The Most wanted feature -K3 2 Successor

sumitkar1971 · 08-15-2016, 06:45 PM

I know that there are many threads regarding the K3-2 Successor and what features we would like Vs what features to expect. If you could have one feature on the K3-2 successor, What would you like that to be? For me - Faster autofocus

mee · 08-15-2016, 06:59 PM

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/322153-k-3-ii-su...t-curious.html is filled with ideas!

Imp · 08-16-2016, 04:28 AM

video, larger buffer

**BarryE** · 08-16-2016, 04:36 AM

Even better dynamic range than it currently has

totsmuyco · 08-16-2016, 05:47 AM

Better noise handling. No noise for lowlight shots at ISO 6400. Everything else seems nice.

FantasticMrFox · 08-16-2016, 06:22 AM

Faster and more accurate AF.C. Much faster.

OneDurs · 08-16-2016, 06:56 AM

Articulating screen

**jpzk** · 08-16-2016, 06:56 AM

Whether this successor would be a full fledged replacement or not (to the K3), I certainly agree with some of the previous posters:
1. High ISO handling improvement, à la K5/K-1
2. AF-C "tracking" improvement.

Other than that, I like the K3 the way it handles and performs "as is" !

Cheers!

**BarryE** · 08-16-2016, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

Whether this successor would be a full fledged replacement or not (to the K3), I certainly agree with some of the previous posters:
1. High ISO handling improvement, à la K5/K-1
2. AF-C "tracking" improvement.

Other than that, I like the K3 the way it handles and performs "as is" !

Cheers!

That's cheating ! One's the limit ;-). It took me ages to wittle
my choice down to one ...

The Squirrel Mafia · 08-16-2016, 07:41 AM

I'm getting ready to move up to a K-3II by the end of this year or moving up to the next generation APS-C flagship by the end of 2019 or 2020. It all depends on if Pentax spills the beans about the next generation flagship this year. The K-3II is already a lot better at shooting than my K-50, but these 3 improvements for the next flagship would be great.

Improved AF, especially the AF.C for objects moving towards me or going away from me in low light. My K-50 can't do this at all. It struggles horribly in low light. The K-3II does better, but not by that much. My dad's Nikon D7200 does pretty well here. I can only imagine the AF in the Nikon D500, but I'm not asking for D500 technology here. Just better AF overall.
Better high ISO image quality. To me, 'cause people have different tolerance for noise, the K-3II is good up to ISO 6400 & still decent up to ISO 12800. I wouldn't really have a problem setting the auto ISO up to 12800 on the K-3II, but I would prefer not to continuously shoot past ISO 6400. It would be great if ISO 12800 would be more usable like ISO 6400 is.
Better SR. If they can implement the 5-axis IBIS, this would RAWK everyone's SAWKS! The K-3II's SR is already pretty great, but 5-axis would be awesome. Canon & Nikon have nothing to match this. Only expensive stabilized lenses.

Just those 3 things would be enough for me to wait. Everything else added, tweaked, or even obsolete features removed would be a plus. If it still ends up being similar to the K-3II, then I'll just get the K-3II later.

**cartesio** · 08-16-2016, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

Better noise handling. No noise for lowlight shots at ISO 6400. Everything else seems nice.

Me too.

MikeD · 08-16-2016, 09:36 AM

redo the K1 in APSC keep the best of the K3 ( burst rate) leave MP alone.

LoneWolf · 08-16-2016, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by MikeD

redo the K1 in APSC keep the best of the K3 ( burst rate) leave MP alone.

Built in "Emergency" Flash
Autofocus improved to meet the best or better current market leaders in all modes
Improved lowlight performance
Improved noise handling
Improved shake reduction to 5 axis standards

I know that is five but maths is not my strong point.

**jpzk** · 08-16-2016, 02:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BarryE

That's cheating ! One's the limit ;-). It took me ages to wittle
my choice down to one ...

OK then .... "a continuously fast tracking camera in low light"

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-16-2016, 02:45 PM

For me it's MORE accurate and MUCH faster AF, and MUCH better AF.C tracking. End of story.

