Landscape Impressed with the K-3 for landscapes

Impressed with the K-3 for landscapes · **2 Likes**

Although I'm a loyal reader of the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread I've succumbed to lure of the K-3 and bought one. I've only used the camera for two shoots but my first impression is that the camera does give the landscape shooter a nice bonus in sharpness and resolution. There are far more details visible than with my old camera; the K-5. But enough with the technical talk! Here are two photo's that perhaps prove my point.

Cheers,

Remco

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**Bob Harris** · 03-25-2014, 04:49 PM

Remco, I have the same thought that you had thinking that the K3 wouldn't really be that big of a help to me on landscape photos. After viewing these I think my mind has changed and I'll take the plunge. I do know on close up photos I've viewed there is a big difference. Great shots from you as usual, I'll blame the new purchase on you when my wife asks why get another camera.

Quest4ADV · 03-25-2014, 05:22 PM

Love both the shots. I can't wait to get out of the house and start using mine!

Great job!

Adam · 03-25-2014, 05:23 PM

Great shots!

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LeRolls · 03-25-2014, 05:47 PM

Very nice indeed! I think I will also be purchasing a K-3 in the very near future!

CreationBear · 03-25-2014, 05:51 PM

If I'm not succumbing to suggestion (which never happens on this board

) I think the second capture really illustrates the "depth" you're getting from the extra resolution...unlike a lot of images I see that seem wrung out like a wet dish towel, I get the sense that there's a lot of latent information just under the surface. BTW, you're really capturing the unique light y'all have there in the Low Country--I've only seen it once (while, unfortunately, in a holding pattern over Schiphol

) but it's a wonder how clouds and sea can be both foreboding and blinding at the same time.

**ROBEFFY** · 03-25-2014, 06:01 PM

I have to agree with everyone, these are really nice.
The surf in the first shot has so much detail I thought it was rock at first.

mole · 03-25-2014, 06:38 PM

These are very fine illustrations of the strengths of the camera - and the talented eye of the photographer!

Westoz · 03-25-2014, 09:49 PM

I think you have an incredible eye for detail the composition is brilliant.

Lauke_101 · 03-26-2014, 12:27 AM

Love the second shot, it's very empty yet absolutely not boring. Begs for a large format print!

**volley** · 03-26-2014, 01:14 AM - **1 Like**

I really wish you wouldn't have posted these Remco! I had convinced myself that the K-5 is all I ever need ...
Seriously: great shots, but the 2nd really stands out with the wonderful composition!

daacon · 03-26-2014, 03:08 AM

Excellent Remco you're not making my decision any easier - actually you are.

malenisjaj · 03-26-2014, 08:14 AM

First one is great.

Yos · 03-26-2014, 08:22 AM

Great photos, my fav is the second as I really love the composition on that one.
What lens did you use taking the pictures?
Cheers
Josef

slowpez · 03-26-2014, 11:45 AM - **1 Like**

Very very impressive although I think the guy behind the camera had a quite a bit to do with how these turned out.

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03-25-2014, 05:51 PM	#6
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	If I'm not succumbing to suggestion (which *never* happens on this board) I think the second capture really illustrates the "depth" you're getting from the extra resolution...unlike a lot of images I see that seem wrung out like a wet dish towel, I get the sense that there's a lot of latent information just under the surface. BTW, you're really capturing the unique light y'all have there in the Low Country--I've only seen it once (while, unfortunately, in a holding pattern over Schiphol) but it's a wonder how clouds and sea can be both foreboding and blinding at the same time.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Remco, I have the same thought that you had thinking that the K3 wouldn't really be that big of a help to me on landscape photos. After viewing these I think my mind has changed and I'll take the plunge. I do know on close up photos I've viewed there is a big difference. Great shots from you as usual, I'll blame the new purchase on you when my wife asks why get another camera.

03-25-2014, 05:22 PM	#3
Quest4ADV Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 118	Love both the shots. I can't wait to get out of the house and start using mine! Great job!

03-25-2014, 05:23 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Great shots! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-25-2014, 05:47 PM	#5
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Very nice indeed! I think I will also be purchasing a K-3 in the very near future!

03-25-2014, 06:01 PM	#7
ROBEFFY Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 248	I have to agree with everyone, these are really nice. The surf in the first shot has so much detail I thought it was rock at first.

03-25-2014, 06:38 PM	#8
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	These are very fine illustrations of the strengths of the camera - and the talented eye of the photographer!

03-25-2014, 09:49 PM	#9
Westoz Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 470	I think you have an incredible eye for detail the composition is brilliant.

03-26-2014, 12:27 AM	#10
Lauke_101 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 160	Love the second shot, it's very empty yet absolutely not boring. Begs for a large format print!

03-26-2014, 01:14 AM - 1 Like	#11
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	I really wish you wouldn't have posted these Remco! I had convinced myself that the K-5 is all I ever need ... Seriously: great shots, but the 2nd really stands out with the wonderful composition!

03-26-2014, 03:08 AM	#12
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Excellent Remco you're not making my decision any easier - actually you are.

03-26-2014, 08:14 AM	#13
malenisjaj Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 166	First one is great.

03-26-2014, 08:22 AM	#14
Yos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 533	Great photos, my fav is the second as I really love the composition on that one. What lens did you use taking the pictures? Cheers Josef

03-26-2014, 11:45 AM - 1 Like	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Very very impressive although I think the guy behind the camera had a quite a bit to do with how these turned out.