[mrbdm99]

I've been trying to hold out until one of the bundled flash deals became active again, but I've been checking "the big two" Pentax dealers and Amazon off and on for a while now. Anyway, I had decided that I was just going to wait to see what was new in Feb. and grab a K3 on a deeper discount when I happened to notice an Amazon Warehouse deal on a "very good" used K3 with the 18-135 for only 8xx something. Even better, there was a 10% off warehouse deal attached to it, so it totaled less than 800 when all was said and done. I felt I would chance it, especially if I could return it to Amazon should it prove to be less than "very good." It showed up today and I can't find a scratch on it. Looks brand new to me. I took it out tonight on a family outing and was darn impressed with the build quality. It is a tank. They really went all out. I snapped this before I came home and made all the recommended changes listed in the review. For an untouched jpg in less than ideal lighting, I'm impressed. I'm coming from a k01 (and the ist before that). IQ on the k01 was great, but usability (for me, I know some folks have great results) in daylight, with ACTIVE kids, was less than idea (and bad eyes). I'm happy to looking through a viewfinder again.

Anywho, I just wanted to tell someone that would appreciate the story vs my wife that rolls her eyes a bit when I start talking cameras.

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[NZ_Ross]

The Pentax K3 is a very good camera. I got mine after a K5 back in May. Don't be surprised if you take a while to 'grow' into it - there is a lot more camera than the K5/K01 and the higher resolution sensor takes a bit of getting used to. It took me about 3 months of use to be happy with it - just learning the different controls, the camera, how the sensor worked in different light situations, and maybe a bit more shot discipline required as a result of the higher resolution and no AA filter.

[HYS]

Congratulations! You will not regret it. K-3 is really a great camera.
I wish you good light with it!

And Marry Christmas!

[redcat]

a very colorful image, and lucky you, a brand new camera for a used price ^^
Merry x-mas

[howieb101]

Yeah, the K3 is a great camera. The higher megapixels does require some adjustment to shooting technique, ie, it must be better but you do get rewarded with great output.

I still have my K5 classic but its the K3 I use and its not just because its the new camera. It definitely is better than the K5 despite what some people may think.

Howie B

[Docrwm]

Nice find, congratulations.

[mrbdm99]

Thanks! Just dealing with the jpg output, I can tell this is going to take some adjustments. I am sure my post procedure in raw will be considerably different. I'm happy to relearn some things. I got into a spray and pray situation with the k01 more often then not when I try to capture my kids on sunny days.