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juristkostya · 11-13-2019, 07:59 AM

aaacb · 11-14-2019, 06:05 PM - **2 Likes**

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juristkostya · 11-16-2019, 08:55 AM - **2 Likes**

both with wide-convertor

juristkostya · 11-17-2019, 06:33 AM - **2 Likes**

both with wide-convertor

bladerunner6 · 11-17-2019, 07:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

These photos show what a great street camera the GR is.

aaacb · 11-17-2019, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by juristkostya

both with wide-convertor

I'm really tempted to get the convertor, in no small part because I see you're using yours more often than not and with excellent results

---------- Post added 11-17-19 at 06:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by bladerunner6

These photos show what a great street camera the GR is.

thanks, it's been quite a change for me to not worry about shutter noise or having a "serious"-looking camera

juristkostya · 11-18-2019, 01:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aaacb

I'm really tempted to get the convertor, in no small part because I see you're using yours more often than not

frankly, converter is the most powerful incentive to buy GR.
I do not know analogues with such optical quality and for only 300 dollars.
If a converter is not needed, there are competitors much cheaper. For example, Fuji.

**jacamar** · 11-18-2019, 12:21 PM - **1 Like**

Eyewanders · 11-20-2019, 12:18 AM - **2 Likes**

juristkostya · 11-20-2019, 06:53 AM - **2 Likes**

both with wide-converter

**jacamar** · 11-20-2019, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by juristkostya

frankly, converter is the most powerful incentive to buy GR.

I went down to the store today to take another look at the converter. For me, It's bulky and must weigh at least as much as the camera itself, so it loses out on the pocketabllity and "stealth" of the original camera. Also the required adaptor adds a significant additional expense. I'm very happy with the GR-III for its intuitiveness and picture quality, but I have a K-3 and a 15mm Limited lens for wide angle work when bulk and weight aren't an issue.

juristkostya · 11-21-2019, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by jacamar

but I have a K-3 and a 15mm Limited lens for wide angle work when bulk and weight aren't an issue.

I also have K-3 + 15 mm ltd.
These set cannot be placed on the same level with GRIII + converter: 15 ltd is much worse optically.
In addition, the K-3 sensor is older, this is noticeable in deep raw-processing.
In practice, my 15 ltd went out of use after purchasing the converter, it is so worse that it’s just unpleasant to use it.

juristkostya · 11-21-2019, 08:07 AM - **1 Like**

both with wide-converter

**jacamar** · 11-21-2019, 12:42 PM

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11-17-2019, 07:03 AM - 1 Like	#381
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by aaacb These photos show what a great street camera the GR is.

11-17-2019, 04:52 PM	#382
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	Originally posted by juristkostya both with wide-convertor I'm really tempted to get the convertor, in no small part because I see you're using yours more often than not and with excellent results ---------- Post added 11-17-19 at 06:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by bladerunner6 These photos show what a great street camera the GR is. thanks, it's been quite a change for me to not worry about shutter noise or having a "serious"-looking camera

11-18-2019, 01:08 AM - 1 Like	#383
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb I'm really tempted to get the convertor, in no small part because I see you're using yours more often than not frankly, converter is the most powerful incentive to buy GR. I do not know analogues with such optical quality and for only 300 dollars. If a converter is not needed, there are competitors much cheaper. For example, Fuji.

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11-20-2019, 06:53 AM - 2 Likes	#386
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225 Original Poster	both with wide-converter

11-20-2019, 02:21 PM	#387
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by juristkostya frankly, converter is the most powerful incentive to buy GR. I went down to the store today to take another look at the converter. For me, It's bulky and must weigh at least as much as the camera itself, so it loses out on the pocketabllity and "stealth" of the original camera. Also the required adaptor adds a significant additional expense. I'm very happy with the GR-III for its intuitiveness and picture quality, but I have a K-3 and a 15mm Limited lens for wide angle work when bulk and weight aren't an issue.

11-21-2019, 02:31 AM	#388
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225 Original Poster	Originally posted by jacamar but I have a K-3 and a 15mm Limited lens for wide angle work when bulk and weight aren't an issue. I also have K-3 + 15 mm ltd. These set cannot be placed on the same level with GRIII + converter: 15 ltd is much worse optically. In addition, the K-3 sensor is older, this is noticeable in deep raw-processing. In practice, my 15 ltd went out of use after purchasing the converter, it is so worse that it’s just unpleasant to use it.

11-21-2019, 08:07 AM - 1 Like	#389
juristkostya Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ukraine, Kharkov Posts: 1,225 Original Poster	both with wide-converter

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