I just order a k3

MFerland450 · 12-07-2014, 05:54 AM - **1 Like**

After many years with k100 and k20, i just order k3 with flu card. Chritmas present from me to me!

Sorver · 12-07-2014, 06:14 AM - **1 Like**

Well Merry Xmas and even better you will be able to catch it all in style 👍

Ryan K. Heckman · 12-07-2014, 06:20 AM

I have had mine since April I love it. I wish I had the limited lens they are giving away.

tampamiketaylor · 12-07-2014, 07:20 AM

Hello everyone,

Been following this site for while and still trying to decide between nikon d7100 and k3. Interested in all around camera for nature, family and portaints. does the K3 have a built in auto focus motor?

thx
mike

KevinR · 12-07-2014, 07:38 AM

Originally posted by tampamiketaylor

Hello everyone,

Been following this site for while and still trying to decide between nikon d7100 and k3. Interested in all around camera for nature, family and portaints. does the K3 have a built in auto focus motor?

thx
mike

Very definitely. All Pentax dslr cameras have built in autofocus motors unlike low end nikon models.

---------- Post added 12-07-14 at 04:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by MFerland450

After many years with k100 and k20, i just order k3 with flu card. Chritmas present from me to me!

Welcome and congrates on your first post. I suspect you are going to like the K-3 as the performance from all the bodies from around K-5 release are just stunning.

FantasticMrFox · 12-07-2014, 08:03 AM

What is it with all the people on the forum recently getting themselves Christmas presents in early December?! It's not Christmas yet!

jstillion · 12-07-2014, 08:32 AM

Congratulations, I wish I could do the same. K3 looks awesome.

zzeitg · 12-07-2014, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

What is it with all the people on the forum recently getting themselves Christmas presents in early December?! It's not Christmas yet!

IMHO buying a new camera in early December brings a good opportunity for finding a bunch of new lenses in Christmas box

.

tampamiketaylor · 12-07-2014, 10:01 AM

KevinR,

Thanks, I know the D7100 had an internal motor but I was not sure about the pentax K3. Looks like the price point for both are about the same on sale, so just need to keep looking into reviews.

Thx,
Mike

KevinR · 12-07-2014, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by tampamiketaylor

KevinR,

Thanks, I know the D7100 had an internal motor but I was not sure about the pentax K3. Looks like the price point for both are about the same on sale, so just need to keep looking into reviews.

Thx,
Mike

The cameras will give very similar results ito resolution and to an extent dynamic range and iso perforance. Your key factors will be what you plan to use it for and what lenses you would like to get. If you are going for highspeed action or sports or advanced flash, video, then Nikon might be best. Otherwise, Pentax is very flexible and better in several areas such as WR, ruggedness, low light AF, compact lenses, built in shake reduction etc.

tampamiketaylor · 12-07-2014, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by KevinR

The cameras will give very similar results ito resolution and to an extent dynamic range and iso perforance. Your key factors will be what you plan to use it for and what lenses you would like to get. If you are going for highspeed action or sports or advanced flash, video, then Nikon might be best. Otherwise, Pentax is very flexible and better in several areas such as WR, ruggedness, low light AF, compact lenses, built in shake reduction etc.

Great information Kevin! I am leaning on the K3 now.

MFerland450 · 12-13-2014, 08:51 AM

What impress me the (compare to my old k20d), k3 is fast and very quiet!

Witch ISO do people normally use (not always 100) ?

KevinR · 12-14-2014, 02:54 AM

So seems you are sold. Bought yet?

ISO performance from K-x and K-5 onwards is great up to about 1600, good at 3200-6400 and you can push beyond 6400 but only when very necessary. On my K200d (similar I suspect to K-20 ISO performance), I limit to iso400 and pushed to 800 or higher only when needed. Normally though, I keep ISO as low as possible, but not scared to leverage this performance on K-5 and K-3.

You should try the new TAv mode which is very useful. Fixed Tv and Av and floats ISO as needed. Perfect for long lens and other special work when you fixed or high shutter speed and also want to control Aperture.

The burst frame rate is impressive, and as you say quiet.

MFerland450 · 12-14-2014, 04:23 AM

Thanks for all the details about the ISO

Volker76 · 12-14-2014, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by MFerland450

After many years with k100 and k20, i just order k3 with flu card. Chritmas present from me to me!

did the same. Feel nervous know *g*

12-07-2014, 05:54 AM - 1 Like	#1
MFerland450 New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5	I just order a k3 After many years with k100 and k20, i just order k3 with flu card. Chritmas present from me to me!

