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Pentikonian · 04-16-2021, 11:53 AM

These videos are reassuring in some ways. I doubt the new AF will be a limiting factor for me.

Big (for me) questions still remain.

Viewfinder. My eyes can be a bit picky with regards to viewfinders, so I'll have to try that myself. If it hadn't been improved, the K-3III wouldn't have even been a consideration for me. Previous Pentax APS-C viewfinders were too small and dim for my eye, and caused enough eyestrain to induce headaches.

Buffer. Rene Fisher mentioned that it could be an issue for some people. And since I doubt anyone showing fps and buffer on their videos had the camera set up the way I would use it at airshows, I'll have to get it and set it up that way and go do some testing. I'm not a fan of having a mix of slower and faster card slots.

**FozzFoster** · 04-16-2021, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

It's a personal appraisal, but she has some good insights.

I really appreciated her video and her enthusiasm was really contagious!

**luftfluss** · 04-16-2021, 07:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Wow, the 16-50 is sharp handheld at 1/4 second. When you add the fact one of the Ambassadors took sharp DA*300 images of birds handheld at a 1/10 of a second the stabilization will be very noticeably improved.

Not just the SR mechanism, but the shutter and mirror assemblies were also redesigned to minimize vibration.

It's a pity these kinds of improvements don't translate well for Internet specification-gazers.

**luftfluss** · 04-16-2021, 07:39 PM

Judging by Albert's FPS test, the K-3 III's buffer clears in about half the time as the K-3 II does... that's great.

**harish** · 04-16-2021, 08:48 PM

Podcast episode discussing K3-iii ?Latitude Photography Podcast: Shooting the Pentax K3iii with Matt Bishop on Apple Podcasts

Listening now. Starts around the 14th minute mark.

thibs · 04-17-2021, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

These videos are reassuring in some ways. I doubt the new AF will be a limiting factor for me.

Big (for me) questions still remain.

Viewfinder. My eyes can be a bit picky with regards to viewfinders, so I'll have to try that myself. If it hadn't been improved, the K-3III wouldn't have even been a consideration for me. Previous Pentax APS-C viewfinders were too small and dim for my eye, and caused enough eyestrain to induce headaches.

Buffer. Rene Fisher mentioned that it could be an issue for some people. And since I doubt anyone showing fps and buffer on their videos had the camera set up the way I would use it at airshows, I'll have to get it and set it up that way and go do some testing. I'm not a fan of having a mix of slower and faster card slots.

If you ever tried a K1, VF should be the same.

Pentikonian · 04-17-2021, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by thibs

If you ever tried a K1, VF should be the same.

Been using the K-1 for 5 years.

Even though it has been reported as a similar experience, I still need to get the K-3III in my hands and give the OVF a try with my eyes.

thibs · 04-17-2021, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Been using the K-1 for 5 years.

Even though it has been reported as a similar experience, I still need to get the K-3III in my hands and give the OVF a try with my eyes.

Of course, I completely understand that. At least you know what to expect, that's good.

repaap · 04-18-2021, 12:23 AM

There is also less distortion in K-3III VF. So it is bigger, but also looking better from edge to edge.

**Serkevan** · 04-18-2021, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

I really appreciated her video and her enthusiasm was really contagious!

Yup, just watched the video, I like how it's not about the numbers. It really looks like Pentax knocked this one well right out of the park...

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04-16-2021, 11:53 AM	#46
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	These videos are reassuring in some ways. I doubt the new AF will be a limiting factor for me. Big (for me) questions still remain. Viewfinder. My eyes can be a bit picky with regards to viewfinders, so I'll have to try that myself. If it hadn't been improved, the K-3III wouldn't have even been a consideration for me. Previous Pentax APS-C viewfinders were too small and dim for my eye, and caused enough eyestrain to induce headaches. Buffer. Rene Fisher mentioned that it could be an issue for some people. And since I doubt anyone showing fps and buffer on their videos had the camera set up the way I would use it at airshows, I'll have to get it and set it up that way and go do some testing. I'm not a fan of having a mix of slower and faster card slots.

04-16-2021, 11:57 AM	#47
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808 Original Poster	Originally posted by texandrews It's a personal appraisal, but she has some good insights. I really appreciated her video and her enthusiasm was really contagious!

04-16-2021, 07:31 PM - 1 Like	#48
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Originally posted by gatorguy Wow, the 16-50 is sharp handheld at 1/4 second. When you add the fact one of the Ambassadors took sharp DA*300 images of birds handheld at a 1/10 of a second the stabilization will be very noticeably improved. Not just the SR mechanism, but the shutter and mirror assemblies were also redesigned to minimize vibration. It's a pity these kinds of improvements don't translate well for Internet specification-gazers.

04-16-2021, 07:39 PM	#49
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Judging by Albert's FPS test, the K-3 III's buffer clears in about half the time as the K-3 II does... that's great.

04-16-2021, 08:48 PM	#50
harish Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 59	Podcast episode discussing K3-iii ?Latitude Photography Podcast: Shooting the Pentax K3iii with Matt Bishop on Apple Podcasts Listening now. Starts around the 14th minute mark.

04-17-2021, 12:25 AM	#51
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Pentikonian These videos are reassuring in some ways. I doubt the new AF will be a limiting factor for me. Big (for me) questions still remain. Viewfinder. My eyes can be a bit picky with regards to viewfinders, so I'll have to try that myself. If it hadn't been improved, the K-3III wouldn't have even been a consideration for me. Previous Pentax APS-C viewfinders were too small and dim for my eye, and caused enough eyestrain to induce headaches. Buffer. Rene Fisher mentioned that it could be an issue for some people. And since I doubt anyone showing fps and buffer on their videos had the camera set up the way I would use it at airshows, I'll have to get it and set it up that way and go do some testing. I'm not a fan of having a mix of slower and faster card slots. If you ever tried a K1, VF should be the same.

04-17-2021, 12:40 AM	#52
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by thibs If you ever tried a K1, VF should be the same. Been using the K-1 for 5 years. Even though it has been reported as a similar experience, I still need to get the K-3III in my hands and give the OVF a try with my eyes.

04-17-2021, 07:43 AM	#53
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Pentikonian Been using the K-1 for 5 years. Even though it has been reported as a similar experience, I still need to get the K-3III in my hands and give the OVF a try with my eyes. Of course, I completely understand that. At least you know what to expect, that's good.

04-18-2021, 12:23 AM	#54
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	There is also less distortion in K-3III VF. So it is bigger, but also looking better from edge to edge.

04-18-2021, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#55
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by FozzFoster I really appreciated her video and her enthusiasm was really contagious! Yup, just watched the video, I like how it's not about the numbers. It really looks like Pentax knocked this one well right out of the park...

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