Pentax K-3 and 3s scheduled to appear in April

**southlander** · 03-14-2013, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

...failed to see a precipitous kerb

Agreed, it's the precipitous ones to watch out for. Ordinary kerbs are generally law abiding and don't look to cause trouble

N.B. I'm unable to participate in this drinking conversation as I'm trying to have an end of summer dry-out and go sans alcohol for a week or two

**Rondec** · 03-14-2013, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by DaveBlack

I totally agree. I have two K-5 classic and I did like the improve low-light AF but just not enough to even consider upgrading. When the K-01 came out I decided to get the Olympus E-M5 for my small mirrorless camera system. The K-01 just never interest me.

Dave

Honestly, I had bought every flagship dSLR from Pentax from the K100 to the K5, but I skipped the K5 II/IIs. I just couldn't see enough improvement over anything to warrant dumping my K5s for a camera that can focus a little better in the dark. I felt like the K5 II was basically cobbled together so that Pentax would have something to show at Photokina, but with the understanding that there would be a higher end APS-C camera coming later.

I probably will buy the K3 if it has same dynamic range as K5, slight improvement in high iso, and significant improvement in autofocus. Still hoping for a full frame announcement in December, with a release in the first Quarter of 2014...

audiobomber · 03-14-2013, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

I probably will buy the K3 if it has same dynamic range as K5, slight improvement in high iso, and significant improvement in autofocus.

The sensor in the K-3 rumour is the same one used in the A77 and NEX7. DR and noise will be pretty much the same as the 16mp bodies. Check DXOMark comparisons of A77 and NEX7, they are very close. (The NEX5-N uses the same sensor as the K-5 bodies).
DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side

PS Aberlour and Bruichladdich for me.

anjuna · 03-14-2013, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

The sensor in the K-3 rumour is the same one used in the A77 and NEX7. DR and noise will be pretty much the same as the 16mp bodies. Check DXOMark comparisons of A77 and NEX7, they are very close. (The NEX5-N uses the same sensor as the K-5 bodies).
DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side

PS Aberlour and Bruichladdich for me.

Do you think the upcoming K-3(24mp) sensor will be the same as used in the new Nikon D7100?

Gareth.Ig · 03-14-2013, 08:19 AM

Highland Park - a soft smoke and peat flavour with just enough bite to remind you its an honest dram. Consistently ranked as one of the best whiskeys produced in Scotland and yet a 12yr bottle remains reasonably affordable.

While I remain excited to see the new cameras and get a sense of where Ricoh is taking Pentax, I don't expect to purchase a new camera regardless of what they have in store.

Originally posted by southlander

N.B. I'm unable to participate in this drinking conversation as I'm trying to have an end of summer dry-out and go sans alcohol for a week or two

Not that I am trying to encourage excessive drinking, but my goodness what a horrible idea!

DaveBlack · 03-14-2013, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

The sensor in the K-3 rumour is the same one used in the A77 and NEX7. DR and noise will be pretty much the same as the 16mp bodies. Check DXOMark comparisons of A77 and NEX7, they are very close. (The NEX5-N uses the same sensor as the K-5 bodies).
DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side

PS Aberlour and Bruichladdich for me.

My understanding is that Sony is going to have a new version coming out soon that is going to be going in the NEX7 replacement. Most likely the K-3 will get the new version.

Dave

DaveBlack · 03-14-2013, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

Honestly, I had bought every flagship dSLR from Pentax from the K100 to the K5, but I skipped the K5 II/IIs. I just couldn't see enough improvement over anything to warrant dumping my K5s for a camera that can focus a little better in the dark. I felt like the K5 II was basically cobbled together so that Pentax would have something to show at Photokina, but with the understanding that there would be a higher end APS-C camera coming later.

I probably will buy the K3 if it has same dynamic range as K5, slight improvement in high iso, and significant improvement in autofocus. Still hoping for a full frame announcement in December, with a release in the first Quarter of 2014...

Same with me. I have had the following: *stDS, K10, K20, K7 and now a K5. I haven't seen a need to upgrade to the K5ii. I will most likely get the K3.

