Pentax K-3 Hands-on and Sample Photos

bobmaxja · 10-07-2013, 08:13 PM

Guy
This is pre production with firmware 0.31
We should not make prediction base on this

Alizarine · 10-07-2013, 08:15 PM

Can't wait for more revelations from frank. Thanks!

Slice Of Light · 10-07-2013, 08:59 PM

Frank, great 1st impressions. So-far there doesn't appear to be any negatives, even with the pre-production firmware!
How's the AF?

elpolodiablo · 10-07-2013, 09:05 PM

frank, can you confirm that ISO can be expanded to 80?

F-Stop · 10-07-2013, 09:17 PM

Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX.
K3_9.jpg Photo by fengwei2005 | Photobucket

cream · 10-07-2013, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by F-Stop

Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX.
K3_9.jpg Photo by fengwei2005 | Photobucket

But still noisy metallic D-rings...

Alizarine · 10-07-2013, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by F-Stop

Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX.

Can they just sell it as a premium strap? Everyone would want one anyway

The K-5 IIs strap DEFINITELY reminds me of Canon... ugh.

Last edited by Alizarine; 10-07-2013 at 09:43 PM.

**RobA_Oz** · 10-07-2013, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by F-Stop

Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX.
K3_9.jpg Photo by fengwei2005 | Photobucket

No thanks. Who wants to look like a Canon shooter? I put my K-5 strap away, neatly folded in its box and got out the nearly unused one from my K2DMD, which is narrow black leather, with a rubber neck pad. Unobtrusive, stylish and comfortable. The flashy straps always look like the user needs to be noticed - a bit like someone who wears "designer" clothes with the maker's name prominently displayed.

Ayoh · 10-07-2013, 10:26 PM

Is the in body AF motor quieter than on the k-5 series?

Alizarine · 10-07-2013, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by Ayoh

Is the in body AF motor quieter than on the k-5 series?

if it's the screwdrive, i wouldn't count too much on it being much (if any) quieter than it is now.

Ayoh · 10-07-2013, 10:37 PM

How is the shutter/mirror noise? Similar to k-5 or louder?

LeRolls · 10-07-2013, 11:21 PM

Thanks so much for your first impressions on this pre-production model! Great pics too! It's definitely gonna be hard for me to wait till the next announcement (probably early next year) when the K-3 is right around the corner and will be available next month.

souless · 10-08-2013, 12:01 AM

Thank you so much, Sir!
your photos are lovely, cannot love this skin tone more!
cannot wait to get my hands on one of this bad boy!

Barry Pearson · 10-08-2013, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by cream

But still noisy metallic D-rings...

Chuckle! I hate those!

This is what I now use - Peak Design.

F-Stop · 10-08-2013, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

No thanks. Who wants to look like a Canon shooter? I put my K-5 strap away, neatly folded in its box and got out the nearly unused one from my K2DMD, which is narrow black leather, with a rubber neck pad. Unobtrusive, stylish and comfortable. The flashy straps always look like the user needs to be noticed - a bit like someone who wears "designer" clothes with the maker's name prominently displayed.

Which is exactly what PENTAX needs! You can spot a Nikon shooter from a few hundred feet away based on that signature yellow. Everyone I talk to that has a DSLR, mostly friends, know of PENTAX and say they hear they make very high quality cameras but it ends there. Personally I use a PENTAX leather hand grip/strap which is pretty generic and unrecognizable yet comfortable. Still, I like to show off the name among local photogs and tourists when they have out ther longer lenses while I sport my 50-135 with hood attached to make it that much more awesome and head turning, sometimes sparking the rare compliment. I blend in when I take photos with the iPhone, which is the majority of the time. The more wide brand PENTAX straps out there the better. People buy what they know and see. I would safely bet the majority of us passing another photographer will try to distinguish what camera model and lens he/she is using, regardless if we would buy it or not. While I may not use a neck strap it's free advertising that they're missing out on by not including bold, wide band straps with every camera. Seems to be working for Canon, Nikon and Sony.

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10-07-2013, 08:13 PM	#16
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Guy This is pre production with firmware 0.31 We should not make prediction base on this

10-07-2013, 08:15 PM	#17
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Can't wait for more revelations from frank. Thanks!

