It's 2020 and my K-3 still rocks

**Eagle94VT** · 07-20-2020, 09:59 AM

My K3 (after recent reboot) still working great - even after my mountain bike crash yesterday. Banged up wrists, right knee, shoulder abrasion, slightly out of tune rear wheel and twisted front handlebars. I keep it stuffed in the Mindshift 180 with an extra battery, lens cap off and paired with the 18-135 when I ride...

I need to stop trying to keep up with the kids...

johnyates · 07-20-2020, 12:08 PM - **3 Likes**

Its 2020 and my K-5 still rocks.

**aslyfox** · 07-20-2020, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by johnyates

Its 2020 and my K-5 still rocks.

gate crasher

normhead · 07-20-2020, 03:46 PM - **1 Like**

MY K-3 still rocks as well. I'm thinking if the K-new isn't up to scratch I'll ry and find a K-3ii.

Aaron28 · 07-20-2020, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by johnyates

Its 2020 and my K-5 still rocks.

ha! thats great!

K-3ii still rocking.....

johnyates · 07-20-2020, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

gate crasher

Actually, I did buy a K-3, as a backup to my K-5. To be fair, they are both fine cameras.

**PKMike** · 07-20-2020, 08:54 PM

I purchased a K-3 1n 2013 shortly after debut. Still as good as when I bought it (except for cosmetically). The K-3II didn't show me anything I wanted or needed. The K-P went the wrong way for me leaving out too many features I liked on the K-3. Full frame appeals to me but not enough to make the switch. If the new APSC keeps the high end features and makes a big leap in AF and has flippy screen I might be interested. K-3 has been and still is a workhorse and excellent tool. Yep, still rocks in 2020.

beachboy2 · 07-21-2020, 12:57 AM

Haven't had a K3ii, but my K5iis and K20D still rock.

larryaustin3 · 07-21-2020, 12:58 AM

My K-3's first card slot has stopped working, otherwise it is still going strong.

K-3 does not need that much of a refresh, just better autofocus, buffer and a few more fps to keep pace with other cameras in the marketplace. I'm confident the K-new will provide that without changing much else.

normhead · 07-21-2020, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by larryaustin3

My K-3's first card slot has stopped working, otherwise it is still going strong.

K-3 does not need that much of a refresh, just better autofocus, buffer and a few more fps to keep pace with other cameras in the marketplace. I'm confident the K-new will provide that without changing much else.

Accelerator chip, tilting back screen, maintiainig FPS during tracking, and a bigger buffer. The rest I'm good with.

Marktax · 07-21-2020, 05:49 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Yep. Contrary to common belief a camera doesn't magically go bad when new models are released

No need to stop using the K-3

Agreed. My K-3 is still running fine. I have found the dynamic range with which to raise shadows excellent. I under-exposed here to avoid blowing out the whites, knowing that I could bring the dark areas up a great deal. The woods were lovely, dark and deep.

**RICHARD L.** · 07-21-2020, 01:31 PM - **1 Like**

Excellent camera, along with a Pentax K1 and a 645Z : PERFECT TRIO.

normhead · 07-21-2020, 01:53 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Excellent camera, along with a Pentax K1 and a 645Z. Perfect trio.

Is that macro blueberries?

**RICHARD L.** · 07-21-2020, 02:50 PM

They call them giant "Lac St Jean" blueberries : one blueberry makes a whole pie ... lol ! For real they are photographed close-up with a 645 Auto Bellows + 645 A 75 mm f/2.8.

stevebrot · 07-21-2020, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by maw

HD video up to 60 fps instead of 30
Longer battery life

I must have missed something along the way. Both cameras have the same video support and identical battery specification.

Steve

07-21-2020, 01:31 PM - 1 Like	#27
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,577	Excellent camera, along with a Pentax K1 and a 645Z : PERFECT TRIO. Last edited by RICHARD L.; 07-22-2020 at 05:10 AM.

07-21-2020, 02:50 PM	#29
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,577	They call them giant "Lac St Jean" blueberries : one blueberry makes a whole pie ... lol ! For real they are photographed close-up with a 645 Auto Bellows + 645 A 75 mm f/2.8. Last edited by RICHARD L.; 07-22-2020 at 04:29 AM.

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07-20-2020, 09:59 AM	#16
Eagle94VT Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 291	My K3 (after recent reboot) still working great - even after my mountain bike crash yesterday. Banged up wrists, right knee, shoulder abrasion, slightly out of tune rear wheel and twisted front handlebars. I keep it stuffed in the Mindshift 180 with an extra battery, lens cap off and paired with the 18-135 when I ride... I need to stop trying to keep up with the kids...

07-20-2020, 12:08 PM - 3 Likes	#17
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	Its 2020 and my K-5 still rocks.

07-20-2020, 03:43 PM	#18
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by johnyates Its 2020 and my K-5 still rocks. gate crasher

07-20-2020, 03:46 PM - 1 Like	#19
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	MY K-3 still rocks as well. I'm thinking if the K-new isn't up to scratch I'll ry and find a K-3ii.

07-20-2020, 04:13 PM	#20
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by johnyates Its 2020 and my K-5 still rocks. ha! thats great! K-3ii still rocking.....

07-20-2020, 06:16 PM	#21
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	Originally posted by aslyfox gate crasher Actually, I did buy a K-3, as a backup to my K-5. To be fair, they are both fine cameras.

07-20-2020, 08:54 PM	#22
PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 628	I purchased a K-3 1n 2013 shortly after debut. Still as good as when I bought it (except for cosmetically). The K-3II didn't show me anything I wanted or needed. The K-P went the wrong way for me leaving out too many features I liked on the K-3. Full frame appeals to me but not enough to make the switch. If the new APSC keeps the high end features and makes a big leap in AF and has flippy screen I might be interested. K-3 has been and still is a workhorse and excellent tool. Yep, still rocks in 2020.

07-21-2020, 12:57 AM	#23
beachboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 222	Haven't had a K3ii, but my K5iis and K20D still rock.

07-21-2020, 12:58 AM	#24
larryaustin3 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 105	My K-3's first card slot has stopped working, otherwise it is still going strong. K-3 does not need that much of a refresh, just better autofocus, buffer and a few more fps to keep pace with other cameras in the marketplace. I'm confident the K-new will provide that without changing much else.

07-21-2020, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#25
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by larryaustin3 My K-3's first card slot has stopped working, otherwise it is still going strong. K-3 does not need that much of a refresh, just better autofocus, buffer and a few more fps to keep pace with other cameras in the marketplace. I'm confident the K-new will provide that without changing much else. Accelerator chip, tilting back screen, maintiainig FPS during tracking, and a bigger buffer. The rest I'm good with.

07-21-2020, 01:53 PM	#28
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by RICHARD L. Excellent camera, along with a Pentax K1 and a 645Z. Perfect trio. Is that macro blueberries?

07-21-2020, 03:35 PM	#30
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by maw HD video up to 60 fps instead of 30 Longer battery life I must have missed something along the way. Both cameras have the same video support and identical battery specification. Steve