Specs of K-3II

**interested_observer** · 04-21-2015, 06:23 PM

I am going to guess that the K3II is essentially an APS-C version of the FF, and Pentax is using this as a pre-FF production run to work out all the manufacturing / assembly bugs, so that the FF production goes out smoothly.

Venom3300 · 04-21-2015, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Snapsort, which is used by many to organize a comparison of two cameras, shows the $900 K-3 to already surpass the $1700 7Dii.
Score - Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Pentax K-3
Canon advocates whine that the DXO ratings are biased, but DXO routinely shows Canon sensors to have real problems

If you just go on sensor score, sure the K-3 is better than the 7DII... but then so is the K500. But sports and wildlife photography is about a lot more than sensor scores, and in respect to other equally important things, it just gets outclassed.

mee · 04-21-2015, 06:32 PM

Now that we've read everyone's personal opinions on the value of the sensor technology and the onboard flash, does anyone have any factual news about the new camera?

calsan · 04-21-2015, 06:33 PM

My feeling is that the K-3 won't be withdrawn from sale, but you will have the choice of K-3 or K-3ii. I think it will be sold as a model variation.

PS:
In defence of the K-3's auto focus: The other night i was using my 55-300 at 300mm (i.e.: f/5.8) and it would easily and decisively focus on any visible star.

VoiceOfReason · 04-21-2015, 06:43 PM

I don't get the complaints about AF on the K3, but then I also didn't have nearly the AF problems on my K5 that some did.

Shanti · 04-21-2015, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn

I agree with earlier comments, if the new K3ii has the IQ of the K5iis and better/faster/stronger performance of the K3, I'm in. I don't want to sacrifice IQ and DR for more megapixles . . .

Agree!! & as Kenspo has said..there will be a new sensor..so the leaked specs are wrong there !! Must be some form of Japanese humor/sarcasm to torment the west!! or some hair regain firm looking to make a killing

reh321 · 04-21-2015, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by mee

Now that we've read everyone's personal opinions on the value of the sensor technology and the onboard flash, does anyone have any factual news about the new camera?

No, we'll just be expressing opinions for the next 21 hours or so.

**jpzk** · 04-21-2015, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Ahhhh why!? If they get me back the IQ of my K-5 with K-3 performance I am going to have to consider an upgrade. Grrrrrrrrrr!

Yep !
You stole my thoughts !!

Cheers!

Big Dave · 04-21-2015, 07:15 PM

The K3II actually has more improvements then I expected. The Flue card is a big let down. Built in Wi-Fi is so easy to do. Lack of a flip out LCD is a disappointment, but I didn't expect it.

VoiceOfReason · 04-21-2015, 07:25 PM

We knew they couldn't have just one camera with Flucard support because they have to recoup their cost.

**Genobreaker** · 04-21-2015, 07:37 PM

Well might consider it since I've been thinking of upgrading my K-r.

Pentax_family · 04-21-2015, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by markku55

I will NOT buy any camera with out at least tilting display or tilting EVF. To take close up pictures close the ground is really difficult with NOT tilting display or EVF.
For sure I could use 90 degree loop, but that is not so convinient.

It mentioned control with smartphone or tablet! I think that is much better than tilt display, especially when taking photo in low light condition.

deadwolfbones · 04-21-2015, 07:40 PM

Pixel shift superresolution works great on the E-M5 II. Can't wait to see it on a Pentax DSLR.

Never had a need for the onboard flash, not sad to see it gone.

I'll bet this camera costs a lot less than the K-3 did when it was introduced.

Arcanum70 · 04-21-2015, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Winder

Translation is not real good. Pixel shift, GPS, and a couple of performance improvements. Nice step up, but If you already have a K-3 I'm not sure its worth the upgrade.

I'm sure that some will upgrade, but I have a K-3 and won't be. I like it and honestly, I see nothing here to make me want to switch.

reh321 · 04-21-2015, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Pentax_family

It mentioned control with smartphone or tablet! I think that is much better than tilt display, especially when taking photo in low light condition.

That entirely depends on what you are trying to accomplish; for the application you responded to, namely taking pictures close to the ground, I am willing to believe that remote control would work even better. For the application closest to my heart, taking pictures while trying to be inconspicuous, such as traditional "street photography", a phone or tablet would just be one more thing to juggle; the best situation is a simple flippy screen (not even an articulated screen that sticks out from the body), so you can look down at your camera and appear to be "fiddling" with settings while in fact taking the picture. However, to be totally fair, the K-S2 would probably be a better camera for that application than any K-3 would be.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
K-3II to be announced soon	JimC1101	Pentax News and Rumors	797	05-01-2015 02:51 PM
Nikon DF: specs and lots of pics	Adam	Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands	33	11-16-2013 11:53 AM
K-3 Specs leaked - 24MP APS-C	LFLee	Pentax News and Rumors	154	10-07-2013 02:58 AM
K-500 Specs per Pentax USA	Docrwm	Pentax K-30 & K-50	12	07-19-2013 09:16 PM
Your existing computer specs and/or dream specs	Medium FormatPro	General Talk	21	09-07-2012 01:08 PM

04-21-2015, 06:23 PM	#181
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	I am going to guess that the K3II is essentially an APS-C version of the FF, and Pentax is using this as a pre-FF production run to work out all the manufacturing / assembly bugs, so that the FF production goes out smoothly.

