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Clem Fandango · 12-07-2014, 05:29 PM

Greetings
About to buy a K-3, but found a K5-IIs at a bargain price - which one?

Thanks in advance

mrNewt · 12-07-2014, 05:31 PM

They are basically almost the same thing. Get the k-5IIs I'd say.

**wtlwdwgn** · 12-07-2014, 06:47 PM

Although similar the K-3 is an improvement over the K-5 especially in ergonomics. The grip is much deeper and is more comfortable but then I have long fingers. Also the placement of the AF button is in a more comfortable reach for my thumb. For me the improved AF and higher frame rate is useful for birds in flight and other wildlife. Best to handle each in the store to see which one suits you. Just my 2d.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-09-2014, 02:57 AM

Welcome to the forum, both are great cameras, if the difference in price means maybe you can get another lens I'd go that route, unless of course your already "lensed out".

12-07-2014, 05:29 PM	#1
Clem Fandango Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Dorset Posts: 1	Pentax in Dorset Greetings About to buy a K-3, but found a K5-IIs at a bargain price - which one? Thanks in advance

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12-07-2014, 05:31 PM	#2
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	They are basically almost the same thing. Get the k-5IIs I'd say.

12-07-2014, 06:47 PM	#3
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Although similar the K-3 is an improvement over the K-5 especially in ergonomics. The grip is much deeper and is more comfortable but then I have long fingers. Also the placement of the AF button is in a more comfortable reach for my thumb. For me the improved AF and higher frame rate is useful for birds in flight and other wildlife. Best to handle each in the store to see which one suits you. Just my 2d.

12-09-2014, 02:57 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Welcome to the forum, both are great cameras, if the difference in price means maybe you can get another lens I'd go that route, unless of course your already "lensed out".

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