DPReview's Best Cameras around $2000 -- K-3 Mark III in the list

**c.a.m** · 08-16-2021, 12:02 PM - **7 Likes**

The K-3 Mark III is included in DPReview's Buying Guide of "Best Cameras around $2000 in 2021."

Although the K-3 III -- which they have not fully tested and reviewed yet -- is not selected as their top pick, they note that it is "shaping up to be one of the most well-rounded DSLRs we've ever seen." It's a positive blurb.

Best cameras around $2000 in 2021: Digital Photography Review

I can't resist pointing out at least one niggle. Of the things they "don't like," the K-3 III is "relatively bulky." The bulkier and heavier Nikon D500 is also listed in the Guide, but gets a pass on this point, being described as "impressively lightweight."

- Craig

Last edited by c.a.m; 08-16-2021 at 01:10 PM.

biz-engineer · 08-16-2021, 12:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Of the things they "don't like," the K-3 III is "relatively bulky." The bulkier and heavier (with batteries) Nikon D500 is also listed in the Guide, but gets a pass on this point, being described as "impressively lightweight."

That's very funny.

AfterPentax Mark II · 08-16-2021, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

being described as "impressively lightweight."

Are sure that is not a hidden hint to the real quality of this camera...

**TER-OR** · 08-16-2021, 12:58 PM

I thought Pentax Cameras were always docked points for being so small. "What do I do with my pinky?"
And heavy. So heavy! What is it, a hammer?

I'm glad to see good press, though. Mine's working great. Though I am not such a fan of the touch screen. I've got to figure out how to turn off the automatic screen display - I've accidentally moved focus points a couple of times.

C_Jones · 08-16-2021, 02:05 PM

I also noticed the "bulky" remark, which is not true. I prefer the Pentax camera bodies.

Kunzite · 08-16-2021, 03:23 PM

I guess we'd have to be happy with the relatively positive tone.

Using double standards and setting up criteria matching their preferences isn't at all surprising. The "bulky" nonsense, and the RAW NR which isn't mentioned e.g. for the R6...
I don't even think it's intentional.

**c.a.m** · 08-16-2021, 03:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Kunzite

The "bulky" nonsense

I suspect that they drew some conclusions from their 2016 review of the D500, which suggested that the size and weight of the camera is the price to pay for its capabilities and performance. Unfortunately, the condensed overview in this Guide loses some of the meaning. The Guide would have benefited from careful review and editing to provide consistency across the disparate descriptions.

Anyways, their description of the Pentax is positive, and perhaps a preview of an upcoming full review.

Now, if everyone will excuse me, I need to go to the gym for my weight training. I hope to take my K-3 III on a photo outing tomorrow.

- Craig

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**boriscleto** · 08-16-2021, 03:43 PM - **2 Likes**

impressively what?

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swanlefitte · 08-16-2021, 03:50 PM

With battery and cards: d500 860 grams. K3iii 820 grams.

Noted in above post but can't read it on mobile.

**clickclick** · 08-16-2021, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

I can't resist pointing out at least one niggle. Of the things they "don't like," the K-3 III is "relatively bulky." The bulkier and heavier Nikon D500 is also listed in the Guide, but gets a pass on this point, being described as "impressively lightweight."

Didn't they same the same thing with the K-1 versus D800?......

Coljon · 08-16-2021, 06:33 PM

What's the betting it still ends up as one of the worst cameras of the year when they do their drunk thing at Christmas?...

**jpzk** · 08-16-2021, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

impressively what?

Attachment 546539

The K3III is narrower, thinner, shorter and weighs less ... yet it is "bulkier" than the D500 ???
I've handled an old D500 recently: it just feels BULKY and heavy!

But DPR is always right and you must oblige.

stevebrot · 08-16-2021, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by c.a.m

being described as "impressively lightweight."

That is on account of its low megapickle count.

Steve

**c.a.m** · 08-16-2021, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by Coljon

What's the betting it still ends up as one of the worst cameras of the year when they do their drunk thing at Christmas?...

Hard to say. To be fair, the DPReview TV review of May 2021 seemed generally favourable and positive. They highlighted quite a few features but noted several negatives, although they didn't slam the camera.

- Craig

**DeepThrob** · 08-16-2021, 07:19 PM

The Pentax was the only one in the group that has a pentaprism, the rest have mirrors. They didn't mention that in the comparison.

