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06-21-2016, 05:56 PM - 1 Like   #1
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Used K-3 II with 3200 counts vs New K-70

I know there already are some discussions going on in the internet about K-70s vs other stuff, but I'm a newbie to Pentax and hoped get some advises from experienced Pentax users. My question is pretty straightforward as the title suggests. Would you prefer to have K-3 II with 3200 shutter counts for $650? or get a new body of K-70 releasing next month in same price? Value-wise, which on do you think is better? Besides the K-70's advantages over K-3 II, the AF functionality, Wi-fi, and articulated LCD, the price point they offered on the bundle that comes with a pretty good kit lens (18-135mm WR) makes me more than happy to purchase this camera. The seller on ebay, however, says he mainly used the camera in the studio and offered shipping and return fee in case I'm not satisfied. I like the build quality, electronic monitor on the top of the camera, battery life and the GPS of the K-3 II as well, but mostly the build quality. Flash....? well...taking pictures in the darker situations is not my purpose of buying a camera at this point. I'm more into nature, landscapes and casual pictures in bright daylight and maybe some Astro shots. At this moment I'm more in to the new K-70, to be honest. And there is a poll indicating K-70 is slightly more preferred over K-3s as well. But this thread, I did not just created to see who want which camera more, but I also wanted to learn from different perspectives of experienced people. I hope to see some great responses. Thanks!

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K-3II for me for sure.
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So which comes with the 18-135? At the price point I'd choose that if both were the same price, but one came with the lens.
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So which comes with the 18-135? At the price point I'd choose that if both were the same price, but one came with the lens.
The new K-70 comes with the lens, but with $900 tag which is a $250 saving from a new lens. The body onlys are both $650 for K-3 II and K-70

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QuoteOriginally posted by talkskiwon Quote
The new K-70 comes with the lens, but with $900 tag which is a $250 saving from a new lens. The body onlys are both $650 for K-3 II and K-70
K3II and find a used 18-135.
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K3II and find a used 18-135.
But, could you elaborate why you would prefer K-3 II over the new feature packed K-70?

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K-3II for me for sure.
Why though?
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K-3 II has better AF, GPS, 200k shutter, (probably) quieter shutter, top ergonomics & composition adjustment. The K-70 has OBF, wifi, tilty screen, less weight and a warranty (since it's new). One big advantage of the K-3 II is that you can have it right now - new or used. You won't have the K-70 for probably at least one month. Tough call, but you know what they say about a bird in the hand...

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QuoteOriginally posted by talkskiwon Quote
But, could you elaborate why you would prefer K-3 II over the new feature packed K-70?
The K3 can use a grip, is rated for more shutter life most likely, and will have a more pro/solid feel to it. Plus, you can get it now and it should hold better value. Dual card slots is awesome.
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K-3 II has better AF, GPS, 200k shutter, (probably) quieter shutter, top ergonomics & composition adjustment. The K-70 has OBF, wifi, tilty screen, less weight and a warranty (since it's new). One big advantage of the K-3 II is that you can have it right now - new or used. You won't have the K-70 for probably at least one month. Tough call, but you know what they say about a bird in the hand...
I thought AF is better with K-70 according to the demonstration video[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNqrMbU7q94"] and
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I thought AF is better with K-70 according to the demonstration video and [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJXdMJMchdY"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJXdMJMchdY[/URL]
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I would go with the K3-II myself but only just barely. The K-70 appears to have the important features that have been left out of the K-50/30 in the past. 14 bit raw, better AF, etc. The addition of Pixel shift is a major step up on par with the flagship apsc body. The K3-ii does offer a few features that the K-70 lacks, dual slots for SD cards is one of those, battery grip is another, top LCD is a third. WiFi and tilting screen are really nice features the K-70 has over the K-3ii.

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I think in Live View there may be advantages to the K-70 but not in normal optical viewfinder mode.
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QuoteOriginally posted by VoiceOfReason Quote
K3II and find a used 18-135.
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No question. 3200 counts is nothing, like new.
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QuoteOriginally posted by talkskiwon Quote
I know there already are some discussions going on in the internet about K-70s vs other stuff, but I'm a newbie to Pentax and hoped get some advises from experienced Pentax users. My question is pretty straightforward as the title suggests. Would you prefer to have K-3 II with 3200 shutter counts for $650? or get a new body of K-70 releasing next month in same price? Value-wise, which on do you think is better? Besides the K-70's advantages over K-3 II, the AF functionality, Wi-fi, and articulated LCD, the price point they offered on the bundle that comes with a pretty good kit lens (18-135mm WR) makes me more than happy to purchase this camera. The seller on ebay, however, says he mainly used the camera in the studio and offered shipping and return fee in case I'm not satisfied. I like the build quality, electronic monitor on the top of the camera, battery life and the GPS of the K-3 II as well, but mostly the build quality. Flash....? well...taking pictures in the darker situations is not my purpose of buying a camera at this point. I'm more into nature, landscapes and casual pictures in bright daylight and maybe some Astro shots. At this moment I'm more in to the new K-70, to be honest. And there is a poll indicating K-70 is slightly more preferred over K-3s as well. But this thread, I did not just created to see who want which camera more, but I also wanted to learn from different perspectives of experienced people. I hope to see some great responses. Thanks!
In a nutshell: the K-70 has some of the latest technology, but as a flagship series model the K-3 II has a better build quality and much more durable design. It also has a better viewfinder autofocus system and white balance system. Value-wise I'd say they're neck-and-neck, so go for what's more important to you: durability/longevity, or modern features.

Also note that the K-70 won't be available for at least another month.

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I have a K-3II. It is the most advanced Pentax aps-c dslr. During nice weather, it would take me approximately 3-4 days to get 3000-4000 shots. I almost always use "Single Shot" mode, so I do not see my shutter release as being harmed or easily being damaged if I do not abuse it. That way shutter count is not a negative issue for me. I have always bought new cameras, but if the used one you mentioned is still covered by some sort of warranty it may be a deal for you unless you decide on a new one altogether. Good luck.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Adam Quote
In a nutshell: the K-70 has some of the latest technology, but as a flagship series model the K-3 II has a better build quality and much more durable design. It also has a better viewfinder autofocus system and white balance system. Value-wise I'd say they're neck-and-neck, so go for what's more important to you: durability/longevity, or modern features.

Also note that the K-70 won't be available for at least another month.

How is the white balance on the K-3 II better?

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How is the white balance on the K-3 II better?

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More specifically, it's the metering system. The K-3 has the more advanced 86k-pixel sensor, rather than the 77-segment meter in older/lower-end models.

The biggest difference that I've observed is in out-of-camera colors at night. Here's an example taken with AWB:

K-3:


K-S1:

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