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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-15-2022, 04:30 AM
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Here's a link to a folder on my google drive.
The photos from this morning were shot on both the Pentax 55-300 ED PLM WR RE (set at 1/40, 6.3 400 ISO 300mm zoom), and the Sigma 18-35 1.8 Art lens. (Set at 1/100, 2.0, 400 ISO at 35mm zoom) There are other photos in the "extra photos" folders, not sure if they're needed, but if they help, it helps.
More information as requested -
The camera is brand new, from B&H. It arrived a week ago.
The firmware has not been updated yet. For that matter, I don't think the firmware on my K-70 has ever been updated. (Only owner, ~3 years old)
This is my first time shooting in Live View on the K3. I noticed when changing the aperture on the K3 with the Sigma lens, I could hear the aperture ring clicking. It doesn't do this out of Live View, and it doesn't do it when the lens is mounted to the K-70 in either view mode.
And yes, I realize now the date on the K3 is incorrect. I'll fix that now.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-14-2022, 06:43 PM
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Thanks. I’ll set up a tripod and take some pics tomorrow morning.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-14-2022, 02:12 PM
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So I’ve had the K3-mk iii for about a week. So far, I’m significantly underwhelmed with the performance, and I’m sure it’s something I’m not doing.
It’s my first ‘big boy’ camera, and I know there is a lot to figure out. But out of the box, compared to my K-70 and the exact same settings, the photos are dark, noisier, and just disappointing.
I know there’s and ebook, and if I decide to keep the body, I’ll get it. But as I sit now, I’m leaning towards an RMA.
Any advice on how to set this up?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-04-2022, 06:27 AM
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Those three shots right there are amazing. I'd have missed at least 2 of them due to AF :/
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-04-2022, 06:23 AM
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I've always felt something wasn't quite right with the AF on the K-70. Prior to its death, my K-50 was dead on, first shot, every time. Using optical viewfinder, and it's set to AFS with Focus priority.
Yea so is the 300mm star, and the 1.4 TC, which is why I'm revisiting this, because there is a significant chunk of money to be saved buying now.
Thanks! It's reassuring to see votes in the same direction I was already leaning, as well as explanations backing up the reasoning.
Concerning technique, 90% moving subjects. Foxes running through fields hunting, raptors diving to catch food, eagles fishing, birds and bugs in flight, etc, which is why the AF hit on the first shot matters so much to me. For static subjects, I have the ability to take control of the focus, and I'm always pleased with the results.
The 55-300 is the PLM version, my apologies for missing that on the list. I know the kit lenses aren't the best, and honestly, I haven't touched the kit since getting the Sigma.
It's the "If it happens" that has me wondering if I should wait and see what the next year brings. But, as a bonus to the community, if I buy a K3-III tomorrow, they'll announce the next, newest, shiniest camera in 2 weeks, right after my return window closes. So maybe I should just do that to benefit everyone else. :lol:
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
05-03-2022, 10:07 AM
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Good Morning!
I've been tearing myself apart listing the pros and cons of the K3-III vs the K1-II vs jumping to a different ecosystem (Canon R6?).
I print photos via sublimation on fine weave fabric, sometimes yards long, but the typical size is about 3x5'. The results are decent given the leaps AI driven post processing has taken in the last few years.
The main reason I'm looking to upgrade is that I want a body with better AF and better low-light functionality. Sometimes I can only get one shot off on a subject, I'd like the AF to be slightly better than the K-70. My subsequent shots where I manually dial in the focus are usually great, but I'd like photo #1 to be a hit more often than a miss. At the moment, shot number 1 is usually pretty close, but just off enough for me to hate it.
The thought of the higher MP of the K1 appeals to me, but I also know the APS-C will feature more of my subject in the frame, and I'll crop less in post. Going the Canon route is basically starting from scratch, and I think I've talked myself out of it.
My lenses are -
Sigma 18-35 1.8 art
Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8
DA 55-300
15-55 kit
50-200 kit
I also have the GPS unit, and I know about the K3 firmware upgrade.
I'm leaning towards the K3-III and if I get it, grabbing the TC and the 300mm star lens.
I've never touched a K3, and I know it's heavier than the K-70. Am I leaning in the right direction, or is there something else I'm missing?
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