AF-C of K-3III is impressive

davidsladek · 04-22-2021, 02:13 AM

may I perhaps suggest that a distinct object on a clear featureless background isn't the best test for AF tracking reliability? It is when there are structures around the object that may attract the AF attention that it matters most. that's not to say your pictures do not engage the AF or are in any way bad, just a note to the real challenge...

noelpolar · 04-22-2021, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

may I perhaps suggest that a distinct object on a clear featureless background isn't the best test for AF tracking reliability? It is when there are structures around the object that may attract the AF attention that it matters most. that's not to say your pictures do not engage the AF or are in any way bad, just a note to the real challenge...

My post is in relation to the tweet post.... I think you are trying to put some perspective on....the post I did.... to try and put some perspective...... maybe I'm to subtle....

davidsladek · 04-22-2021, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

My post is in relation to the tweet post.... I think you are trying to put some perspective on....the post I did.... to try and put some perspective...... maybe I'm to subtle....

That wasn't a reaction to your particular post, I've counted three bird on sky pictures in this thread already, nothing wrong with the subject, I just wanted to note that the challenge for AF is greater with busy background... no hard feelings, I hope

gatorguy · 04-22-2021, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

That wasn't a reaction to your particular post, I've counted three bird on sky pictures in this thread already, nothing wrong with the subject, I just wanted to note that the challenge for AF is greater with busy background... no hard feelings, I hope

We will have a better idea on how effective it is within days. There's no question it's significantly improved from previous Pentax iterations.

By this time next week we'll know HOW significant with regular users experiences posted, and being able to ask those owners details about.

Last edited by gatorguy; 04-22-2021 at 03:28 AM.

taktoon · 04-22-2021, 03:23 AM

Good I am patient with gear

Most of us know almost nothing about K-3 III AF performance, as we didn't have chance to use it. We will se in few days.

noelpolar · 04-22-2021, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by davidsladek

That wasn't a reaction to your particular post, I've counted three bird on sky pictures in this thread already, nothing wrong with the subject, I just wanted to note that the challenge for AF is greater with busy background... no hard feelings, I hope

I have a k3III coming... and a bread oven.... I only have love for the world at the moment.....

awscreo · 04-22-2021, 06:32 AM

So you can finally take photos of the approaching cyclists?

Andrea K · 04-22-2021, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

So you can finally take photos of the approaching cyclists?

Only if they are drunk

Smolk · 04-22-2021, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

Only if they are drunk

Drunk cyclist could be a challenge for any AF system

awscreo · 04-22-2021, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

Drunk cyclist could be challenge for any AF system

With af-c being pretty good in modern cameras, dp review might need to start getting their cyclists drunk, you're right!

Andrea K · 04-22-2021, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by awscreo

With af-c being pretty good in modern cameras, dp review might need to start getting their cyclists drunk, you're right!

Wait a moment! So the dp cyclist isn't already drunk?!

reh321 · 04-22-2021, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Andrea K

Wait a moment! So the dp cyclist isn't already drunk?!

The question is not the condition of rider - it is the condition of the writer.

Smolk · 04-22-2021, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by reh321

The question is not the condition of rider - it is the condition of the writer.

That's all in the family

**Photos-by-Chas** · 04-22-2021, 11:47 AM

That K3iii is out of my wallet range so I'll stick with my K70, but the OP clip does show an impressive AF on the new camera. Maybe I'll consider it if I hit on the lottery.

**Belnan** · 04-22-2021, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas

That K3iii is out of my wallet range so I'll stick with my K70, but the OP clip does show an impressive AF on the new camera. Maybe I'll consider it if I hit on the lottery.

Hey if you hit the lottery just buy us all one.

04-22-2021, 06:47 AM	#234
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Andrea K Only if they are drunk Drunk cyclist could be a challenge for any AF system Last edited by Smolk; 04-22-2021 at 08:16 AM.

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04-22-2021, 02:13 AM	#226
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	may I perhaps suggest that a distinct object on a clear featureless background isn't the best test for AF tracking reliability? It is when there are structures around the object that may attract the AF attention that it matters most. that's not to say your pictures do not engage the AF or are in any way bad, just a note to the real challenge...

04-22-2021, 02:30 AM	#227
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by davidsladek may I perhaps suggest that a distinct object on a clear featureless background isn't the best test for AF tracking reliability? It is when there are structures around the object that may attract the AF attention that it matters most. that's not to say your pictures do not engage the AF or are in any way bad, just a note to the real challenge... My post is in relation to the tweet post.... I think you are trying to put some perspective on....the post I did.... to try and put some perspective...... maybe I'm to subtle....

04-22-2021, 02:53 AM	#228
davidsladek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 346	Originally posted by noelpolar My post is in relation to the tweet post.... I think you are trying to put some perspective on....the post I did.... to try and put some perspective...... maybe I'm to subtle.... That wasn't a reaction to your particular post, I've counted three bird on sky pictures in this thread already, nothing wrong with the subject, I just wanted to note that the challenge for AF is greater with busy background... no hard feelings, I hope

04-22-2021, 03:16 AM	#229
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by davidsladek That wasn't a reaction to your particular post, I've counted three bird on sky pictures in this thread already, nothing wrong with the subject, I just wanted to note that the challenge for AF is greater with busy background... no hard feelings, I hope We will have a better idea on how effective it is within days. There's no question it's significantly improved from previous Pentax iterations. By this time next week we'll know HOW significant with regular users experiences posted, and being able to ask those owners details about. Last edited by gatorguy; 04-22-2021 at 03:28 AM.

04-22-2021, 03:23 AM	#230
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	Good I am patient with gear Most of us know almost nothing about K-3 III AF performance, as we didn't have chance to use it. We will se in few days.

04-22-2021, 05:38 AM	#231
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by davidsladek That wasn't a reaction to your particular post, I've counted three bird on sky pictures in this thread already, nothing wrong with the subject, I just wanted to note that the challenge for AF is greater with busy background... no hard feelings, I hope I have a k3III coming... and a bread oven.... I only have love for the world at the moment.....

04-22-2021, 06:32 AM	#232
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	So you can finally take photos of the approaching cyclists?

04-22-2021, 06:33 AM	#233
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	Originally posted by awscreo So you can finally take photos of the approaching cyclists? Only if they are drunk

04-22-2021, 06:50 AM	#235
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by Smolk Drunk cyclist could be challenge for any AF system With af-c being pretty good in modern cameras, dp review might need to start getting their cyclists drunk, you're right!

04-22-2021, 08:04 AM	#236
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	Originally posted by awscreo With af-c being pretty good in modern cameras, dp review might need to start getting their cyclists drunk, you're right! Wait a moment! So the dp cyclist isn't already drunk?!

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04-22-2021, 08:08 AM	#237
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Andrea K Wait a moment! So the dp cyclist isn't already drunk?! The question is not the condition of rider - it is the condition of the writer.

04-22-2021, 08:16 AM	#238
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by reh321 The question is not the condition of rider - it is the condition of the writer. That's all in the family

04-22-2021, 11:47 AM	#239
Photos-by-Chas Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,318	That K3iii is out of my wallet range so I'll stick with my K70, but the OP clip does show an impressive AF on the new camera. Maybe I'll consider it if I hit on the lottery.

04-22-2021, 12:05 PM	#240
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by Photos-by-Chas That K3iii is out of my wallet range so I'll stick with my K70, but the OP clip does show an impressive AF on the new camera. Maybe I'll consider it if I hit on the lottery. Hey if you hit the lottery just buy us all one.