Should I buy K-3ii or try to like KP or ?

drimik · 07-11-2018, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by caliscouser

Since it is only $80 difference between K-3ii and KP I would say the tilt-screen alone is worth the difference. Not to mention the better high-ISO and 5-axis SR.

As it is now I am considering only 2 options:
- KP
- wait for new ASP-C flagship (I am able to spend some more money to have it)

Usage of 2 new lenses which I bought give me fun for now.
Question which I am currently asking myself is - Is it worth to wait a year or so for successor of the K3ii. Summer period is where I use camera most. During Autumn or Winter I don't have so much time to do this. Then rather some family event shots.
In other words - if I will not buy now then I can probably wait for next Spring

drimik · 07-12-2018, 11:34 AM - **7 Likes**

I have ordered KP

It will be delivered tomorow. I fell like teenager before a first date

Thank you all for your support!

**Alex645** · 07-12-2018, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by drimik

I have ordered KP

It will be delivered tomorow. I fell like teenager before a first date

Congratulations!

"Feels like being a teenager before a first date." Great marketing slogan for the KP!!!

SSGGeezer · 07-12-2018, 09:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Alex645

Congratulations!

"Feels like being a teenager before a first date." Great marketing slogan for the KP!!!

I had to chuckle at this one. At least on this date you will certainly get what you hoped for!

**Alex645** · 07-12-2018, 09:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I had to chuckle at this one. At least on this date you will certainly get what you hoped for!

.....or more than you expected!!!

drimik · 07-13-2018, 03:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I had to chuckle at this one. At least on this date you will certainly get what you hoped for!

Haha

good point!

I have not used to share my experiences with colleagues after a date but this time I will do an exception!

drimik · 07-13-2018, 11:16 AM - **5 Likes**

This camera is AWSOME!!! I am smiling all the time

I got much more than I expected

and I am so happy that I have decided to not wait another year or so...

Shutter is so quite, AF so fast and accurate, ISO 6400 is really good - image looks better than on ISO 800 on Kx

Auto white balance works super, viewfinder is so light and precise!

I was expecting a change but I got much more

**Mikesul** · 07-13-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by drimik

This camera is AWSOME!!! I am smiling all the time

I got much more than I expected

and I am so happy that I have decided to not wait another year or so...

Shutter is so quite, AF so fast and accurate, ISO 6400 is really good - image looks better than on ISO 800 on Kx

Auto white balance works super, viewfinder is so light and precise!

I was expecting a change but I got much more

So glad you are happy but not surprised! Thanks for sharing your happiness!

neokind · 07-13-2018, 08:50 PM

So happy for you. Now go make some pictures!

**beachgardener** · 07-13-2018, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by drimik

This camera is AWSOME!!! I am smiling all the timeI got much more than I expected and I am so happy that I have decided to not wait another year or so...Shutter is so quite, AF so fast and accurate, ISO 6400 is really good - image looks better than on ISO 800 on KxAuto white balance works super, viewfinder is so light and precise!I was expecting a change but I got much more

Nice one, glad you are pleased, I may join you, but probably hang out for the K-3II replacement, if not a KP will fit the bill I'm sure

pxt · 08-25-2018, 09:47 AM

Best wishes with KP! I have the sam dilema, but shorter battery was crucial for me and I choose K3 II.

**mikesbike** · 08-25-2018, 11:26 AM

A big congratulations on getting your new KP! I loved mine so much, I wound up getting a second body! I more recently also bought a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC lens, and it is compact for what it is, and goes very well with the KP. Good fast glass with fine image quality. However, if you at some point decide to also get a more all-around lens having WR, good reliability with hardly any reports of bad copies, has one of the fastest, quiet, and accurate AF among Pentax lenses, and is very compact to complement the KP, it is hard to beat the DA 18-135mm DC WR lens. I find it to be a valuable tool.

Please see my recently-posted setup recommendations for the KP in the troubleshooting and beginner's section, in a thread by Tanguy- "New to photography and looking for advices..." who also wound up buying a KP.

