Returning to photography after years. Looking for advice.

**UncleVanya** · 02-23-2017, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by MrTiburon

Was always using my K10D with grip. Have big hands so the camera have to be pretty big and heavy otherwise I'm too clumsy to operate it ;P

I have large hands but found the extra size of a grip annoying. However you are already used to it so it should work for you.

MarkJerling · 02-23-2017, 03:03 PM

I've recently aquired a D-BG4 grip for my K-5. It's been a joy to have more camera to hold. I have big hands and missed the bulk of my SFX and SFXn.

**Des** · 02-23-2017, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I went from a k100d super to a k-50 and the a k-3. I love my k-3. However the 16mp k-50 was such a major jump from the 6mp k100d super that the move to the k-3 was more about other features than resolution.

Similar path for me: K100D Super -> K-30 (two of them) - > K-3. I also got a K-S2 as a second body to go with the K-3. I agree with UV that the jump from 6mp sensor to the 16mp sensor in the K-30 was bigger than from K-30 to K-3. The K100D Super was very limited in low light. If you pick up any of the Pentax cameras from about 2013 onwards you will be astounded by how much more they offer than the K10D.

If your budget runs to a used K-3, go for it. It is an outstanding camera, and a great value second-hand buy at present. It will meet your needs for a long time. You might find one bundled with a DA 18-135 lens - which is a very good walk-around lens.

**UncleVanya** · 02-23-2017, 04:26 PM

There's a certain irony. I have hamfists and yet I like my Panasonic GX-1 and my Panasonic LX-7 which are tiny. I prefer the way the K-3 feels but I have big palms and my fingers are more average length so the K-3 feels really really awesome as is. With the battery removed from the body and just one grip battery the weight isn't too bad but I never got used to the grip even so. I also never cared for external motor drives back in the film era. Well... I did like the FM / FE with the MD-11/MD-12 series motor on it.

MrTiburon · 02-27-2017, 01:17 PM - **1 Like**

I've decided I want to go for K3. Actively looking - but may have to wait till my birthday to actually get it...
Thanks for all lovely advices

**UncleVanya** · 02-27-2017, 03:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MrTiburon

I've decided I want to go for K3. Actively looking - but may have to wait till my birthday to actually get it...
Thanks for all lovely advices

I have two and love them.

MrTiburon · 04-27-2017, 03:35 PM

Hi to all!
Thanks you guys for lovely advices.
As I've mentioned before I've decided to go for K3 but have to wait till my birthday. And here it is. New and shiny (well not that shiny

K3 sitting proudly next to my K10D thanks to my better half!

Picked it up just today so it will take some time before I will actually share abything with you but it is extraordinary piece of tech I must say (especially compared to K10).

Thanks to you all again and I can't wait to get this new buddy for a spin around!

MarkJerling · 04-27-2017, 03:43 PM

Enjoy your new camera!

MrTiburon · 04-27-2017, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Enjoy your new camera!

Thanks mate. Will do!
Unfortunately it was a bit late today when I've picked it up. Tomorrow's the day

Angel Perez · 04-30-2017, 09:53 AM

Give us an update when you get a chance. Congrats on your K3. I have had one for 3 years and i am still learning new things about it.

MrTiburon · 04-30-2017, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by Angel Perez

Give us an update when you get a chance. Congrats on your K3. I have had one for 3 years and i am still learning new things about it.

I will surely post something as soon as I'll have a chance to try it out

Thanks

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02-23-2017, 01:40 PM	#16
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,452	Originally posted by MrTiburon Was always using my K10D with grip. Have big hands so the camera have to be pretty big and heavy otherwise I'm too clumsy to operate it ;P I have large hands but found the extra size of a grip annoying. However you are already used to it so it should work for you.

02-23-2017, 03:03 PM	#17
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	I've recently aquired a D-BG4 grip for my K-5. It's been a joy to have more camera to hold. I have big hands and missed the bulk of my SFX and SFXn.

02-23-2017, 04:21 PM	#18
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by UncleVanya I went from a k100d super to a k-50 and the a k-3. I love my k-3. However the 16mp k-50 was such a major jump from the 6mp k100d super that the move to the k-3 was more about other features than resolution. Similar path for me: K100D Super -> K-30 (two of them) - > K-3. I also got a K-S2 as a second body to go with the K-3. I agree with UV that the jump from 6mp sensor to the 16mp sensor in the K-30 was bigger than from K-30 to K-3. The K100D Super was very limited in low light. If you pick up any of the Pentax cameras from about 2013 onwards you will be astounded by how much more they offer than the K10D. If your budget runs to a used K-3, go for it. It is an outstanding camera, and a great value second-hand buy at present. It will meet your needs for a long time. You might find one bundled with a DA 18-135 lens - which is a very good walk-around lens.

02-23-2017, 04:26 PM	#19
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,452	There's a certain irony. I have hamfists and yet I like my Panasonic GX-1 and my Panasonic LX-7 which are tiny. I prefer the way the K-3 feels but I have big palms and my fingers are more average length so the K-3 feels really really awesome as is. With the battery removed from the body and just one grip battery the weight isn't too bad but I never got used to the grip even so. I also never cared for external motor drives back in the film era. Well... I did like the FM / FE with the MD-11/MD-12 series motor on it.

02-27-2017, 01:17 PM - 1 Like	#20
MrTiburon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 78 Original Poster	I've decided I want to go for K3. Actively looking - but may have to wait till my birthday to actually get it... Thanks for all lovely advices

02-27-2017, 03:59 PM - 1 Like	#21
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,452	Originally posted by MrTiburon I've decided I want to go for K3. Actively looking - but may have to wait till my birthday to actually get it... Thanks for all lovely advices I have two and love them.

04-27-2017, 03:35 PM	#22
MrTiburon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 78 Original Poster	Hi to all! Thanks you guys for lovely advices. As I've mentioned before I've decided to go for K3 but have to wait till my birthday. And here it is. New and shiny (well not that shiny K3 sitting proudly next to my K10D thanks to my better half! Picked it up just today so it will take some time before I will actually share abything with you but it is extraordinary piece of tech I must say (especially compared to K10). Thanks to you all again and I can't wait to get this new buddy for a spin around!

04-27-2017, 03:43 PM	#23
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Enjoy your new camera!

04-27-2017, 04:09 PM	#24
MrTiburon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 78 Original Poster	Originally posted by MarkJerling Enjoy your new camera! Thanks mate. Will do! Unfortunately it was a bit late today when I've picked it up. Tomorrow's the day

04-30-2017, 09:53 AM	#25
Angel Perez Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 158	Give us an update when you get a chance. Congrats on your K3. I have had one for 3 years and i am still learning new things about it.

04-30-2017, 09:54 AM	#26
MrTiburon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 78 Original Poster	Originally posted by Angel Perez Give us an update when you get a chance. Congrats on your K3. I have had one for 3 years and i am still learning new things about it. I will surely post something as soon as I'll have a chance to try it out Thanks