Dave

glanglois · 03-14-2013, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

So many Malts. So little time. Haven't yet sipped an Islay

I managed, with friends, to get through a gift bottle of Laphroaig. Not to my pedestrian taste, I fear. For me, Speyburn when I must be, ermmm, frugal. Otherwise Balvenie Doublewood 12. I keep both in the house and use the choice to exercise self-control.

Wired · 03-14-2013, 08:37 AM

It's sacrilige... but the Amarut Fusion is very tasty

RBellavance · 03-14-2013, 08:40 AM

Lagavulin 16 is my favorite so far, with Glenmorangie Port Wood and Auchentoshan not far behind. A friend of mine, however, tells me Ardbeg Uigeadail is the ultimate peaty goodness.

(I usually try to stay on topic, but I couldn't resist this one

**jeffshaddix** · 03-14-2013, 08:57 AM

Eh hem...Talisker 18, though I agree with Gareth on Highland Park as well.

Come on K-3 news.

Clavius · 03-14-2013, 08:57 AM

I was trying to ignore all these posts that are making me so thirsty, but I'm failing at that. Laphroaig is my favorite brand. I used to work for Allied Distillers in Holland; I blame them for teaching me how to drink the stuff. It goes so well together with a nice dark Brazillian cigar.

Originally posted by DaveBlack

Same with me. I have had the following: *stDS, K10, K20, K7 and now a K5. I haven't seen a need to upgrade to the K5ii. I will most likely get the K3.

Dave

I had exactly the same opinion untill I looked closely at the pictures that result from the K5IIs. There's a nice thread here on PF. The sharpness increase really is amazing.

Ishpuini · 03-14-2013, 09:04 AM

I'm normally refraining as much as possible from entering the discussions in speculative threads like this one. However it had come to an interesting deviation, esp since it's relevant to my personal planning for April!

Regardless of any rumors there is one thing certain for April. I will be visiting the Speyside to do some serious tasting (VIP visits to Aberlour, Balvenie and Macallan are planned) and my K-5 will join me on the trip to capture those memorable moments, accompanied by 4 of the limiteds (DA15, DA21, FA43 and FA77).

Another thing planned for April is my purchasing a bottle of Port Charlotte, more specifically their new Peat Project expression. I tasted it on a tasting recently and fell in love. I must admit though that I am an unconditional fan of what master distiller Jim McEwan is doing at Bruichladdich (where Port Charlotte is distilled). Meeting the man personally on Islay was an experience I'll never forget. I already loved his Port Charlotte An Turas Mor, and regret it won't be made anymore. I do find its replacement (Peat Project) even better, but it's sufficiently different to justify a bottle of each in my drink cabinet! I might even get me an extra bottle of An Turas Mor even though the bottle I have still has 1/3 left in it.

I may not be a Pentax fanboy (though I have been called one), but you can call me a Bruichladdich fanboy without hesitation!

Wim

PS: if the K-3 turns out to be true and if it is built around a APS-C sensor, I do hope it won't deviate too much from the K-7 body that the K-5 and K-5II retained. Not just to allow my grip and focusing screen to fit, also because I feel these cameras had the best form factor among all Pentax's DSLRs to date. Please not bigger!!! I need to be able to take it along hiking...

audiobomber · 03-14-2013, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by anjuna

Do you think the upcoming K-3(24mp) sensor will be the same as used in the new Nikon D7100?

I don't know which sensor they've used in the Nikon. There are rumours it is a Toshiba, which is similar to the Sony, but not the same.

audiobomber · 03-14-2013, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by DaveBlack

My understanding is that Sony is going to have a new version coming out soon that is going to be going in the NEX7 replacement. Most likely the K-3 will get the new version.

Dave

I hope you're right Dave, but I'm not convinced. Pentax bodies have always been several months behind the comparable Sony. The rumour that I've heard repeatedly is the Sony IMX096AQL 24.3 Mp, 3.9 μm Pixel Pitch APS-C CMOS Image Sensor from the Sony α77 (SLT-A77).

