Pentax K-3 mark III received today in USA

mtkeller · 04-23-2021, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by mlt

Mine arrived this afternoon. Now to spend time learning all the new settings and functions and hoping Adobe gets an update out soon that will support the new PEF format in LR and PS.

Why PEF? The DNGs open just fine in ACR and LrC. However, I do notice that I don't have access to the profiles like "Adobe Landscape" and "Adobe Color" and such. Might have to take that as motivation to dig out my ColorChecker Passport and make my own profile for the camera while I wait for Adobe to give me some more interesting ones (and ideally camera matching ones like are available for many of the other Pentax flagships).

**FozzFoster** · 04-23-2021, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

What's up with the frown??

:P bright outside, I'm pretty much a vampire

brewmaster15 · 04-23-2021, 04:18 PM

Im dying here.... I have had no word from B&H on mine.

Al

**Perfessor5646** · 04-23-2021, 04:22 PM

How about a Petard of Pentaxians?

**Belnan** · 04-23-2021, 04:26 PM - **1 Like**

It's going to be pretty sweet to see the photos come in over the coming days and weeks.

Pentikonian · 04-23-2021, 04:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Belnan

It's going to be pretty sweet to see the photos come in over the coming days and weeks.

Wait a minute.

We're supposed to actually use The Precious?

**FozzFoster** · 04-23-2021, 04:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

How about a Petard of Pentaxians?

a Pixel of Pentaxians

**Larrymc** · 04-23-2021, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

:P bright outside, I'm pretty much a vampire

Well you bought the best camera for a vampire!!

**Larrymc** · 04-23-2021, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Im dying here.... I have had no word from B&H on mine.

Al

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, B&H has been saying my order is in progress, since before 1200hrs central.

**FozzFoster** · 04-23-2021, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Well you bought the best camera for a vampire!!

a very happy one at that :P

house · 04-24-2021, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by FozzFoster

a Pixel of Pentaxians

Considering the reputation of pentaxians perhaps a murder, a fever or a plague will catch on

(all those are real names for groups of animals) I think we should push for a "pod of pentaxians" to counter the narrative.

**Rondec** · 04-24-2021, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by house

Considering the reputation of pentaxians perhaps a murder, a fever or a plague will catch on

(all those are real names for groups of animals) I think we should push for a "pod of pentaxians" to counter the narrative.

I have been pondering this subject and I think maybe with Pentaxians' well known focus on frugality maybe an "Economy of Pentaxians" might work, although it is lacking alliteration.

Not a Number · 04-24-2021, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Seeing how BIG that screen is relative to the camera is quite revealing. The reasons for using a fixed screen are clearer now. Even the mock up videos were not as effective at showing this - maybe easier to see in silver?

That struck me too. Here's a comparison courtesy of camerasize.com of the KP, K-3ii, K-70 and K-1

You may need to adjust your screen contrast/brightness to see the black mask around the K-3iii screen or view the image and expand it to full size.

**aslyfox** · 04-24-2021, 02:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

Makes me wonder what the appropriate term for a group of Pentaxians is? Party or Pack are the words that come to mind, but maybe something like a "Pity of Pentaxians" would make more sense.

Plenty of Pentaxians [ the lucky devils ]

house · 04-24-2021, 03:58 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

That struck me too. Here's a comparison courtesy of camerasize.com of the KP, K-3ii, K-70 and K-1

You may need to adjust your screen contrast/brightness to see the black mask around the K-3iii screen or view the image and expand it to full size.

Those images really emphasize how they've cleaned up the rear controls. The K-3 III looks much better than both the K-3II and the K-1 (I mention those because I own them). I'm no fan of the K-1 play and lv buttons after using the K-3 II and the fiddly focus point toggle is annoying on both. Again by the looks of it the K-3 II is much improved.

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04-23-2021, 04:12 PM	#76
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by mlt Mine arrived this afternoon. Now to spend time learning all the new settings and functions and hoping Adobe gets an update out soon that will support the new PEF format in LR and PS. Why PEF? The DNGs open just fine in ACR and LrC. However, I do notice that I don't have access to the profiles like "Adobe Landscape" and "Adobe Color" and such. Might have to take that as motivation to dig out my ColorChecker Passport and make my own profile for the camera while I wait for Adobe to give me some more interesting ones (and ideally camera matching ones like are available for many of the other Pentax flagships).

04-23-2021, 04:16 PM	#77
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Larrymc What's up with the frown?? :P bright outside, I'm pretty much a vampire

04-23-2021, 04:18 PM	#78
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Im dying here.... I have had no word from B&H on mine. Al

04-23-2021, 04:22 PM	#79
Perfessor5646 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Louisville, KY Photos: Albums Posts: 605	How about a Petard of Pentaxians?

04-23-2021, 04:26 PM - 1 Like	#80
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	It's going to be pretty sweet to see the photos come in over the coming days and weeks.

04-23-2021, 04:31 PM - 2 Likes	#81
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by Belnan It's going to be pretty sweet to see the photos come in over the coming days and weeks. Wait a minute. We're supposed to actually use The Precious?

04-23-2021, 04:45 PM - 2 Likes	#82
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 How about a Petard of Pentaxians? a Pixel of Pentaxians

04-23-2021, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#83
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by FozzFoster :P bright outside, I'm pretty much a vampire Well you bought the best camera for a vampire!!

04-23-2021, 06:51 PM	#84
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Im dying here.... I have had no word from B&H on mine. Al Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, B&H has been saying my order is in progress, since before 1200hrs central.

04-23-2021, 06:57 PM	#85
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Larrymc Well you bought the best camera for a vampire!! a very happy one at that :P

04-24-2021, 02:01 AM	#86
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by FozzFoster a Pixel of Pentaxians Considering the reputation of pentaxians perhaps a murder, a fever or a plague will catch on (all those are real names for groups of animals) I think we should push for a "pod of pentaxians" to counter the narrative.

04-24-2021, 02:27 AM	#87
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by house Considering the reputation of pentaxians perhaps a murder, a fever or a plague will catch on (all those are real names for groups of animals) I think we should push for a "pod of pentaxians" to counter the narrative. I have been pondering this subject and I think maybe with Pentaxians' well known focus on frugality maybe an "Economy of Pentaxians" might work, although it is lacking alliteration.

04-24-2021, 02:27 AM	#88
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by UncleVanya Seeing how BIG that screen is relative to the camera is quite revealing. The reasons for using a fixed screen are clearer now. Even the mock up videos were not as effective at showing this - maybe easier to see in silver? That struck me too. Here's a comparison courtesy of camerasize.com of the KP, K-3ii, K-70 and K-1 You may need to adjust your screen contrast/brightness to see the black mask around the K-3iii screen or view the image and expand it to full size.

04-24-2021, 02:44 AM - 1 Like	#89
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Rondec Makes me wonder what the appropriate term for a group of Pentaxians is? Party or Pack are the words that come to mind, but maybe something like a "Pity of Pentaxians" would make more sense. Plenty of Pentaxians [ the lucky devils ]

04-24-2021, 03:58 AM	#90
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by Not a Number That struck me too. Here's a comparison courtesy of camerasize.com of the KP, K-3ii, K-70 and K-1 You may need to adjust your screen contrast/brightness to see the black mask around the K-3iii screen or view the image and expand it to full size. Those images really emphasize how they've cleaned up the rear controls. The K-3 III looks much better than both the K-3II and the K-1 (I mention those because I own them). I'm no fan of the K-1 play and lv buttons after using the K-3 II and the fiddly focus point toggle is annoying on both. Again by the looks of it the K-3 II is much improved.