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

SyncGuy · 10-11-2013, 07:24 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

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

Don't mind me, but how do you tell?
Coz so far, i "think" i've never had an issue with pTTL bounce flash(Metz 52) on my K30.. Everything seems to be what i would expect it to be; more power, just dial up FEC and so on..

Could you kindly elaborate? Or maybe point me to an existing thread that already describes the problem in detail?

fanofcc · 10-11-2013, 07:26 AM

Plz use K3's AF system on K5 or K5IIs
/lol

bdery · 10-11-2013, 07:30 AM

AF speed/reliability and video.

I'm using my K20D at 10MP, so you can tell I'm not really interested in 24 MP. For the record, Nikon users are constantly complaining about their lenses how, because they realize they often cannot take advantage of that 24 MP sensor. I expect to hear the same around here soon enough.

If AF sees no big improvement from the K-5 ii, I'll probably buy that one soon enough. If the AF is indeed a real and true improvement, I'll probably wait and get a K-3 eventually.

jaad75 · 10-11-2013, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by SyncGuy

Don't mind me, but how do you tell?

I had issues with overexposing and strange behaving K-5, then K-5IIs was slightly overexposing (I could deal with that with highlight correction on, and it was easy recoverable in Lightroom), then after one of the firmware updates (I don't remember which one exactly) everything was fine on both cameras. They are pretty accurate and reliable now.

Caat · 10-11-2013, 08:01 AM

I am probably most interested in the Flu Card wireless live-view abilities, however this is very much dependent on what the framerate is, what the batter hit is and how much input lag there is.

BUT this could be really awesome for macro stuff.

johnmflores · 10-11-2013, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by Winder

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.

Yup. I shoot video with Panasonic but prefer Pentax for stills. Hoping the K-3 is good for both.

jogiba · 10-11-2013, 10:08 AM

Larger sensor size ? Larger than APS-C ? 60fps video recording ? Not in 1080p like many other cameras.

tuco · 10-11-2013, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Larger sensor size ? Larger than APS-C ? 60fps video recording ? Not in 1080p like many other cameras.

I saw 1080/60i in the spec sheet and thought that was a mistake. Who does interlace or has an interlace TV anymore. I was glad to see that go years ago.

jaad75 · 10-11-2013, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

60fps video recording ? Not in 1080p like many other cameras.

Many? How many excluding Sony crap? And who cares?

Originally posted by tuco

I saw 1080/60i in the spec sheet and thought that was a mistake. Who does interlace or has an interlace TV anymore. I was glad to see that go years ago.

1080i is typical TV broadcasting standard. And the most important for filming is 24p anyway.

tuco · 10-11-2013, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

And the most important for filming is 24p anyway.

How so? 60p and faster is great for slow motion.

jogiba · 10-11-2013, 10:28 AM

H.264 Video Recording ? Just like my Pentax K-01 , Pentax Q and most other cameras today.

jogiba · 10-11-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by jaad75

Many? How many excluding Sony crap? And who cares?
1080i is typical TV broadcasting standard. And the most important for filming is 24p anyway.

Panasonic GH3, G6 and many others. 60p is much more demand today than 24p and most cameras with 60p also have 24p.

jaad75 · 10-11-2013, 10:36 AM

There is a lot of countries where 25p is typical tv frame rate. And a lot of tv sets that can display 24p. And the most important thing to get a film look is not a frame rate itself, but 180 degree shutter associated with it - every frame should be exposed for ~1/50s. Even if you convert to a different frame rate, the motion illusion, caused by the amount of motion blur on each frame is going to be similar.

Lukinosity · 10-11-2013, 10:37 AM

I would like to cast a vote for the limited edition silver package. The other features are all nice, but without the sexiness, I'd probably save my money and stick with the K-5IIs.

jaad75 · 10-11-2013, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

Panasonic GH3, G6 and many others. 60p is much more demand today than 24p and most cameras with 60p also have 24p.

How many DSLRs?

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, 10:26 AM	#25
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by jaad75 And the most important for filming is 24p anyway. How so? 60p and faster is great for slow motion. Last edited by tuco; 10-11-2013 at 10:34 AM.

