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11-22-2013, 06:35 PM - 3 Likes   #1
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K-3- The Reviews, So Far

Hello All,
On another thread- 'What Digitial Camera Review' started by Ivor K Ecks, I posted a list of the existing independent reviews of the K-3 that have been mentioned by various Forum members so far.
But I didn't add the links to the respective threads or direct links to the reviews. I didn't have all the links handy, simply because I only had been keeping a paper list as they appeared.
This thread is an attempt to correct that oversight. I'm not trying to undermine the original threads, they're still here for anyone to see and contribute to.
Here, I'll start posting the review name, the direct link and the user name of the original poster/thread starter.
So, they'll all be in one place. As new ones come up, I'll add them into this post, or if someone finds it first, feel free to add it as a reply, or start a new thread. Then I'll steal it! LOL!
This will take awhile, digging back through various forums, threads and links. Please be patient!
A special thank you to all the sharp-eyed members who found these first!!
Ron

Pentax K-3 Reviews

Pentax Forums. com Posted by Adam
Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction - PentaxForums.com
What Digital Camera Posted by Ivor K Ecks
Pentax K-3 Review | Digital SLR camera reviews, tests and specs | What Digital Camera
PC Magazine Posted by mille19
Pentax K-3 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
Yaotomi.co (Google Translate) Posted by SteveB
Google Translate
DC Watch Japan (Google Translate) Posted by rawr (scroll to 'Pentax K-3, related articles', click on)
Google Translate
DC Watch Japan, Pt. 2 Posted by rawr
Google Translate
ephotozine Posted by aguest
Pentax K-3 Digital SLR Review
DigiDIRECT TV (Blunty) Posted by Katmandude
The Camera Store Posted by bluenose + Heelers
Pentax K-3 Hands-On Field Test - YouTube
PhotoSafari Posted by Winder
Pentax K3 review | PhotoSafari
Imaging Resource Posted by Slip
Pentax K-3 image quality analysis: Does the K-3 clobber the K-5 II and the rest of the competition?
Imaging Resource- Test Samples Posted by hkiran1
Pentax K-3 Review: First Shots - Samples
Imaging Resource- A Shooter's Report Posted by smf
Pentax K-3 review: Shooter’s Report Part I - Early thoughts from a K-5 owner
Imaging Resource- Shooting Now Posted by PALADIN85020
Pentax K-3 Review: First Shots
Pentax K-3 Review: Now Shooting!
Imaging Resource Posted by Trudger1272
The Phoblographer Posted by Ash
First Impressions: Pentax K3 - The Phoblographer
The Phoblographer Full Review Posted by Civano
Review: Pentax K3 - The Phoblographer
DigitalCamera Review- Nikon D600 vs. Pentax K-3 Posted by Catscradle + JJJPhoto
Nikon D600 vs. Pentax K-3 Image Comparison: Pentax Sweeps Nikon
Pentax K-3 First Impressions Review: Digital Photography Review (First Impressions)
PHOTOYODOBASHI Shooting Report Posted by umber
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Dxomark Review Posted by markkuk
Pentax K-3 review: Unshakeable Image Quality - DxOMark
Photography Blog Posted by Khaf + Giklab
Pentax K-3 Review | PhotographyBLOG
Photo Universe (Ed) Posted by tabl10S
Neocamera Posted by Spodeworld + jimr-pdx
Ricoh Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs | Neocamera (page 4)
Pentax K-3 Review | Neocamera (page 1)
DigitalCamera Review Posted by Kenyee
Pentax K-3 Review: Sharp and Speedy, No Video AF
Ralf's Foto Bude Posted by Arne Bo
PhotoReview. com.au Posted by wgb and civiletti
Pentax K-3 - Photo Review
Camerasreview.com Posted by wgn
Pentax K-3 Digital Camera Review - Reviewed.com Cameras
Smartphotogtaphy.in Posted by wgn
Beware, Canon and Nikon! – Pentax K-3 | India`s No 1 Imaging Magazine
MacWorld.UK
Pentax K-3 review - Excellent rendition of colours and sharp images - Digital Lifestyle - Macworld UK
Pocket-Lint Review. Posted by fotogaffer.
Pentax K-3 review - Pocket-lint
The Sydney Morning Herald. Posted by unkipunki.
Pentax K-3 DSLR
Digital Trends Reviews. Posted by sandpipe
Pentax K-3 review | Digital Trends Reviews
SLR Lounge. Posted by interested_observer
Pentax K-3 Review - Initial Field Report & Tests
Adorama.
Pentax K3 Digital SLR Camera Review from Adorama Learning Center
B+H Store. Posted by Tjompen 1968
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First Look: Hands-On Review of the New Pentax K-3 DSLR | BH inDepth (Print Review)
Selfhelphotographer, posted by wizofoz.
Pentax K-3 Full Review, DPR. Posted by macTak.
Pentax K-3 Review: Digital Photography Review
It'sJustLight, posted by wgn.
Pentax K3 DSLR Review: A Comprehensive Look » ItsJustLight.com


