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**PJ1** · 07-24-2021, 04:43 AM - **6 Likes**

I can't recall/find any existing thread on this review, but it is very positive. The summary:

"The K-3 III is a new chapter in the Pentax story and brings the DSLR as a whole kicking and screaming into 2021. A genuine option for those who would prefer to stick with a bullet-proof DSLR, complete with a build quality that could survive an apocalypse, wildlife photographers in particular will be checking out this camera with interest."

Lots of positives: "quantum leap in autofocus", impressive image quality, operation quick and efficient, fairly priced. Makes the observation that a tilting screen would have been good, but points out that the screen has high resolution and brightness can be varied. The reviewer used the camera in the field with the 150-450.

**BigMackCam** · 07-24-2021, 05:10 AM - **2 Likes**

In contrast to some other recent reviews, I took a chance and actually read this one.

Although very high level (as with other reviews thus far), it's more informative than Amateur Photographer's dreadful effort (if any effort was involved), and refreshingly neutral on the DSLR vs mirrorless debate, with no contentious, personal opinions on the future of the brand either. A bit more depth and detail, and this would be a great review. As it stands, it's nonetheless a fair, objective, unbiased and positive piece, and I really appreciate that. Kudos to Australian Photographer and the author for keeping an open mind

Pelto · 07-24-2021, 05:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Here is a link: Review: Pentax K-3 Mark III - Australian Photography

**jersey** · 07-24-2021, 05:43 AM

Surprisingly positive, I think it is first review that is not concentrating on fact that it is DSLR or/and APSC and because of it doomed. Thanks for sharing.

**aslyfox** · 07-24-2021, 09:40 AM

" He likes it "

well if it worked for Life Cereal - - -

You Tube

5ks · 07-24-2021, 10:02 AM

Fair and reasonably argumenting reviews are always very welcome. Even if there's something to be criticized (though not much of K-3iii).

Kunzite · 07-24-2021, 10:28 AM

Surprisingly positive. A bit brief, of course, but perhaps can raise people's curiosity towards the camera/brand.

**Joetitch** · 07-24-2021, 09:21 PM

If I read it properly, the camera also has a crop mode? What's the effective MP and does it increase the FPS? I am tempted by a camera I have no need for but.........I WANT ONE

**PJ1** · 07-25-2021, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by Pelto

Here is a link

Thanks for doing that. I bought the magazine. Didn't think they would have the current issue avaulable digitally yet.

Paul the Sunman · 07-25-2021, 02:06 AM

Although I never see other Pentax shooters in Australia, the surprising number of Aussie members on PF suggests they're out there. This nice review suggests there is still some sort of profile in the country.

Pelto · 07-25-2021, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

Thanks for doing that. I bought the magazine. Didn't think they would have the current issue avaulable digitally yet.

No problem , and nice find by you 😀

**RobA_Oz** · 07-25-2021, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Joetitch

If I read it properly, the camera also has a crop mode? What's the effective MP and does it increase the FPS? I am tempted by a camera I have no need for but.........I WANT ONE

There’s a 1.3x crop available for stills*, and the movie mode reduces to 3840x2160 pixels in 4k mode (from 6192x4128 RAW).

I’m rather hoping for a square mode, as with the K-1/ii.

* which reduces the pixel count to about 15.1MP.

Kunzite · 07-25-2021, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by Joetitch

If I read it properly, the camera also has a crop mode? What's the effective MP and does it increase the FPS? I am tempted by a camera I have no need for but.........I WANT ONE

Yes, it has a 1.3x crop mode, but this doesn't increase the FPS. I think you'd get about 15-16MP.

**ffking** · 07-25-2021, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Although very high level (as with other reviews thus far), it's more informative than Amateur Photographer's dreadful effort (if any effort was involved), and refreshingly neutral on the DSLR vs mirrorless debate, with no contentious, personal opinions on the future of the brand either. A bit more depth and detail, and this would be a great review. As it stands, it's nonetheless a fair, objective, unbiased and positive piece, and I really appreciate that. Kudos to Australian Photographer and the author for keeping an open mind

Exactly!

slartibartfast01 · 07-25-2021, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

I can't recall/find any existing thread on this review, but it is very positive. The summary:

"The K-3 III is a new chapter in the Pentax story and brings the DSLR as a whole kicking and screaming into 2021. A genuine option for those who would prefer to stick with a bullet-proof DSLR, complete with a build quality that could survive an apocalypse, wildlife photographers in particular will be checking out this camera with interest."

Lots of positives: "quantum leap in autofocus", impressive image quality, operation quick and efficient, fairly priced. Makes the observation that a tilting screen would have been good, but points out that the screen has high resolution and brightness can be varied. The reviewer used the camera in the field with the 150-450.

I didn't see anything in the review saying it was "fairly priced". I did see
"That said, while great, it’s not completely perfect due to that frustrating LCD design and a premium price-tag."

