Pentax K-3 problems? Considering K-5iis

Docrwm · 12-21-2014, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by jddwoods

I looked at Adorama website and was tempted by that package deal, but got swayed by their current offer of K3 plus grip and 32GB memory card and went for that instead. I have original K5 and felt K3 would be more of an upgrade. I am just evaluating the K3 now and my early impression is that with the same lens attached, and I tried DA* 200 and DA 35 Limited, you can crop more with the K3 and still have sharp detail than you can with the K5. In hand both cameras have great feel and build. One minor gripe with the K3 is the strap it came with (made in China) seems cheaper quality than the one (made in Philippines) that came with K5. I will be looking for a better strap anyway so it is not a big deal. I would be curious to know if you can buy the leather straps that come with the Silver or gunmetal limited editions. A camera like the K3 should have a better strap than the one in the box it comes with.

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll be very happy with your decision. I use heavily padded straps, leather just doesn't work for me long-term.

jddwoods · 12-21-2014, 07:28 AM

I have Crumpler Industry Disgrace on my K5 and it is very comfortable. It's only downside is it is so well padded it takes up space in my camera bags. I will likely get another one for my K3, it is the best aftermarket strap I have tried. I think they still sell it. Will check B&H and Adorama. And yes, I am really liking my new K3.

Mike Gezing · 12-21-2014, 08:09 AM

I've been using a Tamrac Model N-45 quick release camera strap on every Pentax camera since my PZ-1. The soft padded leather is very comfortable around the neck and on the shoulder. In two clicks, the strap is off and the camera is in the bag with no strap to interfere. This is also ideal when the camera on tripod.

Nicolas06 · 12-21-2014, 08:54 AM

K3 give you slightly more resolution than K5-IIs... The difference is bigger with K5/K50 or K5-II because there still a low pass filter on theses one. Still the K3 will provide a bit more. If you plan to do lot of big print at low iso, the K3 get an edge.

But this is not only that. AF is much better, faster, more accurate. it increase shooting comfort and keeper rate. Metering and white balence significantly improved and that show. Overall the K3 is just a better body overall than K5-IIs. Depending of who you are, you might not need the k3 features, but there really a difference, including in day to day practical shooting.

peterjcb · 12-21-2014, 06:31 PM

the biggest difference that I've noticed with my new K-3 vs my K-5 is the AF. The K-3 is faster and more accurate.
I don't print large images but it is nice to have the added resolution of 24MP just in case you need to crop.

Arvexrun · 01-03-2015, 07:05 PM

So I now have a K-3 with an 18-135mm on the way!

**jac** · 01-03-2015, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by jddwoods

I would be curious to know if you can buy the leather straps that come with the Silver or gunmetal limited editions. A camera like the K3 should have a better strap than the one in the box it comes with.

I got the lovely leather strap with the K3 silver bundle and immediately switched it for a Domke web strap that was on my K5 w/quick release snaps. Looked sharp but too stiff for daily use.

**geomez** · 01-03-2015, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by jac

I got the lovely leather strap with the K3 silver bundle and immediately switched it for a Domke web strap that was on my K5 w/quick release snaps. Looked sharp but too stiff for daily use.

I regularly carry around two Domke bags. I can't imagine the straps would be too comfortable around the neck

Arvexrun · 01-05-2015, 07:49 AM - **1 Like**

I have a K-3 on the way.

stevebrot · 01-05-2015, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by geomez

I regularly carry around two Domke bags. I can't imagine the straps would be too comfortable around the neck

They work great for me. I have them on almost all my cameras.

Steve

**geomez** · 01-05-2015, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

They work great for me. I have them on almost all my cameras.

Steve

Truth be told I don't like any straps around my neck. All my cameras have wrist straps.

Docrwm · 01-05-2015, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by Arvexrun

I have a K-3 on the way.

Congratulations. I'm loving mine.

