Penta K-3 in silver / black

Fogel70 · 10-05-2013, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

So what? Does it have a prime III? I guess not? more mp might mean less speed, but much more is due to the image processor. It is much more likely this 20mp chip is in the k-3 than a imaginary 24mp chip. Unless Pentax has also turned to Toshiba.

A57 and A58 both use the same image processor, so it's a bit strange that the newer camera can't reach the same FPS as the older camera, even when using less than 1/3 as many pixels. The limitation might just as well be because of the sensor than anything else.

D1N0 · 10-05-2013, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by Fogel70

A57 and A58 both use the same image processor, so it's a bit strange that the newer camera can't reach the same FPS as the older camera, even when using less than 1/3 as many pixels. The limitation might just as well be because of the sensor than anything else.

More likely firmware inhibited because of the price level of the a58.

**davidreilly3207** · 10-05-2013, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

K-3 in silver / black, and with new silver / black grip.

Click for more images ...

The flickr images link is to photos marked private.

Fogel70 · 10-05-2013, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

More likely firmware inhibited because of the price level of the a58.

It might be possible, but it's kind of stupid to limit FPS to 5 when SLT is marketed as a speedier alternative to DSLR.
But as it's Sony anything can happen, and it seems like they don't believe DSLR can do 5 FPS.

Quote:

Unlike other DSLRs, the a58 captures up to 5 fps at full 20.1-megapixel resolution with continuous autofocus thanks to the power of Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology

Sony Alpha a58 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | SLT-A58K Review | Sony Store

magkelly · 10-05-2013, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by JohnX

Noooooooooo! Sorry; cameras should be black. This makes the kit look cheap and nasty.

This is 2013. Basic black is cool but color is IN, lol. This is quite deliberately a nod to the old Pentax chrome and black. The minute I saw this I thought "Oh! Hello, a digital Spottie." It made me smile. I get tired of basic black actually. You always want the option but I like having a different choice.

JeffP3456 · 10-05-2013, 05:32 PM

don't forget guys, that the D7100 uses a 24MP sensor without AA
maybe the K3 will be the same?

JeffP3456 · 10-05-2013, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Nitrok was quick enough to download four of them:

K-3 - Imgur

Glad they got rid of the lv button, i kept accidentally hitting it with my nose during shooting!

krebsy75 · 10-05-2013, 05:39 PM

The D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor. Please research before spewing out incorrect details.

Sandy Hancock · 10-05-2013, 05:52 PM

I have already told my wife about the K-3, so I may as well get it in silver so I can tell it apart from my K-5 IIs

JeffP3456 · 10-05-2013, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by krebsy75

The D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor. Please research before spewing out incorrect details.

I know that the D5200 uses Toshiba but have not seen anything about D7100 in any case Toshiba would be just as happy to sell to Ricoh as to Nikon. And you might consider learning some manners as well.

krebsy75 · 10-05-2013, 05:59 PM

Guessperts on forums is annoying. I'm entitled to my opinion.

JeffP3456 · 10-05-2013, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by krebsy75

Guessperts on forums is annoying. I'm entitled to my opinion.

self-reflection?

bossa · 10-05-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by JeffP3456

don't forget guys, that the D7100 uses a 24MP sony sensor without AA
maybe the K3 will be the same?

D7100 uses a Toshiba made sensor.

JeffP3456 · 10-05-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by krebsy75

The D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor. Please research before spewing out incorrect details.

The first sentence is acceptable if it is true but the second one is not. Please think before spewing out vitriol! 'nuff said!

krebsy75 · 10-05-2013, 06:16 PM

My second comment may have been unnecessary. In fact, my wife agrees with you. Having said that, do you realize these posts show up on google? Each and every one may live forever and ever.

I'm in IT and this is one of my pet peeves. That is, comments based on guesses as opposed to fact.

And I happened to think the D7100 used a Sony sensor up until a week ago Why? No doubt because I learned of it from some misinformed forum post.

