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**Serkevan** · 12-25-2020, 04:03 AM - **17 Likes**

Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.8 (Wakashiro) | PENTAX official

According to Ricoh, the K-3iii not only records the aperture of K/M lenses to EXIF, but it also does stop-down metering automatically when the shutter is pressed, removing the green button step. It enables TAv and Av with older lenses.

IMO this is as close as we will get to the aperture coupler coming back and I'm very glad they did this quality of life improvement.

Zygonyx · 12-25-2020, 04:08 AM

Happy new year !

Smolk · 12-25-2020, 04:09 AM - **2 Likes**

That would be an unexpected and welcome highlight of the new camera. And may affect my purchase decisions.

krazykat · 12-25-2020, 04:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.8 (Wakashiro) | PENTAX official

According to Ricoh, the K-3iii not only records the aperture of K/M lenses to EXIF, but it also does stop-down metering automatically when the shutter is pressed, removing the green button step. It enables TAv and Av with older lenses.

IMO this is as close as we will get to the aperture coupler coming back and I'm very glad they did this quality of life improvement.

Oh my God, this just became a must-buy for me!

**Kevin B123** · 12-25-2020, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

The silver version sudden became very interesting

**UncleVanya** · 12-25-2020, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

That’s a smart feature. I wish other camera companies were as thoughtful about features like this.

**Michail_P** · 12-25-2020, 06:51 AM

A very nice feature. Bypassing the green button is time efficient.

**Larrymc** · 12-25-2020, 07:05 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.8 (Wakashiro) | PENTAX official

According to Ricoh, the K-3iii not only records the aperture of K/M lenses to EXIF, but it also does stop-down metering automatically when the shutter is pressed, removing the green button step. It enables TAv and Av with older lenses.

IMO this is as close as we will get to the aperture coupler coming back and I'm very glad they did this quality of life improvement.

But, but, but, there is no flippy screen or maybe no GPS!!

someasiancameraguy · 12-25-2020, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

Time to go digging for more antique K-series lenses in the street bazaars of Hong Kong

Thagomizer · 12-25-2020, 07:32 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

That’s a smart feature. I wish other camera companies were as thoughtful about features like this.

"Thoughful" is exactly the right word. I have a KP and am not likely to get a K-3III, but I may get one of its successors down the road. I'm very pleased to hear that Ricoh/Pentax are keeping their legacy in mind in the creation of new products. Well done! Good on them! Bravo!

bobmaxja · 12-25-2020, 07:33 AM

I think Pentax know their base customers. Just that features can bring sales for the new K3 III for lovers of old lenses. Smart move Pentax

**ehrwien** · 12-25-2020, 07:40 AM - **2 Likes**

I find it interesting how long they kept this feature a secret... makes me wonder, what other surprises they have still left to unveil before it launches.

Kunzite · 12-25-2020, 07:43 AM - **1 Like**

I'm curious if this is just software, or the metering system reacting faster than before.

Mistral75 · 12-25-2020, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

Splendid move! I wonder whether they have other such tricks in their sleeves.

aaacb · 12-25-2020, 08:03 AM

This seems like a firmware feature? The stop down metering is linked to the shutter half press instead of only the green button, and the aperture value is entered by the photographer via a dial. All to say, I'd love to see this on my k1ii.

12-25-2020, 04:03 AM - 17 Likes	#1
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	[New Product Story Vol.8] Aperture coupler is (sorta) back! Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.8 (Wakashiro) \| PENTAX official According to Ricoh, the K-3iii not only records the aperture of K/M lenses to EXIF, but it also does stop-down metering automatically when the shutter is pressed, removing the green button step. It enables TAv and Av with older lenses. IMO this is as close as we will get to the aperture coupler coming back and I'm very glad they did this quality of life improvement.

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12-25-2020, 04:08 AM	#2
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Happy new year !

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Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	That would be an unexpected and welcome highlight of the new camera. And may affect my purchase decisions.

12-25-2020, 04:13 AM - 2 Likes	#4
krazykat Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 546	Originally posted by Serkevan Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.8 (Wakashiro) \| PENTAX official According to Ricoh, the K-3iii not only records the aperture of K/M lenses to EXIF, but it also does stop-down metering automatically when the shutter is pressed, removing the green button step. It enables TAv and Av with older lenses. IMO this is as close as we will get to the aperture coupler coming back and I'm very glad they did this quality of life improvement. Oh my God, this just became a must-buy for me!

12-25-2020, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#5
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,189	The silver version sudden became very interesting

12-25-2020, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	That’s a smart feature. I wish other camera companies were as thoughtful about features like this.

12-25-2020, 06:51 AM	#7
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	A very nice feature. Bypassing the green button is time efficient.

12-25-2020, 07:05 AM - 3 Likes	#8
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by Serkevan Product Stories of New APS-C "K-3 Mark III" Vol.8 (Wakashiro) \| PENTAX official According to Ricoh, the K-3iii not only records the aperture of K/M lenses to EXIF, but it also does stop-down metering automatically when the shutter is pressed, removing the green button step. It enables TAv and Av with older lenses. IMO this is as close as we will get to the aperture coupler coming back and I'm very glad they did this quality of life improvement. But, but, but, there is no flippy screen or maybe no GPS!!

12-25-2020, 07:27 AM - 1 Like	#9
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	Time to go digging for more antique K-series lenses in the street bazaars of Hong Kong

12-25-2020, 07:32 AM - 3 Likes	#10
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by UncleVanya That’s a smart feature. I wish other camera companies were as thoughtful about features like this. "Thoughful" is exactly the right word. I have a KP and am not likely to get a K-3III, but I may get one of its successors down the road. I'm very pleased to hear that Ricoh/Pentax are keeping their legacy in mind in the creation of new products. Well done! Good on them! Bravo!

12-25-2020, 07:33 AM	#11
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I think Pentax know their base customers. Just that features can bring sales for the new K3 III for lovers of old lenses. Smart move Pentax

12-25-2020, 07:40 AM - 2 Likes	#12
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	I find it interesting how long they kept this feature a secret... makes me wonder, what other surprises they have still left to unveil before it launches.

12-25-2020, 07:43 AM - 1 Like	#13
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I'm curious if this is just software, or the metering system reacting faster than before.

12-25-2020, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#14
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Splendid move! I wonder whether they have other such tricks in their sleeves.

12-25-2020, 08:03 AM	#15
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	This seems like a firmware feature? The stop down metering is linked to the shutter half press instead of only the green button, and the aperture value is entered by the photographer via a dial. All to say, I'd love to see this on my k1ii.

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