Pentax K-3 highlights

Class A · 10-07-2013, 06:01 AM

Some info on the "Multi-Pattern Auto White Balance Technology". This is most likely for JPGs only, so of limited use, AFAIC.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-07-2013, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

I don`t think so, the HDcoating is transparent while the coating on a prism has to be reflective in order to bounce the availeble light as much as possible (at least, that is how I understand it, anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct it)

They do say "improves reflectance" which I would take to mean "increases reflectance" on the reflecting surfaces, rather than "decreases reflectance" on the transmission surfaces (ie increases transmittance on the entry and exit surfaces).

jonny1986 · 10-07-2013, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by GaryH

how about this too
PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

no silent focus like the 18.135? disappointing.

konraDarnok · 10-07-2013, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by Fototim

HSS is yber cool on paper, but has some serious limitations.
When using HSS you loose a lot of flash power. I think you are down to 1/8 of full power, maybe even less. This makes it near useless when it comes to killing ambient sun light.

Well those limitation aren't going to be overcome by 1/250 sync speed That's a third stop, then every brand uses HSS for faster shutter speeds. So what's the problem with 1/180th?

**Belnan** · 10-07-2013, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by Tanzer

Looks like they've brought back support for PEF, in addition to DNG.

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

I don`t think so, the HDcoating is transparent while the coating on a prism has to be reflective in order to bounce the availeble light as much as possible (at least, that is how I understand it, anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct it)

They are not all reflective, at least two sides are transparent.

When is the official press release going to be anyway? I was hoping today.

jonny1986 · 10-07-2013, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by fikkser

WTF... They once again "forget" WiFi... Then I will continue to take pics of my k-5 screen with the phone and upload them to facebook when I'm out. Welcome to late 2013. When are they going to adopt cheap P&S tech like GPS, NFC and WiFi to dSLRS?

Almost embarrasing to that read you can use the dual slot for slow and expensive eye-fi cards.

Nice camera tho.

you can use for any kind of card...don't need eye fi? why complaining..i use wi fi card with my 645d and is simply awesome, especially for professional working. even for normal people...think of travel you shoot a photo of a native or a person in the street , you can show hm the result and send the photo to him, and be sure he or she will be happy to do more photos.

bobmaxja · 10-07-2013, 06:11 AM

Have you see also that many lense are getting the HD coating
DA15,DA21,DA35, DA70
Look at the bottom of this page
PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

pinholecam · 10-07-2013, 06:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lage

Link?

Here...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10137365063_04cf1445e1.jpg

**Belnan** · 10-07-2013, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Here...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10137365063_04cf1445e1.jpg

That camera has pentax on the back, not ricoh?

konraDarnok · 10-07-2013, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by pinholecam

Here...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10137365063_04cf1445e1.jpg

And that one says "Pentax" on the back? Is it going to say "Ricoh" in different markets or what?

Andi Lo · 10-07-2013, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by photoshoper

I have 2 AF lenses and more than 15 manual lens

My pentax lineup is exactly the same as yours at the moment

Originally posted by konraDarnok

Well those limitation aren't going to be overcome by 1/250 sync speed That's a third stop, then every brand uses HSS for faster shutter speeds. So what's the problem with 1/180th?

In practice you want as much flash power as you can get, especially when you're using diffusers. I've been in tons of situations where the 1/180 limits my exposures. Using HSS the flash becomes so weak I might not even use it. Getting to 1/250 or heck, 1/200 makes a difference.

It's like when they made DA 35 a 2.4 lens instead of the 2 that actually was the intention of that lens design (the optical formula is almost exactly the same as FA 35). That bit makes a difference

It's nothing compared to the 1/4000 of old day Nikons though. I really wish instead of this AA filter / no AA filter camera versions which is irrelevant for my image making, they make a version with electronic shutter for every camera release. I'd definitely buy the electronic shutter version

Mistral75 · 10-07-2013, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

And that one says "Pentax" on the back? Is it going to say "Ricoh" in different markets or what?

Pre-series copies had "PENTAX" under the LCD.

D1N0 · 10-07-2013, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by konraDarnok

And that one says "Pentax" on the back? Is it going to say "Ricoh" in different markets or what?

For a mere $100 extra you can buy an all Pentax version. Call it a nostalgia tax

.

pinholecam · 10-07-2013, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by D1N0

For a mere $100 extra you can buy an all Pentax version. Call it a nostalgia tax

.

I think we can ask some enterprising LCD protector maker to make their protective screen with a silkscreen printed "Pentax"

jonny1986 · 10-07-2013, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

More power hungry, too. About 20% drop in shot life from the K-5 IIs.

a battery for pk3 will cost 7 dollar non original.

