K-3 III To Be Released Next Week

**Larrymc** · 03-29-2021, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

With everything said about the K3III in different threads which are very lengthy (and because of my usual laziness), will there be a NEW grip for the K3III?
It would be nice to be able to use the one(s) from the K3, K3II.

Short answer, YES.

bencoskater · 03-29-2021, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

Originally posted by bencoskater QuoteUS $1850-2000 which is CAD $2330-2520. No thanks, I don't think I'll buy it for the moment... I was eager to see this camera released but not at that price, especially when there is the D500 with 153 focus points (99 cross focus points) for CAD $2000. I would say yes for a price between CAD $1600-1800.Maybe I'll change my mind but not until I see how it performs, especially the tracking for wildlife and sports.For me the cost of switching systems from Pentax to Nikon would be much higher than a few hundred dollars. Also, the D500 doesn't have IBIS, or the K-3iii's high ISO performance, among other things.

I agree. We'll see what's the real price. We are only speculating and we don't have the price yet. I need to see in real life how it performs and if it's worth it. When I look the price of the 85mm 1.4 AW and the fact that just a bunch of people bought it, I'm scared it won't be a real success for the K3 III if the price is to high. I might be one who will buy it, maybe not. I'm waiting the reviews to decide.

The Squirrel Mafia · 03-29-2021, 10:14 AM

All I'm waiting for is the verdict on AF performance. That alone will determine if I buy it or not. Everything seems to point to the AF system finally having a major overhaul that will result in some very good AF performance, but until it gets into the hands of Pentax users & other reviewers, we really won't know how much better it actually is. Like usual, there will be an "early adopter fee" for those that want it now. Will I be one of those? I'll know after I see it in action. Hahaha!

I'm also looking forward to the Sony a7IV. The a7III was a pretty nice camera, so I can only imagine that the a7IV will be even better with their latest real-time tracking AF plus all the other updates.

In either case, I don't plan on buying any camera gear until the end of this year at the earliest, so I got plenty of time to figure it all out.

And on another note, the stupid battery hook in one of my K-50 bodies broke this weekend, but the camera still works. It's such a flimsy piece of plastic.

reh321 · 03-29-2021, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

And on another note, the stupid battery hook in one of my K-50 bodies broke this weekend, but the camera still works. It's such a flimsy piece of plastic.

The hook broke on my K-30 a few years ago, and I've been depending since then on door's keeping the AA-holder in place.
Since I've been using mostly my KP for the past few years, so this isn't a 'crisis' in any case - but I have been very careful with the KP.

MMVIII · 03-29-2021, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by bencoskater

US $1850-2000 which is CAD $2330-2520. No thanks, I don't think I'll buy it for the moment... I was eager to see this camera released but not at that price, especially when there is the D500 with 153 focus points (99 cross focus points) for CAD $2000. I would say yes for a price between CAD $1600-1800.
Maybe I'll change my mind but not until I see how it performs, especially the tracking for wildlife and sports.

I would wait and compare the image quality of the D500 and the K-3III. Might be surprising results. But, sure, it is quite some money...

Kunzite · 03-29-2021, 01:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MMVIII

I would wait and compare the image quality of the D500 and the K-3III. Might be surprising results. But, sure, it is quite some money...

More surprising than comparing the K-3iii with the K-1ii?

The KP is already slightly better than the D500...

**GregL564** · 03-29-2021, 04:41 PM

I know the new K3 III is supposed to be a wildlife/sports oriented camera for "in the moment" photographs, but wondering if it will nonetheless include any Pixel Shift enhancements? It seems like it has something similar to the "handheld" pixel shift resolution in the K1 II, but wondering if there will be any improvements to that.

mtkeller · 03-29-2021, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by GregL564

I know the new K3 III is supposed to be a wildlife/sports oriented camera for "in the moment" photographs, but wondering if it will nonetheless include any Pixel Shift enhancements? It seems like it has something similar to the "handheld" pixel shift resolution in the K1 II, but wondering if there will be any improvements to that.

They’ve said it includes Pixel Shift but not handheld Pixel Shift. Not clear if there’s much new on that front.

gatorguy · 03-29-2021, 05:17 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MMVIII

I would wait and compare the image quality of the D500 and the K-3III. Might be surprising results. But, sure, it is quite some money...

