K3 - low image quality, no sharp, too much noise

VoiceOfReason · 02-06-2015, 04:28 AM

Use the Sigma 18-35 set to f/4, Av, and use live view with a 2 second delay on a tripod. Set your K3 to do raw+, and then look at the JPEG output.

cats_five · 02-06-2015, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by JinDesu

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The Nikon Coolpix A is similar to the GR, as I said before, and both have dedicated integral lenses that make them as sharp as possible.

<snip>

The Coolpix will also have in-camera processing designed to produce a sharp output. In contrast there is usually no in-camera processing (including sharpening) applied to a RAW (DNG or PEF) file.

Set your camera to RAW+ e.g. so it creates both a PEF/DNG and a JPG. Set the size of the JPG to be the same as the size JPF produced by the Nikon. Now you are starting to compare apples with apples, though of course the processing the K3 does will differ from that of the Nikon.

I see there's another insult above as well, 'amateurs'. You are not being picked on, you are so convinced you are right that there is something wrong with the hardware that your mind is closed to any other explanation in which case why did you bother posting here?

FunnyUncle · 02-06-2015, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by cats_five

The Coolpix will also have in-camera processing designed to produce a sharp output. In contrast there is usually no in-camera processing (including sharpening) applied to a RAW (DNG or PEF) file.

Set your camera to RAW+ e.g. so it creates both a PEF/DNG and a JPG. Set the size of the JPG to be the same as the size JPF produced by the Nikon. Now you are starting to compare apples with apples, though of course the processing the K3 does will differ from that of the Nikon.

I see there's another insult above as well, 'amateurs'. You are not being picked on, you are so convinced you are right that there is something wrong with the hardware that your mind is closed to any other explanation in which case why did you bother posting here?

Actually to many waste words... But I like to hear that the users here has no problem, that´s fine. I had the information that the kit lens is poor from the service. So I hope to get new one and I will see... that´s all. But maybe there are more peple with poor lens, but they don´t know about it...

VoiceOfReason · 02-06-2015, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FunnyUncle

Actually to many waste words... But I like to hear that the users here has no problem, that´s fine. I had the information that the kit lens is poor from the service. So I hope to get new one and I will see... that´s all. But maybe there are more peple with poor lens, but they don´t know about it...

Give what I said above a try. I think you will be pleased with the results.

Parallax · 02-06-2015, 06:14 AM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by FunnyUncle

But I understand well Petax users, they heve never seen sharp picture. But don´t worry. If you not study other stuff you will be still satisfied and you will never admit that something could be wrong with the Pentax equipment.

That crossed the line to just plain trolling. This thread is done.
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02-06-2015, 04:28 AM	#106
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Use the Sigma 18-35 set to f/4, Av, and use live view with a 2 second delay on a tripod. Set your K3 to do raw+, and then look at the JPEG output.

02-06-2015, 05:48 AM	#107
cats_five Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 835	Originally posted by JinDesu <snip> The Nikon Coolpix A is similar to the GR, as I said before, and both have dedicated integral lenses that make them as sharp as possible. <snip> The Coolpix will also have in-camera processing designed to produce a sharp output. In contrast there is usually no in-camera processing (including sharpening) applied to a RAW (DNG or PEF) file. Set your camera to RAW+ e.g. so it creates both a PEF/DNG and a JPG. Set the size of the JPG to be the same as the size JPF produced by the Nikon. Now you are starting to compare apples with apples, though of course the processing the K3 does will differ from that of the Nikon. I see there's another insult above as well, 'amateurs'. You are not being picked on, you are so convinced you are right that there is something wrong with the hardware that your mind is closed to any other explanation in which case why did you bother posting here?

02-06-2015, 06:07 AM	#108
FunnyUncle Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 41 Original Poster	Originally posted by cats_five The Coolpix will also have in-camera processing designed to produce a sharp output. In contrast there is usually no in-camera processing (including sharpening) applied to a RAW (DNG or PEF) file. Set your camera to RAW+ e.g. so it creates both a PEF/DNG and a JPG. Set the size of the JPG to be the same as the size JPF produced by the Nikon. Now you are starting to compare apples with apples, though of course the processing the K3 does will differ from that of the Nikon. I see there's another insult above as well, 'amateurs'. You are not being picked on, you are so convinced you are right that there is something wrong with the hardware that your mind is closed to any other explanation in which case why did you bother posting here? Actually to many waste words... But I like to hear that the users here has no problem, that´s fine. I had the information that the kit lens is poor from the service. So I hope to get new one and I will see... that´s all. But maybe there are more peple with poor lens, but they don´t know about it...

02-06-2015, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#109
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by FunnyUncle Actually to many waste words... But I like to hear that the users here has no problem, that´s fine. I had the information that the kit lens is poor from the service. So I hope to get new one and I will see... that´s all. But maybe there are more peple with poor lens, but they don´t know about it... Give what I said above a try. I think you will be pleased with the results.

02-06-2015, 06:14 AM - 7 Likes	#110
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by FunnyUncle But I understand well Petax users, they heve never seen sharp picture. But don´t worry. If you not study other stuff you will be still satisfied and you will never admit that something could be wrong with the Pentax equipment. That crossed the line to just plain trolling. This thread is done.

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