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First K-3 shots, burst mode is incredible · 10:20 AM

The first shots taken with my new K-3 and A-400
Burst mode is incredible….
And ISO 1600 would seem to be the new ISO 800

Jpegs, it'll be a while before I can use Aperture and my regular work flow. Apple is usually last with new profiles.
I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out.

Having a feed

A challenge to my spot

To the victor go the spoils

Captured in less than a half second.

**dcmsox2004** · 11-01-2013, 10:26 AM

you're killin' me norm!! how can i not buy one now...... fine captures bte... and kudos the the engineers who made this possible.. dave m

normhead · 11-01-2013, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

you're killin' me norm!! how can i not buy one now...... fine captures bte... and kudos the the engineers who made this possible.. dave m

I guess I should apologize?

Sorry dude, didn't mean to kill you like that.

jimr-pdx · 11-01-2013, 10:47 AM

Great details! So is it drizzling, or are they tossing the corn about with enthusiasm?

normhead · 11-01-2013, 10:59 AM

It's drizzling, and the wind is just whipping them around….

panoguy · 11-01-2013, 12:19 PM

Woot! K-3 at 8.3 fps.

Try filling the buffer sometime... it sounds like a sewing machine (quieter than a Canikon machinegun). The speed to write out the buffer, at least to only one UHS-1 card, is also impressive. Keep on shootin!

gmans · 11-01-2013, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The first shots taken with my new K-3 and A-400
Burst mode is incredible….
And ISO 1600 would seem to be the new ISO 800
.

Congrats on the K3 and first post to Photo Sharing. Your remark on the 1600 ISO is referring to 1600 being the new ceiling before noise becomes a problem?

Is it me or my perception that pics look so much better, given that the forum posting size is the same between the K3 and older K what ever?

great shots of the birds as well.

bluenose · 11-01-2013, 12:35 PM

"I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out."

Not sure how much hassle it would be but for RAW could you use the software CD that comes with the camera?

Regards

lesmore49 · 11-01-2013, 12:53 PM

First owner news. Thanks. Keep the news coming this sounds like an exciting camera. Looking forward to your detailed assessment when you get the time.

Where did you get it ? Henry's ?

slowpez · 11-01-2013, 01:01 PM

Keeping up with the Norms is getting expensive so I am going to quit trying. Impressive shots though Norm. Keep us posted.

normhead · 11-01-2013, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Woot! K-3 at 8.3 fps.

Try filling the buffer sometime... it sounds like a sewing machine (quieter than a Canikon machinegun). The speed to write out the buffer, at least to only one UHS-1 card, is also impressive. Keep on shootin!

True, I haven't filled the buffer and as long as I'm using the Pentax software and each file is 145 MB I'm thinking I don't really want to.

Originally posted by gmans

Congrats on the K3 and first post to Photo Sharing. Your remark on the 1600 ISO is referring to 1600 being the new ceiling before noise becomes a problem?

Is it me or my perception that pics look so much better, given that the forum posting size is the same between the K3 and older K what ever?

great shots of the birds as well.

Given that I didn't really nail the focus, I'm guessing that they look way better than K-5 images would, but that's just a guess. ANd once I got the RAW images loaded the noise wasn't nearly as good, there must be some noise reduction in the JPG engine, maybe 400 will be the new 800, or hopefully 800 will be the new 800 ( highest comfortable shooting ISO). Our power has been going off and on, I had to get the generator going that didn't run all last winter.) I've been pretty busy for a retired guy.

Originally posted by bluenose

"I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out."

Not sure how much hassle it would be but for RAW could you use the software CD that comes with the camera?

Regards

I did that, but that means huge file sizes. I'd be filling a gig on my HD with 7 images.

Originally posted by lesmore49

First owner news. Thanks. Keep the news coming this sounds like an exciting camera. Looking forward to your detailed assessment when you get the time.

Where did you get it ? Henry's ?

Yes it came from Henry's

Originally posted by slowpez

Keeping up with the Norms is getting expensive so I am going to quit trying. Impressive shots though Norm. Keep us posted.

This should be our last thing for a while. Unless we decide to sell the 2 k-5s to get Tess a K-3. I'm going to have to see better high ISO response before we make that decision.

**davidreilly3207** · 11-01-2013, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by normhead

The first shots taken with my new K-3 and A-400
Burst mode is incredible….
And ISO 1600 would seem to be the new ISO 800

Jpegs, it'll be a while before I can use Aperture and my regular work flow. Apple is usually last with new profiles.
I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out.

Having a feed

A challenge to my spot

To the victor go the spoils

Captured in less than a half second.

Why not use .dng as your raw output. No need to wait for update.

charliezap · 11-01-2013, 06:03 PM

That'll be my next toy Norm. Have fun with it.--zapper

normhead · 11-01-2013, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by mdave13

Why not use .dng as your raw output. No need to wait for update.

I always use DNG, but Aperture claims it's an unrecognized file type.

Originally posted by charliezap

That'll be my next toy Norm. Have fun with it.--zapper

Thanks Charlie, I'll do my best.

