The battery is chargeing

**Mallee Boy** · 01-08-2014, 01:50 AM - **2 Likes**

Hey all.

Well the K3 is here and whilst I could whack in one of the batteries from the K5(s) I have decided to let the new battery charge and enjoy a quiet beer while I read the manual.
The manual has shrunk somewhat but is still jam packed full of knowledge so may take two beers to get through it.

The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is attached to the K3 and the plan is to get trackside Friday (Sthn Hemisphere time) and put it through its paces.

I will post some shots and keep this thread alive for awhile with my thoughts on the K3 and in particular its AF ability.

Cheers

Chicomalo · 01-08-2014, 09:29 AM

congrats on the purchase Im waiting for my baby too LOL

adwb · 01-09-2014, 03:05 AM

2x tinies , my god the manual must have shrunk

Eebll · 01-09-2014, 05:57 AM

Congrats. If it were me, I'd read that manual reeeeaaal slow.

**Mallee Boy** · 01-09-2014, 10:44 PM

well, yes, I did read the manual slowly, yes it has shrunk and yes I did limit myself to two beers....before opening a bottle of red.

And Yes, I did get through the manual and yes I have forgotten most of what I supposedly red...err.....

....read......

But enough stuck to get me going.

My first impressions are very positive. The menu interface has changed a bit and being an old dog I am not keen on learning new tricks but I quickly found my way around the new(ish) menu system. Again Pentax's ability to provide an "intuitive" menu system is un surpassed.

Those of you who know me and what I shoot will understand that I was particularly keen to test out the auto focus, and while this was only an hours shoot and I am still coming to grips with the new autofocus menu and how to change it quickly in the field, I saw enough to say that YES there is a significant step forward from the K5IIs and I am confident that once I come to grips with the options that it will be even better. What am I comparing it to.? A Nikon D800 with a Tamron 70 - 200 f2.8 USD (the latest release).

The lens used was the Sigma 70-200 f2.8, again the latest version. I will probably put this lens back on the K511s and asign the 50-135 to the K3 as the crop factor will "extend" that lens a bit.

The first few shots are self explanatory. The sequence is posted for a reason that I will explain later.

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This sequence is what gets me excited about the AF though. The tracking ability is much, much improved as is demonstrated in this sequence.
ISO 400. first 2 are 170mm I pulled the 2nd two back in to 148 mm; f5.6; 1/2000
Somewhere during the hour I changed the jpeg from Bright to Natural, not sure where, so if you detect any difference in the shots that is why.

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Another day tomorrow and a much longer harder test.
Cheers for now

**Mallee Boy** · 01-18-2014, 01:11 AM

Another full week with the K3 & DA* 50-135 and Sigma 70-200 f2.8.
Conclusion is that the K3 is a keeper and well worth the upgrade $$$ and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is a bloody good lens. Not that the DA* 50-135 is bad, not at all, rather it is a choice between better & best. The 50-135 is a delight to carry around but the Sigma has that greater reach and overall I believe it focus' faster and is just a tad sharper (nb: the 50-135 has been back once with a SDM issue and occasionally I am not convinced all is right with this particular copy. A mate is bringing his out and we will compare.). Not that it matters as the 50-135 lives on the K511s so I get the best of both worlds.

Anyway, let the pictures finish the story.
These are from the K3 & Sig 70-200 jpeg set to bright and no pp what so ever.

Attachment 202657

Attachment 202658

Sometimes things dont go as planned and these guys take a fall.
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I have to learn to stay on the shutter.
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Global Action at work (not shot with the K3)
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keithg · 01-18-2014, 04:15 AM

Originally posted by Mallee Boy

Another full week with the K3 & DA* 50-135 and Sigma 70-200 f2.8.
Conclusion is that the K3 is a keeper and well worth the upgrade $$$ and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is a bloody good lens. Not that the DA* 50-135 is bad, not at all, rather it is a choice between better & best. The 50-135 is a delight to carry around but the Sigma has that greater reach and overall I believe it focus' faster and is just a tad sharper (nb: the 50-135 has been back once with a SDM issue and occasionally I am not convinced all is right with this particular copy. A mate is bringing his out and we will compare.). Not that it matters as the 50-135 lives on the K511s so I get the best of both worlds.

Anyway, let the pictures finish the story.
These are from the K3 & Sig 70-200 jpeg set to bright and no pp what so ever.

Attachment 202657

Attachment 202658

Sometimes things dont go as planned and these guys take a fall.
Attachment 202659

I have to learn to stay on the shutter.
Attachment 202660

Attachment 202661

Global Action at work (not shot with the K3)
Attachment 202662

Very impressive shots Grant. I can see why you are pleased with your purchase. Ill get my 50-135 out as soon as i can get a leave pass.

