Will you buy the k3 Mark 3?

Sidney Porter · 04-02-2021, 03:59 AM

Probably next year. I shoot youth sports (lacrosse and swimming) so I can justify it with the improved AF. I already have a k3 and kp (as well as a k100d) so the need is not pressing

**microlight** · 04-02-2021, 04:18 AM - **1 Like**

Yes, now that’s it confirmed that it will take GPS references from smartphones.

Kwong · 04-02-2021, 04:19 AM

Probably not, my K1 mkII is less than 2 years old and my K3 is still a great camera. That said you never know, maybe only if my K3 decides to pack it in.

stevejo · 04-02-2021, 04:27 AM

Originally posted by 3by2

I decided 6 months ago that it would probably be more than my budget and bought the KP. No regrets there but I do hope it does well and I'm looking forward to seeing the first pics and reading the reviews on PF.

Same here. I would have gone for a k3iii had it been out when I bought my KP about 6 months ago. I am sure it will be very successful (especially now the KP has been discontinued).

uncled8249 · 04-02-2021, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by TDvN57

Considering it, just wish it had a flip screen at the back. Makes low level shots easier on my back. Also waiting to confirm it has an electronic shutter option. Then will move up consideration a notch or two...

Yes I have found the flip screen handy on my compact camera and was hoping there would be one on the K3 III

**microlight** · 04-02-2021, 05:10 AM

In theory, using the Image Sync app via the WiFi which will show the Live View on your smartphone should make up for the lack of flippy screen.

devouges · 04-02-2021, 05:15 AM

I will not. I will just keep it in my dreams

If I had spare money, yes I would. I have a K3ii and I do not think the extra on k3iii is really worth 2000$.

I do like the continuous speed..... 12fps..... wow.

Is the higher ISO something that will be useable ? Seems unrealistic to me. Are there any samples of pics at ISO 1.6m ?

I never put much importance into the tilt screen until I got the K1ii. Now, for me, tilt screen is a MUST.

Gary

Imp · 04-02-2021, 05:29 AM

I'm a late adopter, got the K-30 when the K-50 came out, got the K-3 4 years after it was released, just got a KP this year (4 years after release). So I expect I'll get a K-3 III in four or five years! For how I get cameras, it's like I can see the future of what cameras will be available in five years

plenty of time to think through my options

Marktax · 04-02-2021, 05:46 AM

In four months I've bought both the GR-III and KP. And yes, I'll buy the K-3III very soon.

**lsimpkins** · 04-02-2021, 05:58 AM

Yes, definitely. Whether I buy immediately or wait a few months is my only decision that remains. Would love to pick it up in a "kit" with the upcoming new DA*16-50 PLM as that has great appeal to me. And making one large purchase is easier to "float" past the better half than two.

Roadboat24 · 04-02-2021, 06:12 AM

I currently have a K50, K3 and K1 that I'm not skilled enough to do justice. So no.

**Michaelina2** · 04-02-2021, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by microlight

Yes, now that’s it confirmed that it will take GPS references from smartphones.

Link to source...?

May I ask why would you ever do this? Why give the surveillance-state business modelers (Apple, Google, CCP, etc) a clue as to your photog movements/location unless you wish to solicit targeted ads for hiking boots, sun hats, bear/bug spray, a nearby pub visit, etc., or give some clueless and deranged vandal the location of a rare bird habitat?

The K-3-3 Manual (pp121, EN) says it's compatible with the Pentax O-GPS1 add-on module. While NOT as elegant as built-in GPS, it works for me. Plus, it shows some respect for my subjects by helping to protect them from snooping busybodies.

My 2 cents... M

bertwert · 04-02-2021, 06:27 AM - **3 Likes**

I could certainly see myself getting it... in six years time on the used market

mtkeller · 04-02-2021, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by TDvN57

Considering it, just wish it had a flip screen at the back. Makes low level shots easier on my back. Also waiting to confirm it has an electronic shutter option. Then will move up consideration a notch or two...

I’d much rather use a Platypod to support the camera for low shots and then use my phone for live view/camera control than have the flippy screen. No electronic shutter in initial release, but Wakashiro-san said in one of the CP+ videos that he would like to bring that in a firmware upgrade. (And I expect they will have lots of opportunities for that, since they can feed the machine learning AF algorithms more data sets over time, so they will be wanting to give us updated AF.)

Originally posted by Robot camera

When I can get the money together, and if it lives up to expectations (which seems likely) then yes. I do take a few available light candid photos so I want to see what it's like at ISO 9000 or even higher, compared to my K3 at ISO 9000.

Kerrick James has said that ISO 12,800 on the K-3 iii is like ISO 3200 on the K-1 ii. He’s going to use his K-3 iii for his astrophotography shots instead of his full frame, at least until there’s a K-1 iii.

Originally posted by devouges

Is the higher ISO something that will be useable ? Seems unrealistic to me. Are there any samples of pics at ISO 1.6m ?

I don’t look at the top ISO so much as the number of stops below the top ISO where you have usable images. That tends to be a fairly consistent gap with Pentax. What we’re seeing is (as mentioned above) discussion of 12,800 being as usable here as 3200 is on the K-1 ii. A couple of ambassadors have said they have shot at 51,200 with this camera and have found the images perfectly usable.

I’ll be preordering the K-3 iii as an upgrade from my K-70 as soon as someone in the US starts taking preorders.

---------- Post added 04-02-21 at 08:30 ----------

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Link to source...?

It’s in the Wireless Communication Guide.

Jonathan Mac · 04-02-2021, 06:47 AM

I would love a K3 III but can't justify the high price as my original K-3 is still working 100% and producing great shots. Maybe in a few years my needs will have changed but by then the market will also have changed and the K3 III may not be the best option.

