K-5IIs vs. K-3II

condor27596 · 07-15-2016, 04:20 PM

I see the k-3 is $650. Is it worth the upgrade ? I can't get a full frame until in the $600-800 range. Also I want them to add back the pop up flash. GPS does me no good at all.

Adam · 07-15-2016, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by condor27596

I see the k-3 is $650. Is it worth the upgrade ? I can't get a full frame until in the $600-800 range. Also I want them to add back the pop up flash. GPS does me no good at all.

I'd say it's worth it. Lots of new features and improvements in the K-3 - be sure to check the review!

C_Jones · 07-15-2016, 04:39 PM

I have the K-3II and the K-5IIS. They are both outstanding cameras. The K-3II is the newer model, the AF seems more advanced, it has GPS, Pixel Shift Resolution for stills, and the detail in distance shots is excellent due to the 24 mp sensor. The K-5IIS is not going to disappoint anyone in performance, but the K-3II takes the user to a newer, even more advanced level.

mee · 07-15-2016, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by condor27596

I see the k-3 is $650. Is it worth the upgrade ? I can't get a full frame until in the $600-800 range. Also I want them to add back the pop up flash. GPS does me no good at all.

K-3 or K-3II ? If you are upgrading, I'd go for the K-3II for the KAF4 support, GPS, Astrotracer, and the supposed extra stop of SR.

condor27596 · 07-15-2016, 04:47 PM

I have the K-5IIs. I should have made that more clear. I was considering upgrading for used K-3II.

Is the K-3 "that" much better?( raises eyebrows and tone when saying that ).

Does the K-3 have a pop up flash ?

glee46 · 07-15-2016, 04:49 PM

I love the K3ll. I have a K-1 Full Frame, but I have to say I just love the way the K3ll works and feels in my hand. To me, the K3ll is my everything camera for what I do. The K-1 mostly for studio work. I really haven't used the GPS, Astor-tracer but it's nice to have. I don't miss the pop up flash at all because I have flashes which work great on it. (I use the Cactus wireless system which sits in the hotshoe)

condor27596 · 07-15-2016, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

I see no pop up flash. That is a real pain in the a$$.

mee · 07-15-2016, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by condor27596

I see no pop up flash. That is a real pain in the a$$.

Please.. make sure to differentiate when mentioning K-3 and K-3 II.

The K-3 has a popup flash but no gps/astrotracer.
The K-3 II does not have a popup flash but does have gps/astrotracer.

The DR is a little weaker on the K-3 series than on the K-5 series. Beyond that I think it is improved in all other aspects.

condor27596 · 07-15-2016, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

I mean to say the K-3II is what I am considering. I was abbreviating. I want the k-3II for improved focusing and improved pixels after cropping and better iso range.

I have the Pentax 200, 360 and a neewer

650 with a flucard don't know don't care.

Mostly for better focus. Let my daughter use the k-5iis

---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 08:33 PM ----------

Darn it somebody got the 650 one now 750.

---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 08:54 PM ----------

I ordered.

C_Jones · 07-15-2016, 06:14 PM

The K-3II will give you what you mentioned you wanted. Happy shooting!

---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:21 PM ----------

The K-3II is being offered "new" on Amazon for $729.95 before tax on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WBIYADC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new

condor27596 · 07-15-2016, 06:23 PM

I ordered. Due to a strange thing I can only buy with PayPal right now.

I want to get this thing so I can practice my daughter's birthday pic photo shoot is in August. I need to be in top form.

reh321 · 07-15-2016, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by C_Jones

The K-3II will give you what you mentioned you wanted. Happy shooting!

---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:21 PM ----------

The K-3II is being offered "new" on Amazon for $729.95 before tax on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WBIYADC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new

The Amazon listing is kind of strange. When I went to Amazon, and then searched for the K-3ii, the lead offer was for $847 new, with the $730 price down at the bottom amongst "other" offers. I also am intrigued by the fact that they are currently offering it for $10 less than their price for the K-3.

C_Jones · 07-15-2016, 06:36 PM

You picked the right camera. The AF performance and 24 mp for possible crop are great.

---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:41 PM ----------

Originally posted by reh321

The Amazon listing is kind of strange. When I went to Amazon, and then searched for the K-3ii, the lead offer was for $847 new, with the $730 price down at the bottom amongst "other" offers. I also am intrigued by the fact that they are currently offering it for $10 less than their price for the K-3.

The $729 offer is Amazon itself (seller) for "new".

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WBIYADC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new

The $739 for the K-3 is Adorama (seller) on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00FKLQ0LW/ref=sr_1_2_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new

The K-3II is $849.95 at Adorama.

http://www.adorama.com/l/Cameras/Digital-SLR-Cameras?sel=Model_Pentax-K-hyphen-3-II&term=pentax-k--3ii&ShowMsg=t

condor27596 · 07-15-2016, 06:45 PM

That's what I paid close on eBay. Adorama store. Wanted to support them.

C_Jones · 07-15-2016, 06:49 PM

Adorama is an authorized Pentax dealer.

---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by condor27596

That's what I paid close on eBay. Adorama store. Wanted to support them.

