Experiences with the new K-3 Camera (Lots of Photos)

[Tiredofallthese]

Actually, I think it happens to me with the BG-4 too. But I switched off the grip's shutter button most of the time because I just want to use the extra battery.

Wahhhh silver k3 in bns $1750....resist.....wait for hd da20-40......resist

 

[PhilipKr35]

Wahhhh silver k3 in bns $1750....resist.....wait for hd da20-40......resist

Very good price with grip some more!
New set price $1970, real bargain!

 

[edutilos-]

And I finally can say that THIS IS IT! I'd say this would be the ultimate camera we'd ever need. Most of us won't benefit w/ full frame cameras as much as we hoped, but I'm sure everyone would benefit quite a bit when upgrading to a K3 ;p

I'll definitely be getting it, question is when...

Also need to think of what to do with my K5. Maybe I'll just give it away. :bsmilie:

 

[ndroo]

Maybe I'll just give it away. :bsmilie:

Thank you in advance.

 

[fengwei]

I'll definitely be getting it, question is when...

Also need to think of what to do with my K5. Maybe I'll just give it away. :bsmilie:

That''d be great! I'm sure you'd benefit a lot w/ the increased resolution and removal of AA filter for your landscape photos (which are already fantastic).

 

[pinholecam]

Wahhhh silver k3 in bns $1750....resist.....wait for hd da20-40......resist

I never understood the mentality of this sort of person who can sell off a camera/lens within an instant of purchase.

But looking at the post history, probably a clone account used for BnS only (900 posts of it! wow! )


Good for the buyer though.
Too bad I don't want a battery grip

 

[sunnycamera]

it is common, my friend bought a fuji x100 full price at 1400 sgd last year, and only used 3 times since then.

it is BuyBuyBuy virus, it is important to realize that before your purchase than after it.

 

[edutilos-]

Thank you in advance.

Wa lau... Give also not to you..

You should give me your silver K3.. :bsmilie:

 

[pauliggy]

frank, thumbs up for the in-depth review and all the hard work put into this passion of yours.
Cu guys this sat..

Paul

 

[SyncGuy]

Wa lau... Give also not to you..

You should give me your silver K3.. :bsmilie:

Ya, agree... Must give noob like me... ;P

 

[fengwei]

frank, thumbs up for the in-depth review and all the hard work put into this passion of yours.
Cu guys this sat..

Paul

Thanks Paul. Wish I could shoot as often as I used to do... Anyway, w Thw new k3 I feel I'd like to shoot more.

 

[fengwei]

An update on the battery. I've taken 690 photos since I got the camera over 10 days ago, it's still on the first battery (left over from my K5), and it still shows full. I guess the battery life is pretty good considering the bigger LCD screen and more demanding processor and sensor

 

[otc]

An update on the battery. I've taken 690 photos since I got the camera over 10 days ago, it's still on the first battery (left over from my K5), and it still shows full. I guess the battery life is pretty good considering the bigger LCD screen and more demanding processor and sensor

great effort frank for this review,



marcus

 

[fengwei]

great effort frank for this review,

marcus

Thanks. Marcus. I think it's time for you to upgrade as well

 

[sputnik00]

Seldom post on the forum, but just had to chime in to say thank you for posting the impression.

You're making it tough to decide between Fuji X and Pentax. ........

 

[fengwei]

Seldom post on the forum, but just had to chime in to say thank you for posting the impression.

You're making it tough to decide between Fuji X and Pentax. ........

I know what you mean. I sold off my XE1 plus a few lenses (all very good ones) after I got the K3. The XE1 is a very good and capable camera, small and light, takes excellent photos. But when compared with a dSLR like K3, it's just too slow in operation and focus, especially used indoor. Plus the choice of lenses from Pentax, I'd definitely go w/ K3 instead of an XE2 (which is similarly priced) .

 

[N-user]

Seldom post on the forum, but just had to chime in to say thank you for posting the impression.

You're making it tough to decide between Fuji X and Pentax. ........

If u do not already have another dslr, then k3 is more capable body.... just see if u want to handle the bulk.... harder decision for us already have a dslr.... wanting to get k3 but cannot find the excuse.... kekekekeke

 

[sputnik00]

Thank you for the kind suggestions.

My favourite camera is my old Ricoh GRD II.

Used an old Nikon D70s with just a 35mm and 90mm macro for many years and realised that a smaller camera will give me more photo moments simply because I will not think twice about taking it with me where I go. And an DSLR makes me feel like a target for thieves when I'm in a foreign country.

So I was considering the xpro-1 or the GR. Then the Pentax K3 just had to show up.

Sigh.

 

[PhilipKr35]

Thank you for the kind suggestions. My favourite camera is my old Ricoh GRD II. Used an old Nikon D70s with just a 35mm and 90mm macro for many years and realised that a smaller camera will give me more photo moments simply because I will not think twice about taking it with me where I go. And an DSLR makes me feel like a target for thieves when I'm in a foreign country. So I was considering the xpro-1 or the GR. Then the Pentax K3 just had to show up. Sigh.

I can tell that you are in a dilemma, let me help, between GR and K3, each has their capabilities. GR is power in a small package but night shots and focus speed at night is borderline. K3 great in every way , day , night, I just found out at the jetty that even almost darkness still can focus fast, only it is heavier to bring and cannot slip into your pocket. XPro1- I don't own it so just leave it out of your decision, choose between K3 and GR first, then compare that choice with XPro1.

 

[easyFinger]

Thank you for the kind suggestions.

My favourite camera is my old Ricoh GRD II.

Used an old Nikon D70s with just a 35mm and 90mm macro for many years and realised that a smaller camera will give me more photo moments simply because I will not think twice about taking it with me where I go. And an DSLR makes me feel like a target for thieves when I'm in a foreign country.

So I was considering the xpro-1 or the GR. Then the Pentax K3 just had to show up.

Sigh.

Get both GR & K3... I have K5 and just added a GR, bring them out together, lovely pair... tempted to get K3 but K5 still good plus $$ in short supply...