K-3 speculation

**Digitalis** · 09-20-2013, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by bxf

activity is guaranteed to temporarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate.

We all know that is never going to happen....

Mistral75 · 09-20-2013, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by bxf

Yup, but activity is guaranteed to temporarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate.

As if we needed any reasons to speculate...

bxf · 09-20-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by bxf

Yup, but activity ~~is guaranteed to temporarily~~ may be expected to momentarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate.

Apologies for the error.

**Belnan** · 09-20-2013, 04:08 PM

In the autofocus department Pentax has let us down in the past, granted the K-5 II/s was a step in the right direction with the low light focus ability. What are the odds that pentax would would use the same autofocus system in the next camera should it actually be released in the couple of months? Will they finally give us the autofocus system we are looking for (some of us) and if they don't deliver in the autofocus department will it kill their sales potential?

IchabodCrane · 09-20-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

In the autofocus department Pentax has let us down in the past, granted the K-5 II/s was a step in the right direction with the low light focus ability. What are the odds that pentax would would use the same autofocus system in the next camera should it actually be released in the couple of months? Will they finally give us the autofocus system we are looking for (some of us) and if they don't deliver in the autofocus department will it kill their sales potential?

As Steven Wright once asked... "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

Winder · 09-20-2013, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

In the autofocus department Pentax has let us down in the past, granted the K-5 II/s was a step in the right direction with the low light focus ability. What are the odds that pentax would would use the same autofocus system in the next camera should it actually be released in the couple of months? Will they finally give us the autofocus system we are looking for (some of us) and if they don't deliver in the autofocus department will it kill their sales potential?

Part of the problem is SDM. SDM is just not that fast. Played with a friends Canon 7D and the AF is noticeably faster. It is a combination of the Canon AF system and the USM lens. He has the Sigma 50mm for the 7D and I have it for the K-5. Definitely faster on the 7D and of course is 35L smokes my 31LTD in AF speed.

Winder · 09-20-2013, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bxf

Yup, but activity is guaranteed to temporarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate.

I'm starting the K-3IIs speculation thread in a few days. I'm tired of wondering about the K-3. The K-3IIs is going to be much more interesting to speculate about.

I'm also starting the K-3 complaint thread, so we can get a head start. By the time the camera comes out we will have all of our complaints out of the way.

bossa · 09-20-2013, 07:33 PM

To those interested in modular possibilities take a look at the following video.

You Tube

**ak_kiwi** · 09-20-2013, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by Winder

I'm starting the K-3IIs speculation thread in a few days. I'm tired of wondering about the K-3. The K-3IIs is going to be much more interesting to speculate about.

I'm also starting the K-3 complaint thread, so we can get a head start. By the time the camera comes out we will have all of our complaints out of the way.

Excellent idea.
If it hasn't already been done, perhaps could you could also do a review on the camera before it is announced? ( I would like to weigh the complaints against the actual specifications )

bxf · 09-20-2013, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by Winder

I'm starting the K-3IIs speculation thread in a few days. I'm tired of wondering about the K-3. The K-3IIs is going to be much more interesting to speculate about.

Oh, grand idea! It's about time. The K-3 (i.e. this thread) is already over two years old. We are definitely overdue for a new model

Cynog Ap Brychan · 09-20-2013, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by Winder

I'm also starting the K-3 complaint thread, so we can get a head start. By the time the camera comes out we will have all of our complaints out of the way.

The K-3's autofocus system is too slow!!! It can't track bullets in flight!

Seriously, didn't I read not so long ago that the Pentax AF was the most accurate, though not the fastest. Sometimes, accuracy is good

johnmflores · 09-20-2013, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by bossa

To those interested in modular possibilities take a look at the following video.

Phonebloks - YouTube

While I applaud the goal of this idea, people will have to accept that this type of camera will likely be bigger, slower, and more expensive than integrated units.

This thread, by the way, needs a unicorn

Oh wait, have one right here

bossa · 09-20-2013, 11:45 PM

I'm a Griffin and I don't need no Unicorn

Cynog Ap Brychan · 09-21-2013, 12:44 AM

We have dragons in Wales...

bvg · 09-21-2013, 12:53 AM

And we have platypus here in Australia...