Enjoy your camera. As I said, you made the right choice.

07-15-2016, 04:20 PM	#1
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07-15-2016, 04:37 PM	#2
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07-15-2016, 06:14 PM	#10
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	The K-3II will give you what you mentioned you wanted. Happy shooting! ---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:21 PM ---------- The K-3II is being offered "new" on Amazon for $729.95 before tax on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WBIYADC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new Last edited by C_Jones; 07-15-2016 at 06:21 PM.

07-15-2016, 06:36 PM	#13
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	You picked the right camera. The AF performance and 24 mp for possible crop are great. ---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:41 PM ---------- Originally posted by reh321 The Amazon listing is kind of strange. When I went to Amazon, and then searched for the K-3ii, the lead offer was for $847 new, with the $730 price down at the bottom amongst "other" offers. I also am intrigued by the fact that they are currently offering it for $10 less than their price for the K-3. The $729 offer is Amazon itself (seller) for "new". https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WBIYADC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new The $739 for the K-3 is Adorama (seller) on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00FKLQ0LW/ref=sr_1_2_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new The K-3II is $849.95 at Adorama. http://www.adorama.com/l/Cameras/Digital-SLR-Cameras?sel=Model_Pentax-K-hyphen-3-II&term=pentax-k--3ii&ShowMsg=t Last edited by C_Jones; 07-15-2016 at 06:47 PM.

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07-15-2016, 04:39 PM	#3
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	I have the K-3II and the K-5IIS. They are both outstanding cameras. The K-3II is the newer model, the AF seems more advanced, it has GPS, Pixel Shift Resolution for stills, and the detail in distance shots is excellent due to the 24 mp sensor. The K-5IIS is not going to disappoint anyone in performance, but the K-3II takes the user to a newer, even more advanced level.

07-15-2016, 04:40 PM	#4
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by condor27596 I see the k-3 is $650. Is it worth the upgrade ? I can't get a full frame until in the $600-800 range. Also I want them to add back the pop up flash. GPS does me no good at all. K-3 or K-3II ? If you are upgrading, I'd go for the K-3II for the KAF4 support, GPS, Astrotracer, and the supposed extra stop of SR.

07-15-2016, 04:47 PM	#5
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870 Original Poster	I have the K-5IIs. I should have made that more clear. I was considering upgrading for used K-3II. Is the K-3 "that" much better?( raises eyebrows and tone when saying that ). Does the K-3 have a pop up flash ?

07-15-2016, 04:49 PM	#6
glee46 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North of San Francisco, California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 598	I love the K3ll. I have a K-1 Full Frame, but I have to say I just love the way the K3ll works and feels in my hand. To me, the K3ll is my everything camera for what I do. The K-1 mostly for studio work. I really haven't used the GPS, Astor-tracer but it's nice to have. I don't miss the pop up flash at all because I have flashes which work great on it. (I use the Cactus wireless system which sits in the hotshoe)

07-15-2016, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#7
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870 Original Poster	I see no pop up flash. That is a real pain in the a$$.

07-15-2016, 04:54 PM - 1 Like	#8
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by condor27596 I see no pop up flash. That is a real pain in the a$$. Please.. make sure to differentiate when mentioning K-3 and K-3 II. The K-3 has a popup flash but no gps/astrotracer. The K-3 II does not have a popup flash but does have gps/astrotracer. The DR is a little weaker on the K-3 series than on the K-5 series. Beyond that I think it is improved in all other aspects.

07-15-2016, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#9
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870 Original Poster	I mean to say the K-3II is what I am considering. I was abbreviating. I want the k-3II for improved focusing and improved pixels after cropping and better iso range. I have the Pentax 200, 360 and a neewer 650 with a flucard don't know don't care. Mostly for better focus. Let my daughter use the k-5iis ---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 08:33 PM ---------- Darn it somebody got the 650 one now 750. ---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 08:54 PM ---------- I ordered.

07-15-2016, 06:23 PM	#11
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870 Original Poster	I ordered. Due to a strange thing I can only buy with PayPal right now. I want to get this thing so I can practice my daughter's birthday pic photo shoot is in August. I need to be in top form.

07-15-2016, 06:35 PM	#12
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by C_Jones The K-3II will give you what you mentioned you wanted. Happy shooting! ---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:21 PM ---------- The K-3II is being offered "new" on Amazon for $729.95 before tax on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00WBIYADC/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qi...&condition=new The Amazon listing is kind of strange. When I went to Amazon, and then searched for the K-3ii, the lead offer was for $847 new, with the $730 price down at the bottom amongst "other" offers. I also am intrigued by the fact that they are currently offering it for $10 less than their price for the K-3.

07-15-2016, 06:45 PM	#14
condor27596 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 870 Original Poster	That's what I paid close on eBay. Adorama store. Wanted to support them.

07-15-2016, 06:49 PM	#15
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,074	Adorama is an authorized Pentax dealer. ---------- Post added 07-15-16 at 09:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by condor27596 That's what I paid close on eBay. Adorama store. Wanted to support them. Enjoy your camera. As I said, you made the right choice.