What has you the most interested in the K-3?

Vylen · 10-11-2013, 04:57 AM

A bit early since we don't have real-world reviews or comparisons... BUT, purely going by spec-sheets, and what-not; what has you the most keen about the K-3?

Multiple choices permitted!

No real need for discussion since the different things are in separate threads - so just vote

Last edited by Vylen; 10-11-2013 at 05:02 AM.

Vicboy · 10-11-2013, 05:19 AM

Larger Sensor Size: What? If it was any larger, I think it's too insignificant.
New AF System: Voted. Pentax was known for terrible AF performance, this is interesting since they're patching themselves up.
Simulated AA Filter: Voted. Pretty good feature, even if we don't know how effective this is, we do know that Ricoh is flexing the shake reduction technology.
RGB Colour Meter: Voted. Pretty cool, seemed like they made their metering professional grade.
Larger Buffer Size: Voted. Won't this help with timelapsing?
60fps Video Recording & Dedicated Headphone Jack & H.264 Video Recording: Not into video, but this is still good, kind of caught up with Canon's.
Dual SD Cards: Voted. Always envied the D7000 for this. Now the K-3 negates that.
Wireless Tethering: Cool feature, might even use it someday, but have no idea right now.

Vylen · 10-11-2013, 05:23 AM

Yea, when I created the poll, I neglected to carefully think about the first option I put up... it's meant to be referring to the higher megapixel count... which is totally separate from sensor size.. haha, whoops.

Vicboy · 10-11-2013, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by Vylen

Yea, when I created the poll, I neglected to carefully think about the first option I put up... it's meant to be referring to the higher megapixel count... which is totally separate from sensor size.. haha, whoops.

Well that's a loss. Anyway, higher pixel count is also a pretty good one.

panoguy · 10-11-2013, 05:25 AM

Dual SD slots, hands down. Mirroring my files while on a photoshoot = priceless! That's my vote.
Wireless tethering is up there, if indeed full-featured (as I could really put this to use).
New AF will probably come in handy, but the "old" AF in the K-5 has never been a hindrance for me.

jake14mw · 10-11-2013, 05:35 AM

The new AF system. By a wide margin. I have confidence in the other improvements, but to me, the AF system is where Pentax is most lacking. I do some sports, so we shall see how improved it really is.

Ishpuini · 10-11-2013, 05:38 AM

Actually, for me the slightly brighter and larger viewfinder is important feature too.

Wim

civano · 10-11-2013, 05:40 AM

I am most interested in the new AF system and the larger brighter viewfinder.

jaad75 · 10-11-2013, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Vicboy

New AF System: Voted. Pentax was known for terrible AF performance

Till maybe the K20D... Then it was ok (just), and then very good with the introduction of the K-5II/s... Or you just talking about the AF-C?

MikePerham · 10-11-2013, 06:07 AM

Interesting that the video features, which have been significantly upgraded, and which was much criticized by reviewers of previous models, has not garnered many votes.

Lage · 10-11-2013, 06:31 AM

If they finally fixed the bounce flash issue, I´m happy.

raider · 10-11-2013, 06:32 AM

For me, the attractions are:
1. 27 AF points in which 25 are cross type. This is perhaps the most important thing for me.
2. AF tracking
3. Greatly improved metering
4. Higher FPS
5. Dual SD slots

If the k-3 comes with the same k-5 sensor with the above improvement, I would have bought the camera too.

jaad75 · 10-11-2013, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by Lage

If they finally fixed the bounce flash issue, I´m happy.

They did with one of the latest firmware updates for K-5/K-5II/s.

asp1880 · 10-11-2013, 07:05 AM

I'm also interested in fixed pttl bounce flash. Please K-3, fix that bounce flash bug.

Regards,
--Anders.

Winder · 10-11-2013, 07:16 AM

Originally posted by MikePerham

Interesting that the video features, which have been significantly upgraded, and which was much criticized by reviewers of previous models, has not garnered many votes.

People who need serious HD video have moved over to other brands, so it makes sense that the people still using Pentax don't view this as a big deal. It will be important in attracting new users from other systems.

