Pentax K-3 III Monochrome Review: Now live!

Clavius · 11-01-2013, 02:24 AM - **2 Likes**

If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands."

Cynog Ap Brychan · 11-01-2013, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands."

Like it! +1

Mistral75 · 11-01-2013, 02:31 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Clavius

If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands."

Yep!

mrmentera · 11-01-2013, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands."

Hey! Hands on the quilt!

aleonx3 · 11-01-2013, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by bvg

Release "me-too" FF like Nikon D600 , then do what you want >: Pentaxians will migrate to Pentax FF, not D600 at least.

People do whatever they want to switch D600 or 6D if it fits them better, and usually there is more than one reason (FF) why people switch over to Canikon - (for example, lens selection and AF). OTOH, how many Pentaxians (already a small number) will switch to a Pentax FF just because it is only FF but nothing else? At least, I am not convinced yet for the stuff that I do which is stage photography. If the new Pentax FF is at least a K-3 like and perhaps even than better that, it will get me interested for sure. A me-too or half-baked Pentax FF, thanks but no thanks..

ElJamoquio · 11-01-2013, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

usually there is more than one reason (FF) why people switch over to Canikon

Yup - for me the D600, 24-85, and 1.4x were free when you consider the lens price difference...

Originally posted by aleonx3

OTOH, how many Pentaxians (already a small number) will switch to a Pentax FF just because it is only FF but nothing else?

I know I would. Right now I would hesitate before advising someone new to photography to get into Pentax - the range of Pentax is limited at the top end.

Part of getting a bigger market share is having professional and aspirational products.

Or, coming at it from a different angle - if you ignore AF, Pentax has the best APS-C cameras on the market, hands down.

Why are they the smallest player? Is it *all* marketing? That seems hard to believe in an internet-based-consumer-world.

Barry Pearson · 11-01-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by bvg

Release "me-too" FF like Nikon D600 , then do what you want >: Pentaxians will migrate to Pentax FF, not D600 at least.

Originally posted by mrmentera

No, give us a Nikon DF "me too"!
Seem to be the same size as K-5.

I don't want a "me too" FF. Nor an FF camera designed down to price.

If Ricoh/Pentax launch one, I want it to be a no-compromise camera, priced accordingly.

raphtze · 11-01-2013, 11:19 AM

new nikon DF teaser looks fantastic. i want both the K-3 and the DF :P

SyncGuy · 11-17-2013, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yep!

Nice.... But could you do this for the LX or the Super A/Program too?

Looks sexy and what i always dream of... Haha!

awo425 · 11-18-2013, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

This is a good industrial design exercise, but try to shoot with Spotmatic or MX. Compare to a modern camera it is soooo unbalanced and uncomfortable, it's not even funny.

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yep!

thibs · 11-18-2013, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by awo425

This is a good industrial design exercise, but try to shoot with Spotmatic or MX. Compare to a modern camera it is soooo unbalanced and uncomfortable, it's not even funny.

Really? Ouch ! I must be unbalanced too.

philbaum · 11-18-2013, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by awo425

This is a good industrial design exercise, but try to shoot with Spotmatic or MX. Compare to a modern camera it is soooo unbalanced and uncomfortable, it's not even funny.

Yep, i think what you're referring to is things like molded finger areas and thumb grips on the front and back of some cameras. Looking at the older film cameras, they are beautiful to me, but lack some of the gripping aids that modern plastics/molding procedures have made available.

**stevebrot** · 11-18-2013, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Yep!

Could you make these three into a poster? I want one!

Steve

**stevebrot** · 11-18-2013, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

Yep, i think what you're referring to is things like molded finger areas and thumb grips on the front and back of some cameras.

Where there is a will, there is a way...This is the best-handling camera I own...

If I remember correctly, Mr. Zhou used to make a version for the MX.

Steve

**stevebrot** · 11-18-2013, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Could you make these three into a poster? I want one!

Steve

Could not wait...

11-18-2013, 06:31 PM	#209
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by philbaum Yep, i think what you're referring to is things like molded finger areas and thumb grips on the front and back of some cameras. Where there is a will, there is a way...This is the best-handling camera I own... If I remember correctly, Mr. Zhou used to make a version for the MX. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 11-18-2013 at 06:37 PM.

