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TropicalMonkey · 03-02-2016, 12:34 PM

I have a K5-IIs and a K3 but I am thinking of selling one of them to justify the purchase of a K1. Which camera should I sell?
I like the image quality of K5-IIs and features of K3! :-)

bertwert · 03-02-2016, 12:35 PM

Neither, keep 'em all!

VoiceOfReason · 03-02-2016, 12:42 PM - **1 Like**

K5IIs due to the advancements of the K3. The K3 will become your awesome telephoto and macro camera leaving extra cropping room, the K1 your wide angle, landscape, and people camera.

**erikro** · 03-02-2016, 12:43 PM

I have a K-5lls and a K-3ll, if I had to sell one of them, it would be the K-3ll. I am so pleased with my K-5lls a stunning camera.

Keep both!

TropicalMonkey · 03-02-2016, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Neither, keep 'em all!

Then I can't get a K1 :-) I was thinking of selling both and get a K1, but I want a second body to test lenses and make me click happy!

bertwert · 03-02-2016, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

Then I can't get a K1 :-) I was thinking of selling both and get a K1, but I want a second body to test lenses and make me click happy!

Ok then, if you have to, sell the K-5iis. You can then use K-3 for wildlife and K-1 for everything else.

TropicalMonkey · 03-02-2016, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by erikro

I have a K-5lls and a K-3ll, if I had to sell one of them, it would be the K-3ll. I am so pleased with my K-5lls a stunning camera.

Keep both!

I agree! But K3 images are pretty close. K5-IIs is very slightly better at high ISO because of in-body noise reduction. Now that TAv mode is becoming my new favorite, low noise at high ISO noise is becoming very important. But I can get pretty close results with K3, I think.

---------- Post added 03-02-16 at 01:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

Ok then, if you have to, sell the K-5iis. You can then use K-3 for wildlife and K-1 for everything else.

K3 will fetch more money though :-)

K57XR · 03-02-2016, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

I agree! But K3 images are pretty close. K5-IIs is very slightly better at high ISO because of in-body noise reduction. Now that TAv mode is becoming my new favorite, low noise at high ISO noise is becoming very important. But I can get pretty close results with K3, I think.

---------- Post added 03-02-16 at 01:54 PM ----------

K3 will fetch more money though :-)

It sounds like you're favoring the K5iis. Since it's still in production and you can get another one later on, sell the K3. K5iis is an awesome body and almost like gold nowadays and difficult to find at a decent price.

RonHendriks1966 · 03-02-2016, 01:11 PM

Keep the K-5ii. You have the K-1 for the big resolution and the K-5ii for the work that doesn't need a Wall big print.

btnapa · 03-02-2016, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

I have a K5-IIs and a K3 but I am thinking of selling one of them to justify the purchase of a K1. Which camera should I sell?
I like the image quality of K5-IIs and features of K3! :-)

Oh boy! I am in the same boat. I have the same exact combo. I have not shot with the K5IIs for a few years (Since I got my K3). On paper K3 has more res but I honestly could not tell them apart. What to do!!?

UserAccessDenied · 03-02-2016, 01:19 PM

I'm amazed. Is the K-5iis that much better than the K-3?

I just picked up a K-3ii to replace me K-30, and I don't regret it one bit. Absolutely love the camera!
I haven't tried any of the K-5 series but now I'm curious...

I'll likely keep the K-3ii, just surprised by the responses here!

bertwert · 03-02-2016, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by btnapa

Oh boy! I am in the same boat. I have the same exact combo. I have not shot with the K5IIs for a few years (Since I got my K3). On paper K3 has more res but I honestly could not tell them apart. What to do!!?

If you're not using the K-5iis then sell that.

jimr-pdx · 03-02-2016, 01:20 PM - **1 Like**

Both excellent cameras, so I'd just be practical & sell whatever has the best resale value to help with the K-1.

**boriscleto** · 03-02-2016, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by UserAccessDenied

I'm amazed. Is the K-5iis that much better than the K-3?

No. It's not.

UserAccessDenied · 03-02-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

No. It's not.

I didn't think so.
Unless you're constantly shooting over 1600iso...
I figure the K-3ii will have a place in my home for years to come.

