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I just saw where a reputable ebay dealer has some new K3's for $599 complete. (Body not kit)
I have a nice 1 year old K50, and a bunch of "new to me" lenses from forum members on the way (DA SMC 15, DA 35 f2.4, DA 55-300) and I need a laptop and some type of external reliable storage to preserve images on - but the siren call of a $600 K3 fills my brain.
What do I gain by getting a K3 now? I'm still not used to PP, and I really don't have a suitable computer for it. I understand many of the feature differences (24MP vs. 16), dual SD cards, AA filter simulation control, top LCD, etc.) But at my present state of rediscovery of Digital I'm not sure if I really need any of these things vs. spending money on Laptop and Drives and maybe a better tripod head.
Despite my love of the K3 design and my longing for a body with top LCD due to long experience with it on the PZ-1 and K100D Super, I am stuggling with desire vs. need here. Is there anything that sets the K3 apart from the K50 that impacts images - besides the 24MP and the AA filter simulation control?