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11-01-2013, 02:24 AM - 2 Likes	#196
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,144	If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands."

11-01-2013, 02:29 AM	#197
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Clavius If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands." Like it! +1

11-01-2013, 02:31 AM - 2 Likes	#198
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,142	Originally posted by Clavius If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands." Yep!

11-01-2013, 02:32 AM	#199
mrmentera Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falun Posts: 90	Originally posted by Clavius If Pentax is going to answer the Nikon DF campain, then they should answer Nikons: "It's in my hands again." with "It never left my hands." Hey! Hands on the quilt!

11-01-2013, 09:57 AM	#200
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by bvg Release "me-too" FF like Nikon D600 , then do what you want >: Pentaxians will migrate to Pentax FF, not D600 at least. People do whatever they want to switch D600 or 6D if it fits them better, and usually there is more than one reason (FF) why people switch over to Canikon - (for example, lens selection and AF). OTOH, how many Pentaxians (already a small number) will switch to a Pentax FF just because it is only FF but nothing else? At least, I am not convinced yet for the stuff that I do which is stage photography. If the new Pentax FF is at least a K-3 like and perhaps even than better that, it will get me interested for sure. A me-too or half-baked Pentax FF, thanks but no thanks..

11-01-2013, 10:52 AM	#201
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	Originally posted by aleonx3 usually there is more than one reason (FF) why people switch over to Canikon Yup - for me the D600, 24-85, and 1.4x were free when you consider the lens price difference... Originally posted by aleonx3 OTOH, how many Pentaxians (already a small number) will switch to a Pentax FF just because it is only FF but nothing else? I know I would. Right now I would hesitate before advising someone new to photography to get into Pentax - the range of Pentax is limited at the top end. Part of getting a bigger market share is having professional and aspirational products. Or, coming at it from a different angle - if you ignore AF, Pentax has the best APS-C cameras on the market, hands down. Why are they the smallest player? Is it all marketing? That seems hard to believe in an internet-based-consumer-world.

11-01-2013, 11:04 AM	#202
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by bvg Release "me-too" FF like Nikon D600 , then do what you want >: Pentaxians will migrate to Pentax FF, not D600 at least. Originally posted by mrmentera No, give us a Nikon DF "me too"! Seem to be the same size as K-5. I don't want a "me too" FF. Nor an FF camera designed down to price. If Ricoh/Pentax launch one, I want it to be a no-compromise camera, priced accordingly.

11-01-2013, 11:19 AM	#203
raphtze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 136	new nikon DF teaser looks fantastic. i want both the K-3 and the DF :P

11-17-2013, 08:44 PM	#204
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 820	Originally posted by Mistral75 Yep! Nice.... But could you do this for the LX or the Super A/Program too? Looks sexy and what i always dream of... Haha!

11-18-2013, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#205
awo425 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 481	This is a good industrial design exercise, but try to shoot with Spotmatic or MX. Compare to a modern camera it is soooo unbalanced and uncomfortable, it's not even funny. Originally posted by Mistral75 Yep!

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11-18-2013, 01:30 PM	#206
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,000	Originally posted by awo425 This is a good industrial design exercise, but try to shoot with Spotmatic or MX. Compare to a modern camera it is soooo unbalanced and uncomfortable, it's not even funny. Really? Ouch ! I must be unbalanced too.

11-18-2013, 03:06 PM	#207
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	Originally posted by awo425 This is a good industrial design exercise, but try to shoot with Spotmatic or MX. Compare to a modern camera it is soooo unbalanced and uncomfortable, it's not even funny. Yep, i think what you're referring to is things like molded finger areas and thumb grips on the front and back of some cameras. Looking at the older film cameras, they are beautiful to me, but lack some of the gripping aids that modern plastics/molding procedures have made available.

11-18-2013, 04:59 PM	#208
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Mistral75 Yep! Could you make these three into a poster? I want one! Steve

11-18-2013, 06:53 PM	#210
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stevebrot Could you make these three into a poster? I want one! Steve Could not wait...

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