Of course everything is rumour at this point, and besides, Pentax has been able to tweak Sony sensors successfully in the past.

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03-14-2013, 05:09 AM	#91
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ...failed to see a precipitous kerb Agreed, it's the precipitous ones to watch out for. Ordinary kerbs are generally law abiding and don't look to cause trouble N.B. I'm unable to participate in this drinking conversation as I'm trying to have an end of summer dry-out and go sans alcohol for a week or two

03-14-2013, 05:36 AM	#92
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by DaveBlack I totally agree. I have two K-5 classic and I did like the improve low-light AF but just not enough to even consider upgrading. When the K-01 came out I decided to get the Olympus E-M5 for my small mirrorless camera system. The K-01 just never interest me. Dave Honestly, I had bought every flagship dSLR from Pentax from the K100 to the K5, but I skipped the K5 II/IIs. I just couldn't see enough improvement over anything to warrant dumping my K5s for a camera that can focus a little better in the dark. I felt like the K5 II was basically cobbled together so that Pentax would have something to show at Photokina, but with the understanding that there would be a higher end APS-C camera coming later. I probably will buy the K3 if it has same dynamic range as K5, slight improvement in high iso, and significant improvement in autofocus. Still hoping for a full frame announcement in December, with a release in the first Quarter of 2014...

03-14-2013, 07:23 AM	#93
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Rondec I probably will buy the K3 if it has same dynamic range as K5, slight improvement in high iso, and significant improvement in autofocus. The sensor in the K-3 rumour is the same one used in the A77 and NEX7. DR and noise will be pretty much the same as the 16mp bodies. Check DXOMark comparisons of A77 and NEX7, they are very close. (The NEX5-N uses the same sensor as the K-5 bodies). DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side PS Aberlour and Bruichladdich for me.

03-14-2013, 07:29 AM	#94
anjuna New Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 6	Originally posted by audiobomber The sensor in the K-3 rumour is the same one used in the A77 and NEX7. DR and noise will be pretty much the same as the 16mp bodies. Check DXOMark comparisons of A77 and NEX7, they are very close. (The NEX5-N uses the same sensor as the K-5 bodies). DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side PS Aberlour and Bruichladdich for me. Do you think the upcoming K-3(24mp) sensor will be the same as used in the new Nikon D7100?

03-14-2013, 08:19 AM	#95
Gareth.Ig Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cochrane, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 508	Highland Park - a soft smoke and peat flavour with just enough bite to remind you its an honest dram. Consistently ranked as one of the best whiskeys produced in Scotland and yet a 12yr bottle remains reasonably affordable. While I remain excited to see the new cameras and get a sense of where Ricoh is taking Pentax, I don't expect to purchase a new camera regardless of what they have in store. Originally posted by southlander N.B. I'm unable to participate in this drinking conversation as I'm trying to have an end of summer dry-out and go sans alcohol for a week or two Not that I am trying to encourage excessive drinking, but my goodness what a horrible idea!

03-14-2013, 08:20 AM	#96
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by audiobomber The sensor in the K-3 rumour is the same one used in the A77 and NEX7. DR and noise will be pretty much the same as the 16mp bodies. Check DXOMark comparisons of A77 and NEX7, they are very close. (The NEX5-N uses the same sensor as the K-5 bodies). DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side PS Aberlour and Bruichladdich for me. My understanding is that Sony is going to have a new version coming out soon that is going to be going in the NEX7 replacement. Most likely the K-3 will get the new version. Dave

03-14-2013, 08:24 AM	#97
DaveBlack Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 441	Originally posted by Rondec Honestly, I had bought every flagship dSLR from Pentax from the K100 to the K5, but I skipped the K5 II/IIs. I just couldn't see enough improvement over anything to warrant dumping my K5s for a camera that can focus a little better in the dark. I felt like the K5 II was basically cobbled together so that Pentax would have something to show at Photokina, but with the understanding that there would be a higher end APS-C camera coming later. I probably will buy the K3 if it has same dynamic range as K5, slight improvement in high iso, and significant improvement in autofocus. Still hoping for a full frame announcement in December, with a release in the first Quarter of 2014... Same with me. I have had the following: *stDS, K10, K20, K7 and now a K5. I haven't seen a need to upgrade to the K5ii. I will most likely get the K3. Dave

