Pentax k3 III

apete · 01-03-2016, 06:26 AM

Apart from the video which clearly is a fake, is there anyone waiting for k3ii successor or is it only me?

**Mikesul** · 01-03-2016, 06:59 AM

There will probably be a successor but this is way too soon to expect it. The K-3II only came out last summer and Pentax has a lot on its plate with the FF camera and lenses.

Imp · 01-06-2016, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by apete

Apart from the video which clearly is a fake, is there anyone waiting for k3ii successor or is it only me?

I am, one with D500 specs except better 'cus its pentax!

mee · 01-08-2016, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by Imp

I am, one with D500 specs except better 'cus its pentax!

That is rather amusing to me.. the real D500 has better specs than this dreamed up Pentax at the same price. If you're going to fake, then fake with some gusto!! Claim 256 focus points and 4d tracking with unlimited burst rate or something..

biz-engineer · 01-09-2016, 11:09 AM - **1 Like**

Possibly a K-3 upgrade with some tech shared with the full frame (AF module and 4K video for instance).

Imp · 01-09-2016, 11:12 AM

Or, Ricoh buys RED and now Pentax cameras are baller at video

Rico · 01-09-2016, 12:12 PM

One factor Nikon has brought with the D5 and the D500 is the implementation of UHS-II for SDXC and the use of XQD format which is basically the replacement for Compact Flash cards. I had forgotten about the XQD format. When I did a google search a PentaxForum Poll thread was one of the hits from the summer of 2012. It did not garner much attention back then.

XQD is/was clearly the way to go in hindsight. Reading up about it it does spec out much better than SD in the long run and the short. So it is interesting that Nikon has already included XQD in the dual slot D500. The Nikon D4 has already been using it. The specs for the Nikon D500 has the overall physical dimensions at 147x115x81 just around about the size of the Pentax FF. The D500 is ~1.5cm taller and wider than the K3ii.

The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. Sharpness alone the K3ii will be hard to beat using pixel shift even in the limited capacity it can be used. The D500 should excel at video over the K3ii. Due entirely over the K3ii only having a UHS-I interface.

ogl · 01-09-2016, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by Rico

The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality.

20 vs 24 MP - not serious difference.

kooks · 01-09-2016, 01:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rico

The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. Sharpness alone the K3ii will be hard to beat using pixel shift even in the limited capacity it can be used. The D500 should excel at video over the K3ii. Due entirely over the K3ii only having a UHS-I interface.

People that do video and action photography can be happy with this camera... but for the rest is nothing out of this world, and for the price mmmmmm

robthebloke · 01-09-2016, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Rico

The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. Sharpness alone the K3ii will be hard to beat using pixel shift even in the limited capacity it can be used. The D500 should excel at video over the K3ii. Due entirely over the K3ii only having a UHS-I interface.

I mentioned this sensor the other day when talking about the k-3 vs the k-s1. Comparing both side by side, the k-s1 has the noticeably better sensor wrt noise and high ISO performance. The k-3 pulls ahead in terms of white balance (not sensor related) and the 14bit raw files (again not related to the sensor). One serious upgrade for the k-3, would be to move to that 20mp sensor. I'd buy it (well that's a lie, I'm waiting for the k-1)

Shanti · 01-09-2016, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

Probably the image quality of Pentax 150-450 would be better than sigma 150-600 sport. But considering the price and the reach, I would also choose sigma if it will be available for Pentax.

The Sigma sport is heavier than the 150-450,and tripod is needed alot,whereas the Pentax can he handheld. IQ on my 150-450 is great,& when its paired with the K1 FF,then I'm sure we see what it really can do(AFC wise) I do hope, if not then Nikon is the answer

Enrique S Toso · 01-09-2016, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Imp

Or, Ricoh buys RED and now Pentax cameras are baller at video

Any other info about this rumor?? Im making a lot of video, and a K3IIs with 4k will be amazing, Also Red Cameras with Kmount would be amazing,

kenspo · 01-09-2016, 04:04 PM

There is no info, cause there is NOT a K3IIs or new pro aps-c coming soon.

Imp · 01-09-2016, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by kenspo

There is no info, cause there is NOT a K3IIs or new pro aps-c coming soon.

As expected, but thanks for clearing it up!

Originally posted by Enrique S Toso

Any other info about this rumor??

Mere speculation that has been heard before, apparently Ricoh at one point was considering acquiring RED... or something along those lines... I don't have any actual info though, perhaps Kenspo does!

kenspo · 01-09-2016, 05:24 PM - **2 Likes**

I have a lot info, but can't share

But as i've said many times; future is bright

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01-03-2016, 06:26 AM	#106
apete Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 249	Apart from the video which clearly is a fake, is there anyone waiting for k3ii successor or is it only me?

