Pentax K-3 highlights

yusuf · 10-07-2013, 04:01 AM

"Buy NOW" link is not ready yet

Ishpuini · 10-07-2013, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by hoanpham

Any one have info about this:

Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte

Would it be easy to use with manual lenses?

Same as in K-7/5/5II(s). Which is great, because this means I get to use my Katzeye custom made focusing screen one more generation...

Wim

GaryH · 10-07-2013, 04:01 AM

how about this too
PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

Ishpuini · 10-07-2013, 04:03 AM

Also: same batteries as K7/5/5II(s). Shame it's coming with a new grip though. But we knew that already.

One thing I'll miss is ISO80... For the rest: WOW!!

Wim

Vylen · 10-07-2013, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by GaryH

how about this too
PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

Ricoh is just leaking all over themselves :P

Turns out it's not a DC lens - oh well, still, the WR is very much welcome.

Asahiflex · 10-07-2013, 04:05 AM

So what's the BIG thing in the K-3 that was undisclosed yet???

txsbluesguy · 10-07-2013, 04:05 AM

Does that really saw raw under the video recording quality levels?

Alizarine · 10-07-2013, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by GaryH

how about this too
PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

I wonder why this is even written:

Quote:

With its zoom coverage of approximately 5.5 times, the lens offers focal-length coverage from 84.5 medium telephoto to 460mm super telephoto (in the 35mm format), making it ideal for use with a wide variety of subjects and applications including portraits, sports, events and wildlife.

when it's a DA lens... tho some say, it can be "somewhat" used on FF cameras/ but maybe yeah, perhaps for conversion's sake...

Quote:

Does that really saw raw under the video recording quality levels?

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/238970-so-anyone-poste...#ixzz2h28gyZ2j
Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264（MOV) - JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record

mannyquinto · 10-07-2013, 04:07 AM

I want one for Christmas......

Ishpuini · 10-07-2013, 04:08 AM

Have a look at the image of the K-3's top: the metering mode switch from the K-7/5/5II(s) has become a mode dial lock. Seems the perfect compromise between lovers and haters of the lockable mode dial.

Wim

Vylen · 10-07-2013, 04:09 AM

The pop-up flash has High-speed sync? That sounds... odd?

melander · 10-07-2013, 04:11 AM

Multi-pattern white balance?

Is this something new or old?

Vylen · 10-07-2013, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by melander

Multi-pattern white balance?

Is this something new or old?

Possibly... might be tied to the RGB sensor for light-metering... which is also tied into the change to the mode dial lock...

hoanpham · 10-07-2013, 04:13 AM

shutter life is now 200.000 clicks.

Ishpuini · 10-07-2013, 04:13 AM

Originally posted by melander

Multi-pattern white balance?

Is this something new or old?

Lightroom has it, or at least there's a brush for applying different WB to different parts of the image...

But in-camera this could be a first? However, JPG only no doubt. OTOH this could be one good reason to have a second SD-card for JPGs as a guide for PP?

Wim

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yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	"Buy NOW" link is not ready yet

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Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by hoanpham Any one have info about this: Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte Would it be easy to use with manual lenses? Same as in K-7/5/5II(s). Which is great, because this means I get to use my Katzeye custom made focusing screen one more generation... Wim

10-07-2013, 04:01 AM	#18
GaryH Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 764	how about this too PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR

10-07-2013, 04:03 AM	#19
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Also: same batteries as K7/5/5II(s). Shame it's coming with a new grip though. But we knew that already. One thing I'll miss is ISO80... For the rest: WOW!! Wim

10-07-2013, 04:03 AM	#20
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by GaryH how about this too PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR Ricoh is just leaking all over themselves :P Turns out it's not a DC lens - oh well, still, the WR is very much welcome.

10-07-2013, 04:05 AM	#21
Asahiflex Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,795	So what's the BIG thing in the K-3 that was undisclosed yet???

10-07-2013, 04:05 AM	#22
txsbluesguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 103	Does that really saw raw under the video recording quality levels?

10-07-2013, 04:07 AM	#23
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by GaryH how about this too PENTAX - HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED WR I wonder why this is even written: Quote: With its zoom coverage of approximately 5.5 times, the lens offers focal-length coverage from 84.5 medium telephoto to 460mm super telephoto (in the 35mm format), making it ideal for use with a wide variety of subjects and applications including portraits, sports, events and wildlife. when it's a DA lens... tho some say, it can be "somewhat" used on FF cameras/ but maybe yeah, perhaps for conversion's sake... Quote: Does that really saw raw under the video recording quality levels? Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/238970-so-anyone-poste...#ixzz2h28gyZ2j Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264（MOV) - JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record

10-07-2013, 04:07 AM	#24
mannyquinto Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manila Posts: 152	I want one for Christmas......

10-07-2013, 04:08 AM	#25
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Have a look at the image of the K-3's top: the metering mode switch from the K-7/5/5II(s) has become a mode dial lock. Seems the perfect compromise between lovers and haters of the lockable mode dial. Wim

10-07-2013, 04:09 AM	#26
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	The pop-up flash has High-speed sync? That sounds... odd?

10-07-2013, 04:11 AM	#27
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	Multi-pattern white balance? Is this something new or old?

10-07-2013, 04:13 AM	#28
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by melander Multi-pattern white balance? Is this something new or old? Possibly... might be tied to the RGB sensor for light-metering... which is also tied into the change to the mode dial lock...

10-07-2013, 04:13 AM	#29
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	shutter life is now 200.000 clicks.

10-07-2013, 04:13 AM	#30
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by melander Multi-pattern white balance? Is this something new or old? Lightroom has it, or at least there's a brush for applying different WB to different parts of the image... But in-camera this could be a first? However, JPG only no doubt. OTOH this could be one good reason to have a second SD-card for JPGs as a guide for PP? Wim