03-14-2013, 08:27 AM	#98
glanglois Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madison, Wis., USA Posts: 1,506	Originally posted by monochrome So many Malts. So little time. Haven't yet sipped an Islay I managed, with friends, to get through a gift bottle of Laphroaig. Not to my pedestrian taste, I fear. For me, Speyburn when I must be, ermmm, frugal. Otherwise Balvenie Doublewood 12. I keep both in the house and use the choice to exercise self-control.

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03-14-2013, 08:57 AM	#101
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Eh hem...Talisker 18, though I agree with Gareth on Highland Park as well. Come on K-3 news.

03-14-2013, 08:57 AM	#102
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	I was trying to ignore all these posts that are making me so thirsty, but I'm failing at that. Laphroaig is my favorite brand. I used to work for Allied Distillers in Holland; I blame them for teaching me how to drink the stuff. It goes so well together with a nice dark Brazillian cigar. Originally posted by DaveBlack Same with me. I have had the following: *stDS, K10, K20, K7 and now a K5. I haven't seen a need to upgrade to the K5ii. I will most likely get the K3. Dave I had exactly the same opinion untill I looked closely at the pictures that result from the K5IIs. There's a nice thread here on PF. The sharpness increase really is amazing.

03-14-2013, 09:04 AM	#103
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	I'm normally refraining as much as possible from entering the discussions in speculative threads like this one. However it had come to an interesting deviation, esp since it's relevant to my personal planning for April! Regardless of any rumors there is one thing certain for April. I will be visiting the Speyside to do some serious tasting (VIP visits to Aberlour, Balvenie and Macallan are planned) and my K-5 will join me on the trip to capture those memorable moments, accompanied by 4 of the limiteds (DA15, DA21, FA43 and FA77). Another thing planned for April is my purchasing a bottle of Port Charlotte, more specifically their new Peat Project expression. I tasted it on a tasting recently and fell in love. I must admit though that I am an unconditional fan of what master distiller Jim McEwan is doing at Bruichladdich (where Port Charlotte is distilled). Meeting the man personally on Islay was an experience I'll never forget. I already loved his Port Charlotte An Turas Mor, and regret it won't be made anymore. I do find its replacement (Peat Project) even better, but it's sufficiently different to justify a bottle of each in my drink cabinet! I might even get me an extra bottle of An Turas Mor even though the bottle I have still has 1/3 left in it. I may not be a Pentax fanboy (though I have been called one), but you can call me a Bruichladdich fanboy without hesitation! Wim PS: if the K-3 turns out to be true and if it is built around a APS-C sensor, I do hope it won't deviate too much from the K-7 body that the K-5 and K-5II retained. Not just to allow my grip and focusing screen to fit, also because I feel these cameras had the best form factor among all Pentax's DSLRs to date. Please not bigger!!! I need to be able to take it along hiking...

03-14-2013, 09:13 AM	#104
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by anjuna Do you think the upcoming K-3(24mp) sensor will be the same as used in the new Nikon D7100? I don't know which sensor they've used in the Nikon. There are rumours it is a Toshiba, which is similar to the Sony, but not the same.

03-14-2013, 09:30 AM	#105
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by DaveBlack My understanding is that Sony is going to have a new version coming out soon that is going to be going in the NEX7 replacement. Most likely the K-3 will get the new version. Dave I hope you're right Dave, but I'm not convinced. Pentax bodies have always been several months behind the comparable Sony. The rumour that I've heard repeatedly is the Sony IMX096AQL 24.3 Mp, 3.9 μm Pixel Pitch APS-C CMOS Image Sensor from the Sony α77 (SLT-A77). Of course everything is rumour at this point, and besides, Pentax has been able to tweak Sony sensors successfully in the past.