12-07-2014, 10:01 AM	#9
tampamiketaylor Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 52	Thanks KevinR KevinR, Thanks, I know the D7100 had an internal motor but I was not sure about the pentax K3. Looks like the price point for both are about the same on sale, so just need to keep looking into reviews. Thx, Mike

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12-07-2014, 06:14 AM - 1 Like	#2
Sorver Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 440	Well Merry Xmas and even better you will be able to catch it all in style 👍

12-07-2014, 06:20 AM	#3
Ryan K. Heckman New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2	I have had mine since April I love it. I wish I had the limited lens they are giving away.

12-07-2014, 07:20 AM	#4
tampamiketaylor Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 52	Hello everyone, Been following this site for while and still trying to decide between nikon d7100 and k3. Interested in all around camera for nature, family and portaints. does the K3 have a built in auto focus motor? thx mike

12-07-2014, 07:38 AM	#5
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Originally posted by tampamiketaylor Hello everyone, Been following this site for while and still trying to decide between nikon d7100 and k3. Interested in all around camera for nature, family and portaints. does the K3 have a built in auto focus motor? thx mike Very definitely. All Pentax dslr cameras have built in autofocus motors unlike low end nikon models. ---------- Post added 12-07-14 at 04:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by MFerland450 After many years with k100 and k20, i just order k3 with flu card. Chritmas present from me to me! Welcome and congrates on your first post. I suspect you are going to like the K-3 as the performance from all the bodies from around K-5 release are just stunning.

12-07-2014, 08:03 AM	#6
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	What is it with all the people on the forum recently getting themselves Christmas presents in early December?! It's not Christmas yet!

12-07-2014, 08:32 AM	#7
jstillion New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21	Congratulations, I wish I could do the same. K3 looks awesome.

12-07-2014, 09:42 AM	#8
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox What is it with all the people on the forum recently getting themselves Christmas presents in early December?! It's not Christmas yet! IMHO buying a new camera in early December brings a good opportunity for finding a bunch of new lenses in Christmas box .

12-07-2014, 11:15 AM	#10
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	Originally posted by tampamiketaylor KevinR, Thanks, I know the D7100 had an internal motor but I was not sure about the pentax K3. Looks like the price point for both are about the same on sale, so just need to keep looking into reviews. Thx, Mike The cameras will give very similar results ito resolution and to an extent dynamic range and iso perforance. Your key factors will be what you plan to use it for and what lenses you would like to get. If you are going for highspeed action or sports or advanced flash, video, then Nikon might be best. Otherwise, Pentax is very flexible and better in several areas such as WR, ruggedness, low light AF, compact lenses, built in shake reduction etc.

12-07-2014, 10:05 PM	#11
tampamiketaylor Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 52	Originally posted by KevinR The cameras will give very similar results ito resolution and to an extent dynamic range and iso perforance. Your key factors will be what you plan to use it for and what lenses you would like to get. If you are going for highspeed action or sports or advanced flash, video, then Nikon might be best. Otherwise, Pentax is very flexible and better in several areas such as WR, ruggedness, low light AF, compact lenses, built in shake reduction etc. Great information Kevin! I am leaning on the K3 now.

12-13-2014, 08:51 AM	#12
MFerland450 New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5 Original Poster	What impress me the (compare to my old k20d), k3 is fast and very quiet! Witch ISO do people normally use (not always 100) ?

12-14-2014, 02:54 AM	#13
KevinR Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 653	So seems you are sold. Bought yet? ISO performance from K-x and K-5 onwards is great up to about 1600, good at 3200-6400 and you can push beyond 6400 but only when very necessary. On my K200d (similar I suspect to K-20 ISO performance), I limit to iso400 and pushed to 800 or higher only when needed. Normally though, I keep ISO as low as possible, but not scared to leverage this performance on K-5 and K-3. You should try the new TAv mode which is very useful. Fixed Tv and Av and floats ISO as needed. Perfect for long lens and other special work when you fixed or high shutter speed and also want to control Aperture. The burst frame rate is impressive, and as you say quiet.

12-14-2014, 04:23 AM	#14
MFerland450 New Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 5 Original Poster	Thanks for all the details about the ISO

12-14-2014, 04:27 AM	#15
Volker76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 211	Originally posted by MFerland450 After many years with k100 and k20, i just order k3 with flu card. Chritmas present from me to me! did the same. Feel nervous know g