Whew! That's a bunch, 33 so far, I'm sure there's more. As always, corrections, comments and additions welcome.
Post here or PM me.
Since the magazines and other sources are now publishing reviews, I'll include the subscription and print mag reviews here;
diglloyd - Advanced Photography Posted by Byrd-2020
Reid Reviews http://www.reidreviews.com/index.html Posted by Rnovo
Popular Photography Jan. 2014 Posted by jdong, lesmore, mirton.
Ron
Edit; In the interest of listing only independent reviews, I will not include reviews done by PF staff or members.
With the exception of Adam's review, see post # 7.


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11-22-2013, 10:23 PM   #2
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I think it goes without saying what that one is
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One would expect that, but I think many of our members still don't know that we have a content-rich news & reviews section here on the site.


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Oh and:
http:///2013/11/18/pentax-k-3-review-its-good-buy-it-unless-you-dont-need-it/

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Independent?

Hello Adam, dngr and I-trax,
Yes, I am aware of the extensive review of the K-3 here on Pentax Forum. While I agree with many posters that the review is extremely objective and probably the most knowledgeable of any listed previously, it didn't seem to be truly 'Independent', the main qualification noted in my opening sentence.
Independent, in this case, meaning free of any self-serving, internal or unfair influence.
While we may all (here) agree that Adam's review is unbiased, including it does have the appearance of being self-serving and a 'homer' or fanboy.
Sort of like listing an 'independent' Nikon review, done by the Nikon staff, on the Nikon home site?
JMO, YMMV.
However, at the request of three posters, I have added it to the list.
Thank you all for pointing it out.
Respectfully,
Ron


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New Reviews?

Hello kiwi_iono
The 'What Digital Camera' review was the first link listed on my OP. Contributed by Ivor K Ecks.
Since adding the Pentax Forum review (see post above), it is now second.
The other link you mentioned won't work for me, it comes back invalid.
Ron
I tried a search and found this link;
http:///2013/11/18/pentax-k-3-review-its-good-buy-it-unless-you-dont-need-it/
But after I cut and paste here, it comes back invalid.

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Second should be:
http:///2013/11/18/pentax-k-3-review-its-good-buy-it-unless-you-dont-need-it/

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Strange....instead of second slash type:


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Not sure if this has been posted:
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It contains some very nice pictures by K-3.
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Thanks!

Thanks to sholtzma for the kind words!

@ umber, great photos on that site! I've added it to the list. Thank you.
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Thanks!

To markkuk, thank you for posting this link, I've added it to the list.
Somehow I'm not surprised that dxomark finds the Nikon superior, they usually do. But it doesn't agree with most of the other test review conclusions.
A bit odd, to say the least.
K-3, Camera of the Year, 2013.
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