**Sailor** · 11-01-2013, 06:50 PM

Hey, Norm, congrats on the new camera. Terrific shots right out of the box, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your explorations with the K-3. Have fun!

Jer

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11-01-2013, 12:33 PM	#7
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	Iso 1600/ Originally posted by normhead The first shots taken with my new K-3 and A-400 Burst mode is incredible…. And ISO 1600 would seem to be the new ISO 800 . Congrats on the K3 and first post to Photo Sharing. Your remark on the 1600 ISO is referring to 1600 being the new ceiling before noise becomes a problem? Is it me or my perception that pics look so much better, given that the forum posting size is the same between the K3 and older K what ever? great shots of the birds as well.

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11-01-2013, 10:26 AM	#2
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	you're killin' me norm!! how can i not buy one now...... fine captures bte... and kudos the the engineers who made this possible.. dave m

11-01-2013, 10:30 AM	#3
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 you're killin' me norm!! how can i not buy one now...... fine captures bte... and kudos the the engineers who made this possible.. dave m I guess I should apologize? Sorry dude, didn't mean to kill you like that.

11-01-2013, 10:47 AM	#4
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Great details! So is it drizzling, or are they tossing the corn about with enthusiasm?

11-01-2013, 10:59 AM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	It's drizzling, and the wind is just whipping them around….

11-01-2013, 12:19 PM	#6
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Woot! K-3 at 8.3 fps. Try filling the buffer sometime... it sounds like a sewing machine (quieter than a Canikon machinegun). The speed to write out the buffer, at least to only one UHS-1 card, is also impressive. Keep on shootin!

11-01-2013, 12:35 PM	#8
bluenose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: S. Ontario Posts: 227	"I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out." Not sure how much hassle it would be but for RAW could you use the software CD that comes with the camera? Regards

11-01-2013, 12:53 PM	#9
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	First owner news. Thanks. Keep the news coming this sounds like an exciting camera. Looking forward to your detailed assessment when you get the time. Where did you get it ? Henry's ?

11-01-2013, 01:01 PM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Keeping up with the Norms is getting expensive so I am going to quit trying. Impressive shots though Norm. Keep us posted.

11-01-2013, 01:12 PM	#11
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy Woot! K-3 at 8.3 fps. Try filling the buffer sometime... it sounds like a sewing machine (quieter than a Canikon machinegun). The speed to write out the buffer, at least to only one UHS-1 card, is also impressive. Keep on shootin! True, I haven't filled the buffer and as long as I'm using the Pentax software and each file is 145 MB I'm thinking I don't really want to. Originally posted by gmans Congrats on the K3 and first post to Photo Sharing. Your remark on the 1600 ISO is referring to 1600 being the new ceiling before noise becomes a problem? Is it me or my perception that pics look so much better, given that the forum posting size is the same between the K3 and older K what ever? great shots of the birds as well. Given that I didn't really nail the focus, I'm guessing that they look way better than K-5 images would, but that's just a guess. ANd once I got the RAW images loaded the noise wasn't nearly as good, there must be some noise reduction in the JPG engine, maybe 400 will be the new 800, or hopefully 800 will be the new 800 ( highest comfortable shooting ISO). Our power has been going off and on, I had to get the generator going that didn't run all last winter.) I've been pretty busy for a retired guy. Originally posted by bluenose "I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out." Not sure how much hassle it would be but for RAW could you use the software CD that comes with the camera? Regards I did that, but that means huge file sizes. I'd be filling a gig on my HD with 7 images. Originally posted by lesmore49 First owner news. Thanks. Keep the news coming this sounds like an exciting camera. Looking forward to your detailed assessment when you get the time. Where did you get it ? Henry's ? Yes it came from Henry's Originally posted by slowpez Keeping up with the Norms is getting expensive so I am going to quit trying. Impressive shots though Norm. Keep us posted. This should be our last thing for a while. Unless we decide to sell the 2 k-5s to get Tess a K-3. I'm going to have to see better high ISO response before we make that decision.

11-01-2013, 05:48 PM	#12
davidreilly3207 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 720	Originally posted by normhead The first shots taken with my new K-3 and A-400 Burst mode is incredible…. And ISO 1600 would seem to be the new ISO 800 Jpegs, it'll be a while before I can use Aperture and my regular work flow. Apple is usually last with new profiles. I have the second slot set to jpeg, so that's what I'll use until I get something else figured out. Having a feed A challenge to my spot To the victor go the spoils Captured in less than a half second. Why not use .dng as your raw output. No need to wait for update.

11-01-2013, 06:03 PM	#13
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	That'll be my next toy Norm. Have fun with it.--zapper

11-01-2013, 06:35 PM	#14
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by mdave13 Why not use .dng as your raw output. No need to wait for update. I always use DNG, but Aperture claims it's an unrecognized file type. Originally posted by charliezap That'll be my next toy Norm. Have fun with it.--zapper Thanks Charlie, I'll do my best.

11-01-2013, 06:50 PM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Hey, Norm, congrats on the new camera. Terrific shots right out of the box, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your explorations with the K-3. Have fun! Jer