Confession: just ordered a K-3

**Rondec** · 12-11-2014, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Well, one issue for me is paying the same price for a lens that only goes to 2.4. With the crop sensor bodies I like to have as much DOF to play with and limit as possible. The other thing is that the Nikon has a built in motor and focuses fast even in low light. My Pentax isn't quite as good. Still, the image stabilization is quite nice, so in some cases I'd actually prefer the Pentax, especially where light is low and the subject is static, like a museum.

Have you thought about the Sigma 30mm f1.4? The newer art version seems to be pretty good and it would be faster.

From what I can see, the DA 35 f2.4 is about fifty dollars cheaper than the Nikon 35 f1.8, so there is a price break. I guess if you could find a used FA 35, that would be close too...

tammai · 12-11-2014, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by krisjaniz

I waited for a long time to get the K-3. Dropped mine on concrete on practically the first outing. I was running and the zipper on the bag failed.

Sorry to hear about that... Did the camera survive the drop?

theoicarry · 12-11-2014, 05:36 AM

You will not have any regrets. I love the 24mp.

JibbaJab · 12-11-2014, 07:39 AM

Personally, I found that spending more money on a camera than I could afford at the time, was the best motivation to get me out shooting and improving as a photographer. Because I had to justify spending the money, but more importantly because at that point I couldn't blame my gear for my bad photos.

The LBA that followed after getting a better camera...well, that's a different story. :P

I hope you enjoy your K-3!

Trudger1272 · 12-11-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by Volker76

On one hand.. I so wanted this camera since it came out. On the other hand... stupid. Stupid! The K-30 is good enough.

Just don't do what I did: buy a K-3 while having a K30 that's good enough, to get so attached to the K-3 that you get rid of the K30 just to realize you need a back-up body and turn around and buy a K-5iis.
"I still don't feel guilty though, just a little privileged and broke!"

Originally posted by JibbaJab

Personally, I found that spending more money on a camera than I could afford at the time, was the best motivation to get me out shooting and improving as a photographer. Because I had to justify spending the money, but more importantly because at that point I couldn't blame my gear for my bad photos. The LBA that followed after getting a better camera...well, that's a different story. :P I hope you enjoy your K-3!

Oh yeah ...and this too!

aleonx3 · 12-11-2014, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Well, one issue for me is paying the same price for a lens that only goes to 2.4. With the crop sensor bodies I like to have as much DOF to play with and limit as possible. The other thing is that the Nikon has a built in motor and focuses fast even in low light. My Pentax isn't quite as good. Still, the image stabilization is quite nice, so in some cases I'd actually prefer the Pentax, especially where light is low and the subject is static, like a museum.

I just have a look at your photo/album... I don't think you need a Pentax, a Nikon camera will be more suitable for you.. enough said... suggest you should sell your Pentax gear while it is still worth something.. and move on, life is too short if you don't find the niche in Pentax...

Wolfeye · 12-11-2014, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

I just have a look at your photo/album... I don't think you need a Pentax, a Nikon camera will be more suitable for you.. enough said... suggest you should sell your Pentax gear while it is still worth something.. and move on, life is too short if you don't find the niche in Pentax...

Judge me by my size, do you?

aleonx3 · 12-11-2014, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Judge me by my size, do you?

No, you have both D7100 and k-3 and you prefer the other camera (Pentax has nothing to compare), isn't it obvious?

Wolfeye · 12-11-2014, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

No, you have both D7100 and k-3 and you prefer the other camera, isn't it obvious?

I wouldn't assume so. I have a lot of Pentax M lenses and I rather like having image stabilization on them all. Different cameras do different things better.

As I said.

But I do understand your confusion, if you've only ever owned one brand. I was merely making known my thoughts.

JibbaJab · 12-11-2014, 10:13 AM

On the contrary, I think wolfeye's on a roll. He just needs to buy the A7 II, X-T1, and E-M1 and similar FL lenses so we can all live vicariously through his dreamboat of a collection.

VoiceOfReason · 12-11-2014, 11:04 AM

I simply need the 645z and the full set of lenses for it and I will be happy.

Volker76 · 12-11-2014, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I simply need the 645z and the full set of lenses for it and I will be happy.

who doesn't? until the governments wake up and give everybody his own 645z, the K3 has to serve as a replacement drug.

Not a Number · 12-11-2014, 11:35 AM

Why the confession? Guilty perhaps of participating in the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread?

VoiceOfReason · 12-11-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Why the confession? Guilty perhaps of participating in the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread?

I am.

JibbaJab · 12-11-2014, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Why the confession? Guilty perhaps of participating in the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread?

I am too, but to be fair, most of my posts involved references to bacon, lutefisk and European pop stars.

