Do I buy K70 after K30 fail?

jules99 · 09-16-2016, 12:05 PM

Thanks everyone for you constructive comments. I'm off to the Pentax dealer tomorrow for a very long chat and to look at various options. At the moment i'm now considering the K3 or K3ii rather than the K70. Pentax is so expensive in the UK but still more for money than Nikon or Canon. I will definitely be buying new as I want the warranty and extended warranty option. The K30 will go for repair. I'm told £210 inc Vat which should give a good second body. Let's hope so.

SeaRefractor · 09-16-2016, 01:57 PM - **1 Like**

Sounds like a great plan. I own a K-70, but admit that when it comes to sports, having a few more fps continuous shutter speed is desirable.

**BigMackCam** · 09-16-2016, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by jules99

At the moment i'm now considering the K3 or K3ii rather than the K70.

Good for you. If you can stretch to the K-3II, there are some nice additional features... pixel-shift resolution, GPS / astro-tracking, and compatibility with the very latest KAF4 lenses. For me personally, none of those features justifies the price differential (although I still own a K-3II as well as the K-3), but that really is a personal thing. Both the K-3 and K-3II are fantastic, pro-quality bodies and you really couldn't be disappointed with either. Or, if you should end up going with a K-70 instead, I'm sure you'll be delighted with that too.

Let us know how you get on?

jules99 · 09-17-2016, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Good for you. If you can stretch to the K-3II, there are some nice additional features... pixel-shift resolution, GPS / astro-tracking, and compatibility with the very latest KAF4 lenses. For me personally, none of those features justifies the price differential (although I still own a K-3II as well as the K-3), but that really is a personal thing. Both the K-3 and K-3II are fantastic, pro-quality bodies and you really couldn't be disappointed with either. Or, if you should end up going with a K-70 instead, I'm sure you'll be delighted with that too.

Let us know how you get on?

Bought the K3 plus another lens. Now why did he put that lens on the camera? DA 16 - 35 F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR. Flu card. Filter - of course. Wireless release. The battery is on charge.

---------- Post added 09-17-16 at 06:28 PM ----------

Originally posted by jules99

Thanks everyone for you constructive comments. I'm off to the Pentax dealer tomorrow for a very long chat and to look at various options. At the moment i'm now considering the K3 or K3ii rather than the K70. Pentax is so expensive in the UK but still more for money than Nikon or Canon. I will definitely be buying new as I want the warranty and extended warranty option. The K30 will go for repair. I'm told £210 inc Vat which should give a good second body. Let's hope so.

Deal done - K3. plus DA 16 - 85 mm F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR lens. Flu card. Wireless release and filter. Battery now charging... Then a firmware upgrade and off we go. Thanks everyone.

Last edited by jules99; 09-18-2016 at 02:06 AM.

normhead · 09-17-2016, 11:04 AM

Enjoy…. I'm still happy with my K-3 al these years later,

**BigMackCam** · 09-17-2016, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by jules99

Bought the K3 plus another lens. Now why did he put that lens on the camera? DA 16 - 35 F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR. Flu card.

Congratulations

It's one heck of a camera. The only real limitation with the K-3 is the photographer, and if you can show me how to fix that, I'll be eternally grateful

**Des** · 09-17-2016, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by jules99

Deal done - K3. plus DA 16 - 85 mm F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR lens. Flu card. Wireless release and filter. Batter now charging... Then a firmware upgrade and off we go. Thanks everyone.

Congratulations Jules. That's a fine combination.

I also went from a K-30 to a K-3. Don't be daunted by the extra buttons and functions on the K-3. The basic operations are the same. One change to note is that there is a separate button for changing the ISO (unlike the K-30 where you use the four-way controller). Hold the ISO button down and adjust the ISO setting with the rear wheel.

A helpful start with the K-3 is the PF review: Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews At page 11, there are recommendations for settings in the menu.

You won't believe how quiet the autofocus is on the 16-85, or how quiet the shutter is on the K-3.

Saltwater Images · 09-17-2016, 04:51 PM

Congratulations. Treat yourself to a compact prime at some point for one-lens-days. The HD DA 21 or HD DA 40 are dynamite for walk-around. The inexpensive DA 40 XS won't disappoint either. One of the beauties of the Pentax system is the superb pancake lens assortment. The K-3 is a HUGE upgrade.

jules99 · 09-18-2016, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by Des

Congratulations Jules. That's a fine combination.

I also went from a K-30 to a K-3. Don't be daunted by the extra buttons and functions on the K-3. The basic operations are the same. One change to note is that there is a separate button for changing the ISO (unlike the K-30 where you use the four-way controller). Hold the ISO button down and adjust the ISO setting with the rear wheel.

A helpful start with the K-3 is the PF review: Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews At page 11, there are recommendations for settings in the menu.

You won't believe how quiet the autofocus is on the 16-85, or how quiet the shutter is on the K-3.

Thanks Des. Will take a look

sojournaut · 09-19-2016, 07:18 PM

I'm also looking at these models, and just wanted to say thanks everyone for an informative read.

