K70 with free 50mm 1.8 or K3 II?

KDD · 06-20-2017, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by Kevin B123

I have one spare for the K-50 and rarely needed it. I think, being 24MP with one slot you might need a 32GB card though, or carry spares

Mine 64gb memory.

If you use live vuew, juice little fast. I mostly use OVF and better save battery.

Kevriano · 07-22-2017, 09:37 AM

Just to update a little, in case anyone other than me was curious!
I had a play with a K70 today. I honestly thought it was horrible! My local shop still have a brand new K3 on the shelf, with 18 - 55 which I don't need. They are going to get back to me with a price, as I'm interested and it's just going to sit there otherwise.
Update to come.

Kevriano · 07-29-2017, 10:30 AM

And the price of the new K3 was £660, body only. I reckon that's a really hard sell now.

**Kevin B123** · 07-29-2017, 12:16 PM

The K-3 is not listed Camera price buster anymore, it's discontinued I believe so that is old stock anyway. What was it about the K-70 you did not like?, although a little more square or less curvy than the K-50, I think it looks quite smart.

Kevriano · 07-29-2017, 12:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevin B123

The K-3 is not listed Camera price buster anymore, it's discontinued I believe so that is old stock anyway. What was it about the K-70 you did not like?, although a little more square or less curvy than the K-50, I think it looks quite smart.

I felt it was horribly boxy, and very uncomfortable to hold. and actually felt cheap. Certainly by comparison with similar priced Nikon. Awful looking screen too. I certainly wouldn't be able to get on with it. I was quite disaapointed to be honest.
I have a K3, it's great, if I could have got another at a silly price I would, but have now bought a used K3 II, well I say used, it has a claimed shutter count of 274, that's less than I take in a day.

**Kevin B123** · 07-29-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Kevriano

I felt it was horribly boxy, and very uncomfortable to hold. and actually felt cheap. Certainly by comparison with similar priced Nikon. Awful looking screen too. I certainly wouldn't be able to get on with it. I was quite disaapointed to be honest.
I have a K3, it's great, if I could have got another at a silly price I would, but have now bought a used K3 II, well I say used, it has a claimed shutter count of 274, that's less than I take in a day.

Enjoy the K-3ii

, its a known quantity. I have not held a K-70 and only have my K-50 to go by, but I still use it and enjoy it even though its a mid level body.

**BigMackCam** · 07-29-2017, 03:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kevriano

I have a K3, it's great, if I could have got another at a silly price I would, but have now bought a used K3 II, well I say used, it has a claimed shutter count of 274, that's less than I take in a day.

Congrats on the K-3II - you'll love it

It's so close to the K-3 as makes no difference in most situations, but the additional features - pixel shift and GPS - are great to have when you need them. Of course, it loses the built-in flash, but you have your K-3 for that. All things considered, I'd say it's a perfect pairing... But then, I'm biassed

Shutter count of 274? That's basically a new camera

Kevriano · 07-29-2017, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Congrats on the K-3II - you'll love it

It's so close to the K-3 as makes no difference in most situations, but the additional features - pixel shift and GPS - are great to have when you need them. Of course, it loses the built-in flash, but you have your K-3 for that. All things considered, I'd say it's a perfect pairing... But then, I'm biassed

Shutter count of 274? That's basically a new camera

Yes, pixel shift is interesting. I'm curious to see it's benefits, as I think the K3 pics are fab anyway, the best APS-C until Nikon made the D500.
I reckon the ex demo models in shops will have a higher shutter count...

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06-20-2017, 03:01 PM	#16
KDD Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 403	Originally posted by Kevin B123 I have one spare for the K-50 and rarely needed it. I think, being 24MP with one slot you might need a 32GB card though, or carry spares Mine 64gb memory. If you use live vuew, juice little fast. I mostly use OVF and better save battery.

07-22-2017, 09:37 AM	#17
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472 Original Poster	Just to update a little, in case anyone other than me was curious! I had a play with a K70 today. I honestly thought it was horrible! My local shop still have a brand new K3 on the shelf, with 18 - 55 which I don't need. They are going to get back to me with a price, as I'm interested and it's just going to sit there otherwise. Update to come.

07-29-2017, 10:30 AM	#18
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472 Original Poster	And the price of the new K3 was £660, body only. I reckon that's a really hard sell now.

07-29-2017, 12:16 PM	#19
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,187	The K-3 is not listed Camera price buster anymore, it's discontinued I believe so that is old stock anyway. What was it about the K-70 you did not like?, although a little more square or less curvy than the K-50, I think it looks quite smart.

07-29-2017, 12:59 PM - 1 Like	#20
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kevin B123 The K-3 is not listed Camera price buster anymore, it's discontinued I believe so that is old stock anyway. What was it about the K-70 you did not like?, although a little more square or less curvy than the K-50, I think it looks quite smart. I felt it was horribly boxy, and very uncomfortable to hold. and actually felt cheap. Certainly by comparison with similar priced Nikon. Awful looking screen too. I certainly wouldn't be able to get on with it. I was quite disaapointed to be honest. I have a K3, it's great, if I could have got another at a silly price I would, but have now bought a used K3 II, well I say used, it has a claimed shutter count of 274, that's less than I take in a day.

07-29-2017, 02:21 PM	#21
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,187	Originally posted by Kevriano I felt it was horribly boxy, and very uncomfortable to hold. and actually felt cheap. Certainly by comparison with similar priced Nikon. Awful looking screen too. I certainly wouldn't be able to get on with it. I was quite disaapointed to be honest. I have a K3, it's great, if I could have got another at a silly price I would, but have now bought a used K3 II, well I say used, it has a claimed shutter count of 274, that's less than I take in a day. Enjoy the K-3ii , its a known quantity. I have not held a K-70 and only have my K-50 to go by, but I still use it and enjoy it even though its a mid level body.

07-29-2017, 03:24 PM - 1 Like	#22
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by Kevriano I have a K3, it's great, if I could have got another at a silly price I would, but have now bought a used K3 II, well I say used, it has a claimed shutter count of 274, that's less than I take in a day. Congrats on the K-3II - you'll love it It's so close to the K-3 as makes no difference in most situations, but the additional features - pixel shift and GPS - are great to have when you need them. Of course, it loses the built-in flash, but you have your K-3 for that. All things considered, I'd say it's a perfect pairing... But then, I'm biassed Shutter count of 274? That's basically a new camera

07-29-2017, 10:52 PM	#23
Kevriano Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: West Sussex Posts: 472 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Congrats on the K-3II - you'll love it It's so close to the K-3 as makes no difference in most situations, but the additional features - pixel shift and GPS - are great to have when you need them. Of course, it loses the built-in flash, but you have your K-3 for that. All things considered, I'd say it's a perfect pairing... But then, I'm biassed Shutter count of 274? That's basically a new camera Yes, pixel shift is interesting. I'm curious to see it's benefits, as I think the K3 pics are fab anyway, the best APS-C until Nikon made the D500. I reckon the ex demo models in shops will have a higher shutter count...