Since I could have purchased the D500 at any time I wished before now why would I wait to compare it with the K3III? For that matter why would you wait to compare unless you had already decided to buy one or the other?

Personally, Canon and Nikon cameras do not interest me.

Zygonyx · 03-29-2021, 05:22 PM

D500 is very chunky and in this respect only, the difference is clear.
But of course, no click-and-bait journalist willl ever mention it.

Sandy Hancock · 03-29-2021, 05:39 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Personally, Canon and Nikon cameras do not interest me.

THIS! I don't look over the neighbours' fence to see how green their grass is; I tend my own garden.

gatorguy · 03-29-2021, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

D500 is very chunky and in this respect only, the difference is clear.
But of course, no click-and-bait journalist willl ever mention it.

I always assumed it was fairly compact since it was an APS-C, I'd never been inclined to actually look.

**luftfluss** · 03-29-2021, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

D500 is very chunky and in this respect only, the difference is clear.
But of course, no click-and-bait journalist willl ever mention it.

Originally posted by gatorguy

I always assumed it was fairly compact since it was an APS-C, I'd never been inclined to actually look.

I've read a number of reviews of the D500 over the years - DPR, Imaging-Resource, etc. - and they all mention that the D500 is large and heavy for an APS-C DSLR. It's actually about the same size and 20g heavier than the FF D780 (and 80g heavier than the K-3 II).

GregL65 · 03-29-2021, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

I always assumed it was fairly compact since it was an APS-C, I'd never been inclined to actually look.

Here it is next to a K-3 II:
Compare camera dimensions side by side

The D500 is even larger than the K-1, though a bit lighter:
Compare camera dimensions side by side

SimplyCreativePhotography · 03-29-2021, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by GregL65

Here it is next to a K-3 II:
Compare camera dimensions side by side

The D500 is even larger than the K-1, though a bit lighter:
Compare camera dimensions side by side

Very interesting site to compare cameras side-by-side.

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03-29-2021, 08:24 AM	#226
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by jpzk With everything said about the K3III in different threads which are very lengthy (and because of my usual laziness), will there be a NEW grip for the K3III? It would be nice to be able to use the one(s) from the K3, K3II. Short answer, YES.

03-29-2021, 08:54 AM	#227
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	Originally posted by ThorSanchez Originally posted by bencoskater QuoteUS $1850-2000 which is CAD $2330-2520. No thanks, I don't think I'll buy it for the moment... I was eager to see this camera released but not at that price, especially when there is the D500 with 153 focus points (99 cross focus points) for CAD $2000. I would say yes for a price between CAD $1600-1800.Maybe I'll change my mind but not until I see how it performs, especially the tracking for wildlife and sports.For me the cost of switching systems from Pentax to Nikon would be much higher than a few hundred dollars. Also, the D500 doesn't have IBIS, or the K-3iii's high ISO performance, among other things. I agree. We'll see what's the real price. We are only speculating and we don't have the price yet. I need to see in real life how it performs and if it's worth it. When I look the price of the 85mm 1.4 AW and the fact that just a bunch of people bought it, I'm scared it won't be a real success for the K3 III if the price is to high. I might be one who will buy it, maybe not. I'm waiting the reviews to decide.

03-29-2021, 10:14 AM	#228
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,053	All I'm waiting for is the verdict on AF performance. That alone will determine if I buy it or not. Everything seems to point to the AF system finally having a major overhaul that will result in some very good AF performance, but until it gets into the hands of Pentax users & other reviewers, we really won't know how much better it actually is. Like usual, there will be an "early adopter fee" for those that want it now. Will I be one of those? I'll know after I see it in action. Hahaha! I'm also looking forward to the Sony a7IV. The a7III was a pretty nice camera, so I can only imagine that the a7IV will be even better with their latest real-time tracking AF plus all the other updates. In either case, I don't plan on buying any camera gear until the end of this year at the earliest, so I got plenty of time to figure it all out. And on another note, the stupid battery hook in one of my K-50 bodies broke this weekend, but the camera still works. It's such a flimsy piece of plastic.

