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**aslyfox** · 10-14-2019, 07:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by sculptor666

. . . i have no idea why anyone pays any attention to anything but image quality

well, for some, price and availability could be the deciding factor

that is one of the reasons I like Pentax

its varied camera bodies and lenses give us a lot of options

**mikesbike** · 10-14-2019, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rosettaquarrier

Quick note - the K-3 was listed on the marketplace, sold overnight and will be winging its way to its new owner shortly. It served me well!

Good decision, in view of your obviously low need for the K-3's features which it offers over the KP, as I mentioned above. Selling the K-3 before the arrival of the new model probably assured a quick sale.

08amczb · 10-15-2019, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by mikesbike

There is no evidence that the K-3 is more reliable than a KP. They are both very well-built. A KP with the battery grip can provide actually more battery life than a K-3, and will be at about the same weight as a K-3 II alone, but will have the vertical shooting advantage. The only real advantages a K-3 offers are more dedicated on-body controls, a top LCD screen, a deeper buffer for burst shooting, and dual card slots. I already have all of those advantages in my K-5 IIs except the last one.

My KP get wet on an event where my previous K-30 worked for years. The service said it's doesen't economical to change the mirror box and the main electronics. In my experiance only the metering was demaged, but that came totaly useless. I do not trust the KP, although I know it's only my specific instance and story only. The shutter rating for the K-3 is also higher if I remember correctly.

**ThorSanchez** · 10-15-2019, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by sculptor666

i believe you have your answer! i have no idea why anyone pays any attention to anything but image quality

If the only thing was absolute image quality we'd all be driving 30-year-old Geo Metros to save our cash for medium format Hasselblads.

fsge · 10-15-2019, 06:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rosettaquarrier

Quick note - the K-3 was listed on the marketplace, sold overnight and will be winging its way to its new owner shortly. It served me well!

That was quick!
Enjoy your KPs (and K1!)

---------- Post added 10-15-2019 at 03:32 PM ----------

Originally posted by 08amczb

My KP get wet on an event where my previous K-30 worked for years. The service said it's doesen't economical to change the mirror box and the main electronics. In my experiance only the metering was demaged, but that came totaly useless. I do not trust the KP, although I know it's only my specific instance and story only. The shutter rating for the K-3 is also higher if I remember correctly.

Could you please elaborate on that ? What were circumstances where KP defaulted when K30 passed ? It is very surprising as built is not in the same league.

sculptor666 · 10-15-2019, 06:36 AM

Quote:

If the only thing was absolute image quality we'd all be driving 30-year-old Geo Metros to save our cash for medium format Hasselblads.

Quote:

well, for some, price and availability could be the deciding factor

consider context

the question i responded to was between k3 and kp, both of which were already paid for.

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10-14-2019, 07:55 AM - 2 Likes	#46
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by sculptor666 . . . i have no idea why anyone pays any attention to anything but image quality well, for some, price and availability could be the deciding factor that is one of the reasons I like Pentax its varied camera bodies and lenses give us a lot of options

10-14-2019, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#47
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,564	Originally posted by rosettaquarrier Quick note - the K-3 was listed on the marketplace, sold overnight and will be winging its way to its new owner shortly. It served me well! Good decision, in view of your obviously low need for the K-3's features which it offers over the KP, as I mentioned above. Selling the K-3 before the arrival of the new model probably assured a quick sale.

10-15-2019, 02:49 AM	#48
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Originally posted by mikesbike There is no evidence that the K-3 is more reliable than a KP. They are both very well-built. A KP with the battery grip can provide actually more battery life than a K-3, and will be at about the same weight as a K-3 II alone, but will have the vertical shooting advantage. The only real advantages a K-3 offers are more dedicated on-body controls, a top LCD screen, a deeper buffer for burst shooting, and dual card slots. I already have all of those advantages in my K-5 IIs except the last one. My KP get wet on an event where my previous K-30 worked for years. The service said it's doesen't economical to change the mirror box and the main electronics. In my experiance only the metering was demaged, but that came totaly useless. I do not trust the KP, although I know it's only my specific instance and story only. The shutter rating for the K-3 is also higher if I remember correctly.

10-15-2019, 05:33 AM	#49
ThorSanchez Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,809	Originally posted by sculptor666 i believe you have your answer! i have no idea why anyone pays any attention to anything but image quality If the only thing was absolute image quality we'd all be driving 30-year-old Geo Metros to save our cash for medium format Hasselblads.

10-15-2019, 06:30 AM - 1 Like	#50
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by rosettaquarrier Quick note - the K-3 was listed on the marketplace, sold overnight and will be winging its way to its new owner shortly. It served me well! That was quick! Enjoy your KPs (and K1!) ---------- Post added 10-15-2019 at 03:32 PM ---------- Originally posted by 08amczb My KP get wet on an event where my previous K-30 worked for years. The service said it's doesen't economical to change the mirror box and the main electronics. In my experiance only the metering was demaged, but that came totaly useless. I do not trust the KP, although I know it's only my specific instance and story only. The shutter rating for the K-3 is also higher if I remember correctly. Could you please elaborate on that ? What were circumstances where KP defaulted when K30 passed ? It is very surprising as built is not in the same league.

10-15-2019, 06:36 AM	#51
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	Quote: If the only thing was absolute image quality we'd all be driving 30-year-old Geo Metros to save our cash for medium format Hasselblads. Quote: well, for some, price and availability could be the deciding factor consider context the question i responded to was between k3 and kp, both of which were already paid for.

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

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