View Poll Results: What has you interested in the K-3?
Larger Sensor Size	39	25.66%
New AF System	135	88.82%
Simulated AA Filter	51	33.55%
RGB Colour Meter	51	33.55%
Larger Buffer Size	41	26.97%
60fps Video Recording	17	11.18%
Dedicated Headphone Jack	10	6.58%
H.264 Video Recording	15	9.87%
Dual SD Cards	65	42.76%
Wireless Tethering	48	31.58%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

10-11-2013, 04:57 AM	#1
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	What has you the most interested in the K-3? A bit early since we don't have real-world reviews or comparisons... BUT, purely going by spec-sheets, and what-not; what has you the most keen about the K-3? Multiple choices permitted! No real need for discussion since the different things are in separate threads - so just vote Last edited by Vylen; 10-11-2013 at 05:02 AM.

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10-11-2013, 05:19 AM	#2
Vicboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	Larger Sensor Size: What? If it was any larger, I think it's too insignificant. New AF System: Voted. Pentax was known for terrible AF performance, this is interesting since they're patching themselves up. Simulated AA Filter: Voted. Pretty good feature, even if we don't know how effective this is, we do know that Ricoh is flexing the shake reduction technology. RGB Colour Meter: Voted. Pretty cool, seemed like they made their metering professional grade. Larger Buffer Size: Voted. Won't this help with timelapsing? 60fps Video Recording & Dedicated Headphone Jack & H.264 Video Recording: Not into video, but this is still good, kind of caught up with Canon's. Dual SD Cards: Voted. Always envied the D7000 for this. Now the K-3 negates that. Wireless Tethering: Cool feature, might even use it someday, but have no idea right now.

10-11-2013, 05:23 AM	#3
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262 Original Poster	Yea, when I created the poll, I neglected to carefully think about the first option I put up... it's meant to be referring to the higher megapixel count... which is totally separate from sensor size.. haha, whoops.

10-11-2013, 05:24 AM	#4
Vicboy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40	Originally posted by Vylen Yea, when I created the poll, I neglected to carefully think about the first option I put up... it's meant to be referring to the higher megapixel count... which is totally separate from sensor size.. haha, whoops. Well that's a loss. Anyway, higher pixel count is also a pretty good one.

10-11-2013, 05:25 AM	#5
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Dual SD slots, hands down. Mirroring my files while on a photoshoot = priceless! That's my vote. Wireless tethering is up there, if indeed full-featured (as I could really put this to use). New AF will probably come in handy, but the "old" AF in the K-5 has never been a hindrance for me.

10-11-2013, 05:35 AM	#6
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	The new AF system. By a wide margin. I have confidence in the other improvements, but to me, the AF system is where Pentax is most lacking. I do some sports, so we shall see how improved it really is.

10-11-2013, 05:38 AM	#7
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Actually, for me the slightly brighter and larger viewfinder is important feature too. Wim

10-11-2013, 05:40 AM	#8
civano Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 224	I am most interested in the new AF system and the larger brighter viewfinder.

10-11-2013, 05:41 AM	#9
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by Vicboy New AF System: Voted. Pentax was known for terrible AF performance Till maybe the K20D... Then it was ok (just), and then very good with the introduction of the K-5II/s... Or you just talking about the AF-C?

10-11-2013, 06:07 AM	#10
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	Interesting that the video features, which have been significantly upgraded, and which was much criticized by reviewers of previous models, has not garnered many votes.

10-11-2013, 06:31 AM	#11
Lage Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 63	If they finally fixed the bounce flash issue, I´m happy.

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10-11-2013, 06:32 AM	#12
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	For me, the attractions are: 1. 27 AF points in which 25 are cross type. This is perhaps the most important thing for me. 2. AF tracking 3. Greatly improved metering 4. Higher FPS 5. Dual SD slots If the k-3 comes with the same k-5 sensor with the above improvement, I would have bought the camera too.

10-11-2013, 06:38 AM	#13
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by Lage If they finally fixed the bounce flash issue, I´m happy. They did with one of the latest firmware updates for K-5/K-5II/s.

10-11-2013, 07:05 AM	#14
asp1880 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lyngby, Copenhagen Photos: Albums Posts: 742	I'm also interested in fixed pttl bounce flash. Please K-3, fix that bounce flash bug. Regards, --Anders.

10-11-2013, 07:16 AM	#15
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Originally posted by MikePerham Interesting that the video features, which have been significantly upgraded, and which was much criticized by reviewers of previous models, has not garnered many votes. People who need serious HD video have moved over to other brands, so it makes sense that the people still using Pentax don't view this as a big deal. It will be important in attracting new users from other systems.