Officially K-3?
Posted 07/10/2013 - 23:45
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Smeggypants wrote:
smeggy you jumped in and I ask you why do you need GPS on a camera ??? that's all get a grip man
puma wrote:
Why should it matter to you that I want to geo tag my images? Your rolleyes response certainly doesn't show any acceptance of other people's way of approach their photography.Quote:
Me. I give a crap about GPS
WHY???????????? Me. I give a crap about GPS
PPG link
Posted 07/10/2013 - 23:50
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From DPR.
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Shooting with the K-3 is a pleasure, especially with the larger optical viewfinder. Camera performance is generally very snappy, though we were hoping that the new AF system would be faster.
Shooting with the K-3 is a pleasure, especially with the larger optical viewfinder. Camera performance is generally very snappy, though we were hoping that the new AF system would be faster.
Posted 07/10/2013 - 23:50
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For those who filter out adverts, you may not see the hands on preview ad on the right of the screen. It's in latest news or articles, haven't checked which yet, on the top menus.
The intro price looks exceptionally good.
The intro price looks exceptionally good.
Best regards, John
Posted 07/10/2013 - 23:54
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K5iis
High sensitivity CMOS sensor with a primary colour filter
23.7mm x 15.7mm
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approx. 16.3 megapixels
JPEG: [16M] 4928x3264 pixels, [10M] 3936x2624 pixels, [6M] 3072x2048 pixels, [2M] 1728x1152 pixels
4 levels of quality in JPEG (good, better, best, premium)
RAW 14 bits : [16M] 4928x3264 pixels
FULL HD: 1960x1080 (16:9) at 25fps
HD TV: 1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25fps
VGA: 640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25fps
Auto, Manual: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV steps)
Extended sensitivity: from ISO 80 to 51200
Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600
Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, up to 3EV
Compatible with ALL PENTAX lenses
Dust Removal II mechanism:
Image sensor moving mechanism, SP Coating and Dust alert function
k3
Type Primary color filter, CMOS
AA Filter Simulator: Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2
Size 23.5 x 15.6 (mm)
Total Pixels Approx. 24.71 megapixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 23.35 megapixels
Still JPEG: L(24M: 6016x4000) M(14M:4608x3072) S(6M:3072x204 XS(2M:1920x1280),
RAW: L(24M:6016x4000)
Movie Full HD(1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
HD (1280x720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Sensitivity ISO AUTO/100 to 51200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV)
Shake Reduction Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR: Shake Reduction) ; Approx. 3.5EV…TBD
Sensor Cleaning Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II", Dust Alert function
High sensitivity CMOS sensor with a primary colour filter
23.7mm x 15.7mm
-
approx. 16.3 megapixels
JPEG: [16M] 4928x3264 pixels, [10M] 3936x2624 pixels, [6M] 3072x2048 pixels, [2M] 1728x1152 pixels
4 levels of quality in JPEG (good, better, best, premium)
RAW 14 bits : [16M] 4928x3264 pixels
FULL HD: 1960x1080 (16:9) at 25fps
HD TV: 1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25fps
VGA: 640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25fps
Auto, Manual: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV steps)
Extended sensitivity: from ISO 80 to 51200
Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600
Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, up to 3EV
Compatible with ALL PENTAX lenses
Dust Removal II mechanism:
Image sensor moving mechanism, SP Coating and Dust alert function
k3
Type Primary color filter, CMOS
AA Filter Simulator: Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2
Size 23.5 x 15.6 (mm)
Total Pixels Approx. 24.71 megapixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 23.35 megapixels
Still JPEG: L(24M: 6016x4000) M(14M:4608x3072) S(6M:3072x204 XS(2M:1920x1280),
RAW: L(24M:6016x4000)
Movie Full HD(1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
HD (1280x720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Sensitivity ISO AUTO/100 to 51200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV)
Shake Reduction Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR: Shake Reduction) ; Approx. 3.5EV…TBD
Sensor Cleaning Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II", Dust Alert function
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:02
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The specs mean very little on any camera if the sensor implementation, processor, imaging software etc. don't cut it. I am reserving my final judgement on the K-3 until we've seen some proper reviews, but I fully expect it to out-perform the K-5 quite comfortably. If it does, that will be good enough for me. I don't expect it will compete with a D800E, nor should it. We all need / want different things from our cameras, personally I'm happy with APS-C at the moment, but I fully understand why others aren't and need / want FF.
Whatever, there's no need for anyone to slag anyone else off if they want to go FF, and no need to slag anyone off if they don't!
We all have different opinions, some of us use more moderate / less provocative language than others to express those opinions
Regards
David
Whatever, there's no need for anyone to slag anyone else off if they want to go FF, and no need to slag anyone off if they don't!
We all have different opinions, some of us use more moderate / less provocative language than others to express those opinions
Regards
David
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:04
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Nice reviewan d interview here
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/540107/pentax-launches-k-3-to-ch...
Pentax in all jessops stores
New 55-300mm £399 gulp!
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/photo-news/540107/pentax-launches-k-3-to-ch...
Pentax in all jessops stores
New 55-300mm £399 gulp!
PPG Wedding photography Flickr
Concert photography
Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
Concert photography
Currently on a Pentax hiatus until an FF Pentax is released
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:13
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Shaun, well done. Photography is more important than brand. You'll hate the flash system, it just works so well.
Price comparisons are pointless. If it mattered, Leica would be out of business as no one would pay their asking prices.
I use both systems side by side with ease and don't have matching bodies in either brand.
People don’t buy top Canikons to prove anything to anyone or compare image quality.
It’s a step up the ladder in performance capability. Your input is most important. That said, I don’t see you having any problems!
