2 quick questions on K3

PBandJ · 10-28-2013, 10:34 AM

Hi,
Too many threads to keep up--
1)does the K3 have a preview histogram to adjust exposure BEFORE taking the picture and
2). What was the final answer on the sensor- Sony was last I heard, but no indiciation if it was new etc. at that time. Has that changed?

I am really flip flopping between this an a D600 for about the same price. i have a minimal investment in PK lenses and no F mount lenses

Thanks

Adam · 10-28-2013, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by PBandJ

Hi,
Too many threads to keep up--
1)does the K3 have a preview histogram to adjust exposure BEFORE taking the picture and
2). What was the final answer on the sensor- Sony was last I heard, but no indiciation if it was new etc. at that time. Has that changed?

I am really flip flopping between this an a D600 for about the same price. i have a minimal investment in PK lenses and no F mount lenses

Thanks

It's a Sony sensor (according to Pentax in Japan, whom we interviewed just over a week ago). Still, there are no production cameras around, so not much can be said about the image quality that isn't speculative. If you can get a FF for the same price, that's almost a steal if it's in good condition!

And yes, there is a live view histogram.

k5astro · 10-28-2013, 11:22 AM

I've heard the D600 had issues that are fixed in the D610 so you might want to trade of the K3 against the D610.

Rumor: Nikon to Release D610 to Address the D600's Sensor Speck Issues

Andi Lo · 10-28-2013, 11:34 AM

To complicate it a bit, here's Canon 6D for $1215
Canon EOS 6D Body Refurbished | Canon Online Store

Enter code ZOMBIE2143 at checkout for the extra 20% off.

It's oos now but might go back in stock later.

Originally found at
US deal: SIZZLING HOT Canon Refurb Prices DSLRs, Lenses eg Rebel 6D FF $1215 US! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

PBandJ · 10-28-2013, 12:41 PM

Argh, didn't need to see that 6D! I had ruled that out bec they were $2000 for the body only. I already bought a new D600 from Adorama during their ebay deal last week for $1600, incl the 24-85 lens and 1 yr Nikon warranty.

It doesn't have a live histogram though. And I keep having 2d thoughts generally. I'm ok rolling the dice on the oil situation.

Originally posted by Andi Lo

To complicate it a bit, here's Canon 6D for $1215
Canon EOS 6D Body Refurbished | Canon Online Store

Enter code ZOMBIE2143 at checkout for the extra 20% off.

It's oos now but might go back in stock later.

Originally found at
US deal: SIZZLING HOT Canon Refurb Prices DSLRs, Lenses eg Rebel 6D FF $1215 US! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

siamthai · 10-28-2013, 12:50 PM

Nikon D600 vs. Pentax K-3 Image Comparison

PBandJ · 10-28-2013, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by siamthai

Nikon D600 vs. Pentax K-3 Image Comparison

Yeah, I saw that and the replies from pentaxians and nikonians.
Each group says they're the best.

**jatrax** · 10-28-2013, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by PBandJ

Yeah, I saw that and the replies from pentaxians and nikonians. Each group says they're the best.

So we can call it a draw?

In that case which ergonomics, menu system, flash system and accessories do you like better? Honestly at the level of k-3/D600 the glass and photographer are more important than the camera. Pick whichever one feels better to use.

Though it does seem a little weird that the k-3 is getting compared with the D600 rather than the D7100..........

normhead · 10-28-2013, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jatrax

So we can call it a draw?

In that case which ergonomics, menu system, flash system and accessories do you like better? Honestly at the level of k-3/D600 the glass and photographer are more important than the camera. Pick whichever one feels better to use.

Though it does seem a little weird that the k-3 is getting compared with the D600 rather than the D7100..........

It's a sensation piece... logic has nothing to do with it. It's just odd that those guys bothered to take comparison photos. It's just odd that they even have the camera. Adam doesn't have the camera, with 40,000 Pentax shooters on his website. How did that guy get one?

**jatrax** · 10-28-2013, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Adam doesn't have the camera, with 40,000 Pentax shooters on his website. How did that guy get one?

Hmmmm... Good point, unless those are from a pre-production version? Which would violate their NDA, maybe.

In another thread it is reported the k-3 is on the front page of Amateur Photographer in UK: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/240838-amateur-photographe...ep-pentax.html So did they use pre-production version? Magazine lead times are several months I would think? They are calling the article a 'first look' so I guess that means pre-production.

