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Pioneer · 10-07-2013, 04:46 PM

I think I will hold onto my K5iis since it is the last of the Pentax cameras. It appears that the K3 has become the first of the Ricoh Pentaxes, kind of like Ricoh Lumixes, etc.

**Belnan** · 10-07-2013, 04:51 PM

The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet.

davidhobbsm · 10-07-2013, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

First post on the forum - just pre-ordered the K3. This will be a big step up from the K200 I've been using for many years.

I saw the memory card mentioned, but not the spare battery - is this definitely included.

David

NickLarsson · 10-07-2013, 04:52 PM

Does it have focus peaking ? Not sure if it has been mentioned already.

PBandJ · 10-07-2013, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet.

Wonder if it will have the banding issue the D7100 has, if it's the same sensor?????
I'd also like a comparison between the AF speed and accuracy on this (for non BIF!) vs the K5IIs

twitch · 10-07-2013, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by NickLarsson

Does it have focus peaking ? Not sure if it has been mentioned already.

Yes it does, there was a pic of it being in the menu.

Parallax · 10-07-2013, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet.

I think the fact that there isn't any real difference in image quality between the two, but one has 50% more pixels is a bit impressive.

NickLarsson · 10-07-2013, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by twitch

Yes it does, there was a pic of it being in the menu.

Thanks.

**jatrax** · 10-07-2013, 05:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

I think the fact that there isn't any real difference in image quality between the two, but one has 50% more pixels is a bit impressive.

+1 After all the comments over the last year or so that going to higher MP in APS-C would inevitably reduce IQ. Having the same IQ as the k-5IIs but with 24MP is amazing to me. Expected, but amazing.

Pauld · 10-07-2013, 05:08 PM

Is there any info on the HDR RAW files?

DogLover · 10-07-2013, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by davidhobbsm

First post on the forum - just pre-ordered the K3. This will be a big step up from the K200 I've been using for many years.

I saw the memory card mentioned, but not the spare battery - is this definitely included.

David

No, apparently the battery is not included. Adam said they (B&H) must have decided not to include it. Didn't show up when I ordered either. Still, it's a nice card they're including.

DogLover · 10-07-2013, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Belnan

The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet.

Let's not forget that Pentax regularly gets better performance and IQ out of a given sensor than other manufacturers. Sony, especially. Let's hope that continues.

**baro-nite** · 10-07-2013, 05:42 PM

Wow. I generally take my time upgrading, but despite the fact that I bought a K-5 less than a year ago, this has me seriously considering an order. I'll probably come to my senses by tomorrow morning, but this is a tempting upgrade.

Tesla · 10-07-2013, 05:46 PM - **1 Like**

New accessory: "Pentax" labels to cover up "Ricoh" under the lcd display.

Lucky-Luc · 10-07-2013, 05:46 PM

Will K mount lens work with it?

10-07-2013, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#33
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10-07-2013, 04:46 PM	#31
Pioneer Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wandering the Streets Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,411	I think I will hold onto my K5iis since it is the last of the Pentax cameras. It appears that the K3 has become the first of the Ricoh Pentaxes, kind of like Ricoh Lumixes, etc.

10-07-2013, 04:51 PM	#32
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet.

10-07-2013, 04:52 PM	#34
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Does it have focus peaking ? Not sure if it has been mentioned already.

10-07-2013, 04:52 PM	#35
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	Originally posted by Belnan The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet. Wonder if it will have the banding issue the D7100 has, if it's the same sensor????? I'd also like a comparison between the AF speed and accuracy on this (for non BIF!) vs the K5IIs

10-07-2013, 04:54 PM	#36
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by NickLarsson Does it have focus peaking ? Not sure if it has been mentioned already. Yes it does, there was a pic of it being in the menu.

10-07-2013, 04:55 PM	#37
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Belnan The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet. I think the fact that there isn't any real difference in image quality between the two, but one has 50% more pixels is a bit impressive.

10-07-2013, 04:58 PM	#38
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Originally posted by twitch Yes it does, there was a pic of it being in the menu. Thanks.

10-07-2013, 05:03 PM - 1 Like	#39
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,992	Originally posted by Parallax I think the fact that there isn't any real difference in image quality between the two, but one has 50% more pixels is a bit impressive. +1 After all the comments over the last year or so that going to higher MP in APS-C would inevitably reduce IQ. Having the same IQ as the k-5IIs but with 24MP is amazing to me. Expected, but amazing.

10-07-2013, 05:08 PM	#40
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	Is there any info on the HDR RAW files?

10-07-2013, 05:11 PM	#41
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by davidhobbsm First post on the forum - just pre-ordered the K3. This will be a big step up from the K200 I've been using for many years. I saw the memory card mentioned, but not the spare battery - is this definitely included. David No, apparently the battery is not included. Adam said they (B&H) must have decided not to include it. Didn't show up when I ordered either. Still, it's a nice card they're including.

10-07-2013, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#42
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by Belnan The Toshiba sensor found in the d7100 and d5000 really did not impress me, I couldn't find any real difference between these and the 16mp pentax. With the exception that the K-5 IIs which, to my eyes was the sharpest. Maybe Pentax has got few tricks to improve the IQ of this sensor, since I don't have the money it will be easy to wait for more reviews and image samples. I hope the IQ does not disappoint, otherwise the K-3 looks pretty sweet. Let's not forget that Pentax regularly gets better performance and IQ out of a given sensor than other manufacturers. Sony, especially. Let's hope that continues.

10-07-2013, 05:42 PM	#43
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Wow. I generally take my time upgrading, but despite the fact that I bought a K-5 less than a year ago, this has me seriously considering an order. I'll probably come to my senses by tomorrow morning, but this is a tempting upgrade.

10-07-2013, 05:46 PM - 1 Like	#44
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	New accessory: "Pentax" labels to cover up "Ricoh" under the lcd display.

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Lucky-Luc Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Will K mount lens work with it?

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