07-24-2021, 04:43 AM - 6 Likes	#1
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Pentax K-3 III reviewed in Australian Photography August 2021 I can't recall/find any existing thread on this review, but it is very positive. The summary: "The K-3 III is a new chapter in the Pentax story and brings the DSLR as a whole kicking and screaming into 2021. A genuine option for those who would prefer to stick with a bullet-proof DSLR, complete with a build quality that could survive an apocalypse, wildlife photographers in particular will be checking out this camera with interest." Lots of positives: "quantum leap in autofocus", impressive image quality, operation quick and efficient, fairly priced. Makes the observation that a tilting screen would have been good, but points out that the screen has high resolution and brightness can be varied. The reviewer used the camera in the field with the 150-450.

07-24-2021, 05:10 AM - 2 Likes	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,697	In contrast to some other recent reviews, I took a chance and actually read this one. Although very high level (as with other reviews thus far), it's more informative than Amateur Photographer's dreadful effort (if any effort was involved), and refreshingly neutral on the DSLR vs mirrorless debate, with no contentious, personal opinions on the future of the brand either. A bit more depth and detail, and this would be a great review. As it stands, it's nonetheless a fair, objective, unbiased and positive piece, and I really appreciate that. Kudos to Australian Photographer and the author for keeping an open mind Last edited by BigMackCam; 07-24-2021 at 08:57 AM.

07-25-2021, 03:03 AM	#12
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by Joetitch If I read it properly, the camera also has a crop mode? What's the effective MP and does it increase the FPS? I am tempted by a camera I have no need for but.........I WANT ONE There’s a 1.3x crop available for stills, and the movie mode reduces to 3840x2160 pixels in 4k mode (from 6192x4128 RAW). I’m rather hoping for a square mode, as with the K-1/ii. which reduces the pixel count to about 15.1MP. Last edited by RobA_Oz; 07-25-2021 at 03:50 AM.

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07-24-2021, 05:13 AM - 3 Likes	#3
Pelto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: West Denmark Posts: 227	Here is a link: Review: Pentax K-3 Mark III - Australian Photography

07-24-2021, 05:43 AM	#4
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,063	Surprisingly positive, I think it is first review that is not concentrating on fact that it is DSLR or/and APSC and because of it doomed. Thanks for sharing.

07-24-2021, 10:02 AM	#6
5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 681	Fair and reasonably argumenting reviews are always very welcome. Even if there's something to be criticized (though not much of K-3iii).

07-24-2021, 10:28 AM	#7
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Surprisingly positive. A bit brief, of course, but perhaps can raise people's curiosity towards the camera/brand.

07-24-2021, 09:21 PM	#8
Joetitch Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Leura NSW Posts: 502	If I read it properly, the camera also has a crop mode? What's the effective MP and does it increase the FPS? I am tempted by a camera I have no need for but.........I WANT ONE

07-25-2021, 12:42 AM	#9
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pelto Here is a link Thanks for doing that. I bought the magazine. Didn't think they would have the current issue avaulable digitally yet.

07-25-2021, 02:06 AM	#10
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Although I never see other Pentax shooters in Australia, the surprising number of Aussie members on PF suggests they're out there. This nice review suggests there is still some sort of profile in the country.

07-25-2021, 02:33 AM	#11
Pelto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: West Denmark Posts: 227	Originally posted by PJ1 Thanks for doing that. I bought the magazine. Didn't think they would have the current issue avaulable digitally yet. No problem , and nice find by you 😀

07-25-2021, 03:05 AM	#13
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Joetitch If I read it properly, the camera also has a crop mode? What's the effective MP and does it increase the FPS? I am tempted by a camera I have no need for but.........I WANT ONE Yes, it has a 1.3x crop mode, but this doesn't increase the FPS. I think you'd get about 15-16MP.

07-25-2021, 05:37 AM	#14
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by BigMackCam Although very high level (as with other reviews thus far), it's more informative than Amateur Photographer's dreadful effort (if any effort was involved), and refreshingly neutral on the DSLR vs mirrorless debate, with no contentious, personal opinions on the future of the brand either. A bit more depth and detail, and this would be a great review. As it stands, it's nonetheless a fair, objective, unbiased and positive piece, and I really appreciate that. Kudos to Australian Photographer and the author for keeping an open mind Exactly!

07-25-2021, 06:05 AM	#15
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by PJ1 I can't recall/find any existing thread on this review, but it is very positive. The summary: "The K-3 III is a new chapter in the Pentax story and brings the DSLR as a whole kicking and screaming into 2021. A genuine option for those who would prefer to stick with a bullet-proof DSLR, complete with a build quality that could survive an apocalypse, wildlife photographers in particular will be checking out this camera with interest." Lots of positives: "quantum leap in autofocus", impressive image quality, operation quick and efficient, fairly priced. Makes the observation that a tilting screen would have been good, but points out that the screen has high resolution and brightness can be varied. The reviewer used the camera in the field with the 150-450. I didn't see anything in the review saying it was "fairly priced". I did see "That said, while great, it’s not completely perfect due to that frustrating LCD design and a premium price-tag."

Pentax K-3 III reviewed in Australian Photography August 2021

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