K-3 live view performance

jcdoss · 02-02-2014, 11:40 PM

Could anyone comment on any significant differences in performance between live view on the K-3 versus the K-30? Is focus peaking more accurate? Are there improvements in low light performance?

Adam · 02-03-2014, 12:24 AM

The focus peaking feels the same. In low light it does slow down a bit, but the framerate is pretty good overall. I think the two cameras are neck and neck in this area.

jup · 02-03-2014, 02:09 AM

K-3 has slightly grainier look in low light IMO. But part of this may be bigger display too. Otherwise I agree with Adam.

Practical difference is that K-30 cycles mirror twice every time you take picture via LV, so it's quite noisy. K-3 does not need to cycle mirror at all, so taking picture with LV is slightly quieter then VF.

02-02-2014, 11:40 PM	#1
jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,769	K-3 live view performance Could anyone comment on any significant differences in performance between live view on the K-3 versus the K-30? Is focus peaking more accurate? Are there improvements in low light performance?

02-03-2014, 12:24 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The focus peaking feels the same. In low light it does slow down a bit, but the framerate is pretty good overall. I think the two cameras are neck and neck in this area. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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02-03-2014, 02:09 AM	#3
jup Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 103	K-3 has slightly grainier look in low light IMO. But part of this may be bigger display too. Otherwise I agree with Adam. Practical difference is that K-30 cycles mirror twice every time you take picture via LV, so it's quite noisy. K-3 does not need to cycle mirror at all, so taking picture with LV is slightly quieter then VF.