03-29-2021, 11:31 AM	#229
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia And on another note, the stupid battery hook in one of my K-50 bodies broke this weekend, but the camera still works. It's such a flimsy piece of plastic. The hook broke on my K-30 a few years ago, and I've been depending since then on door's keeping the AA-holder in place. Since I've been using mostly my KP for the past few years, so this isn't a 'crisis' in any case - but I have been very careful with the KP.

03-29-2021, 01:16 PM	#230
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by bencoskater US $1850-2000 which is CAD $2330-2520. No thanks, I don't think I'll buy it for the moment... I was eager to see this camera released but not at that price, especially when there is the D500 with 153 focus points (99 cross focus points) for CAD $2000. I would say yes for a price between CAD $1600-1800. Maybe I'll change my mind but not until I see how it performs, especially the tracking for wildlife and sports. I would wait and compare the image quality of the D500 and the K-3III. Might be surprising results. But, sure, it is quite some money...

03-29-2021, 01:30 PM - 3 Likes	#231
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by MMVIII I would wait and compare the image quality of the D500 and the K-3III. Might be surprising results. But, sure, it is quite some money... More surprising than comparing the K-3iii with the K-1ii? The KP is already slightly better than the D500...

03-29-2021, 04:41 PM	#232
GregL564 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 80	I know the new K3 III is supposed to be a wildlife/sports oriented camera for "in the moment" photographs, but wondering if it will nonetheless include any Pixel Shift enhancements? It seems like it has something similar to the "handheld" pixel shift resolution in the K1 II, but wondering if there will be any improvements to that.

03-29-2021, 04:44 PM	#233
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by GregL564 I know the new K3 III is supposed to be a wildlife/sports oriented camera for "in the moment" photographs, but wondering if it will nonetheless include any Pixel Shift enhancements? It seems like it has something similar to the "handheld" pixel shift resolution in the K1 II, but wondering if there will be any improvements to that. They’ve said it includes Pixel Shift but not handheld Pixel Shift. Not clear if there’s much new on that front.

03-29-2021, 05:17 PM - 3 Likes	#234
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,089	Originally posted by MMVIII I would wait and compare the image quality of the D500 and the K-3III. Might be surprising results. But, sure, it is quite some money... Since I could have purchased the D500 at any time I wished before now why would I wait to compare it with the K3III? For that matter why would you wait to compare unless you had already decided to buy one or the other? Personally, Canon and Nikon cameras do not interest me.

03-29-2021, 05:22 PM	#235
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,032	D500 is very chunky and in this respect only, the difference is clear. But of course, no click-and-bait journalist willl ever mention it.

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03-29-2021, 05:39 PM - 6 Likes	#236
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by gatorguy Personally, Canon and Nikon cameras do not interest me. THIS! I don't look over the neighbours' fence to see how green their grass is; I tend my own garden.

03-29-2021, 05:40 PM	#237
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,089	Originally posted by Zygonyx D500 is very chunky and in this respect only, the difference is clear. But of course, no click-and-bait journalist willl ever mention it. I always assumed it was fairly compact since it was an APS-C, I'd never been inclined to actually look.

03-29-2021, 05:46 PM	#238
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by Zygonyx D500 is very chunky and in this respect only, the difference is clear. But of course, no click-and-bait journalist willl ever mention it. Originally posted by gatorguy I always assumed it was fairly compact since it was an APS-C, I'd never been inclined to actually look. I've read a number of reviews of the D500 over the years - DPR, Imaging-Resource, etc. - and they all mention that the D500 is large and heavy for an APS-C DSLR. It's actually about the same size and 20g heavier than the FF D780 (and 80g heavier than the K-3 II).

03-29-2021, 06:01 PM	#239
GregL65 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 63	Originally posted by gatorguy I always assumed it was fairly compact since it was an APS-C, I'd never been inclined to actually look. Here it is next to a K-3 II: Compare camera dimensions side by side The D500 is even larger than the K-1, though a bit lighter: Compare camera dimensions side by side

03-29-2021, 06:58 PM	#240
SimplyCreativePhotography Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Drayton, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 264	Originally posted by GregL65 Here it is next to a K-3 II: Compare camera dimensions side by side The D500 is even larger than the K-1, though a bit lighter: Compare camera dimensions side by side Very interesting site to compare cameras side-by-side.