K3 vs Fuji Xt1 vs Nikon D610

CeciProAm · 11-22-2014, 07:50 AM

Samyo, thank you for your insightful input, it was as if you were reading my mind.
Ultimately, I have decided on the K-3 and this time next year, I hope to supplement
it with the new Pentax FF.

...and the main reason is the way the camera fits in my hand.
I feel like I could shoot for days with the Pentax & my hand started cramping with
the Nikon~

LensBeginner · 11-22-2014, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Samyo

*snip*
The AF System on the D610 is next to useless in dim lighting conditions (did a shoot in a dimly lit room and not one pic was in focus, with the Nikon 24-70mm!!!) - the K3 will beat it easily and the Fuji system slows right down in poor light. AF-C only usable on XT-1 really.
I know it's not in your initial question but if you want to go the Nikon FF way I'd seriously consider the D750 which focusses very well in darker conditions and avoid the D610.
*snip*

Even those funny-at-all-cost Hong-Kong based English-speaker Youtubers were forced to acknowledge that!

DigitalREV, I mean...

CeciProAm · 11-22-2014, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

The D750 is fabulous. If you are in the USA you can try it and return it by January 15 for a full refund. I'm probably going to return the one I got because of the cost.

The cost is stopping me from getting the D750 as well and I am not sure that I would feel comfortable using it for a month, knowing I was going to return it.
I will wait until I can comfortably afford it and get very happy with my K3 in the meantime~

rawr · 11-22-2014, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Samyo

The AF System on the D610 is next to useless in dim lighting conditions

True. D610 low-light AF in general is weak - about K-x/K-5 grade.
However, if you restrict yourself to only using the centre point or centre-9 AF area under poor light, D610 low-light AF actually works better than expected and is quite reliable. But the K-3 and D750 certainly have the advantage here.

john5100 · 11-24-2014, 05:55 PM - **4 Likes**

CeciProAm - I shoot concerts all of the time and either the D610 or the K3 will be fine. In the pit, there are a lot of D4s, 5D3s, and D610s, and I am the only Pentax shooter. The only time I have any issues is when it's really dark and noise can be a concern. I have shot at ISO 10,000 with grain but at least I got the shot. AF hasn't been an issue since my K200D. After that I went to the KX and the AF was fine. The K3 is great with low light AF. The hidden bonus is weight. My gear ways a lot less than my colleagues. After a very long day or weekend of shooting it adds up.

Here is my list of concerts
https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrudolph/collections/72157624492303549/

Volbeat @ The Paramount by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Volbeat @ The Paramount by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Pushed to ISO 8,000. I'm not very heavy with NR.

Mudhoney by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

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11-22-2014, 07:50 AM	#31
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698 Original Poster	Samyo, thank you for your insightful input, it was as if you were reading my mind. Ultimately, I have decided on the K-3 and this time next year, I hope to supplement it with the new Pentax FF. ...and the main reason is the way the camera fits in my hand. I feel like I could shoot for days with the Pentax & my hand started cramping with the Nikon~

11-22-2014, 07:51 AM	#32
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Samyo snip The AF System on the D610 is next to useless in dim lighting conditions (did a shoot in a dimly lit room and not one pic was in focus, with the Nikon 24-70mm!!!) - the K3 will beat it easily and the Fuji system slows right down in poor light. AF-C only usable on XT-1 really. I know it's not in your initial question but if you want to go the Nikon FF way I'd seriously consider the D750 which focusses very well in darker conditions and avoid the D610. snip Even those funny-at-all-cost Hong-Kong based English-speaker Youtubers were forced to acknowledge that! DigitalREV, I mean...

11-22-2014, 02:09 PM	#33
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mr Bassie The D750 is fabulous. If you are in the USA you can try it and return it by January 15 for a full refund. I'm probably going to return the one I got because of the cost. The cost is stopping me from getting the D750 as well and I am not sure that I would feel comfortable using it for a month, knowing I was going to return it. I will wait until I can comfortably afford it and get very happy with my K3 in the meantime~

11-22-2014, 02:20 PM	#34
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Samyo The AF System on the D610 is next to useless in dim lighting conditions True. D610 low-light AF in general is weak - about K-x/K-5 grade. However, if you restrict yourself to only using the centre point or centre-9 AF area under poor light, D610 low-light AF actually works better than expected and is quite reliable. But the K-3 and D750 certainly have the advantage here.

11-24-2014, 05:55 PM - 4 Likes	#35
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	CeciProAm - I shoot concerts all of the time and either the D610 or the K3 will be fine. In the pit, there are a lot of D4s, 5D3s, and D610s, and I am the only Pentax shooter. The only time I have any issues is when it's really dark and noise can be a concern. I have shot at ISO 10,000 with grain but at least I got the shot. AF hasn't been an issue since my K200D. After that I went to the KX and the AF was fine. The K3 is great with low light AF. The hidden bonus is weight. My gear ways a lot less than my colleagues. After a very long day or weekend of shooting it adds up. Here is my list of concerts https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrudolph/collections/72157624492303549/ Volbeat @ The Paramount by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Volbeat @ The Paramount by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Pushed to ISO 8,000. I'm not very heavy with NR. Mudhoney by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

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