09-16-2016, 12:05 PM	#31
jules99 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 34 Original Poster	K3 Advice Thanks everyone for you constructive comments. I'm off to the Pentax dealer tomorrow for a very long chat and to look at various options. At the moment i'm now considering the K3 or K3ii rather than the K70. Pentax is so expensive in the UK but still more for money than Nikon or Canon. I will definitely be buying new as I want the warranty and extended warranty option. The K30 will go for repair. I'm told £210 inc Vat which should give a good second body. Let's hope so.

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09-16-2016, 01:57 PM - 1 Like	#32
SeaRefractor Senior Member $SeaRefractor's Avatar$ Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Normandy Park, WA US Photos: Albums Posts: 117	Sounds like a great plan. I own a K-70, but admit that when it comes to sports, having a few more fps continuous shutter speed is desirable.

09-16-2016, 04:07 PM	#33
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by jules99 At the moment i'm now considering the K3 or K3ii rather than the K70. Good for you. If you can stretch to the K-3II, there are some nice additional features... pixel-shift resolution, GPS / astro-tracking, and compatibility with the very latest KAF4 lenses. For me personally, none of those features justifies the price differential (although I still own a K-3II as well as the K-3), but that really is a personal thing. Both the K-3 and K-3II are fantastic, pro-quality bodies and you really couldn't be disappointed with either. Or, if you should end up going with a K-70 instead, I'm sure you'll be delighted with that too. Let us know how you get on?

09-17-2016, 10:26 AM	#34
jules99 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 34 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Good for you. If you can stretch to the K-3II, there are some nice additional features... pixel-shift resolution, GPS / astro-tracking, and compatibility with the very latest KAF4 lenses. For me personally, none of those features justifies the price differential (although I still own a K-3II as well as the K-3), but that really is a personal thing. Both the K-3 and K-3II are fantastic, pro-quality bodies and you really couldn't be disappointed with either. Or, if you should end up going with a K-70 instead, I'm sure you'll be delighted with that too. Let us know how you get on? Bought the K3 plus another lens. Now why did he put that lens on the camera? DA 16 - 35 F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR. Flu card. Filter - of course. Wireless release. The battery is on charge. ---------- Post added 09-17-16 at 06:28 PM ---------- Originally posted by jules99 Thanks everyone for you constructive comments. I'm off to the Pentax dealer tomorrow for a very long chat and to look at various options. At the moment i'm now considering the K3 or K3ii rather than the K70. Pentax is so expensive in the UK but still more for money than Nikon or Canon. I will definitely be buying new as I want the warranty and extended warranty option. The K30 will go for repair. I'm told £210 inc Vat which should give a good second body. Let's hope so. Deal done - K3. plus DA 16 - 85 mm F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR lens. Flu card. Wireless release and filter. Battery now charging... Then a firmware upgrade and off we go. Thanks everyone. Last edited by jules99; 09-18-2016 at 02:06 AM.

09-17-2016, 11:04 AM	#35
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Enjoy…. I'm still happy with my K-3 al these years later,

09-17-2016, 01:22 PM	#36
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by jules99 Bought the K3 plus another lens. Now why did he put that lens on the camera? DA 16 - 35 F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR. Flu card. Congratulations It's one heck of a camera. The only real limitation with the K-3 is the photographer, and if you can show me how to fix that, I'll be eternally grateful

09-17-2016, 04:12 PM	#37
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by jules99 Deal done - K3. plus DA 16 - 85 mm F3.5 - 5.6 ED DC WR lens. Flu card. Wireless release and filter. Batter now charging... Then a firmware upgrade and off we go. Thanks everyone. Congratulations Jules. That's a fine combination. I also went from a K-30 to a K-3. Don't be daunted by the extra buttons and functions on the K-3. The basic operations are the same. One change to note is that there is a separate button for changing the ISO (unlike the K-30 where you use the four-way controller). Hold the ISO button down and adjust the ISO setting with the rear wheel. A helpful start with the K-3 is the PF review: Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews At page 11, there are recommendations for settings in the menu. You won't believe how quiet the autofocus is on the 16-85, or how quiet the shutter is on the K-3.

09-17-2016, 04:51 PM	#38
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Congratulations. Treat yourself to a compact prime at some point for one-lens-days. The HD DA 21 or HD DA 40 are dynamite for walk-around. The inexpensive DA 40 XS won't disappoint either. One of the beauties of the Pentax system is the superb pancake lens assortment. The K-3 is a HUGE upgrade.

09-18-2016, 02:07 AM	#39
jules99 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 34 Original Poster	Originally posted by Des Congratulations Jules. That's a fine combination. I also went from a K-30 to a K-3. Don't be daunted by the extra buttons and functions on the K-3. The basic operations are the same. One change to note is that there is a separate button for changing the ISO (unlike the K-30 where you use the four-way controller). Hold the ISO button down and adjust the ISO setting with the rear wheel. A helpful start with the K-3 is the PF review: Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction \| PentaxForums.com Reviews At page 11, there are recommendations for settings in the menu. You won't believe how quiet the autofocus is on the 16-85, or how quiet the shutter is on the K-3. Thanks Des. Will take a look

09-19-2016, 07:18 PM	#40
sojournaut Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 67	I'm also looking at these models, and just wanted to say thanks everyone for an informative read.