upgrading from K5 IIs to?

gmachine · 06-28-2016, 08:18 PM

I have the K5IIs, and several lenses, ( DA70, FA43, D55-300 HD, and vivitarA 100mm macro thinking about moving up to K3, I don't need gps on K3II prefer flash. Have the problems with shutter flap on K3 been resolved? Can I use same batteries (L190) as my K5? Any advice?

Adam · 06-28-2016, 08:41 PM

The K-3 is a good upgrade path. The mirror flop issue was isolated and not a widespread QC concern, so you should be fine

Originally posted by gmachine

L190

Yes, the same D-Li90 batteries.

twuynh · 06-28-2016, 08:48 PM

K5iis 4 LIFE !!! ONLY WAY OUT IS DEATH.
seriously though, i dont think k3 is that much better than k5iis.
wait til December, they gonna clearance K3 with grip and lens bundle like they did with K5iis
I will upgrade when K3+grip for around $500-$600
for now imma chill with my k5iis

mee · 06-28-2016, 08:48 PM

K-3 is excluded from the PLM lens update. Not that it is a huge situation, but Ricoh is already phasing it out it seems. I'd go for a K-3II now or wait and see if a K-3 III (or whatever the upgrade's name becomes) happens at the end of this year.

---------- Post added 06-28-16 at 10:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by twuynh

K5iis 4 LIFE !!! ONLY WAY OUT IS DEATH.
seriously though, i dont think k3 is that much better than k5iis.
wait til December, they gonna clearance K3 with grip and lens bundle like they did with K5iis
I will upgrade when K3+grip for around $500-$600
for now imma chill with my k5iis

I said the same thing last Nov and they didn't have the big blowout sales on K-3's even though the K-3 II was out..

twuynh · 06-28-2016, 08:57 PM

gear chasing is an endless journey.
we all think the newer version will help us get that perfect shot
but in really, only photoshop will get you there. so yeah. buy Lynda membership

LFLee · 06-28-2016, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by gmachine

I have the K5IIs, and several lenses, ( DA70, FA43, D55-300 HD, and vivitarA 100mm macro thinking about moving up to K3, I don't need gps on K3II prefer flash. Have the problems with shutter flap on K3 been resolved? Can I use same batteries (L190) as my K5? Any advice?

Not sure if any of K3 or K3II is a major update (while improve on AF, also seen more noise with the 24MP sensor), unless you getting a K1.
I will either get K1, or wait for the next flagship APSC.

gmachine · 06-28-2016, 10:07 PM

Yes I think I will wait till later and keep my K5IIs for now. K1 is a little more than I want to spend. Will see what Pentax comes out with next, I think the K70 is not what I want, had a K50 and sent it back too noisy. I like my K5IIs but was hoping to upgrade. The K3 had its problems in the past with mirror flop issue which kept me from upgrading before. I guess I will wait, but wife finally agreed, that I could spend the money for my birthday next month. lol

howieb101 · 06-28-2016, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by gmachine

Yes I think I will wait till later and keep my K5IIs for now. K1 is a little more than I want to spend. Will see what Pentax comes out with next, I think the K70 is not what I want, had a K50 and sent it back too noisy. I like my K5IIs but was hoping to upgrade. The K3 had its problems in the past with mirror flop issue which kept me from upgrading before. I guess I will wait, but wife finally agreed, that I could spend the money for my birthday next month. lol

The K5s are operationally slow. The K3 saves files so much faster and the extra AF points are useful if you use fast lenses or like to shoot portraits.

You also have dual card slots which is a great safety feature for critical shoots, say a wedding.

The extra resolution is also useful if you like to crop shots if you shoot say sports or wildlife.

I have the original K5 and while nice is definitely the infrequently used backup.

Saltwater Images · 06-29-2016, 03:08 AM

It depends on what you shoot. I have a K-5II and find it adequate for sports such as football, baseball and soccer. The low light performance of a K-5II is better than the K-3 as well. If you shoot landscapes frequently then the additional resolution would be desirable. Why not spend a few bucks on new glass. Lenses are a great investment as they significantly outlast camera bodies. A HD DA 21 or HD DA 15 would be stellar to add to your kit.

I had the same dilemma this year as well, considering a K-3 but bought a D FA 100 macro WR, a Cactus V6 radio transceiver and two Cactus RF60 radio controlled flashes to expand my shooting options. Investing in glass or lighting is always a solid investment that you won't regret.

disconnekt · 06-29-2016, 08:42 AM

Or you can wait till the K3II replacement is announced (whenever that is in the next 6-ish (or so) months).

slip · 07-05-2016, 01:04 PM

I have the K5iis and the K3. there isn't anything to run out the door to buy if I could do it over again.
Darn impulses

Randy

**newmikey** · 07-05-2016, 01:26 PM

I held back the urge when the K-3 and then the K-3 II came out. Stuck with my K-5 IIs and I honestly have yet to see a good reason to call a move from the K-5 IIs to either of its successors an "upgrade". Dual slots are very interesting, pixel-shift could be nice to play around with on 0.01% of my shots. Some other similar "features" which seem not so grand if you stop to look at them carefully. I do not want to go FF so the K-1 is out (for many reasons).

All in all if the K-5 IIs, which could be described as one of Pentax's most successful bodies of the past years, still does what it must and does so competently - why change a winning horse? What would be the purpose?

