Givin' the ol' K-3-2 Some Love

**Michaelina2** · 04-05-2021, 09:10 AM - **8 Likes**

With the K-3-3 the current hot topic, I decided to dust-off my old K-3-2 and give it a spin.

I bought the K-3-2 new in October 2015 for about $900 (today, $1000) and used it (shutter count: 11,600) until I acquired a K-1 in May 2016. Since that time, it has perched on a shelf in my studio (say, 5 years) as I worked to learn the K-1, now K-1 MkII.

Anyway, I paired it to my HD D-FA 150-450 and took a few shots to zero it in. From that small series, I selected an image I liked and performed my standard 5 minute post processing routine, then published it to my Flickr account to get some feedback. When I checked the account this morning, I was surprised to see the image featured in Flickr's Explore grouping.

Even when the subject is somewhat mundane, the ol' K-3-2 still has some legs...eh?

K-3-2+HD DFA 150-450mm, close crop to compose, handheld, native lighting, LR+Topaz AI Clear+NIK...

Cheers, and Enjoy the Season... M

Last edited by Michaelina2; 02-14-2022 at 12:59 PM.

**mattt** · 04-05-2021, 09:24 AM

Great story. Be sure to post in Flickr Explored - PentaxForums.com

**UncleVanya** · 04-05-2021, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Michaelina2

With the K-3-3 the current hot topic, I decided to dust-off my old K-3-2 and give it a spin.

I bought the K-3-2 new in October 2015 for about $900 (today, $1000) and used it (shutter count: 11,600) until I acquired a K-1 in May 2016. Since that time, it has perched on a shelf in my studio (say, 5 years) as I worked to learn the K-1, now K-1 MkII.

Anyway, I paired it to my HD D-FA 150-450 and took a few shots to zero it in. From that small series, I selected an image I liked and performed my standard 5 minute post processing routine, then published it to my Flickr account to get some feedback. When I checked the account this morning, I was surprised to see the image featured in Flickr's Explore grouping.

Featured in "Explore" | Flickr

Even when the subject is somewhat mundane, the ol' K-3-2 still has some legs...eh?

K-3-2+HD DFA 150-450mm, close crop to compose, handheld, native lighting, LR+Topaz AI Clear+NIK...

Cheers, and Enjoy the Season... M

It is a pretty nice image. You framed it well and captured it well.

**aslyfox** · 04-05-2021, 11:01 AM

ain't nothing wrong with the K 3 II nor the D FA 150-450 zoom

nice of you to remind us of those facts

Last edited by aslyfox; 04-05-2021 at 11:36 AM.

**microlight** · 04-05-2021, 11:35 AM

Completely agree, Michael - and nice picture. I got my K-3II around the same time as you and it still performs. So much so that I think I’ll wait for a while on pulling the trigger for the mark 3.

**Mikesul** · 04-05-2021, 11:52 AM

The 150-450 is an outstanding lens. I have owned several. Parted with them only because my aging and injured right shoulder kept complaining. Before the injury I regularly carried it on long hikes. You have shown its great qualities in your photos.

Paul the Sunman · 04-05-2021, 11:59 PM - **2 Likes**

My original K3 still gets used with the DFA 150-450 for birds, with great affect. This is one reason why I am so much looking forward to the improved AF.C and high ISO of the K3iii.

04-05-2021, 09:10 AM - 8 Likes	#1
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Givin' the ol' K-3-2 Some Love With the K-3-3 the current hot topic, I decided to dust-off my old K-3-2 and give it a spin. I bought the K-3-2 new in October 2015 for about $900 (today, $1000) and used it (shutter count: 11,600) until I acquired a K-1 in May 2016. Since that time, it has perched on a shelf in my studio (say, 5 years) as I worked to learn the K-1, now K-1 MkII. Anyway, I paired it to my HD D-FA 150-450 and took a few shots to zero it in. From that small series, I selected an image I liked and performed my standard 5 minute post processing routine, then published it to my Flickr account to get some feedback. When I checked the account this morning, I was surprised to see the image featured in Flickr's Explore grouping. Even when the subject is somewhat mundane, the ol' K-3-2 still has some legs...eh? K-3-2+HD DFA 150-450mm, close crop to compose, handheld, native lighting, LR+Topaz AI Clear+NIK... Cheers, and Enjoy the Season... M Last edited by Michaelina2; 02-14-2022 at 12:59 PM.

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04-05-2021, 09:24 AM	#2
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Great story. Be sure to post in Flickr Explored - PentaxForums.com

04-05-2021, 10:02 AM - 1 Like	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by Michaelina2 With the K-3-3 the current hot topic, I decided to dust-off my old K-3-2 and give it a spin. I bought the K-3-2 new in October 2015 for about $900 (today, $1000) and used it (shutter count: 11,600) until I acquired a K-1 in May 2016. Since that time, it has perched on a shelf in my studio (say, 5 years) as I worked to learn the K-1, now K-1 MkII. Anyway, I paired it to my HD D-FA 150-450 and took a few shots to zero it in. From that small series, I selected an image I liked and performed my standard 5 minute post processing routine, then published it to my Flickr account to get some feedback. When I checked the account this morning, I was surprised to see the image featured in Flickr's Explore grouping. Featured in "Explore" \| Flickr Even when the subject is somewhat mundane, the ol' K-3-2 still has some legs...eh? K-3-2+HD DFA 150-450mm, close crop to compose, handheld, native lighting, LR+Topaz AI Clear+NIK... Cheers, and Enjoy the Season... M It is a pretty nice image. You framed it well and captured it well.

04-05-2021, 11:01 AM	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	ain't nothing wrong with the K 3 II nor the D FA 150-450 zoom nice of you to remind us of those facts Last edited by aslyfox; 04-05-2021 at 11:36 AM.

04-05-2021, 11:35 AM	#5
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Completely agree, Michael - and nice picture. I got my K-3II around the same time as you and it still performs. So much so that I think I’ll wait for a while on pulling the trigger for the mark 3.

04-05-2021, 11:52 AM	#6
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	The 150-450 is an outstanding lens. I have owned several. Parted with them only because my aging and injured right shoulder kept complaining. Before the injury I regularly carried it on long hikes. You have shown its great qualities in your photos.

04-05-2021, 11:59 PM - 2 Likes	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	My original K3 still gets used with the DFA 150-450 for birds, with great affect. This is one reason why I am so much looking forward to the improved AF.C and high ISO of the K3iii.