08-16-2021, 12:02 PM - 7 Likes	#1
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,192	DPReview's Best Cameras around $2000 -- K-3 Mark III in the list The K-3 Mark III is included in DPReview's Buying Guide of "Best Cameras around $2000 in 2021." Although the K-3 III -- which they have not fully tested and reviewed yet -- is not selected as their top pick, they note that it is "shaping up to be one of the most well-rounded DSLRs we've ever seen." It's a positive blurb. Best cameras around $2000 in 2021: Digital Photography Review I can't resist pointing out at least one niggle. Of the things they "don't like," the K-3 III is "relatively bulky." The bulkier and heavier Nikon D500 is also listed in the Guide, but gets a pass on this point, being described as "impressively lightweight." - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 08-16-2021 at 01:10 PM.

08-16-2021, 03:23 PM	#6
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I guess we'd have to be happy with the relatively positive tone. Using double standards and setting up criteria matching their preferences isn't at all surprising. The "bulky" nonsense, and the RAW NR which isn't mentioned e.g. for the R6... I don't even think it's intentional. Last edited by Kunzite; 08-16-2021 at 03:31 PM.

08-16-2021, 03:50 PM	#9
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	With battery and cards: d500 860 grams. K3iii 820 grams. Noted in above post but can't read it on mobile. Last edited by swanlefitte; 08-16-2021 at 03:56 PM.

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08-16-2021, 12:09 PM - 1 Like	#2
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,245	Originally posted by c.a.m Of the things they "don't like," the K-3 III is "relatively bulky." The bulkier and heavier (with batteries) Nikon D500 is also listed in the Guide, but gets a pass on this point, being described as "impressively lightweight." That's very funny.

08-16-2021, 12:57 PM	#3
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,467	Originally posted by c.a.m being described as "impressively lightweight." Are sure that is not a hidden hint to the real quality of this camera...

08-16-2021, 12:58 PM	#4
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	I thought Pentax Cameras were always docked points for being so small. "What do I do with my pinky?" And heavy. So heavy! What is it, a hammer? I'm glad to see good press, though. Mine's working great. Though I am not such a fan of the touch screen. I've got to figure out how to turn off the automatic screen display - I've accidentally moved focus points a couple of times.

08-16-2021, 02:05 PM	#5
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,077	I also noticed the "bulky" remark, which is not true. I prefer the Pentax camera bodies.

08-16-2021, 03:38 PM - 2 Likes	#7
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,192 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kunzite The "bulky" nonsense I suspect that they drew some conclusions from their 2016 review of the D500, which suggested that the size and weight of the camera is the price to pay for its capabilities and performance. Unfortunately, the condensed overview in this Guide loses some of the meaning. The Guide would have benefited from careful review and editing to provide consistency across the disparate descriptions. Anyways, their description of the Pentax is positive, and perhaps a preview of an upcoming full review. Now, if everyone will excuse me, I need to go to the gym for my weight training. I hope to take my K-3 III on a photo outing tomorrow. - Craig Last edited by c.a.m; 08-16-2021 at 03:47 PM.

08-16-2021, 03:43 PM - 2 Likes	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,476	impressively what?

08-16-2021, 05:06 PM	#10
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by c.a.m I can't resist pointing out at least one niggle. Of the things they "don't like," the K-3 III is "relatively bulky." The bulkier and heavier Nikon D500 is also listed in the Guide, but gets a pass on this point, being described as "impressively lightweight." Didn't they same the same thing with the K-1 versus D800?......

08-16-2021, 06:33 PM	#11
Coljon Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Buckingham UK Posts: 32	What's the betting it still ends up as one of the worst cameras of the year when they do their drunk thing at Christmas?...

08-16-2021, 06:41 PM	#12
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by boriscleto impressively what? Attachment 546539 The K3III is narrower, thinner, shorter and weighs less ... yet it is "bulkier" than the D500 ??? I've handled an old D500 recently: it just feels BULKY and heavy! But DPR is always right and you must oblige.

08-16-2021, 06:44 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by c.a.m being described as "impressively lightweight." That is on account of its low megapickle count. Steve

08-16-2021, 06:48 PM	#14
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,192 Original Poster	Originally posted by Coljon What's the betting it still ends up as one of the worst cameras of the year when they do their drunk thing at Christmas?... Hard to say. To be fair, the DPReview TV review of May 2021 seemed generally favourable and positive. They highlighted quite a few features but noted several negatives, although they didn't slam the camera. - Craig

08-16-2021, 07:19 PM	#15
DeepThrob Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Taos, New Mexico Posts: 295	The Pentax was the only one in the group that has a pentaprism, the rest have mirrors. They didn't mention that in the comparison.