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12-21-2014, 07:11 AM	#16
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by jddwoods I looked at Adorama website and was tempted by that package deal, but got swayed by their current offer of K3 plus grip and 32GB memory card and went for that instead. I have original K5 and felt K3 would be more of an upgrade. I am just evaluating the K3 now and my early impression is that with the same lens attached, and I tried DA* 200 and DA 35 Limited, you can crop more with the K3 and still have sharp detail than you can with the K5. In hand both cameras have great feel and build. One minor gripe with the K3 is the strap it came with (made in China) seems cheaper quality than the one (made in Philippines) that came with K5. I will be looking for a better strap anyway so it is not a big deal. I would be curious to know if you can buy the leather straps that come with the Silver or gunmetal limited editions. A camera like the K3 should have a better strap than the one in the box it comes with. Congratulations. I'm sure you'll be very happy with your decision. I use heavily padded straps, leather just doesn't work for me long-term.

12-21-2014, 07:28 AM	#17
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	I have Crumpler Industry Disgrace on my K5 and it is very comfortable. It's only downside is it is so well padded it takes up space in my camera bags. I will likely get another one for my K3, it is the best aftermarket strap I have tried. I think they still sell it. Will check B&H and Adorama. And yes, I am really liking my new K3.

12-21-2014, 08:09 AM	#18
Mike Gezing Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arlington Hts. IL Photos: Gallery Posts: 45	I've been using a Tamrac Model N-45 quick release camera strap on every Pentax camera since my PZ-1. The soft padded leather is very comfortable around the neck and on the shoulder. In two clicks, the strap is off and the camera is in the bag with no strap to interfere. This is also ideal when the camera on tripod.

12-21-2014, 08:54 AM	#19
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	K3 give you slightly more resolution than K5-IIs... The difference is bigger with K5/K50 or K5-II because there still a low pass filter on theses one. Still the K3 will provide a bit more. If you plan to do lot of big print at low iso, the K3 get an edge. But this is not only that. AF is much better, faster, more accurate. it increase shooting comfort and keeper rate. Metering and white balence significantly improved and that show. Overall the K3 is just a better body overall than K5-IIs. Depending of who you are, you might not need the k3 features, but there really a difference, including in day to day practical shooting.

12-21-2014, 06:31 PM	#20
peterjcb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Weddington, NC Posts: 468	the biggest difference that I've noticed with my new K-3 vs my K-5 is the AF. The K-3 is faster and more accurate. I don't print large images but it is nice to have the added resolution of 24MP just in case you need to crop.

01-03-2015, 07:05 PM	#21
Arvexrun New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 18 Original Poster	So I now have a K-3 with an 18-135mm on the way!

01-03-2015, 07:54 PM	#22
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by jddwoods I would be curious to know if you can buy the leather straps that come with the Silver or gunmetal limited editions. A camera like the K3 should have a better strap than the one in the box it comes with. I got the lovely leather strap with the K3 silver bundle and immediately switched it for a Domke web strap that was on my K5 w/quick release snaps. Looked sharp but too stiff for daily use.

01-03-2015, 08:31 PM	#23
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by jac I got the lovely leather strap with the K3 silver bundle and immediately switched it for a Domke web strap that was on my K5 w/quick release snaps. Looked sharp but too stiff for daily use. I regularly carry around two Domke bags. I can't imagine the straps would be too comfortable around the neck

01-05-2015, 07:49 AM - 1 Like	#24
Arvexrun New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 18 Original Poster	I have a K-3 on the way.

01-05-2015, 11:26 AM	#25
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by geomez I regularly carry around two Domke bags. I can't imagine the straps would be too comfortable around the neck They work great for me. I have them on almost all my cameras. Steve

01-05-2015, 11:40 AM	#26
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	Originally posted by stevebrot They work great for me. I have them on almost all my cameras. Steve Truth be told I don't like any straps around my neck. All my cameras have wrist straps.

01-05-2015, 08:50 PM	#27
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Arvexrun I have a K-3 on the way. Congratulations. I'm loving mine.