10-07-2013, 08:59 PM	#18
Slice Of Light Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 41	Frank, great 1st impressions. So-far there doesn't appear to be any negatives, even with the pre-production firmware! How's the AF?

10-07-2013, 09:05 PM	#19
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	frank, can you confirm that ISO can be expanded to 80?

10-07-2013, 09:17 PM	#20
F-Stop Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX. K3_9.jpg Photo by fengwei2005 \| Photobucket

10-07-2013, 09:20 PM	#21
cream Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 91	Originally posted by F-Stop Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX. K3_9.jpg Photo by fengwei2005 \| Photobucket But still noisy metallic D-rings...

10-07-2013, 09:34 PM	#22
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by F-Stop Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX. Can they just sell it as a premium strap? Everyone would want one anyway The K-5 IIs strap DEFINITELY reminds me of Canon... ugh. Last edited by Alizarine; 10-07-2013 at 09:43 PM.

10-07-2013, 09:39 PM	#23
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by F-Stop Finally, what looks to be a quality strap. I assume that's not included as standard. Would be nice compared to the hard, narrow black swede backed nylon. Makes those Nikon and Canon shooters stand out, why not PENTAX. K3_9.jpg Photo by fengwei2005 \| Photobucket No thanks. Who wants to look like a Canon shooter? I put my K-5 strap away, neatly folded in its box and got out the nearly unused one from my K2DMD, which is narrow black leather, with a rubber neck pad. Unobtrusive, stylish and comfortable. The flashy straps always look like the user needs to be noticed - a bit like someone who wears "designer" clothes with the maker's name prominently displayed.

10-07-2013, 10:26 PM	#24
Ayoh Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 341	Is the in body AF motor quieter than on the k-5 series?

10-07-2013, 10:31 PM	#25
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by Ayoh Is the in body AF motor quieter than on the k-5 series? if it's the screwdrive, i wouldn't count too much on it being much (if any) quieter than it is now.

10-07-2013, 10:37 PM	#26
Ayoh Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 341	How is the shutter/mirror noise? Similar to k-5 or louder?

10-07-2013, 11:21 PM	#27
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Thanks so much for your first impressions on this pre-production model! Great pics too! It's definitely gonna be hard for me to wait till the next announcement (probably early next year) when the K-3 is right around the corner and will be available next month.

10-08-2013, 12:01 AM	#28
souless Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Taipei Posts: 110	Thank you so much, Sir! your photos are lovely, cannot love this skin tone more! cannot wait to get my hands on one of this bad boy!

10-08-2013, 12:12 AM	#29
Barry Pearson Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockport Posts: 964	Originally posted by cream But still noisy metallic D-rings... Chuckle! I hate those! This is what I now use - Peak Design.

10-08-2013, 12:27 AM	#30
F-Stop Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Originally posted by RobA_Oz No thanks. Who wants to look like a Canon shooter? I put my K-5 strap away, neatly folded in its box and got out the nearly unused one from my K2DMD, which is narrow black leather, with a rubber neck pad. Unobtrusive, stylish and comfortable. The flashy straps always look like the user needs to be noticed - a bit like someone who wears "designer" clothes with the maker's name prominently displayed. Which is exactly what PENTAX needs! You can spot a Nikon shooter from a few hundred feet away based on that signature yellow. Everyone I talk to that has a DSLR, mostly friends, know of PENTAX and say they hear they make very high quality cameras but it ends there. Personally I use a PENTAX leather hand grip/strap which is pretty generic and unrecognizable yet comfortable. Still, I like to show off the name among local photogs and tourists when they have out ther longer lenses while I sport my 50-135 with hood attached to make it that much more awesome and head turning, sometimes sparking the rare compliment. I blend in when I take photos with the iPhone, which is the majority of the time. The more wide brand PENTAX straps out there the better. People buy what they know and see. I would safely bet the majority of us passing another photographer will try to distinguish what camera model and lens he/she is using, regardless if we would buy it or not. While I may not use a neck strap it's free advertising that they're missing out on by not including bold, wide band straps with every camera. Seems to be working for Canon, Nikon and Sony.