10-28-2013, 10:34 AM	#1
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	2 quick questions on K3 Hi, Too many threads to keep up-- 1)does the K3 have a preview histogram to adjust exposure BEFORE taking the picture and 2). What was the final answer on the sensor- Sony was last I heard, but no indiciation if it was new etc. at that time. Has that changed? I am really flip flopping between this an a D600 for about the same price. i have a minimal investment in PK lenses and no F mount lenses Thanks

10-28-2013, 10:44 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by PBandJ Hi, Too many threads to keep up-- 1)does the K3 have a preview histogram to adjust exposure BEFORE taking the picture and 2). What was the final answer on the sensor- Sony was last I heard, but no indiciation if it was new etc. at that time. Has that changed? I am really flip flopping between this an a D600 for about the same price. i have a minimal investment in PK lenses and no F mount lenses Thanks It's a Sony sensor (according to Pentax in Japan, whom we interviewed just over a week ago). Still, there are no production cameras around, so not much can be said about the image quality that isn't speculative. If you can get a FF for the same price, that's almost a steal if it's in good condition! And yes, there is a live view histogram. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-28-2013, 11:22 AM	#3
k5astro Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 387	I've heard the D600 had issues that are fixed in the D610 so you might want to trade of the K3 against the D610. Rumor: Nikon to Release D610 to Address the D600's Sensor Speck Issues

10-28-2013, 11:34 AM	#4
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	To complicate it a bit, here's Canon 6D for $1215 Canon EOS 6D Body Refurbished \| Canon Online Store Enter code ZOMBIE2143 at checkout for the extra 20% off. It's oos now but might go back in stock later. Originally found at US deal: SIZZLING HOT Canon Refurb Prices DSLRs, Lenses eg Rebel 6D FF $1215 US! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

10-28-2013, 12:41 PM	#5
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480 Original Poster	Argh, didn't need to see that 6D! I had ruled that out bec they were $2000 for the body only. I already bought a new D600 from Adorama during their ebay deal last week for $1600, incl the 24-85 lens and 1 yr Nikon warranty. It doesn't have a live histogram though. And I keep having 2d thoughts generally. I'm ok rolling the dice on the oil situation. Originally posted by Andi Lo To complicate it a bit, here's Canon 6D for $1215 Canon EOS 6D Body Refurbished \| Canon Online Store Enter code ZOMBIE2143 at checkout for the extra 20% off. It's oos now but might go back in stock later. Originally found at US deal: SIZZLING HOT Canon Refurb Prices DSLRs, Lenses eg Rebel 6D FF $1215 US! - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

10-28-2013, 12:50 PM	#6
siamthai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Svealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 172	Nikon D600 vs. Pentax K-3 Image Comparison

10-28-2013, 01:00 PM	#7
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480 Original Poster	Originally posted by siamthai Nikon D600 vs. Pentax K-3 Image Comparison Yeah, I saw that and the replies from pentaxians and nikonians. Each group says they're the best.

10-28-2013, 01:46 PM	#8
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by PBandJ Yeah, I saw that and the replies from pentaxians and nikonians. Each group says they're the best. So we can call it a draw? In that case which ergonomics, menu system, flash system and accessories do you like better? Honestly at the level of k-3/D600 the glass and photographer are more important than the camera. Pick whichever one feels better to use. Though it does seem a little weird that the k-3 is getting compared with the D600 rather than the D7100..........

10-28-2013, 01:50 PM - 1 Like	#9
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by jatrax So we can call it a draw? In that case which ergonomics, menu system, flash system and accessories do you like better? Honestly at the level of k-3/D600 the glass and photographer are more important than the camera. Pick whichever one feels better to use. Though it does seem a little weird that the k-3 is getting compared with the D600 rather than the D7100.......... It's a sensation piece... logic has nothing to do with it. It's just odd that those guys bothered to take comparison photos. It's just odd that they even have the camera. Adam doesn't have the camera, with 40,000 Pentax shooters on his website. How did that guy get one?

10-28-2013, 05:40 PM	#10
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by normhead Adam doesn't have the camera, with 40,000 Pentax shooters on his website. How did that guy get one? Hmmmm... Good point, unless those are from a pre-production version? Which would violate their NDA, maybe. In another thread it is reported the k-3 is on the front page of Amateur Photographer in UK: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/240838-amateur-photographe...ep-pentax.html So did they use pre-production version? Magazine lead times are several months I would think? They are calling the article a 'first look' so I guess that means pre-production.