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07-11-2018, 12:58 AM	#46
drimik New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Warszawa Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by caliscouser Since it is only $80 difference between K-3ii and KP I would say the tilt-screen alone is worth the difference. Not to mention the better high-ISO and 5-axis SR. As it is now I am considering only 2 options: - KP - wait for new ASP-C flagship (I am able to spend some more money to have it) Usage of 2 new lenses which I bought give me fun for now. Question which I am currently asking myself is - Is it worth to wait a year or so for successor of the K3ii. Summer period is where I use camera most. During Autumn or Winter I don't have so much time to do this. Then rather some family event shots. In other words - if I will not buy now then I can probably wait for next Spring

07-12-2018, 11:34 AM - 7 Likes	#47
drimik New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Warszawa Posts: 13 Original Poster	I have ordered KP It will be delivered tomorow. I fell like teenager before a first date Thank you all for your support!

07-12-2018, 12:00 PM - 1 Like	#48
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by drimik I have ordered KP It will be delivered tomorow. I fell like teenager before a first date Congratulations! "Feels like being a teenager before a first date." Great marketing slogan for the KP!!!

07-12-2018, 09:11 PM - 2 Likes	#49
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Alex645 Congratulations! "Feels like being a teenager before a first date." Great marketing slogan for the KP!!! I had to chuckle at this one. At least on this date you will certainly get what you hoped for!

07-12-2018, 09:53 PM - 1 Like	#50
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I had to chuckle at this one. At least on this date you will certainly get what you hoped for! .....or more than you expected!!!

07-13-2018, 03:46 AM - 1 Like	#51
drimik New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Warszawa Posts: 13 Original Poster	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I had to chuckle at this one. At least on this date you will certainly get what you hoped for! Haha good point! I have not used to share my experiences with colleagues after a date but this time I will do an exception!

07-13-2018, 11:16 AM - 5 Likes	#52
drimik New Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Warszawa Posts: 13 Original Poster	This camera is AWSOME!!! I am smiling all the time I got much more than I expected and I am so happy that I have decided to not wait another year or so... Shutter is so quite, AF so fast and accurate, ISO 6400 is really good - image looks better than on ISO 800 on Kx Auto white balance works super, viewfinder is so light and precise! I was expecting a change but I got much more

07-13-2018, 01:46 PM	#53
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by drimik This camera is AWSOME!!! I am smiling all the time I got much more than I expected and I am so happy that I have decided to not wait another year or so... Shutter is so quite, AF so fast and accurate, ISO 6400 is really good - image looks better than on ISO 800 on Kx Auto white balance works super, viewfinder is so light and precise! I was expecting a change but I got much more So glad you are happy but not surprised! Thanks for sharing your happiness!

07-13-2018, 08:50 PM	#54
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	So happy for you. Now go make some pictures!

07-13-2018, 10:18 PM	#55
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by drimik This camera is AWSOME!!! I am smiling all the timeI got much more than I expected and I am so happy that I have decided to not wait another year or so...Shutter is so quite, AF so fast and accurate, ISO 6400 is really good - image looks better than on ISO 800 on KxAuto white balance works super, viewfinder is so light and precise!I was expecting a change but I got much more Nice one, glad you are pleased, I may join you, but probably hang out for the K-3II replacement, if not a KP will fit the bill I'm sure

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08-25-2018, 09:47 AM	#56
pxt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 290	Best wishes with KP! I have the sam dilema, but shorter battery was crucial for me and I choose K3 II.

08-25-2018, 11:26 AM	#57
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,547	A big congratulations on getting your new KP! I loved mine so much, I wound up getting a second body! I more recently also bought a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC lens, and it is compact for what it is, and goes very well with the KP. Good fast glass with fine image quality. However, if you at some point decide to also get a more all-around lens having WR, good reliability with hardly any reports of bad copies, has one of the fastest, quiet, and accurate AF among Pentax lenses, and is very compact to complement the KP, it is hard to beat the DA 18-135mm DC WR lens. I find it to be a valuable tool. Please see my recently-posted setup recommendations for the KP in the troubleshooting and beginner's section, in a thread by Tanguy- "New to photography and looking for advices..." who also wound up buying a KP.