01-03-2016, 06:59 AM	#107
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	There will probably be a successor but this is way too soon to expect it. The K-3II only came out last summer and Pentax has a lot on its plate with the FF camera and lenses.

01-06-2016, 05:03 PM	#108
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by apete Apart from the video which clearly is a fake, is there anyone waiting for k3ii successor or is it only me? I am, one with D500 specs except better 'cus its pentax!

01-08-2016, 06:22 PM	#109
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by Imp I am, one with D500 specs except better 'cus its pentax! That is rather amusing to me.. the real D500 has better specs than this dreamed up Pentax at the same price. If you're going to fake, then fake with some gusto!! Claim 256 focus points and 4d tracking with unlimited burst rate or something..

01-09-2016, 11:09 AM - 1 Like	#110
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Possibly a K-3 upgrade with some tech shared with the full frame (AF module and 4K video for instance).

01-09-2016, 11:12 AM	#111
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Or, Ricoh buys RED and now Pentax cameras are baller at video

01-09-2016, 12:12 PM	#112
Rico Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,205	One factor Nikon has brought with the D5 and the D500 is the implementation of UHS-II for SDXC and the use of XQD format which is basically the replacement for Compact Flash cards. I had forgotten about the XQD format. When I did a google search a PentaxForum Poll thread was one of the hits from the summer of 2012. It did not garner much attention back then. XQD is/was clearly the way to go in hindsight. Reading up about it it does spec out much better than SD in the long run and the short. So it is interesting that Nikon has already included XQD in the dual slot D500. The Nikon D4 has already been using it. The specs for the Nikon D500 has the overall physical dimensions at 147x115x81 just around about the size of the Pentax FF. The D500 is ~1.5cm taller and wider than the K3ii. The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. Sharpness alone the K3ii will be hard to beat using pixel shift even in the limited capacity it can be used. The D500 should excel at video over the K3ii. Due entirely over the K3ii only having a UHS-I interface.

01-09-2016, 12:22 PM	#113
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Originally posted by Rico The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. 20 vs 24 MP - not serious difference.

01-09-2016, 01:12 PM - 1 Like	#114
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Originally posted by Rico The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. Sharpness alone the K3ii will be hard to beat using pixel shift even in the limited capacity it can be used. The D500 should excel at video over the K3ii. Due entirely over the K3ii only having a UHS-I interface. People that do video and action photography can be happy with this camera... but for the rest is nothing out of this world, and for the price mmmmmm

01-09-2016, 02:09 PM	#115
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	Originally posted by Rico The D500 will not out perform the K3ii on image quality. Sharpness alone the K3ii will be hard to beat using pixel shift even in the limited capacity it can be used. The D500 should excel at video over the K3ii. Due entirely over the K3ii only having a UHS-I interface. I mentioned this sensor the other day when talking about the k-3 vs the k-s1. Comparing both side by side, the k-s1 has the noticeably better sensor wrt noise and high ISO performance. The k-3 pulls ahead in terms of white balance (not sensor related) and the 14bit raw files (again not related to the sensor). One serious upgrade for the k-3, would be to move to that 20mp sensor. I'd buy it (well that's a lie, I'm waiting for the k-1)

01-09-2016, 02:15 PM	#116
Shanti Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 927	Originally posted by totsmuyco Probably the image quality of Pentax 150-450 would be better than sigma 150-600 sport. But considering the price and the reach, I would also choose sigma if it will be available for Pentax. The Sigma sport is heavier than the 150-450,and tripod is needed alot,whereas the Pentax can he handheld. IQ on my 150-450 is great,& when its paired with the K1 FF,then I'm sure we see what it really can do(AFC wise) I do hope, if not then Nikon is the answer

01-09-2016, 03:58 PM	#117
Enrique S Toso Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mendoza - Argentina Posts: 141	Originally posted by Imp Or, Ricoh buys RED and now Pentax cameras are baller at video Any other info about this rumor?? Im making a lot of video, and a K3IIs with 4k will be amazing, Also Red Cameras with Kmount would be amazing,

01-09-2016, 04:04 PM	#118
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	There is no info, cause there is NOT a K3IIs or new pro aps-c coming soon.

01-09-2016, 05:13 PM	#119
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by kenspo There is no info, cause there is NOT a K3IIs or new pro aps-c coming soon. As expected, but thanks for clearing it up! Originally posted by Enrique S Toso Any other info about this rumor?? Mere speculation that has been heard before, apparently Ricoh at one point was considering acquiring RED... or something along those lines... I don't have any actual info though, perhaps Kenspo does!

01-09-2016, 05:24 PM - 2 Likes	#120
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	I have a lot info, but can't share But as i've said many times; future is bright