10-07-2013, 06:14 AM	#101
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by photoshoper I have 2 AF lenses and more than 15 manual lens My pentax lineup is exactly the same as yours at the moment Originally posted by konraDarnok Well those limitation aren't going to be overcome by 1/250 sync speed That's a third stop, then every brand uses HSS for faster shutter speeds. So what's the problem with 1/180th? In practice you want as much flash power as you can get, especially when you're using diffusers. I've been in tons of situations where the 1/180 limits my exposures. Using HSS the flash becomes so weak I might not even use it. Getting to 1/250 or heck, 1/200 makes a difference. It's like when they made DA 35 a 2.4 lens instead of the 2 that actually was the intention of that lens design (the optical formula is almost exactly the same as FA 35). That bit makes a difference It's nothing compared to the 1/4000 of old day Nikons though. I really wish instead of this AA filter / no AA filter camera versions which is irrelevant for my image making, they make a version with electronic shutter for every camera release. I'd definitely buy the electronic shutter version Last edited by Andi Lo; 10-07-2013 at 07:06 AM.

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10-07-2013, 06:01 AM	#91
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Some info on the "Multi-Pattern Auto White Balance Technology". This is most likely for JPGs only, so of limited use, AFAIC.

10-07-2013, 06:03 AM	#92
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by TenZ.NL I don`t think so, the HDcoating is transparent while the coating on a prism has to be reflective in order to bounce the availeble light as much as possible (at least, that is how I understand it, anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct it) They do say "improves reflectance" which I would take to mean "increases reflectance" on the reflecting surfaces, rather than "decreases reflectance" on the transmission surfaces (ie increases transmittance on the entry and exit surfaces).

10-07-2013, 06:06 AM	#93
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411	Originally posted by GaryH how about this too PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR no silent focus like the 18.135? disappointing.

10-07-2013, 06:07 AM	#94
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by Fototim HSS is yber cool on paper, but has some serious limitations. When using HSS you loose a lot of flash power. I think you are down to 1/8 of full power, maybe even less. This makes it near useless when it comes to killing ambient sun light. Well those limitation aren't going to be overcome by 1/250 sync speed That's a third stop, then every brand uses HSS for faster shutter speeds. So what's the problem with 1/180th?

10-07-2013, 06:09 AM	#95
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by Tanzer Looks like they've brought back support for PEF, in addition to DNG. Originally posted by TenZ.NL I don`t think so, the HDcoating is transparent while the coating on a prism has to be reflective in order to bounce the availeble light as much as possible (at least, that is how I understand it, anyone with better knowledge feel free to correct it) They are not all reflective, at least two sides are transparent. When is the official press release going to be anyway? I was hoping today.

10-07-2013, 06:10 AM	#96
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411	Originally posted by fikkser WTF... They once again "forget" WiFi... Then I will continue to take pics of my k-5 screen with the phone and upload them to facebook when I'm out. Welcome to late 2013. When are they going to adopt cheap P&S tech like GPS, NFC and WiFi to dSLRS? Almost embarrasing to that read you can use the dual slot for slow and expensive eye-fi cards. Nice camera tho. you can use for any kind of card...don't need eye fi? why complaining..i use wi fi card with my 645d and is simply awesome, especially for professional working. even for normal people...think of travel you shoot a photo of a native or a person in the street , you can show hm the result and send the photo to him, and be sure he or she will be happy to do more photos.

10-07-2013, 06:11 AM	#97
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Have you see also that many lense are getting the HD coating DA15,DA21,DA35, DA70 Look at the bottom of this page PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

10-07-2013, 06:11 AM - 1 Like	#98
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Originally posted by Lage Link? Here... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10137365063_04cf1445e1.jpg

10-07-2013, 06:13 AM	#99
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by pinholecam Here... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10137365063_04cf1445e1.jpg That camera has pentax on the back, not ricoh?

10-07-2013, 06:14 AM	#100
konraDarnok Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Albums Posts: 969	Originally posted by pinholecam Here... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10137365063_04cf1445e1.jpg And that one says "Pentax" on the back? Is it going to say "Ricoh" in different markets or what?

10-07-2013, 06:19 AM	#102
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by konraDarnok And that one says "Pentax" on the back? Is it going to say "Ricoh" in different markets or what? Pre-series copies had "PENTAX" under the LCD.

10-07-2013, 06:19 AM	#103
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by konraDarnok And that one says "Pentax" on the back? Is it going to say "Ricoh" in different markets or what? For a mere $100 extra you can buy an all Pentax version. Call it a nostalgia tax .

10-07-2013, 06:22 AM	#104
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	Originally posted by D1N0 For a mere $100 extra you can buy an all Pentax version. Call it a nostalgia tax . I think we can ask some enterprising LCD protector maker to make their protective screen with a silkscreen printed "Pentax"

10-07-2013, 06:22 AM	#105
jonny1986 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: italy Posts: 411	Originally posted by IchabodCrane More power hungry, too. About 20% drop in shot life from the K-5 IIs. a battery for pk3 will cost 7 dollar non original.