Hmm. What do I sell, KP or K-3?? Change my mind!

08amczb · 10-11-2019, 03:40 PM

For low light the KP is better and the 3 wheel control is awesome. But for battery life it's disappointing. I would keep the K-3 if the low light performance is enough otherwise the KP sounds better. The K-3 is more reliable too.

fsge · 10-11-2019, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

if the goal is to raise funds

which do you think would bring the most $

This!

**csa** · 10-11-2019, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by rosettaquarrier

I suppose the top lcd and two card slots, but they are not really enough to sway me against better IQ and low light performance from the KP.
I use the bigger grip on the KP, the battery grip helps with balance for my bigger lenses.

I'd say you answered your question, right there. It appears that you definitely prefer the KP.

Sandy Hancock · 10-11-2019, 05:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Unless you really need two bodies, I would sell the K-3 and one of the KP bodies as well.

If you regret it you can get a K-new in a few months

hongman · 10-11-2019, 08:10 PM - **3 Likes**

Wow.. what a quandry.. 2 KP's and a K-3.. hmmmm .. I'd keep both KP's for IQ consistency between shooting with 2 bodies using different lenses at the same time... sell the K3 and wait for the new flagship to arrive..!!

**TedH42** · 10-11-2019, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by rosettaquarrier

I'm leaning to keeping both KP's until the K-3 replacement comes out.

I think this person has the right answer.

And I think the arrival of the K-new will certainly blow the K-3 out of the water. Then you can deal with what to do with one or more KPs.

tokyoscape · 10-11-2019, 09:33 PM

Sandy beat to the punch!

Sell a K3 and a KP unless you want 2 body. If you need to use 2 bodies, sell K3, keep both KP.

BUT, I am using K3 and I like its weight, built and felling in hand more, so I am totally biased toward K3

, I would sell both KP! Because it is still can make more money than a K3 then use that $$$ to buy the new body when it comes out.

Last edited by tokyoscape; 10-11-2019 at 09:44 PM.

totsmuyco · 10-11-2019, 09:59 PM

Keep the KPs. The K-3 will be replaced with the new APSC flagship. Then you can decide if you'll drop one of your KPs for the new camera.

EDstrg87 · 10-12-2019, 02:06 AM

I have the K3 but, in this moment i would prefer the KP.. better IQ, High iso resolution, tilt screen and 5 axis stabilization and lightweight

**Madaboutpix** · 10-12-2019, 03:27 AM - **1 Like**

Retaining two KPs gives you a seamlessly interchangeable tandem and better image quality, particularly at high ISO. The K-3 has the sturdier build, better ergonomics, deeper buffer, and dual card slots. But with the K-3 (II) successor already on the horizon, it's actually a no-brainer IMO. (And you seem to have made your decision by now anyway.)

Unregistered User · 10-12-2019, 04:30 AM - **2 Likes**

sell both and buy a K-1.

**Mikesul** · 10-12-2019, 07:17 AM

I like DLH's suggestion. Except for weight, everything is better on the K-1. Well, price too I suppose

y0chang · 10-12-2019, 07:23 AM

Kp has a smaller battery unless you want to use the grip. I hate the battery juggling I have to do with mirrorless cameras.

**rosettaquarrier** · 10-12-2019, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Update - decision made, K-3 will be posted on the marketplace over the weekend.

**Robin** · 10-12-2019, 09:37 AM - **1 Like**

I would say keep the two KPs. That way if you have a long lens on one, and a wide on the other, you can change cameras without thinking. Not that it's a big adjustment switching between a KP and a K-3. But the other big advantage is your batteries are interchangeable, in case your spare is flat and you really need to get that last shot!

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10-11-2019, 03:40 PM	#16
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	For low light the KP is better and the 3 wheel control is awesome. But for battery life it's disappointing. I would keep the K-3 if the low light performance is enough otherwise the KP sounds better. The K-3 is more reliable too.

10-11-2019, 03:46 PM	#17
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by aslyfox if the goal is to raise funds which do you think would bring the most $ This!

10-11-2019, 04:41 PM	#18
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by rosettaquarrier I suppose the top lcd and two card slots, but they are not really enough to sway me against better IQ and low light performance from the KP. I use the bigger grip on the KP, the battery grip helps with balance for my bigger lenses. I'd say you answered your question, right there. It appears that you definitely prefer the KP.

10-11-2019, 05:27 PM - 2 Likes	#19
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Unless you really need two bodies, I would sell the K-3 and one of the KP bodies as well. If you regret it you can get a K-new in a few months

10-11-2019, 08:10 PM - 3 Likes	#20
hongman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 300	Wow.. what a quandry.. 2 KP's and a K-3.. hmmmm .. I'd keep both KP's for IQ consistency between shooting with 2 bodies using different lenses at the same time... sell the K3 and wait for the new flagship to arrive..!!

10-11-2019, 08:23 PM	#21
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by rosettaquarrier I'm leaning to keeping both KP's until the K-3 replacement comes out. I think this person has the right answer. And I think the arrival of the K-new will certainly blow the K-3 out of the water. Then you can deal with what to do with one or more KPs.

10-11-2019, 09:33 PM	#22
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	Sandy beat to the punch! Sell a K3 and a KP unless you want 2 body. If you need to use 2 bodies, sell K3, keep both KP. BUT, I am using K3 and I like its weight, built and felling in hand more, so I am totally biased toward K3 , I would sell both KP! Because it is still can make more money than a K3 then use that $$$ to buy the new body when it comes out. Last edited by tokyoscape; 10-11-2019 at 09:44 PM.

10-11-2019, 09:59 PM	#23
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Keep the KPs. The K-3 will be replaced with the new APSC flagship. Then you can decide if you'll drop one of your KPs for the new camera.

10-12-2019, 02:06 AM	#24
EDstrg87 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 69	I have the K3 but, in this moment i would prefer the KP.. better IQ, High iso resolution, tilt screen and 5 axis stabilization and lightweight

10-12-2019, 03:27 AM - 1 Like	#25
Madaboutpix Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Rhine-Westphalia Posts: 1,439	Retaining two KPs gives you a seamlessly interchangeable tandem and better image quality, particularly at high ISO. The K-3 has the sturdier build, better ergonomics, deeper buffer, and dual card slots. But with the K-3 (II) successor already on the horizon, it's actually a no-brainer IMO. (And you seem to have made your decision by now anyway.)

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10-12-2019, 04:30 AM - 2 Likes	#26
Unregistered User Guest	sell both and buy a K-1.

10-12-2019, 07:17 AM	#27
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I like DLH's suggestion. Except for weight, everything is better on the K-1. Well, price too I suppose

10-12-2019, 07:23 AM	#28
y0chang Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 793	Kp has a smaller battery unless you want to use the grip. I hate the battery juggling I have to do with mirrorless cameras.

10-12-2019, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#29
rosettaquarrier Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sandy, UT Photos: Albums Posts: 1,096 Original Poster	Update - decision made, K-3 will be posted on the marketplace over the weekend.

10-12-2019, 09:37 AM - 1 Like	#30
Robin Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pietermaritzburg Photos: Gallery Posts: 432	I would say keep the two KPs. That way if you have a long lens on one, and a wide on the other, you can change cameras without thinking. Not that it's a big adjustment switching between a KP and a K-3. But the other big advantage is your batteries are interchangeable, in case your spare is flat and you really need to get that last shot!