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10-11-2013, 07:24 AM	#16
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by jaad75 They did with one of the latest firmware updates for K-5/K-5II/s. Don't mind me, but how do you tell? Coz so far, i "think" i've never had an issue with pTTL bounce flash(Metz 52) on my K30.. Everything seems to be what i would expect it to be; more power, just dial up FEC and so on.. Could you kindly elaborate? Or maybe point me to an existing thread that already describes the problem in detail?

10-11-2013, 07:26 AM	#17
fanofcc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 100	Plz use K3's AF system on K5 or K5IIs /lol

10-11-2013, 07:30 AM	#18
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	AF speed/reliability and video. I'm using my K20D at 10MP, so you can tell I'm not really interested in 24 MP. For the record, Nikon users are constantly complaining about their lenses how, because they realize they often cannot take advantage of that 24 MP sensor. I expect to hear the same around here soon enough. If AF sees no big improvement from the K-5 ii, I'll probably buy that one soon enough. If the AF is indeed a real and true improvement, I'll probably wait and get a K-3 eventually.

10-11-2013, 07:58 AM	#19
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by SyncGuy Don't mind me, but how do you tell? I had issues with overexposing and strange behaving K-5, then K-5IIs was slightly overexposing (I could deal with that with highlight correction on, and it was easy recoverable in Lightroom), then after one of the firmware updates (I don't remember which one exactly) everything was fine on both cameras. They are pretty accurate and reliable now.

10-11-2013, 08:01 AM	#20
Caat Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: United Kingdom Photos: Albums Posts: 927	I am probably most interested in the Flu Card wireless live-view abilities, however this is very much dependent on what the framerate is, what the batter hit is and how much input lag there is. BUT this could be really awesome for macro stuff.

10-11-2013, 08:22 AM	#21
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Originally posted by Winder 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. Yup. I shoot video with Panasonic but prefer Pentax for stills. Hoping the K-3 is good for both.

10-11-2013, 10:08 AM	#22
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Larger sensor size ? Larger than APS-C ? 60fps video recording ? Not in 1080p like many other cameras.

10-11-2013, 10:18 AM	#23
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by jogiba Larger sensor size ? Larger than APS-C ? 60fps video recording ? Not in 1080p like many other cameras. I saw 1080/60i in the spec sheet and thought that was a mistake. Who does interlace or has an interlace TV anymore. I was glad to see that go years ago.

10-11-2013, 10:24 AM	#24
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by jogiba 60fps video recording ? Not in 1080p like many other cameras. Many? How many excluding Sony crap? And who cares? Originally posted by tuco I saw 1080/60i in the spec sheet and thought that was a mistake. Who does interlace or has an interlace TV anymore. I was glad to see that go years ago. 1080i is typical TV broadcasting standard. And the most important for filming is 24p anyway.

10-11-2013, 10:28 AM	#26
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	H.264 Video Recording ? Just like my Pentax K-01 , Pentax Q and most other cameras today.

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10-11-2013, 10:33 AM	#27
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by jaad75 Many? How many excluding Sony crap? And who cares? 1080i is typical TV broadcasting standard. And the most important for filming is 24p anyway. Panasonic GH3, G6 and many others. 60p is much more demand today than 24p and most cameras with 60p also have 24p.

10-11-2013, 10:36 AM	#28
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	There is a lot of countries where 25p is typical tv frame rate. And a lot of tv sets that can display 24p. And the most important thing to get a film look is not a frame rate itself, but 180 degree shutter associated with it - every frame should be exposed for ~1/50s. Even if you convert to a different frame rate, the motion illusion, caused by the amount of motion blur on each frame is going to be similar.

10-11-2013, 10:37 AM	#29
Lukinosity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201	I would like to cast a vote for the limited edition silver package. The other features are all nice, but without the sexiness, I'd probably save my money and stick with the K-5IIs.

10-11-2013, 10:38 AM	#30
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by jogiba Panasonic GH3, G6 and many others. 60p is much more demand today than 24p and most cameras with 60p also have 24p. How many DSLRs?