04-21-2015, 06:29 PM	#182
Venom3300 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 714	Originally posted by reh321 Snapsort, which is used by many to organize a comparison of two cameras, shows the $900 K-3 to already surpass the $1700 7Dii. Score - Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Pentax K-3 Canon advocates whine that the DXO ratings are biased, but DXO routinely shows Canon sensors to have real problems If you just go on sensor score, sure the K-3 is better than the 7DII... but then so is the K500. But sports and wildlife photography is about a lot more than sensor scores, and in respect to other equally important things, it just gets outclassed.

04-21-2015, 06:32 PM	#183
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Now that we've read everyone's personal opinions on the value of the sensor technology and the onboard flash, does anyone have any factual news about the new camera?

04-21-2015, 06:33 PM	#184
calsan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,548	My feeling is that the K-3 won't be withdrawn from sale, but you will have the choice of K-3 or K-3ii. I think it will be sold as a model variation. PS: In defence of the K-3's auto focus: The other night i was using my 55-300 at 300mm (i.e.: f/5.8) and it would easily and decisively focus on any visible star.

04-21-2015, 06:43 PM	#185
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I don't get the complaints about AF on the K3, but then I also didn't have nearly the AF problems on my K5 that some did.

04-21-2015, 06:44 PM	#186
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by TroutHunterJohn I agree with earlier comments, if the new K3ii has the IQ of the K5iis and better/faster/stronger performance of the K3, I'm in. I don't want to sacrifice IQ and DR for more megapixles . . . Agree!! & as Kenspo has said..there will be a new sensor..so the leaked specs are wrong there !! Must be some form of Japanese humor/sarcasm to torment the west!! or some hair regain firm looking to make a killing

04-21-2015, 06:44 PM	#187
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by mee Now that we've read everyone's personal opinions on the value of the sensor technology and the onboard flash, does anyone have any factual news about the new camera? No, we'll just be expressing opinions for the next 21 hours or so.

04-21-2015, 06:49 PM	#188
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by crewl1 Ahhhh why!? If they get me back the IQ of my K-5 with K-3 performance I am going to have to consider an upgrade. Grrrrrrrrrr! Yep ! You stole my thoughts !! Cheers!

04-21-2015, 07:15 PM	#189
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	The K3II actually has more improvements then I expected. The Flue card is a big let down. Built in Wi-Fi is so easy to do. Lack of a flip out LCD is a disappointment, but I didn't expect it.

04-21-2015, 07:25 PM	#190
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	We knew they couldn't have just one camera with Flucard support because they have to recoup their cost.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

04-21-2015, 07:37 PM	#191
Genobreaker Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 135	Well might consider it since I've been thinking of upgrading my K-r.

04-21-2015, 07:40 PM	#192
Pentax_family Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Albums Posts: 26	Originally posted by markku55 I will NOT buy any camera with out at least tilting display or tilting EVF. To take close up pictures close the ground is really difficult with NOT tilting display or EVF. For sure I could use 90 degree loop, but that is not so convinient. It mentioned control with smartphone or tablet! I think that is much better than tilt display, especially when taking photo in low light condition.

04-21-2015, 07:40 PM	#193
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Pixel shift superresolution works great on the E-M5 II. Can't wait to see it on a Pentax DSLR. Never had a need for the onboard flash, not sad to see it gone. I'll bet this camera costs a lot less than the K-3 did when it was introduced.

04-21-2015, 07:48 PM	#194
Arcanum70 New Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 8	Originally posted by Winder Translation is not real good. Pixel shift, GPS, and a couple of performance improvements. Nice step up, but If you already have a K-3 I'm not sure its worth the upgrade. I'm sure that some will upgrade, but I have a K-3 and won't be. I like it and honestly, I see nothing here to make me want to switch.

04-21-2015, 07:52 PM	#195
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Pentax_family It mentioned control with smartphone or tablet! I think that is much better than tilt display, especially when taking photo in low light condition. That entirely depends on what you are trying to accomplish; for the application you responded to, namely taking pictures close to the ground, I am willing to believe that remote control would work even better. For the application closest to my heart, taking pictures while trying to be inconspicuous, such as traditional "street photography", a phone or tablet would just be one more thing to juggle; the best situation is a simple flippy screen (not even an articulated screen that sticks out from the body), so you can look down at your camera and appear to be "fiddling" with settings while in fact taking the picture. However, to be totally fair, the K-S2 would probably be a better camera for that application than any K-3 would be.