Trying to decide

jddwoods · 10-08-2015, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by csa

Thanks Ray; nice to hear from someone with a K10D, going to a K3! I'm definitely keeping one of my K10D's as my backup body.

I also started out with a K10D then upgraded to K-5 and last year got the K-3. Each camera was a big step up over the previous version. I do a lot of wildlife photography which involves cropping. The increase in resolution from the K 10D to the K-5 was significant and even more resolution (especially when cropping) with the K-3. I still use my K-5 as a backup and for shooting when cropping is not needed. My K10D hardly gets much use anymore. It was a great camera in its day, but compared to the K-3 you will see a huge improvement.

Bagga_Txips · 10-08-2015, 04:27 PM

So far I have bought: K5, K30, K-S1, and last of all K3. (So far, but I am worried that I might want the FF eventually)

The only one I ever use nowadays is the K3. I bought the K-S1 because I wanted a lightweight setup, but the K3 is so perfect for me ergonomically that I don't notice the extra weight, even though it is equivalent to carrying an extra lens.

The K-S1 uses the same sensor as the K-S2, and I can vouch for the quality of the IQ, it gives lovely results - but when I played with the K-S2 in the shop the camera didn't feel very good to me - too light, and too many areas where I felt paranoid about wear and tear.

The K3 is superb, it feels robust, and gives very good results, quickly and quietly. Only last night a friend showed me his new Canon 5D mk III, costing 4 times the price of my K3, and I didn't feel envious at all, the K3 held its own in comparison, but with the bonus of saving nearly 2000 dollars to spend on lenses!

TL, DR - The K3 is a super bargain.

**ramseybuckeye** · 10-08-2015, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by csa

Adam, that may be the best option for me; if I can find this kind of deal in about a month!

You certainly threw a nice option in the mix for me!

Sure couldn't want for anything with the K3!

In a month the deals may even be better. I went froma K20D to a K-30 and that was a huge jump, K10D to K-3 should be spectacular!

**csa** · 10-08-2015, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

In a month the deals may even be better.

That would be a huge plus! You guys have me convinced that the K3 is the way for me to go. Just waiting for a deal in about a month!!

**rayallen** · 10-09-2015, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by csa

I'm definitely keeping one of my K10D's as my backup body.

Oh yes, I agree with that. My K10D will be with me until it dies.

**csa** · 10-09-2015, 06:44 AM

Yes, one of my K10D's has only 1800 shutter counts, and it has the grip; so guess which one I'm keeping!

sassinak · 10-09-2015, 09:01 AM

Bring on Black Friday!! (fingers crossed for you)

**csa** · 10-09-2015, 10:49 AM

Fingers crossed here, also!

Depending how long the current deal in this thread lasts; I may be getting it sooner!

**Scorpio71GR** · 10-09-2015, 04:35 PM

The jump from the K10D to the K3 is mind blowing. I couldn't believe the difference. The KS2 is essentially the replacement for the K50. Carol you may need a bigger hard drive for those K3 files.

Michael

**csa** · 10-09-2015, 04:51 PM

Well, it's definitely going to happen; I'm looking forward to getting the K3.

**Scorpio71GR** · 10-09-2015, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by csa

Well, it's definitely going to happen; I'm looking forward to getting the K3.

I am excited for you Carol. I felt like a little kid at Christmas when I got mine. Of course it was during the Black Friday sales last year. You will see your 55-300 in a whole new light on the K3.
Michael

micromacro · 10-09-2015, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by csa

Thanks Guys, I appreciate your opinions! I do think the K3 might be within my reach soon; so hope a good deal is still available when I can get it!

I've seen K3 in person

at BH. If I did not have K5iis, not waiting for FF, I would jump for K3 deal without doubt.

**csa** · 10-09-2015, 08:19 PM

micro, thanks for that vote of confidence for my decision!

rullrich · 10-09-2015, 11:09 PM

If you shoot landscape you could also have a look in here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/304968-pixel-shift-may-actually-winner.html. It's the K-3ii which is more expensive than the K-3, but the results are fascinating!

**csa** · 10-10-2015, 09:08 AM

Thanks, but the K3 is as expensive as I can afford; and I'm sure I'll be very delighted with it; as my next step is more lenses!