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04-02-2021, 03:59 AM	#31
Sidney Porter Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 353	Probably next year. I shoot youth sports (lacrosse and swimming) so I can justify it with the improved AF. I already have a k3 and kp (as well as a k100d) so the need is not pressing

04-02-2021, 04:18 AM - 1 Like	#32
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Yes, now that’s it confirmed that it will take GPS references from smartphones.

04-02-2021, 04:19 AM	#33
Kwong Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 198	Probably not, my K1 mkII is less than 2 years old and my K3 is still a great camera. That said you never know, maybe only if my K3 decides to pack it in.

04-02-2021, 04:27 AM	#34
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527	Originally posted by 3by2 I decided 6 months ago that it would probably be more than my budget and bought the KP. No regrets there but I do hope it does well and I'm looking forward to seeing the first pics and reading the reviews on PF. Same here. I would have gone for a k3iii had it been out when I bought my KP about 6 months ago. I am sure it will be very successful (especially now the KP has been discontinued).

04-02-2021, 04:55 AM	#35
uncled8249 Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 29	Originally posted by TDvN57 Considering it, just wish it had a flip screen at the back. Makes low level shots easier on my back. Also waiting to confirm it has an electronic shutter option. Then will move up consideration a notch or two... Yes I have found the flip screen handy on my compact camera and was hoping there would be one on the K3 III

04-02-2021, 05:10 AM	#36
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	In theory, using the Image Sync app via the WiFi which will show the Live View on your smartphone should make up for the lack of flippy screen.

04-02-2021, 05:15 AM	#37
devouges Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 324	I will not. I will just keep it in my dreams If I had spare money, yes I would. I have a K3ii and I do not think the extra on k3iii is really worth 2000$. I do like the continuous speed..... 12fps..... wow. Is the higher ISO something that will be useable ? Seems unrealistic to me. Are there any samples of pics at ISO 1.6m ? I never put much importance into the tilt screen until I got the K1ii. Now, for me, tilt screen is a MUST. Gary

04-02-2021, 05:29 AM	#38
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	I'm a late adopter, got the K-30 when the K-50 came out, got the K-3 4 years after it was released, just got a KP this year (4 years after release). So I expect I'll get a K-3 III in four or five years! For how I get cameras, it's like I can see the future of what cameras will be available in five years plenty of time to think through my options

04-02-2021, 05:46 AM	#39
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	In four months I've bought both the GR-III and KP. And yes, I'll buy the K-3III very soon.

04-02-2021, 05:58 AM	#40
lsimpkins Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SE Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 544	Yes, definitely. Whether I buy immediately or wait a few months is my only decision that remains. Would love to pick it up in a "kit" with the upcoming new DA*16-50 PLM as that has great appeal to me. And making one large purchase is easier to "float" past the better half than two.

04-02-2021, 06:12 AM	#41
Roadboat24 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 490	I currently have a K50, K3 and K1 that I'm not skilled enough to do justice. So no.

04-02-2021, 06:23 AM	#42
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by microlight Yes, now that’s it confirmed that it will take GPS references from smartphones. Link to source...? May I ask why would you ever do this? Why give the surveillance-state business modelers (Apple, Google, CCP, etc) a clue as to your photog movements/location unless you wish to solicit targeted ads for hiking boots, sun hats, bear/bug spray, a nearby pub visit, etc., or give some clueless and deranged vandal the location of a rare bird habitat? The K-3-3 Manual (pp121, EN) says it's compatible with the Pentax O-GPS1 add-on module. While NOT as elegant as built-in GPS, it works for me. Plus, it shows some respect for my subjects by helping to protect them from snooping busybodies. My 2 cents... M

04-02-2021, 06:27 AM - 3 Likes	#43
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	I could certainly see myself getting it... in six years time on the used market

04-02-2021, 06:28 AM	#44
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by TDvN57 Considering it, just wish it had a flip screen at the back. Makes low level shots easier on my back. Also waiting to confirm it has an electronic shutter option. Then will move up consideration a notch or two... I’d much rather use a Platypod to support the camera for low shots and then use my phone for live view/camera control than have the flippy screen. No electronic shutter in initial release, but Wakashiro-san said in one of the CP+ videos that he would like to bring that in a firmware upgrade. (And I expect they will have lots of opportunities for that, since they can feed the machine learning AF algorithms more data sets over time, so they will be wanting to give us updated AF.) Originally posted by Robot camera When I can get the money together, and if it lives up to expectations (which seems likely) then yes. I do take a few available light candid photos so I want to see what it's like at ISO 9000 or even higher, compared to my K3 at ISO 9000. Kerrick James has said that ISO 12,800 on the K-3 iii is like ISO 3200 on the K-1 ii. He’s going to use his K-3 iii for his astrophotography shots instead of his full frame, at least until there’s a K-1 iii. Originally posted by devouges Is the higher ISO something that will be useable ? Seems unrealistic to me. Are there any samples of pics at ISO 1.6m ? I don’t look at the top ISO so much as the number of stops below the top ISO where you have usable images. That tends to be a fairly consistent gap with Pentax. What we’re seeing is (as mentioned above) discussion of 12,800 being as usable here as 3200 is on the K-1 ii. A couple of ambassadors have said they have shot at 51,200 with this camera and have found the images perfectly usable. I’ll be preordering the K-3 iii as an upgrade from my K-70 as soon as someone in the US starts taking preorders. ---------- Post added 04-02-21 at 08:30 ---------- Originally posted by Michaelina2 Link to source...? It’s in the Wireless Communication Guide.

04-02-2021, 06:47 AM	#45
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I would love a K3 III but can't justify the high price as my original K-3 is still working 100% and producing great shots. Maybe in a few years my needs will have changed but by then the market will also have changed and the K3 III may not be the best option.