K-3 vs K-5 Hands on Video (Ergonomics)

Adam · 10-18-2013, 01:27 PM

Here's a video showing off what changes Pentax has made to the K-3 (also posted on our homepage):

You Tube

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Kunzite · 10-18-2013, 01:27 PM

Thank you, starting to watch it now.

VisualDarkness · 10-18-2013, 01:51 PM

I'm one of the lock haters, so is my brother! Good that they thought about us.

Transit · 10-19-2013, 11:41 AM

I don't understand the lock thing, where is the exposure area selector now ?

Winder · 10-19-2013, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Transit

I don't understand the lock thing, where is the exposure area selector now ?

The "trash" or delete button now cycles through exposure.

Transit · 10-19-2013, 11:59 AM

Ah I see thx Winder.
so there is no visual way of knowing where it is set outside of the viewfinder ?
doesn't seem to be an improvement ?

Winder · 10-19-2013, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Transit

Ah I see thx Winder.
so there is no visual way of knowing where it is set outside of the viewfinder ?
doesn't seem to be an improvement ?

I think it is on the top LCD.

Col · 10-19-2013, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by Winder

I think it is on the top LCD.

Yes both Focus point selection and metering pattern are now illustrated on the top LCD and the rear info

I have hopes, that now they are moved off a direct control, both settings may be recorded within user settings.

Transit · 10-19-2013, 06:22 PM

Thanks Chaps, looking good

next silly question...I thought the button on the function dial was the lock
why has it got 2 now ?

rawr · 10-19-2013, 07:21 PM

Originally posted by Transit

doesn't seem to be an improvement

Agreed. The new system is usable, but I use that manual switch quite frequently on the K-5 and find it very quick and easy to access. Shame to see it go.
RIP exposure area selector, you will be missed.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-20-2013, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by Transit

next silly question...I thought the button on the function dial was the lock
why has it got 2 now ?

It's to give one the choice of using the locking button, as on the K-5, or having the dial turn freely, as some people prefer.

Col · 10-20-2013, 01:02 AM

Yes you can't ask for more flexibility than that.

When the slider is on unlock: the central mode button is held down permanently and the Mode selector is free to turn (as K20). On Lock: the button is raised and the mode selector works exactly as on K7/5

skyoftexas · 10-20-2013, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by rawr

Agreed. The new system is usable, but I use that manual switch quite frequently on the K-5 and find it very quick and easy to access. Shame to see it go.
RIP exposure area selector, you will be missed.

Plus one, or is that two by now?

Col · 10-21-2013, 06:22 AM

I didn't change it too often... but am now hoping that as its software switched it can now form part of a user setting. I'm also hoping that is can have various dimensions of the central spot. With the 86k sensor I guess linking metering to AF point will have considerable more relevance.

asr54 · 10-22-2013, 12:27 AM

Thanks for that, cannot wait to get mine, latest is beginning of Novemeber, quick one reply to Col yes mate i am the same person as on DPR, if you asked i would have told you that. I know we have had good banter in the past, hope it continues that way.

10-20-2013, 08:30 PM	#13
skyoftexas Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: United States Posts: 156	In agreement Originally posted by rawr Agreed. The new system is usable, but I use that manual switch quite frequently on the K-5 and find it very quick and easy to access. Shame to see it go. RIP exposure area selector, you will be missed. Plus one, or is that two by now?

10-22-2013, 12:27 AM	#15
asr54 Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 14	Nice video. Thanks for that, cannot wait to get mine, latest is beginning of Novemeber, quick one reply to Col yes mate i am the same person as on DPR, if you asked i would have told you that. I know we have had good banter in the past, hope it continues that way.

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Thank you, starting to watch it now.

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VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	I'm one of the lock haters, so is my brother! Good that they thought about us.

10-19-2013, 11:41 AM	#4
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	I don't understand the lock thing, where is the exposure area selector now ?

10-19-2013, 11:50 AM	#5
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Transit I don't understand the lock thing, where is the exposure area selector now ? The "trash" or delete button now cycles through exposure.

10-19-2013, 11:59 AM	#6
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Ah I see thx Winder. so there is no visual way of knowing where it is set outside of the viewfinder ? doesn't seem to be an improvement ?

10-19-2013, 12:02 PM	#7
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by Transit Ah I see thx Winder. so there is no visual way of knowing where it is set outside of the viewfinder ? doesn't seem to be an improvement ? I think it is on the top LCD.

10-19-2013, 12:54 PM	#8
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Originally posted by Winder I think it is on the top LCD. Yes both Focus point selection and metering pattern are now illustrated on the top LCD and the rear info I have hopes, that now they are moved off a direct control, both settings may be recorded within user settings.

10-19-2013, 06:22 PM	#9
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Thanks Chaps, looking good next silly question...I thought the button on the function dial was the lock why has it got 2 now ?

10-19-2013, 07:21 PM	#10
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Transit doesn't seem to be an improvement Agreed. The new system is usable, but I use that manual switch quite frequently on the K-5 and find it very quick and easy to access. Shame to see it go. RIP exposure area selector, you will be missed.

10-20-2013, 12:55 AM	#11
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Transit next silly question...I thought the button on the function dial was the lock why has it got 2 now ? It's to give one the choice of using the locking button, as on the K-5, or having the dial turn freely, as some people prefer.

10-20-2013, 01:02 AM	#12
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Yes you can't ask for more flexibility than that. When the slider is on unlock: the central mode button is held down permanently and the Mode selector is free to turn (as K20). On Lock: the button is raised and the mode selector works exactly as on K7/5

10-21-2013, 06:22 AM	#14
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	I didn't change it too often... but am now hoping that as its software switched it can now form part of a user setting. I'm also hoping that is can have various dimensions of the central spot. With the 86k sensor I guess linking metering to AF point will have considerable more relevance.