10-08-2015, 04:27 PM	#17
Bagga_Txips Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Waterford Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 454	So far I have bought: K5, K30, K-S1, and last of all K3. (So far, but I am worried that I might want the FF eventually) The only one I ever use nowadays is the K3. I bought the K-S1 because I wanted a lightweight setup, but the K3 is so perfect for me ergonomically that I don't notice the extra weight, even though it is equivalent to carrying an extra lens. The K-S1 uses the same sensor as the K-S2, and I can vouch for the quality of the IQ, it gives lovely results - but when I played with the K-S2 in the shop the camera didn't feel very good to me - too light, and too many areas where I felt paranoid about wear and tear. The K3 is superb, it feels robust, and gives very good results, quickly and quietly. Only last night a friend showed me his new Canon 5D mk III, costing 4 times the price of my K3, and I didn't feel envious at all, the K3 held its own in comparison, but with the bonus of saving nearly 2000 dollars to spend on lenses! TL, DR - The K3 is a super bargain. Last edited by Bagga_Txips; 10-09-2015 at 04:43 PM.

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10-08-2015, 04:12 PM	#16
jddwoods Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,035	Originally posted by csa Thanks Ray; nice to hear from someone with a K10D, going to a K3! I'm definitely keeping one of my K10D's as my backup body. I also started out with a K10D then upgraded to K-5 and last year got the K-3. Each camera was a big step up over the previous version. I do a lot of wildlife photography which involves cropping. The increase in resolution from the K 10D to the K-5 was significant and even more resolution (especially when cropping) with the K-3. I still use my K-5 as a backup and for shooting when cropping is not needed. My K10D hardly gets much use anymore. It was a great camera in its day, but compared to the K-3 you will see a huge improvement.

10-08-2015, 04:37 PM	#18
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by csa Adam, that may be the best option for me; if I can find this kind of deal in about a month! You certainly threw a nice option in the mix for me! Sure couldn't want for anything with the K3! In a month the deals may even be better. I went froma K20D to a K-30 and that was a huge jump, K10D to K-3 should be spectacular!

10-08-2015, 05:07 PM	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye In a month the deals may even be better. That would be a huge plus! You guys have me convinced that the K3 is the way for me to go. Just waiting for a deal in about a month!!

10-09-2015, 01:59 AM	#20
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by csa I'm definitely keeping one of my K10D's as my backup body. Oh yes, I agree with that. My K10D will be with me until it dies.

10-09-2015, 06:44 AM	#21
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Yes, one of my K10D's has only 1800 shutter counts, and it has the grip; so guess which one I'm keeping!

10-09-2015, 09:01 AM	#22
sassinak Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 77	Bring on Black Friday!! (fingers crossed for you)

10-09-2015, 10:49 AM	#23
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Fingers crossed here, also! Depending how long the current deal in this thread lasts; I may be getting it sooner!

10-09-2015, 04:35 PM	#24
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	The jump from the K10D to the K3 is mind blowing. I couldn't believe the difference. The KS2 is essentially the replacement for the K50. Carol you may need a bigger hard drive for those K3 files. Michael

10-09-2015, 04:51 PM	#25
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Well, it's definitely going to happen; I'm looking forward to getting the K3.

10-09-2015, 04:58 PM	#26
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Originally posted by csa Well, it's definitely going to happen; I'm looking forward to getting the K3. I am excited for you Carol. I felt like a little kid at Christmas when I got mine. Of course it was during the Black Friday sales last year. You will see your 55-300 in a whole new light on the K3. Michael

10-09-2015, 07:15 PM	#27
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by csa Thanks Guys, I appreciate your opinions! I do think the K3 might be within my reach soon; so hope a good deal is still available when I can get it! I've seen K3 in person at BH. If I did not have K5iis, not waiting for FF, I would jump for K3 deal without doubt.

10-09-2015, 08:19 PM	#28
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	micro, thanks for that vote of confidence for my decision!

10-09-2015, 11:09 PM	#29
rullrich Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Berlin Posts: 122	If you shoot landscape you could also have a look in here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/304968-pixel-shift-may-actually-winner.html. It's the K-3ii which is more expensive than the K-3, but the results are fascinating!

10-10-2015, 09:08 AM	#30
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks, but the K3 is as expensive as I can afford; and I'm sure I'll be very delighted with it; as my next step is more lenses!