09-20-2013, 04:08 PM	#2734
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	New autofocus system In the autofocus department Pentax has let us down in the past, granted the K-5 II/s was a step in the right direction with the low light focus ability. What are the odds that pentax would would use the same autofocus system in the next camera should it actually be released in the couple of months? Will they finally give us the autofocus system we are looking for (some of us) and if they don't deliver in the autofocus department will it kill their sales potential?

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09-20-2013, 07:35 AM	#2731
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by bxf activity is guaranteed to temporarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate. We all know that is never going to happen....

09-20-2013, 12:27 PM	#2732
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by bxf Yup, but activity is guaranteed to temporarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate. As if we needed any reasons to speculate...

09-20-2013, 12:50 PM	#2733
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by bxf Yup, but activity ~~is guaranteed to temporarily~~ may be expected to momentarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate. Apologies for the error.

09-20-2013, 06:02 PM	#2735
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Belnan In the autofocus department Pentax has let us down in the past, granted the K-5 II/s was a step in the right direction with the low light focus ability. What are the odds that pentax would would use the same autofocus system in the next camera should it actually be released in the couple of months? Will they finally give us the autofocus system we are looking for (some of us) and if they don't deliver in the autofocus department will it kill their sales potential? As Steven Wright once asked... "What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

09-20-2013, 06:42 PM	#2736
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Originally posted by Belnan In the autofocus department Pentax has let us down in the past, granted the K-5 II/s was a step in the right direction with the low light focus ability. What are the odds that pentax would would use the same autofocus system in the next camera should it actually be released in the couple of months? Will they finally give us the autofocus system we are looking for (some of us) and if they don't deliver in the autofocus department will it kill their sales potential? Part of the problem is SDM. SDM is just not that fast. Played with a friends Canon 7D and the AF is noticeably faster. It is a combination of the Canon AF system and the USM lens. He has the Sigma 50mm for the 7D and I have it for the K-5. Definitely faster on the 7D and of course is 35L smokes my 31LTD in AF speed.

09-20-2013, 06:44 PM - 1 Like	#2737
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617 Original Poster	Originally posted by bxf Yup, but activity is guaranteed to temporarily slow down once there is no more reason to speculate. I'm starting the K-3IIs speculation thread in a few days. I'm tired of wondering about the K-3. The K-3IIs is going to be much more interesting to speculate about. I'm also starting the K-3 complaint thread, so we can get a head start. By the time the camera comes out we will have all of our complaints out of the way.

09-20-2013, 07:38 PM	#2739
ak_kiwi Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auckland, New Zealand. Posts: 328	Originally posted by Winder I'm starting the K-3IIs speculation thread in a few days. I'm tired of wondering about the K-3. The K-3IIs is going to be much more interesting to speculate about. I'm also starting the K-3 complaint thread, so we can get a head start. By the time the camera comes out we will have all of our complaints out of the way. Excellent idea. If it hasn't already been done, perhaps could you could also do a review on the camera before it is announced? ( I would like to weigh the complaints against the actual specifications )

09-20-2013, 08:58 PM	#2740
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Winder I'm starting the K-3IIs speculation thread in a few days. I'm tired of wondering about the K-3. The K-3IIs is going to be much more interesting to speculate about. Oh, grand idea! It's about time. The K-3 (i.e. this thread) is already over two years old. We are definitely overdue for a new model

09-20-2013, 09:54 PM	#2741
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Winder I'm also starting the K-3 complaint thread, so we can get a head start. By the time the camera comes out we will have all of our complaints out of the way. The K-3's autofocus system is too slow!!! It can't track bullets in flight! Seriously, didn't I read not so long ago that the Pentax AF was the most accurate, though not the fastest. Sometimes, accuracy is good

09-20-2013, 10:06 PM	#2742
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by bossa To those interested in modular possibilities take a look at the following video. Phonebloks - YouTube While I applaud the goal of this idea, people will have to accept that this type of camera will likely be bigger, slower, and more expensive than integrated units. This thread, by the way, needs a unicorn Oh wait, have one right here

09-20-2013, 11:45 PM	#2743
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I'm a Griffin and I don't need no Unicorn

09-21-2013, 12:44 AM	#2744
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	We have dragons in Wales...

09-21-2013, 12:53 AM	#2745
bvg Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 340	And we have platypus here in Australia...