Kudos to Ricoh for their sterling efforts with the K3. It looks to be the new top dog of APS-C.
I've a feeling that the big three have already tasked their design teams to produce their versions in six months time with newer-more powerful-faster-cleaner-no input required versions.
We live one time, wait and be late or catch the FF bus now.
Best regards
Price comparisons are pointless. If it mattered, Leica would be out of business as no one would pay their asking prices.
I use both systems side by side with ease and don't have matching bodies in either brand.
People don’t buy top Canikons to prove anything to anyone or compare image quality.
It’s a step up the ladder in performance capability. Your input is most important. That said, I don’t see you having any problems!
Kudos to Ricoh for their sterling efforts with the K3. It looks to be the new top dog of APS-C.
I've a feeling that the big three have already tasked their design teams to produce their versions in six months time with newer-more powerful-faster-cleaner-no input required versions.
We live one time, wait and be late or catch the FF bus now.
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:17
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Daniel Bridge wrote:
Well, I for one couldn't care less about full frame, so the K-3 is far more appealing to me than if they'd announced something with a bigger sensor. So maybe they have listened to all the people who think the K-5 (various models) is superb, but could be made even better with a more flexible autofocus system, more flexible drive modes, even better high ISO performance (hoping about that one), even better dynamic range (fingers crossed there too), focus peaking, better video capabilities etc.
It was probably the more achievable goal, rather than a complete redesign that FF would entail, even it it did use large chunks of the current models in its design. It's surely on its way, but this one was easier.
Dan
Although people who only want FF are vocal, I suspect they are a minority. After all, it is also a matter of having or getting the right lenses too. Those people may have mostly older primes and/or non-Pentax lenses. People with any of the more modern Pentax lenses, especially zooms, would face an expensive lens purchase to accompany an FF camera.Well, I for one couldn't care less about full frame, so the K-3 is far more appealing to me than if they'd announced something with a bigger sensor. So maybe they have listened to all the people who think the K-5 (various models) is superb, but could be made even better with a more flexible autofocus system, more flexible drive modes, even better high ISO performance (hoping about that one), even better dynamic range (fingers crossed there too), focus peaking, better video capabilities etc.
It was probably the more achievable goal, rather than a complete redesign that FF would entail, even it it did use large chunks of the current models in its design. It's surely on its way, but this one was easier.
Dan
And this lens problem is part of what makes this cropped camera a more achievable goal. Pentax need a number of its own FF lenses, especially zooms, to accompany an FF camera. It isn't sufficient to rely on old primes and non-Pentax lenses.
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:19
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puma wrote:
smeggy just bought one mate D800E and i did want one that badly thats why i got one
Cool.smeggy just bought one mate D800E and i did want one that badly thats why i got one
[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
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
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:20
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puma wrote:
Your use of the rolleyes smiley might be giving off an attitude you're not intending.
Smeggypants wrote:
smeggy you jumped in and I ask you why do you need GPS on a camera ??? that's all get a grip man puma wrote:
Why should it matter to you that I want to geo tag my images? Your rolleyes response certainly doesn't show any acceptance of other people's way of approach their photography.Quote:
Me. I give a crap about GPS
WHY???????????? Me. I give a crap about GPS
[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
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
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:20
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Nonetheless, let's keep a semblance of being on topic. It's all looking good, so as and when I come to upgrade again it will be the K-3. Unfortunately there isn't endless cash to continually upgrade for the sake of it so I'll be concentrating on making images with the K-5 bodies that we already have.
Of course, "there isn't endless cash" could be slightly flexible.....
Of course, "there isn't endless cash" could be slightly flexible.....
Best regards, John
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:22
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K10D wrote:
Shaun, well done. Photography is more important than brand. You'll hate the flash system, it just works so well.
Price comparisons are pointless. If it mattered, Leica would be out of business as no one would pay their asking prices.
I use both systems side by side with ease and don't have matching bodies in either brand.
People don’t buy top Canikons to prove anything to anyone or compare image quality.
It’s a step up the ladder in performance capability. Your input is most important. That said, I don’t see you having any problems!
Kudos to Ricoh for their sterling efforts with the K3. It looks to be the new top dog of APS-C.
I've a feeling that the big three have already tasked their design teams to produce their versions in six months time with newer-more powerful-faster-cleaner-no input required versions.
We live one time, wait and be late or catch the FF bus now.
Best regards
THANK YOU some one who sees the light
Shaun, well done. Photography is more important than brand. You'll hate the flash system, it just works so well.
Price comparisons are pointless. If it mattered, Leica would be out of business as no one would pay their asking prices.
I use both systems side by side with ease and don't have matching bodies in either brand.
People don’t buy top Canikons to prove anything to anyone or compare image quality.
It’s a step up the ladder in performance capability. Your input is most important. That said, I don’t see you having any problems!
Kudos to Ricoh for their sterling efforts with the K3. It looks to be the new top dog of APS-C.
I've a feeling that the big three have already tasked their design teams to produce their versions in six months time with newer-more powerful-faster-cleaner-no input required versions.
We live one time, wait and be late or catch the FF bus now.
Best regards
PPG link
Posted 08/10/2013 - 00:27
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johnriley wrote:
For those who filter out adverts, you may not see the hands on preview ad on the right of the screen. It's in latest news or articles, haven't checked which yet, on the top menus.
The intro price looks exceptionally good.
I filter out adverts but not links, so yes I can see it
For those who filter out adverts, you may not see the hands on preview ad on the right of the screen. It's in latest news or articles, haven't checked which yet, on the top menus.
The intro price looks exceptionally good.
[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
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
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