Pentax K-3 III Monochrome Review: Now live!

JinDesu · 10-08-2013, 04:57 AM

Also, would anyone be able to guess if the points are smaller than in the 11-point system? If so, that's a good step-up in getting accurate focus.

mickey · 10-08-2013, 05:11 AM

That's a lot of camera for the money.
It'll be a couple of years before I add another DSLR to my K10 and K-5, but I've got my eyes on the K-3 already.

Mistral75 · 10-08-2013, 05:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JinDesu

Also, would anyone be able to guess if the points are smaller than in the 11-point system? If so, that's a good step-up in getting accurate focus.

They better be to fit in the allocated space:

iwillau · 10-08-2013, 05:52 AM

I want one

Bonobo · 10-08-2013, 08:15 AM

So excited for this upgrade. This will be the tool that goes to Africa w/ me this summer.

Adam · 10-08-2013, 11:02 AM

Looks like the K-3 is a big hit so far! We'll have hundreds of happy shooters on the forum in no time, just like we did with the K-5

AndreyDF · 10-08-2013, 12:11 PM

Yes, I said that.

Why?

Because to me the only real message behind this announcement is that a FULL FRAME Pentax DSLR is put off again, and God knows till when...

Adam · 10-08-2013, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by AndreyDF

Yes, I said that.

Why?

Because to me the only real message behind this announcement is that a FULL FRAME Pentax DSLR is put off again, and God knows till when...

Full frame isn't everything. Pentax will surely join that camp some day, but for now, it's actually a smarter idea for them to push out an advanced APS-C body, which is where the majority of the sub-pro DSLR market still lies.

Want a FF? Get a D610 or a D800. They're out there and they're great cameras. But so is the K-3

AndreyDF · 10-08-2013, 12:24 PM

Don't get so angry, gentlemen. Opinions can vary, and viewpoints may be as different as they can only be, while being equally well-based.

I wrote: for me, not for everybody on the planet. Let the others jigga till the dawn.

I - personally my goodself - have quite a lot of FF lenses that I like and would like to be able to use them on a DSLR a) without 1.6 crop factor, I need wide angles much more than resulting longer telephoto; and b) with image stabilisation built into the body that AFAIK is now made only by Pentax.

Enough logical reasons? Where's any whining?

vboy · 10-08-2013, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Yes; DXOMark, DPReview, Imaging Resource tests for example. The Toshiba sensor from the D7100 can't match the 16MP Sony sensor's ability to bring up shadow information, and even when scaled, it has "only" 13.7 EV compared to 14.1.

However, what I was asking was if you have information about the K-3's sensor being a Toshiba as well, since it's not clear from the preview; there was no need for the aggressive response.
But, I guess it was just a supposition.

i think,it's a sony sensor.....imaging-resource .com can address almost everything we have in mind for answers about the K-3.

nosnoop · 10-08-2013, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by AndreyDF

Because to me the only real message behind this announcement is that a FULL FRAME Pentax DSLR is put off again, and God knows till when...

On the contrary, I believe the tech behind this camera like the new AF module and the new metering system were designed to work with the FF camera as well.

AndreyDF · 10-08-2013, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

On the contrary, I believe the tech behind this camera like the new AF module and the new metering system were designed to work with the FF camera as well.

I agree, it is quite possible. However, I can't figure why Pentax should wait any longer with FF launch? If they can make it, they should.

Hear that Kodak stops making photo films?

DogLover · 10-08-2013, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by nosnoop

On the contrary, I believe the tech behind this camera like the new AF module and the new metering system were designed to work with the FF camera as well.

I agree. If it's possible, I'd love to see the FF in the same K-3 body. That would be a camera to be reckoned with.

Kunzite · 10-08-2013, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by AndreyDF

I agree, it is quite possible. However, I can't figure why Pentax should wait any longer with FF launch? If they can make it, they should.

Hear that Kodak stops making photo films?

Maybe they're rebuilding the K-mount, from the high volume base models upwards? Maybe it's more difficult to launch an expensive low volume product? Maybe that's the proper order, first the APS-C K-3 then the FF?

You're mentioning Kodak because...?

Lucky-Luc · 10-08-2013, 01:45 PM - **1 Like**

I ordered the K3 this afternoon, I hope the wait wont be too long. I feel like a kid a couple of week before christmas.

