New K3 image - interesting!
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 07:34
Mike-P wrote:
I am at this moment taking pictures of my Canon fit Sigma 50-500mm OS to post in the for sale thread on another forum.
jules wrote:
I want one but the only way to get it for the moment would be to part with my K5IIs BG4 and probably my 50-135, too high a price!
I want one but the only way to get it for the moment would be to part with my K5IIs BG4 and probably my 50-135, too high a price!
I am at this moment taking pictures of my Canon fit Sigma 50-500mm OS to post in the for sale thread on another forum.
Seriously wish I had enough gear to spare something! I've currently got four lenses (Soon to be five), none of which I want to part with because I'd just end up buying em again. I suppose if the K3 is really that good, I could eventually part with the K5IIs and grip, to get one but I want two bodies eventually, as I've pretty much had reliablility problems with every camera brand I've tried over the last five years. Best way to get a second body is to not sell the first one, which only leaves the grip as a possible spare part not much of a deposit really...
Cheers Jules...
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Last Edited by jules on 07/10/2013 - 07:36
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 10:12
Smeggypants wrote:
No indication of this yet.
My fingers remain crossed though.
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robbiec wrote:
This is looking more and more like a worthy flagship and fantastic partner to the magical optics available in our system. Bit depressed that I can be in Watford on Wednesday now. Looks like they've taken on board most of the typical long standing Pentaxian's wishlist. Improved AF, better sensor, dual cards, better processing and all the while keeping probably the best sized and ergonomically laid out Dslr on the market.
This is looking more and more like a worthy flagship and fantastic partner to the magical optics available in our system. Bit depressed that I can be in Watford on Wednesday now. Looks like they've taken on board most of the typical long standing Pentaxian's wishlist. Improved AF, better sensor, dual cards, better processing and all the while keeping probably the best sized and ergonomically laid out Dslr on the market.
No indication of this yet.
My fingers remain crossed though.
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I am making a presumption that Pentax have only now moved to this sensor because they believe that it is equal or better than the 16MP version, could be that they needed the last year to get to grips with dealing with the sensor output in the the Pentax way or there has been an improvement in the manufacturing process at Sony and the current revision has finally matched Pentax's standards.
I am pretty confident though
while at the same time keeping my fingers crossed. My Gallery
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Last Edited by robbiec on 07/10/2013 - 10:13
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 10:23
The New RICOH K-3 Looks G-R-E-A-T! 
http://i.imgur.com/oxCBwf8.jpg
I hope it has Schneider Lenses
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http://i.imgur.com/oxCBwf8.jpg
I hope it has Schneider Lenses
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Last Edited by Algernon on 07/10/2013 - 10:24
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 10:32
Yeah Algi, I guess if you're feeling all crestfallen cos there's no bad news to report, you can always make something up in Photoshop!
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Last Edited by Pentaxophile on 07/10/2013 - 10:32
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 11:02
Looks better than Pentax on the front and Ricoh on the back...
which is silly!.... plus it's the future!
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
which is silly!.... plus it's the future!
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Last Edited by Algernon on 07/10/2013 - 11:03
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 11:10
If Panasonic cameras sport a great big LUMIX logo on the 'prism', why shouldn't Ricoh cameras use the PENTAX trademark in the same way? Plus on the lenses too. It makes marketing sense to me.
This goes back to the old days where Pentax was a trademark of the AOC, not the name of the company itself.
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This goes back to the old days where Pentax was a trademark of the AOC, not the name of the company itself.
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Last Edited by Pentaxophile on 07/10/2013 - 11:12
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 11:53
Fiat own Ferrari so why shouldn't they put a Fiat Badge
in the centre of the steering wheel
Also a big "Welcome to Fiat" mat would look good
at the entrance door to all Ferrari dealers
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in the centre of the steering wheel
Also a big "Welcome to Fiat" mat would look good
at the entrance door to all Ferrari dealers
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 13:10
Not sure if this was posted yet but here it is on Ricoh's website:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/dslr/K-3
Pentax K-1| Pentax K-01 | D-FA 28-105mm | FA 28mm F2.8 | FA 35mm F2.0 | FA 43mm F1.9 Ltd | FA 50mm F1.4 | FA 50mm F2.8 Macro | FA* 85mm F1.4 | FA 100mm F2.8 Macro | DA* 200mm F2.8 | Pentax AF 540FGZ
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/dslr/K-3
Pentax K-1| Pentax K-01 | D-FA 28-105mm | FA 28mm F2.8 | FA 35mm F2.0 | FA 43mm F1.9 Ltd | FA 50mm F1.4 | FA 50mm F2.8 Macro | FA* 85mm F1.4 | FA 100mm F2.8 Macro | DA* 200mm F2.8 | Pentax AF 540FGZ
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 13:17
Algernon wrote:
Fiat own Ferrari so why shouldn't they put a Fiat Badge
in the centre of the steering wheel
Fiat own Ferrari so why shouldn't they put a Fiat Badge
in the centre of the steering wheel
Same reason Ricoh are keeping the Pentax name up front, perhaps? Mind you, Ricoh are no Fiat; they have quite a bit of credibility right now.
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Last Edited by Pentaxophile on 07/10/2013 - 13:19
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 13:18
joostdh wrote:
Not sure if this was posted yet but here it is on Ricoh's website:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/dslr/K-3
Not sure if this was posted yet but here it is on Ricoh's website:
http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/dslr/K-3
Great!
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Harness the summit of the K-mount with the PENTAX K-3.
Harness the summit of the K-mount with the PENTAX K-3.
Nice
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 13:35
no mention of custom functions for expanded ISO, so looks like 1 stop less ISO at the top end than the K5. Otherwise pretty sweet, looking forward to seeing some reviews.
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 13:48
Had a quick glance .... What a machine! there's a lot to take in. I think the big surprise is new approach to the aa filter issue .... This has no filter but instead you can activate a kind of as filter simulator which uses subsonic vibrations. That's a new thing isn't it?
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
there's a lot to take in. I think the big surprise is new approach to the aa filter issue .... This has no filter but instead you can activate a kind of as filter simulator which uses subsonic vibrations. That's a new thing isn't it? My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Last Edited by McGregNi on 07/10/2013 - 13:49
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Posted 07/10/2013 - 13:55
certainly not something I've heard of before and they're claiming a world first.
If it works, it'll be the best of both worlds
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[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283