03-02-2016, 12:34 PM	#1
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	Which camera to sell (K5-IIs or K3)? I have a K5-IIs and a K3 but I am thinking of selling one of them to justify the purchase of a K1. Which camera should I sell? I like the image quality of K5-IIs and features of K3! :-)

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03-02-2016, 12:35 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Neither, keep 'em all!

03-02-2016, 12:42 PM - 1 Like	#3
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	K5IIs due to the advancements of the K3. The K3 will become your awesome telephoto and macro camera leaving extra cropping room, the K1 your wide angle, landscape, and people camera.

03-02-2016, 12:43 PM	#4
erikro Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ølgod, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 135	I have a K-5lls and a K-3ll, if I had to sell one of them, it would be the K-3ll. I am so pleased with my K-5lls a stunning camera. Keep both!

03-02-2016, 12:44 PM	#5
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304 Original Poster	Originally posted by bertwert Neither, keep 'em all! Then I can't get a K1 :-) I was thinking of selling both and get a K1, but I want a second body to test lenses and make me click happy!

03-02-2016, 12:48 PM	#6
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey Then I can't get a K1 :-) I was thinking of selling both and get a K1, but I want a second body to test lenses and make me click happy! Ok then, if you have to, sell the K-5iis. You can then use K-3 for wildlife and K-1 for everything else.

03-02-2016, 12:50 PM	#7
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304 Original Poster	Originally posted by erikro I have a K-5lls and a K-3ll, if I had to sell one of them, it would be the K-3ll. I am so pleased with my K-5lls a stunning camera. Keep both! I agree! But K3 images are pretty close. K5-IIs is very slightly better at high ISO because of in-body noise reduction. Now that TAv mode is becoming my new favorite, low noise at high ISO noise is becoming very important. But I can get pretty close results with K3, I think. ---------- Post added 03-02-16 at 01:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert Ok then, if you have to, sell the K-5iis. You can then use K-3 for wildlife and K-1 for everything else. K3 will fetch more money though :-)

03-02-2016, 12:57 PM	#8
K57XR Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 830	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey I agree! But K3 images are pretty close. K5-IIs is very slightly better at high ISO because of in-body noise reduction. Now that TAv mode is becoming my new favorite, low noise at high ISO noise is becoming very important. But I can get pretty close results with K3, I think. ---------- Post added 03-02-16 at 01:54 PM ---------- K3 will fetch more money though :-) It sounds like you're favoring the K5iis. Since it's still in production and you can get another one later on, sell the K3. K5iis is an awesome body and almost like gold nowadays and difficult to find at a decent price.

03-02-2016, 01:11 PM	#9
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Keep the K-5ii. You have the K-1 for the big resolution and the K-5ii for the work that doesn't need a Wall big print.

03-02-2016, 01:19 PM	#10
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,621	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey I have a K5-IIs and a K3 but I am thinking of selling one of them to justify the purchase of a K1. Which camera should I sell? I like the image quality of K5-IIs and features of K3! :-) Oh boy! I am in the same boat. I have the same exact combo. I have not shot with the K5IIs for a few years (Since I got my K3). On paper K3 has more res but I honestly could not tell them apart. What to do!!?

03-02-2016, 01:19 PM	#11
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	I'm amazed. Is the K-5iis that much better than the K-3? I just picked up a K-3ii to replace me K-30, and I don't regret it one bit. Absolutely love the camera! I haven't tried any of the K-5 series but now I'm curious... I'll likely keep the K-3ii, just surprised by the responses here!

03-02-2016, 01:20 PM	#12
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by btnapa Oh boy! I am in the same boat. I have the same exact combo. I have not shot with the K5IIs for a few years (Since I got my K3). On paper K3 has more res but I honestly could not tell them apart. What to do!!? If you're not using the K-5iis then sell that.

03-02-2016, 01:20 PM - 1 Like	#13
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Both excellent cameras, so I'd just be practical & sell whatever has the best resale value to help with the K-1.

03-02-2016, 01:25 PM	#14
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by UserAccessDenied I'm amazed. Is the K-5iis that much better than the K-3? No. It's not.

03-02-2016, 01:26 PM	#15
UserAccessDenied Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,677	Originally posted by boriscleto No. It's not. I didn't think so. Unless you're constantly shooting over 1600iso... I figure the K-3ii will have a place in my home for years to come.

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