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12-11-2014, 04:21 AM	#16
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Wolfeye Well, one issue for me is paying the same price for a lens that only goes to 2.4. With the crop sensor bodies I like to have as much DOF to play with and limit as possible. The other thing is that the Nikon has a built in motor and focuses fast even in low light. My Pentax isn't quite as good. Still, the image stabilization is quite nice, so in some cases I'd actually prefer the Pentax, especially where light is low and the subject is static, like a museum. Have you thought about the Sigma 30mm f1.4? The newer art version seems to be pretty good and it would be faster. From what I can see, the DA 35 f2.4 is about fifty dollars cheaper than the Nikon 35 f1.8, so there is a price break. I guess if you could find a used FA 35, that would be close too...

12-11-2014, 05:34 AM	#17
tammai New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horseheads, New York Posts: 9	Originally posted by krisjaniz I waited for a long time to get the K-3. Dropped mine on concrete on practically the first outing. I was running and the zipper on the bag failed. Sorry to hear about that... Did the camera survive the drop?

12-11-2014, 05:36 AM	#18
theoicarry Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 316	You will not have any regrets. I love the 24mp.

12-11-2014, 07:39 AM	#19
JibbaJab Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 362	Personally, I found that spending more money on a camera than I could afford at the time, was the best motivation to get me out shooting and improving as a photographer. Because I had to justify spending the money, but more importantly because at that point I couldn't blame my gear for my bad photos. The LBA that followed after getting a better camera...well, that's a different story. :P I hope you enjoy your K-3!

12-11-2014, 09:31 AM	#20
Trudger1272 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Albums Posts: 288	Originally posted by Volker76 On one hand.. I so wanted this camera since it came out. On the other hand... stupid. Stupid! The K-30 is good enough. Just don't do what I did: buy a K-3 while having a K30 that's good enough, to get so attached to the K-3 that you get rid of the K30 just to realize you need a back-up body and turn around and buy a K-5iis. "I still don't feel guilty though, just a little privileged and broke!" Originally posted by JibbaJab Personally, I found that spending more money on a camera than I could afford at the time, was the best motivation to get me out shooting and improving as a photographer. Because I had to justify spending the money, but more importantly because at that point I couldn't blame my gear for my bad photos. The LBA that followed after getting a better camera...well, that's a different story. :P I hope you enjoy your K-3! Oh yeah ...and this too!

12-11-2014, 09:41 AM	#21
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by Wolfeye Well, one issue for me is paying the same price for a lens that only goes to 2.4. With the crop sensor bodies I like to have as much DOF to play with and limit as possible. The other thing is that the Nikon has a built in motor and focuses fast even in low light. My Pentax isn't quite as good. Still, the image stabilization is quite nice, so in some cases I'd actually prefer the Pentax, especially where light is low and the subject is static, like a museum. I just have a look at your photo/album... I don't think you need a Pentax, a Nikon camera will be more suitable for you.. enough said... suggest you should sell your Pentax gear while it is still worth something.. and move on, life is too short if you don't find the niche in Pentax...

12-11-2014, 09:57 AM	#22
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by aleonx3 I just have a look at your photo/album... I don't think you need a Pentax, a Nikon camera will be more suitable for you.. enough said... suggest you should sell your Pentax gear while it is still worth something.. and move on, life is too short if you don't find the niche in Pentax... Judge me by my size, do you?

12-11-2014, 10:05 AM	#23
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by Wolfeye Judge me by my size, do you? No, you have both D7100 and k-3 and you prefer the other camera (Pentax has nothing to compare), isn't it obvious?

12-11-2014, 10:09 AM	#24
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by aleonx3 No, you have both D7100 and k-3 and you prefer the other camera, isn't it obvious? I wouldn't assume so. I have a lot of Pentax M lenses and I rather like having image stabilization on them all. Different cameras do different things better. As I said. But I do understand your confusion, if you've only ever owned one brand. I was merely making known my thoughts.

12-11-2014, 10:13 AM	#25
JibbaJab Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 362	On the contrary, I think wolfeye's on a roll. He just needs to buy the A7 II, X-T1, and E-M1 and similar FL lenses so we can all live vicariously through his dreamboat of a collection.

12-11-2014, 11:04 AM	#26
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I simply need the 645z and the full set of lenses for it and I will be happy.

12-11-2014, 11:32 AM	#27
Volker76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 211 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I simply need the 645z and the full set of lenses for it and I will be happy. who doesn't? until the governments wake up and give everybody his own 645z, the K3 has to serve as a replacement drug.

12-11-2014, 11:35 AM	#28
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Why the confession? Guilty perhaps of participating in the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread?

12-11-2014, 11:48 AM	#29
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	Originally posted by Not a Number Why the confession? Guilty perhaps of participating in the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread? I am.

12-11-2014, 01:08 PM	#30
JibbaJab Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 362	Originally posted by Not a Number Why the confession? Guilty perhaps of participating in the "Why I won't buy a K-3" thread? I am too, but to be fair, most of my posts involved references to bacon, lutefisk and European pop stars.