Pentax K-3 - OFFICIAL

[Kym]

Aha! ... Pentax must'a figured out a way to shoehorn a quantum computer into a DSLR!

Good stuff, and hopefully one day Nikon learns to catch up(with some speedy CPUs!)

The cpu chip is rumoured to be this http://www.4-traders.com/FUJITSU-LIM...ssor-17237586/

[MattNQ]

I chuckled when Thom Hogan referred to K3 as the Pentax D400....Nikon better lift their game! And quickly!

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[Kym]

http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/...he-pentax.html

While Nikon dithers on replacing the D300s, we're slowly seeing other companies sneaking into the high-end APS territory. Today it's Ricoh with the Pentax K-3. 24mp, 8.3fps, an improved AF system, a Nikon-style metering sensor, dustproof and weather-resistent construction in a full metal body frame, and USB 3.0 support, all with the usual Pentax straight-forward controls and design. Oh, and throw in some extras, including a sensor-based stabilization system that can also vibrate to simulate an anti-aliasing effect (the sensor filtration doesn't have an AA component to it). All for a body cost of US$1300.


Before the Pentax folk get too cocky: 1/180 flash sync is an issue for some, and once again we have a camera maker who isn't listening to serious users about which bracketing variations would be most useful (no 1 or 2 stop bracket steps, only 1/3 and 1/2). There's also no built-in WiFi or EyeFi card support (only a strange new proprietary Flucard support; why the camera makers keep re-inventing the wheel I don't know, and most of the time they make the wheel less round when they do so).
I've long written that Pentax has a more logical and interesting prime lens set for APS than Nikon does for DX. I suspect a lot of those primes are going to go to back-order status soon if the K-3 gets any traction in the market.







Nikon's long replacement cycle on the D400 is now to the point where a lot of the audience is slowly drifting elsewhere. The lack of top end DX lenses doesn't give anyone any confidence that Nikon actually understands the high-end DX user. So let me put it as plainly as I can: people want a top DX (or as in the case of the Pentax K-3, APS) system for a reason: everything scales. Size, weight, and price. Sure, the D800 is a great camera. Now stick the f/2.8 or f/4 zooms on it and add up the size, weight, and price. You've left a lot of folk out of the market for a top-end, serious camera. I know a lot of college sports shooters and other pros who are using DX for those reasons: size, weight, and price. They can't afford a full out FX system, nor do they want to travel with one given the airline carry-on hassle we get these days.
Put another way, Nikon either doesn't see a whole group of users, or has chosen to ignore them for a long while. That's not how you defend your position as one of the top two DSLR makers.


Every time we get another launch from someone else or even a new Nikon DSLR that isn't a D300 replacement, a few of those previously dead loyal Nikon users start making other decisions. Sometimes they stick with a Nikon, but I'm seeing more and more of them pick something else. The remaining D300 and D300s users are not currently a happy crowd, yet from 2007 to 2009 they were amongst the most vocal in telling people how great Nikon DSLRs were. Here's the thing: the more time passes, the more impressive a D400 is going to have to be. Hope you've got something great in the wings, Nikon.
Pre-order your Pentax K-3 from the following advertiser (about pre-orders):

[Lance B]

The K-3 looks great. Multi-Pattern White Balance is a bloody good idea and one I have been wanting Nikon to include for years. Not a big deal, but it saves having to do it in post process.

[cupic]

Able to shoot 4K video.There goes the memory cards

[Kym]

SDXC cards

New lens was released as well
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/p...announced.html

[Kym]

Pre-order K-3 body with FLU WiFi card for AU$1,399 (CR Kennedy)
https://www.pentax.com.au/product/pentax-k-3-body-only

Not sure what the retailers think of this??

[I @ M]

Not sure what the retailers think of this??

Probably not much, it is a bit of a strange move by CRK.

[Kym]

Probably not much, it is a bit of a strange move by CRK.

I contacted Photographic Wholesalers and asked them to match the deal. They said probably yes but did not have pricing yet.

[Nezero]

So who is getting it?

Looks tempting.

[Kym]

I got a good deal from Photographic Wholesalers; pre-order done

[cadman]

I got a good deal from Photographic Wholesalers; pre-order done

Spill Kym
This camera is looking better everytime I look at it.

[Kym]

More hands on http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/han...-in-japan.html

[gorillagirl]

I was surprised we got the K3 so soon after the K5ii but am excited about the K3. I really hope the AF has been improved significantly and love the tethering for astrophotography, yay!

[cadman]

I just pre-ordered mine from Leederville Cameras here in Perth. Going for $1295 including the bonus 8Gb FLU card and a 2 year warranty which not everyone is offering. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Apparently it should be in stock in a bout 2 weeks

[Kym]

This is scary... Euro Girl group K3

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z...psceaa9e07.jpg

http://webshop.studio100.be/CmsData/...i1_pd800_1.jpg

[Kym]

[swifty]

Although I have no business in the Pentax realm, I must say I am mightily impressed. And look at the price!!
Great that the Pentax folks are getting a nice pressie, timed nicely for the upcoming holiday season.

[Kym]

CNET review http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-came...-35828459.html

[Kym]

Imaging Resources review (very detailed) -- thanks I @ M (Andrew)
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PROD...pentax-k3A.HTM