06-28-2016, 08:18 PM	#1
gmachine Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lodi Ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 29	upgrading from K5 IIs to? I have the K5IIs, and several lenses, ( DA70, FA43, D55-300 HD, and vivitarA 100mm macro thinking about moving up to K3, I don't need gps on K3II prefer flash. Have the problems with shutter flap on K3 been resolved? Can I use same batteries (L190) as my K5? Any advice?

06-28-2016, 08:41 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	The K-3 is a good upgrade path. The mirror flop issue was isolated and not a widespread QC concern, so you should be fine Originally posted by gmachine L190 Yes, the same D-Li90 batteries. 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:

06-28-2016, 10:07 PM	#7
gmachine Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lodi Ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 29 Original Poster	thanks for all the replys Yes I think I will wait till later and keep my K5IIs for now. K1 is a little more than I want to spend. Will see what Pentax comes out with next, I think the K70 is not what I want, had a K50 and sent it back too noisy. I like my K5IIs but was hoping to upgrade. The K3 had its problems in the past with mirror flop issue which kept me from upgrading before. I guess I will wait, but wife finally agreed, that I could spend the money for my birthday next month. lol

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06-28-2016, 08:48 PM	#3
twuynh Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 59	K5iis 4 LIFE !!! ONLY WAY OUT IS DEATH. seriously though, i dont think k3 is that much better than k5iis. wait til December, they gonna clearance K3 with grip and lens bundle like they did with K5iis I will upgrade when K3+grip for around $500-$600 for now imma chill with my k5iis

06-28-2016, 08:48 PM	#4
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	K-3 is excluded from the PLM lens update. Not that it is a huge situation, but Ricoh is already phasing it out it seems. I'd go for a K-3II now or wait and see if a K-3 III (or whatever the upgrade's name becomes) happens at the end of this year. ---------- Post added 06-28-16 at 10:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by twuynh K5iis 4 LIFE !!! ONLY WAY OUT IS DEATH. seriously though, i dont think k3 is that much better than k5iis. wait til December, they gonna clearance K3 with grip and lens bundle like they did with K5iis I will upgrade when K3+grip for around $500-$600 for now imma chill with my k5iis I said the same thing last Nov and they didn't have the big blowout sales on K-3's even though the K-3 II was out..

06-28-2016, 08:57 PM	#5
twuynh Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 59	gear chasing is an endless journey. we all think the newer version will help us get that perfect shot but in really, only photoshop will get you there. so yeah. buy Lynda membership

06-28-2016, 09:08 PM	#6
LFLee Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,292	Originally posted by gmachine I have the K5IIs, and several lenses, ( DA70, FA43, D55-300 HD, and vivitarA 100mm macro thinking about moving up to K3, I don't need gps on K3II prefer flash. Have the problems with shutter flap on K3 been resolved? Can I use same batteries (L190) as my K5? Any advice? Not sure if any of K3 or K3II is a major update (while improve on AF, also seen more noise with the 24MP sensor), unless you getting a K1. I will either get K1, or wait for the next flagship APSC.

06-28-2016, 11:53 PM	#8
howieb101 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 594	Originally posted by gmachine Yes I think I will wait till later and keep my K5IIs for now. K1 is a little more than I want to spend. Will see what Pentax comes out with next, I think the K70 is not what I want, had a K50 and sent it back too noisy. I like my K5IIs but was hoping to upgrade. The K3 had its problems in the past with mirror flop issue which kept me from upgrading before. I guess I will wait, but wife finally agreed, that I could spend the money for my birthday next month. lol The K5s are operationally slow. The K3 saves files so much faster and the extra AF points are useful if you use fast lenses or like to shoot portraits. You also have dual card slots which is a great safety feature for critical shoots, say a wedding. The extra resolution is also useful if you like to crop shots if you shoot say sports or wildlife. I have the original K5 and while nice is definitely the infrequently used backup.

06-29-2016, 03:08 AM	#9
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	It depends on what you shoot. I have a K-5II and find it adequate for sports such as football, baseball and soccer. The low light performance of a K-5II is better than the K-3 as well. If you shoot landscapes frequently then the additional resolution would be desirable. Why not spend a few bucks on new glass. Lenses are a great investment as they significantly outlast camera bodies. A HD DA 21 or HD DA 15 would be stellar to add to your kit. I had the same dilemma this year as well, considering a K-3 but bought a D FA 100 macro WR, a Cactus V6 radio transceiver and two Cactus RF60 radio controlled flashes to expand my shooting options. Investing in glass or lighting is always a solid investment that you won't regret.

06-29-2016, 08:42 AM	#10
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,701	Or you can wait till the K3II replacement is announced (whenever that is in the next 6-ish (or so) months).

07-05-2016, 01:04 PM	#11
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	I have the K5iis and the K3. there isn't anything to run out the door to buy if I could do it over again. Darn impulses Randy

07-05-2016, 01:26 PM	#12
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,289	I held back the urge when the K-3 and then the K-3 II came out. Stuck with my K-5 IIs and I honestly have yet to see a good reason to call a move from the K-5 IIs to either of its successors an "upgrade". Dual slots are very interesting, pixel-shift could be nice to play around with on 0.01% of my shots. Some other similar "features" which seem not so grand if you stop to look at them carefully. I do not want to go FF so the K-1 is out (for many reasons). All in all if the K-5 IIs, which could be described as one of Pentax's most successful bodies of the past years, still does what it must and does so competently - why change a winning horse? What would be the purpose?