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10-05-2013, 03:30 PM	#76
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by D1N0 So what? Does it have a prime III? I guess not? more mp might mean less speed, but much more is due to the image processor. It is much more likely this 20mp chip is in the k-3 than a imaginary 24mp chip. Unless Pentax has also turned to Toshiba. A57 and A58 both use the same image processor, so it's a bit strange that the newer camera can't reach the same FPS as the older camera, even when using less than 1/3 as many pixels. The limitation might just as well be because of the sensor than anything else.

10-05-2013, 03:32 PM	#77
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by Fogel70 A57 and A58 both use the same image processor, so it's a bit strange that the newer camera can't reach the same FPS as the older camera, even when using less than 1/3 as many pixels. The limitation might just as well be because of the sensor than anything else. More likely firmware inhibited because of the price level of the a58.

10-05-2013, 04:21 PM	#78
davidreilly3207 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 720	Originally posted by Uluru K-3 in silver / black, and with new silver / black grip. Click for more images ... The flickr images link is to photos marked private.

10-05-2013, 04:37 PM	#79
Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Originally posted by D1N0 More likely firmware inhibited because of the price level of the a58. It might be possible, but it's kind of stupid to limit FPS to 5 when SLT is marketed as a speedier alternative to DSLR. But as it's Sony anything can happen, and it seems like they don't believe DSLR can do 5 FPS. Quote: Unlike other DSLRs, the a58 captures up to 5 fps at full 20.1-megapixel resolution with continuous autofocus thanks to the power of Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology Sony Alpha a58 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens \| SLT-A58K Review \| Sony Store

10-05-2013, 05:17 PM	#80
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by JohnX Noooooooooo! Sorry; cameras should be black. This makes the kit look cheap and nasty. This is 2013. Basic black is cool but color is IN, lol. This is quite deliberately a nod to the old Pentax chrome and black. The minute I saw this I thought "Oh! Hello, a digital Spottie." It made me smile. I get tired of basic black actually. You always want the option but I like having a different choice.

10-05-2013, 05:33 PM	#82
JeffP3456 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	Originally posted by Mistral75 *Nitrok* was quick enough to download four of them: K-3 - Imgur Glad they got rid of the lv button, i kept accidentally hitting it with my nose during shooting!

10-05-2013, 05:39 PM	#83
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	The D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor. Please research before spewing out incorrect details.

10-05-2013, 05:52 PM	#84
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I have already told my wife about the K-3, so I may as well get it in silver so I can tell it apart from my K-5 IIs

10-05-2013, 05:58 PM	#85
JeffP3456 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	Originally posted by krebsy75 The D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor. Please research before spewing out incorrect details. I know that the D5200 uses Toshiba but have not seen anything about D7100 in any case Toshiba would be just as happy to sell to Ricoh as to Nikon. And you might consider learning some manners as well.

10-05-2013, 05:59 PM	#86
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	Guessperts on forums is annoying. I'm entitled to my opinion.

10-05-2013, 06:01 PM	#87
JeffP3456 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	Originally posted by krebsy75 Guessperts on forums is annoying. I'm entitled to my opinion. self-reflection?

10-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#88
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by JeffP3456 don't forget guys, that the D7100 uses a 24MP sony sensor without AA maybe the K3 will be the same? D7100 uses a Toshiba made sensor.

10-05-2013, 06:02 PM	#89
JeffP3456 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	Originally posted by krebsy75 The D7100 uses a Toshiba sensor. Please research before spewing out incorrect details. The first sentence is acceptable if it is true but the second one is not. Please think before spewing out vitriol! 'nuff said!

10-05-2013, 06:16 PM	#90
krebsy75 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chester County, Pa. Posts: 804	My second comment may have been unnecessary. In fact, my wife agrees with you. Having said that, do you realize these posts show up on google? Each and every one may live forever and ever. I'm in IT and this is one of my pet peeves. That is, comments based on guesses as opposed to fact. And I happened to think the D7100 used a Sony sensor up until a week ago Why? No doubt because I learned of it from some misinformed forum post.