K3 sample shots ... post here !

Jonathan Mac · 07-13-2017, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by tim60

I have a problem with my K3. Traveling for 3 weeks and forgot the battery charger. Any suggestions for a remedy apart from the obvious and difficult - buy a replacement charger. Are the other, non Pentax cameras that use the same battery?

I will be in Adelaide first.

Ebay and Amazon sell cheaper third party ones, usually with cheaper third party batteries, but I imagine that won't be an option if you're travelling. Your other option would be to buy a battery grip and use the AA adapter, which probably isn't ideal as it'll make for a bigger, heavier kit.

tim60 · 07-14-2017, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Ebay and Amazon sell cheaper third party ones, usually with cheaper third party batteries, but I imagine that won't be an option if you're travelling. Your other option would be to buy a battery grip and use the AA adapter, which probably isn't ideal as it'll make for a bigger, heavier kit.

Thanks, I will look tomorrow at the third party options. The OEM one was very expensive. I found some third party offers that seemed good.

**aslyfox** · 07-14-2017, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Thanks, I will look tomorrow at the third party options. The OEM one was very expensive. I found some third party offers that seemed good.

can't speak about 3rd party battery grips but I enjoy the Pentax battery grips I have for my K 3 and K 5 II.

they fit my hand well, have a place to put an extra sd card and the option the second insert section using AA batteries which are not hard to find any where I can think of

I routinely carry an extra batter in the grip and if I wanted to lighten the system, I could remove the grip and/or battery at any time, no special tools needed.

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-14-2017, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

can't speak about 3rd party battery grips but I enjoy the Pentax battery grips I have for my K 3 and K 5 II.

they fit my hand well, have a place to put an extra sd card and the option the second insert section using AA batteries which are not hard to find any where I can think of

I routinely carry an extra batter in the grip and if I wanted to lighten the system, I could remove the grip and/or battery at any time, no special tools needed.

I agree. Actually, the camera doesn't feel right to me without the grip attached, and I always have the AA carrier with me with fresh AA's in it.

Patriot · 07-15-2017, 01:12 AM - **4 Likes**

Victoria Harbour, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Canada
Sigma 70-200mm 1:2.8 EX DG OS

Jorgario · 07-15-2017, 02:01 AM - **4 Likes**

DA 10-24:

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flugfiske · 07-15-2017, 12:34 PM - **1 Like**

Couple from today. K-3 + kooka 25mm extension + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 macro, natural light.

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Jorgario · 07-15-2017, 02:33 PM

With DA 12-24:

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**wtlwdwgn** · 07-16-2017, 10:36 AM - **5 Likes**

Barn swallow. K-3 and Sigma 150-500 at 500mm. Xpst.

RAART · 07-16-2017, 02:22 PM - **3 Likes**

for first time I tried developing image in Darktable as the other PC with Adobe CC was disassembled for cleaning. Not bad I think but I need to learn a lot how to process images in Linux. I used Linux as my PC to go for web browsing but this is first time trying it for other stuff.

First image ever in Darktable!
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JTWilson37209 · 07-16-2017, 07:23 PM - **6 Likes**

Below is from my first day out with my new K3II.

**Rondec** · 07-17-2017, 06:34 AM - **1 Like**

Sunrise on the Dead Sea.

**aslyfox** · 07-17-2017, 12:53 PM

As I have said in two other threads today

Post your HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW pictures!

The 300mm plus lens Club discuss your long lenses.

I really like this combination of the K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW hand held

1 - original

2 - cropped and pp

**jpzk** · 07-17-2017, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Barn swallow. K-3 and Sigma 150-500 at 500mm. Xpst.

Very nice !

Tack sharp and beautiful bird colours !

**savoche** · 07-17-2017, 01:16 PM - **3 Likes**

K-3 and FA 43

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JTWilson37209 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Photos: Albums Posts: 71	First time out with K3II Below is from my first day out with my new K3II.

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07-13-2017, 11:18 PM	#8416
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897	Originally posted by tim60 I have a problem with my K3. Traveling for 3 weeks and forgot the battery charger. Any suggestions for a remedy apart from the obvious and difficult - buy a replacement charger. Are the other, non Pentax cameras that use the same battery? I will be in Adelaide first. Ebay and Amazon sell cheaper third party ones, usually with cheaper third party batteries, but I imagine that won't be an option if you're travelling. Your other option would be to buy a battery grip and use the AA adapter, which probably isn't ideal as it'll make for a bigger, heavier kit.

07-14-2017, 04:06 AM	#8417
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Ebay and Amazon sell cheaper third party ones, usually with cheaper third party batteries, but I imagine that won't be an option if you're travelling. Your other option would be to buy a battery grip and use the AA adapter, which probably isn't ideal as it'll make for a bigger, heavier kit. Thanks, I will look tomorrow at the third party options. The OEM one was very expensive. I found some third party offers that seemed good.

07-14-2017, 04:24 AM	#8418
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by tim60 Thanks, I will look tomorrow at the third party options. The OEM one was very expensive. I found some third party offers that seemed good. can't speak about 3rd party battery grips but I enjoy the Pentax battery grips I have for my K 3 and K 5 II. they fit my hand well, have a place to put an extra sd card and the option the second insert section using AA batteries which are not hard to find any where I can think of I routinely carry an extra batter in the grip and if I wanted to lighten the system, I could remove the grip and/or battery at any time, no special tools needed.

07-14-2017, 03:20 PM	#8419
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Aslyfox can't speak about 3rd party battery grips but I enjoy the Pentax battery grips I have for my K 3 and K 5 II. they fit my hand well, have a place to put an extra sd card and the option the second insert section using AA batteries which are not hard to find any where I can think of I routinely carry an extra batter in the grip and if I wanted to lighten the system, I could remove the grip and/or battery at any time, no special tools needed. I agree. Actually, the camera doesn't feel right to me without the grip attached, and I always have the AA carrier with me with fresh AA's in it.

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Barn swallow. K-3 and Sigma 150-500 at 500mm. Xpst. Very nice ! Tack sharp and beautiful bird colours !

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