TCSTV K-3 Field Test

**dadipentak** · 11-05-2013, 04:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arsn.r3d

Awww man...now I wanna buy one.

Seriously. Ricoh should hire that guy.

johnmflores · 11-05-2013, 07:13 PM

Great stuff as usual, guys. And we'll forgive you the OOF segment, Jordan, since you are otherwise spot on. A couple questions about the K-3's video capabilities:

1-That OOF segment, did you try using focus peaking there or was it plain user error/unfamiliarity with a camera?

2-As someone that's probably shot a lot of the latest cameras, where would you rate the K-3's video vs the main competitors like the 70D, D7100, GH3, and Sony NEX, et. al?

Thanks again!

TCSJordan · 11-06-2013, 01:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by johnmflores

Great stuff as usual, guys. And we'll forgive you the OOF segment, Jordan, since you are otherwise spot on. A couple questions about the K-3's video capabilities:

1-That OOF segment, did you try using focus peaking there or was it plain user error/unfamiliarity with a camera?

2-As someone that's probably shot a lot of the latest cameras, where would you rate the K-3's video vs the main competitors like the 70D, D7100, GH3, and Sony NEX, et. al?

Thanks again!

Thanks for checking out the video!

1- The OOF shot was just a screwup on my part. I focused the shot, didn't love the frame and switched lenses. Then forgot to recheck focus. Dopey Mistake, but once we're rolling I just focus on getting usable audio. No excuse, but certainly not the cameras fault.

2- I'd put the K-3 above the Sony NEX and Nikon D7100, but the 70D has a great high bitrate with wonderful continuous autofocus, and the GH3 is still the best small camera option out there. I love the image from the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, but it can't shoot stills, and the audio control is abysmal.

I hope this helps, again thanks for watching!

shiner · 11-06-2013, 01:34 AM

Very well-presented review! Will share.

**Mutters** · 11-06-2013, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by TCSJordan

Thanks for checking out the video!

1- The OOF shot was just a screwup on my part. I focused the shot, didn't love the frame and switched lenses. Then forgot to recheck focus. Dopey Mistake, but once we're rolling I just focus on getting usable audio. No excuse, but certainly not the cameras fault.

2- I'd put the K-3 above the Sony NEX and Nikon D7100, but the 70D has a great high bitrate with wonderful continuous autofocus, and the GH3 is still the best small camera option out there. I love the image from the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, but it can't shoot stills, and the audio control is abysmal.

I hope this helps, again thanks for watching!

Yes, a nicely presented video.

As they say - audio can make or maul your footage.

What did you do the bulk of shooting with, If I may ask?

And, what is the K-3's approximate bitrate?

thanks

AB

shiner · 11-06-2013, 06:45 PM

In the stills of the deer, what might have caused the purple cast near the front legs- lens flair, processing?

danny09 · 11-06-2013, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by shiner

In the stills of the deer, what might have caused the purple cast near the front legs- lens flair, processing?

I was wondering about it too. But the images of the wine bottle didnt exhibit this effect. Maybe Jordan can explain?

Originally posted by shiner

Very well-presented review! Will share.

Very high quality presentation. I always love Chris' reviews and Jordan's craftsmanship. Very engaging indeed! Also since Jordan posted on PF his video review has been seen a whopping 11K times.

Also Chris's comments about high ISO performance were interesting. Maybe its not as bad as we thought it was.

If K3 AF is better than K5iis then it definitely is a big deal. In skilled hands the AF performance may rival Sony Nikon and Canon's comparable offerings easily.
Maybe the Mitsubishi millbeaut processor's newer version will prompt Pentax to release a firmware patch to address the high ISO noise issue?

Last edited by danny09; 11-07-2013 at 11:55 AM. Reason: mixed up names

**jbinpg** · 11-06-2013, 11:32 PM

Danny, I think you have the guys mixed up. Chris was presenting and Jordan was behind the camera in the K-3 video.

Jack

grispie · 11-07-2013, 02:12 AM

Great review.
this is my favorite "sitting in the couch & watching reviews" channel...
Keep it up!

dcBear78 · 11-07-2013, 02:56 AM

I thought this to be a really good, informative and balanced review. Really did show the good and bad (which isn't that bad). It reaffirmed my thoughts on picking the K-3 up.

Interestingly I watched the Sony A7/A7R review. I while he shows the obvious benefits of it the down side really convinced me not to consider it.

He really did seem to have more affection for the Pentax.

lightbulb · 11-07-2013, 06:32 AM

Because he is honest. I have tried D7000 and 7D extensively. The k5 beat them easily in stills.

tzeentchiangod · 11-07-2013, 07:57 AM

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

twitch · 11-07-2013, 03:03 PM

I enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for putting it up. If I lived in Canada I'd be shopping at The Camera Store just to show my support of what you guys do online.

civano · 11-07-2013, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by twitch

I enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for putting it up. If I lived in Canada I'd be shopping at The Camera Store just to show my support of what you guys do online.

Agreed! What a quality video and review. I think it by far was my favorite review I've watched on camera equipment.

