293
PizzaDon Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	Nope.

04-16-2021, 05:30 AM	#294
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	I suppose my answer is yes.

04-16-2021, 08:20 AM	#295
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	After seeing Rene Fisher's Impressions video, definite yes.

04-16-2021, 08:47 AM	#297
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	He posted about it in the Pentaxians Facebook group before he set a time for it. Didn't occur to me that no one had posted a blurb here to tell folks to watch. I think he plans for his next couple to be pre-recorded, but I can try to be a good citizen and post a note if he announces another live stream. (Or all y'all could go subscribe to his YouTube channel, I guess.)

04-16-2021, 09:34 AM	#298
marosari00 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	Yes. My K-3 dates from 2013.

04-16-2021, 11:58 AM	#299
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by marosari00 Yes. My K-3 dates from 2013. Mine is from 2015 but I've still been waiting 3 years for the K-3 III...

04-16-2021, 02:43 PM	#300
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	I pre-ordered mine finally. I'll see how it performs. I expect it to be much better than the K-1

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