10-08-2013, 11:02 AM	#96
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10-08-2013, 12:11 PM	#97
AndreyDF New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moscow Posts: 17	Can't share your joy and frankly don't understand it Yes, I said that. Why? Because to me the only real message behind this announcement is that a FULL FRAME Pentax DSLR is put off again, and God knows till when...

10-08-2013, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#98
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,334 Original Poster	Originally posted by AndreyDF Yes, I said that. Why? Because to me the only real message behind this announcement is that a FULL FRAME Pentax DSLR is put off again, and God knows till when... Full frame isn't everything. Pentax will surely join that camp some day, but for now, it's actually a smarter idea for them to push out an advanced APS-C body, which is where the majority of the sub-pro DSLR market still lies. Want a FF? Get a D610 or a D800. They're out there and they're great cameras. But so is the K-3 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, 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:

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10-08-2013, 04:57 AM	#91
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,634	Also, would anyone be able to guess if the points are smaller than in the 11-point system? If so, that's a good step-up in getting accurate focus.

10-08-2013, 05:11 AM	#92
mickey Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,145	That's a lot of camera for the money. It'll be a couple of years before I add another DSLR to my K10 and K-5, but I've got my eyes on the K-3 already.

10-08-2013, 05:28 AM - 1 Like	#93
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,142	Originally posted by JinDesu Also, would anyone be able to guess if the points are smaller than in the 11-point system? If so, that's a good step-up in getting accurate focus. They better be to fit in the allocated space:

10-08-2013, 05:52 AM	#94
iwillau Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 74	I want one

10-08-2013, 08:15 AM	#95
Bonobo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 226	So excited for this upgrade. This will be the tool that goes to Africa w/ me this summer.

10-08-2013, 12:24 PM	#99
AndreyDF New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moscow Posts: 17	Don't get so angry, gentlemen. Opinions can vary, and viewpoints may be as different as they can only be, while being equally well-based. I wrote: for me, not for everybody on the planet. Let the others jigga till the dawn. I - personally my goodself - have quite a lot of FF lenses that I like and would like to be able to use them on a DSLR a) without 1.6 crop factor, I need wide angles much more than resulting longer telephoto; and b) with image stabilisation built into the body that AFAIK is now made only by Pentax. Enough logical reasons? Where's any whining?

10-08-2013, 12:36 PM	#100
vboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 46	Originally posted by Kunzite Yes; DXOMark, DPReview, Imaging Resource tests for example. The Toshiba sensor from the D7100 can't match the 16MP Sony sensor's ability to bring up shadow information, and even when scaled, it has "only" 13.7 EV compared to 14.1. However, what I was asking was if you have information about the K-3's sensor being a Toshiba as well, since it's not clear from the preview; there was no need for the aggressive response. But, I guess it was just a supposition. i think,it's a sony sensor.....imaging-resource .com can address almost everything we have in mind for answers about the K-3.

10-08-2013, 01:12 PM	#101
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by AndreyDF Because to me the only real message behind this announcement is that a FULL FRAME Pentax DSLR is put off again, and God knows till when... On the contrary, I believe the tech behind this camera like the new AF module and the new metering system were designed to work with the FF camera as well.

10-08-2013, 01:28 PM	#102
AndreyDF New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Moscow Posts: 17	Originally posted by nosnoop On the contrary, I believe the tech behind this camera like the new AF module and the new metering system were designed to work with the FF camera as well. I agree, it is quite possible. However, I can't figure why Pentax should wait any longer with FF launch? If they can make it, they should. Hear that Kodak stops making photo films?

10-08-2013, 01:35 PM	#103
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by nosnoop On the contrary, I believe the tech behind this camera like the new AF module and the new metering system were designed to work with the FF camera as well. I agree. If it's possible, I'd love to see the FF in the same K-3 body. That would be a camera to be reckoned with.

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10-08-2013, 01:43 PM	#104
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,131	Originally posted by AndreyDF I agree, it is quite possible. However, I can't figure why Pentax should wait any longer with FF launch? If they can make it, they should. Hear that Kodak stops making photo films? Maybe they're rebuilding the K-mount, from the high volume base models upwards? Maybe it's more difficult to launch an expensive low volume product? Maybe that's the proper order, first the APS-C K-3 then the FF? You're mentioning Kodak because...?

10-08-2013, 01:45 PM - 1 Like	#105
Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	I ordered the K3 this afternoon, I hope the wait wont be too long. I feel like a kid a couple of week before christmas.

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