11-06-2013, 11:12 PM	#22
danny09 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 417	A review of Jordans review Originally posted by shiner In the stills of the deer, what might have caused the purple cast near the front legs- lens flair, processing? I was wondering about it too. But the images of the wine bottle didnt exhibit this effect. Maybe Jordan can explain? Originally posted by shiner Very well-presented review! Will share. Very high quality presentation. I always love Chris' reviews and Jordan's craftsmanship. Very engaging indeed! Also since Jordan posted on PF his video review has been seen a whopping 11K times. Also Chris's comments about high ISO performance were interesting. Maybe its not as bad as we thought it was. If K3 AF is better than K5iis then it definitely is a big deal. In skilled hands the AF performance may rival Sony Nikon and Canon's comparable offerings easily. Maybe the Mitsubishi millbeaut processor's newer version will prompt Pentax to release a firmware patch to address the high ISO noise issue? Last edited by danny09; 11-07-2013 at 11:55 AM. Reason: mixed up names

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11-05-2013, 04:01 PM - 1 Like	#16
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by arsn.r3d Awww man...now I wanna buy one. Seriously. Ricoh should hire that guy.

11-05-2013, 07:13 PM	#17
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Great stuff as usual, guys. And we'll forgive you the OOF segment, Jordan, since you are otherwise spot on. A couple questions about the K-3's video capabilities: 1-That OOF segment, did you try using focus peaking there or was it plain user error/unfamiliarity with a camera? 2-As someone that's probably shot a lot of the latest cameras, where would you rate the K-3's video vs the main competitors like the 70D, D7100, GH3, and Sony NEX, et. al? Thanks again!

11-06-2013, 01:08 AM - 1 Like	#18
TCSJordan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 98 Original Poster	Originally posted by johnmflores Great stuff as usual, guys. And we'll forgive you the OOF segment, Jordan, since you are otherwise spot on. A couple questions about the K-3's video capabilities: 1-That OOF segment, did you try using focus peaking there or was it plain user error/unfamiliarity with a camera? 2-As someone that's probably shot a lot of the latest cameras, where would you rate the K-3's video vs the main competitors like the 70D, D7100, GH3, and Sony NEX, et. al? Thanks again! Thanks for checking out the video! 1- The OOF shot was just a screwup on my part. I focused the shot, didn't love the frame and switched lenses. Then forgot to recheck focus. Dopey Mistake, but once we're rolling I just focus on getting usable audio. No excuse, but certainly not the cameras fault. 2- I'd put the K-3 above the Sony NEX and Nikon D7100, but the 70D has a great high bitrate with wonderful continuous autofocus, and the GH3 is still the best small camera option out there. I love the image from the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, but it can't shoot stills, and the audio control is abysmal. I hope this helps, again thanks for watching!

11-06-2013, 01:34 AM	#19
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Very well-presented review! Will share.

11-06-2013, 03:08 AM	#20
Mutters Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 262	Originally posted by TCSJordan Thanks for checking out the video! 1- The OOF shot was just a screwup on my part. I focused the shot, didn't love the frame and switched lenses. Then forgot to recheck focus. Dopey Mistake, but once we're rolling I just focus on getting usable audio. No excuse, but certainly not the cameras fault. 2- I'd put the K-3 above the Sony NEX and Nikon D7100, but the 70D has a great high bitrate with wonderful continuous autofocus, and the GH3 is still the best small camera option out there. I love the image from the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, but it can't shoot stills, and the audio control is abysmal. I hope this helps, again thanks for watching! Yes, a nicely presented video. As they say - audio can make or maul your footage. What did you do the bulk of shooting with, If I may ask? And, what is the K-3's approximate bitrate? thanks AB

11-06-2013, 06:45 PM	#21
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	In the stills of the deer, what might have caused the purple cast near the front legs- lens flair, processing?

11-06-2013, 11:32 PM	#23
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Danny, I think you have the guys mixed up. Chris was presenting and Jordan was behind the camera in the K-3 video. Jack

11-07-2013, 02:12 AM	#24
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Great review. this is my favorite "sitting in the couch & watching reviews" channel... Keep it up!

11-07-2013, 02:56 AM	#25
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	I thought this to be a really good, informative and balanced review. Really did show the good and bad (which isn't that bad). It reaffirmed my thoughts on picking the K-3 up. Interestingly I watched the Sony A7/A7R review. I while he shows the obvious benefits of it the down side really convinced me not to consider it. He really did seem to have more affection for the Pentax.

11-07-2013, 06:32 AM	#26
lightbulb Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 691	Because he is honest. I have tried D7000 and 7D extensively. The k5 beat them easily in stills.

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11-07-2013, 07:57 AM	#27
tzeentchiangod Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	Excellent video! Thanks so much!

11-07-2013, 03:03 PM	#28
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	I enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for putting it up. If I lived in Canada I'd be shopping at The Camera Store just to show my support of what you guys do online.

11-07-2013, 03:09 PM	#29
civano Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 224	Originally posted by twitch I enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for putting it up. If I lived in Canada I'd be shopping at The Camera Store just to show my support of what you guys do online. Agreed! What a quality video and review. I think it by far was my favorite review I've watched on camera equipment.