08-15-2016, 06:45 PM	#1
sumitkar1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 100	The Most wanted feature -K3 2 Successor I know that there are many threads regarding the K3-2 Successor and what features we would like Vs what features to expect. If you could have one feature on the K3-2 successor, What would you like that to be? For me - Faster autofocus

08-16-2016, 07:41 AM	#10
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	I'm getting ready to move up to a K-3II by the end of this year or moving up to the next generation APS-C flagship by the end of 2019 or 2020. It all depends on if Pentax spills the beans about the next generation flagship this year. The K-3II is already a lot better at shooting than my K-50, but these 3 improvements for the next flagship would be great. Improved AF, especially the AF.C for objects moving towards me or going away from me in low light. My K-50 can't do this at all. It struggles horribly in low light. The K-3II does better, but not by that much. My dad's Nikon D7200 does pretty well here. I can only imagine the AF in the Nikon D500, but I'm not asking for D500 technology here. Just better AF overall. Better high ISO image quality. To me, 'cause people have different tolerance for noise, the K-3II is good up to ISO 6400 & still decent up to ISO 12800. I wouldn't really have a problem setting the auto ISO up to 12800 on the K-3II, but I would prefer not to continuously shoot past ISO 6400. It would be great if ISO 12800 would be more usable like ISO 6400 is. Better SR. If they can implement the 5-axis IBIS, this would RAWK everyone's SAWKS! The K-3II's SR is already pretty great, but 5-axis would be awesome. Canon & Nikon have nothing to match this. Only expensive stabilized lenses. Just those 3 things would be enough for me to wait. Everything else added, tweaked, or even obsolete features removed would be a plus. If it still ends up being similar to the K-3II, then I'll just get the K-3II later.

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08-15-2016, 06:59 PM	#2
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/322153-k-3-ii-su...t-curious.html is filled with ideas!

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Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	video, larger buffer

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BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Even better dynamic range than it currently has

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totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Better noise handling. No noise for lowlight shots at ISO 6400. Everything else seems nice.

08-16-2016, 06:22 AM	#6
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Faster and more accurate AF.C. Much faster.

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OneDurs New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 8	Articulating screen

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Whether this successor would be a full fledged replacement or not (to the K3), I certainly agree with some of the previous posters: 1. High ISO handling improvement, à la K5/K-1 2. AF-C "tracking" improvement. Other than that, I like the K3 the way it handles and performs "as is" ! Cheers!

08-16-2016, 07:29 AM	#9
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by jpzk Whether this successor would be a full fledged replacement or not (to the K3), I certainly agree with some of the previous posters: 1. High ISO handling improvement, à la K5/K-1 2. AF-C "tracking" improvement. Other than that, I like the K3 the way it handles and performs "as is" ! Cheers! That's cheating ! One's the limit ;-). It took me ages to wittle my choice down to one ...

08-16-2016, 08:23 AM	#11
cartesio Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 899	Originally posted by totsmuyco Better noise handling. No noise for lowlight shots at ISO 6400. Everything else seems nice. Me too.

08-16-2016, 09:36 AM	#12
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	redo the K1 in APSC keep the best of the K3 ( burst rate) leave MP alone.

08-16-2016, 01:33 PM	#13
LoneWolf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 141	Originally posted by MikeD redo the K1 in APSC keep the best of the K3 ( burst rate) leave MP alone. Built in "Emergency" Flash Autofocus improved to meet the best or better current market leaders in all modes Improved lowlight performance Improved noise handling Improved shake reduction to 5 axis standards I know that is five but maths is not my strong point.

08-16-2016, 02:15 PM - 1 Like	#14
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by BarryE That's cheating ! One's the limit ;-). It took me ages to wittle my choice down to one ... OK then .... "a continuously fast tracking camera in low light"

08-16-2016, 02:45 PM	#15
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	For me it's MORE accurate and MUCH faster AF, and MUCH better AF.C tracking. End of story.