Imaging-Resource Hands-on Preview

Class A · 10-08-2013, 04:03 AM

As usual, Imaging-Resource did a great job of explaining the new features of the Pentax K-3.

They explain the Bayer-AA-filter simulator complete with a sound file letting you hear the system at work.

They make very nice observations, such as the utility of the new four-way controller buttons shapes:

"And all four Arrow buttons now have raised triangular bevels at both ends, making it easier to tell when your finger is centered on the button, and letting you press the corners of adjacent buttons together. That lets you make a diagonal selection, so that for example you can scroll diagonally in an image when using playback zoom."

Great job, Mike Tomkins and Dave Etchells!

Great job, Pentax!

snake · 10-08-2013, 04:08 AM

Originally posted by Class A

Great job, Ricoh!

Fixed that for you

JinDesu · 10-08-2013, 04:09 AM

Quote:

If you prefer focusing manually, you'll find a new focus peaking function in live view mode to be a very handy addition.

Hellooooooooooooo lady. I hope they didn't copy and paste that from somewhere else, because that's a nice confirmation to have.

Franc · 10-08-2013, 04:25 AM

nice review, more clearer then DP

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-08-2013, 04:33 AM

Matt Granger (formerly That Nikon Guy) is pretty excited about the K-3 specs:

You Tube

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-08-2013, 04:35 AM

Originally posted by Class A

They make very nice observations, such as the utility of the new four-way controller buttons shapes:"And all four Arrow buttons now have raised triangular bevels at both ends, making it easier to tell when your finger is centered on the button, and letting you press the corners of adjacent buttons together. That lets you make a diagonal selection, so that for example you can scroll diagonally in an image when using playback zoom."

I've always thought that Pentax get the details right, and are designed by photographers. Hence, the removable section of the lens hoods to facilitate the use of a polarising filter, and the space for a spare SD card in the battery grip. Now, I think they are getting the big things right as well.

causey · 10-08-2013, 04:51 AM

This camera will make many new Pentaxians.

panoguy · 10-08-2013, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by causey

This camera will make many new Pentaxians.

Let's hope it does, and let's hope those new Pentaxians are buying my old cameras!

ducdao · 10-08-2013, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Let's hope it does, and let's hope those new Pentaxians are buying my old cameras!

Or I can buy their D800 at a bargain price when they dumped them

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-08-2013, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by ducdao

Or I can buy their D800 at a bargain price when they dumped them

Sorry - I've ordered a K-3, but I'm keeping my D800, at least until that fabled Pentax FF emerges.

civano · 10-11-2013, 12:04 PM - **1 Like**

The technical information section has been updated as of today at Imaging-Resource as of this afternoon.

Pentax K-3 review updated: Even more info on one of the year’s most exciting cameras

And here is the direct link to the technical specs that the above page links you to:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/pentax-k3/pentax-k3A.HTM

**dadipentak** · 10-11-2013, 02:19 PM

Why do the guys in these videos always talk funny? ;~)

seventysixersfan · 10-11-2013, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by civano

The technical information section has been updated as of today at Imaging-Resource as of this afternoon. Pentax K-3 review updated: Even more info on one of the year’s most exciting cameras

Thanks, that is a lot more detailed information! Appreciate the heads up.

Col · 10-11-2013, 03:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dadipentak

Why do the guys in these videos always talk funny? ;~)

For Pentax? They don't really it's just the initial testers are nearer the Asian market than the USA.

10-08-2013, 04:03 AM	#1
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Imaging-Resource Hands-on Preview As usual, Imaging-Resource did a great job of explaining the new features of the Pentax K-3. They explain the Bayer-AA-filter simulator complete with a sound file letting you hear the system at work. They make very nice observations, such as the utility of the new four-way controller buttons shapes: "And all four Arrow buttons now have raised triangular bevels at both ends, making it easier to tell when your finger is centered on the button, and letting you press the corners of adjacent buttons together. That lets you make a diagonal selection, so that for example you can scroll diagonally in an image when using playback zoom." Great job, Mike Tomkins and Dave Etchells! Great job, Pentax!

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10-08-2013, 04:08 AM	#2
snake Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY/Germany Posts: 1,183	Originally posted by Class A Great job, Ricoh! Fixed that for you

10-08-2013, 04:09 AM	#3
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Quote: If you prefer focusing manually, you'll find a new focus peaking function in live view mode to be a very handy addition. Hellooooooooooooo lady. I hope they didn't copy and paste that from somewhere else, because that's a nice confirmation to have.

10-08-2013, 04:25 AM	#4
Franc Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hoevelaken Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,212	nice review, more clearer then DP

10-08-2013, 04:35 AM	#6
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by Class A They make very nice observations, such as the utility of the new four-way controller buttons shapes:"And all four Arrow buttons now have raised triangular bevels at both ends, making it easier to tell when your finger is centered on the button, and letting you press the corners of adjacent buttons together. That lets you make a diagonal selection, so that for example you can scroll diagonally in an image when using playback zoom." I've always thought that Pentax get the details right, and are designed by photographers. Hence, the removable section of the lens hoods to facilitate the use of a polarising filter, and the space for a spare SD card in the battery grip. Now, I think they are getting the big things right as well.

10-08-2013, 04:51 AM	#7
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	This camera will make many new Pentaxians.

10-08-2013, 09:07 AM	#8
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by causey This camera will make many new Pentaxians. Let's hope it does, and let's hope those new Pentaxians are buying my old cameras!

10-08-2013, 09:10 AM	#9
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by panoguy Let's hope it does, and let's hope those new Pentaxians are buying my old cameras! Or I can buy their D800 at a bargain price when they dumped them

10-08-2013, 10:38 AM	#10
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by ducdao Or I can buy their D800 at a bargain price when they dumped them Sorry - I've ordered a K-3, but I'm keeping my D800, at least until that fabled Pentax FF emerges.

10-11-2013, 12:04 PM - 1 Like	#11
civano Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 224	The technical information section has been updated as of today at Imaging-Resource as of this afternoon. Pentax K-3 review updated: Even more info on one of the year’s most exciting cameras And here is the direct link to the technical specs that the above page links you to: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/pentax-k3/pentax-k3A.HTM

10-11-2013, 02:19 PM	#12
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Why do the guys in these videos always talk funny? ;~)

10-11-2013, 02:29 PM	#13
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Originally posted by civano The technical information section has been updated as of today at Imaging-Resource as of this afternoon. Pentax K-3 review updated: Even more info on one of the year’s most exciting cameras Thanks, that is a lot more detailed information! Appreciate the heads up.

10-11-2013, 03:48 PM - 1 Like	#14
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Originally posted by dadipentak Why do the guys in these videos always talk funny? ;~) For Pentax? They don't really it's just the initial testers are nearer the Asian market than the USA.