I cant fault mine in any way what so ever.
Keith

01-08-2014, 01:50 AM - 2 Likes	#1
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	The battery is chargeing Hey all. Well the K3 is here and whilst I could whack in one of the batteries from the K5(s) I have decided to let the new battery charge and enjoy a quiet beer while I read the manual. The manual has shrunk somewhat but is still jam packed full of knowledge so may take two beers to get through it. The Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is attached to the K3 and the plan is to get trackside Friday (Sthn Hemisphere time) and put it through its paces. I will post some shots and keep this thread alive for awhile with my thoughts on the K3 and in particular its AF ability. Cheers

01-09-2014, 10:44 PM	#5
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	well, yes, I did read the manual slowly, yes it has shrunk and yes I did limit myself to two beers....before opening a bottle of red. And Yes, I did get through the manual and yes I have forgotten most of what I supposedly red...err.........read...... But enough stuck to get me going. My first impressions are very positive. The menu interface has changed a bit and being an old dog I am not keen on learning new tricks but I quickly found my way around the new(ish) menu system. Again Pentax's ability to provide an "intuitive" menu system is un surpassed. Those of you who know me and what I shoot will understand that I was particularly keen to test out the auto focus, and while this was only an hours shoot and I am still coming to grips with the new autofocus menu and how to change it quickly in the field, I saw enough to say that YES there is a significant step forward from the K5IIs and I am confident that once I come to grips with the options that it will be even better. What am I comparing it to.? A Nikon D800 with a Tamron 70 - 200 f2.8 USD (the latest release). The lens used was the Sigma 70-200 f2.8, again the latest version. I will probably put this lens back on the K511s and asign the 50-135 to the K3 as the crop factor will "extend" that lens a bit. The first few shots are self explanatory. The sequence is posted for a reason that I will explain later. Attachment 201555 Attachment 201556 Attachment 201557 This sequence is what gets me excited about the AF though. The tracking ability is much, much improved as is demonstrated in this sequence. ISO 400. first 2 are 170mm I pulled the 2nd two back in to 148 mm; f5.6; 1/2000 Somewhere during the hour I changed the jpeg from Bright to Natural, not sure where, so if you detect any difference in the shots that is why. Attachment 201558 Attachment 201559 Attachment 201560 Attachment 201561 Another day tomorrow and a much longer harder test. Cheers for now Last edited by Mallee Boy; 07-25-2014 at 03:45 PM.

01-18-2014, 01:11 AM	#6
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904 Original Poster	Another week Another full week with the K3 & DA* 50-135 and Sigma 70-200 f2.8. Conclusion is that the K3 is a keeper and well worth the upgrade $$$ and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is a bloody good lens. Not that the DA* 50-135 is bad, not at all, rather it is a choice between better & best. The 50-135 is a delight to carry around but the Sigma has that greater reach and overall I believe it focus' faster and is just a tad sharper (nb: the 50-135 has been back once with a SDM issue and occasionally I am not convinced all is right with this particular copy. A mate is bringing his out and we will compare.). Not that it matters as the 50-135 lives on the K511s so I get the best of both worlds. Anyway, let the pictures finish the story. These are from the K3 & Sig 70-200 jpeg set to bright and no pp what so ever. Attachment 202657 Attachment 202658 Sometimes things dont go as planned and these guys take a fall. Attachment 202659 I have to learn to stay on the shutter. Attachment 202660 Attachment 202661 Global Action at work (not shot with the K3) Attachment 202662 Last edited by Mallee Boy; 07-25-2014 at 03:45 PM.

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01-18-2014, 04:15 AM	#7
keithg Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hillcrest Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	Originally posted by Mallee Boy Another full week with the K3 & DA* 50-135 and Sigma 70-200 f2.8. Conclusion is that the K3 is a keeper and well worth the upgrade $$$ and the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 is a bloody good lens. Not that the DA* 50-135 is bad, not at all, rather it is a choice between better & best. The 50-135 is a delight to carry around but the Sigma has that greater reach and overall I believe it focus' faster and is just a tad sharper (nb: the 50-135 has been back once with a SDM issue and occasionally I am not convinced all is right with this particular copy. A mate is bringing his out and we will compare.). Not that it matters as the 50-135 lives on the K511s so I get the best of both worlds. Anyway, let the pictures finish the story. These are from the K3 & Sig 70-200 jpeg set to bright and no pp what so ever. Attachment 202657 Attachment 202658 Sometimes things dont go as planned and these guys take a fall. Attachment 202659 I have to learn to stay on the shutter. Attachment 202660 Attachment 202661 Global Action at work (not shot with the K3) Attachment 202662 Very impressive shots Grant. I can see why you are pleased with your purchase. Ill get my 50-135 out as soon as i can get a leave pass. I cant fault mine in any way what so ever. Keith