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The K-3 ($1,299.95 direct, body only)%displayPrice% at %seller% takes a lot of what Pentax cameras are known for—robust weather sealing, excellent control layout, and fantastic high ISO image quality—and couples it with the best-yet Pentax autofocus syste...
Excellent high ISO image quality. Shoots at 8.1fps. Fast, 27-point autofocus system. In-camera shake reduction. Selectable simulated low-pass filter. Weather-sealed design. Pentaprism viewfinder. Sharp rear display. Top-notch control layout. Dual SD card...
Limited autofocus during video recording. A little slow to start. Lacks built-in GPS or Wi-Fi...
The Pentax K-3 is the most refined K-mount SLR to date, offering fast autofocus and superb image quality. Its video autofocus implementation isn't the best, but it still manages to snag our Editors' Choice award...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2013-12-21 01:56:17
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Breaking from the 16.2 million-pixel sensor used in the last few Pentax DLSR cameras, the new Pentax K-3 has an impressive 23.35 million pixel APS-C sensor, manufactured by Sony. On paper at least, the K-3 looks like the DSLR that many Pentax users hav...
Great image quality; Solid build; Customisable interface...
Sluggish AF performance; Lacking Wifi functionality; Some performance quirks...
The fantastic body and excellent image quality are the two main reasons to buy the Pentax K-3. It really is a great camera, though it does have its quirks.The autofocusing isn't as fast as its competitors from Canon and Nikon, and whilst it isn't bad...
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The Pentax K-3 is the company's latest range-topping DSLR, which means another robustly constructed, well-proportioned camera built with photographers in mind. The 24MP K-3 does without an anti-aliasing filter, instead offering the unique option of shifti...
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The photography enthusiast has never had such a wide choice of great cameras to choose from - with the advent of mirrorless cameras swelling the ranks of highly capable cameras available for around $1,200. Although there's not always a difference in image...
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The flagship Pentax K-3 is a new semi-professional DSLR camera. Key features of the K-3 include a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor with an anti-aliasing simulator rather than an optical anti-aliasing filter, 27-point Safox XI AF module that remains operational d...
The Pentax K-3 is the most full-featured prosumer DSLR camera on the market, but not only that, it also delivers great performance, weather-resistant build quality, slick handling and excellent image quality too. The K-3 certainly has what it takes to co...
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A quick look at specifications for the K-3 offers possible insight into the Pentax enthusiasm: the camera features a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor (23.35 MP effective size), a significant increase from the 16 megapixel sensors offered in the rest of the Penta...
Good still and video image quality, High continuous shooting rate, Good capacity buffer, Weather sealed, Attractive price point versus feature set...
Lack of continuous autofocus during video capture, AA filter simulator may not completely eliminate moire in extreme cases, Flash sync speed lags behind most competitors...
The K-3 is Pentax's latest flagship DSLR and in typical Pentax fashion offers a lot of performance and features at a relatively bargain price, including weather sealing and a continuous high-speed shooting capability in excess of 8 frames per second. The...
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With the K-3, Pentax has the most feature-rich DSLR currently available - again. This DSLR camera boasts built-in stabilization, automatic horizon correction, a dual-axis digital level, class-leading weather-sealing, a large 100% coverage viewfinder, a 3...
Excellent control over imagenoise, Superb retention of details, Good dynamicrange, Excellent metering, Natural image colors, Highly responsive, Classleading focus sensitivity, Good focusing accuracy, Effective stabilization for all lenses, Unique AntiAlia...
Below average shottoshot speeds, Highly variable autofocus speed, Tracking AF lags, Pitch not shown in OVF, Weak LiveView, LCD too left, Status screen does not turn off automatically, Short batterylife, Usability setbacks compared to K5 family, Camera str...
The Pentax K-3 leaps forwards as the first Ricoh DSLR, bring a unique Anti-Alias Filter Simulator and Time-Lapse video up to Ultra HD (4K). This, together with a new 24 megapixels APS-C CMOS sensor and 27-point SAFOX XI autofocus engine with 25 cross-type...
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Quick TakePros"Green" shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordFull 1080p HD video capture with tons of controlHDMI output and audio input add to the video capabilities of the cameraWe...
By Josh Fate Pentax has produced a very competitive and capable mid-range dSLR with the K-3. It provides the image quality, performance and feature set to compete with any other dSLR in its price range. Sporting a 24-Megapixel APS-C sized imaging senso...
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Since the launch of the Pentax K-7 in 2009, the company's flagship models have been among our favorite enthusiast-grade digital SLRs. Pentax's most recent iterations -- the simultaneously-launched K-5 II and K-5 IIs -- were very much evolutionary models...
Topnotch image quality, Great ergonomics in a compact body, Unique ondemand lowpass filtering, Broad sensitivity range, Large and bright viewfinder for an APSC camera, Dual card slots, Optional WiFi remote control...
AE Lock button is poorly located, Belowaverage battery life for a DSLR, Rather datedlooking menu system, Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors, Less thirdparty support than some rivals...
Ricoh's flagship APS-C camera, the 24-megapixel Pentax K-3 is jam-packed with clever technology, yet it's also affordably priced and among the very smallest enthusiast DSLRs. As well as overhauled imaging, autofocus, and metering, it also boasts an indus...
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Pentax has a long history of being a little different from the 'big two' SLR makers, introducing features that would normally be found on cameras costing quite a bit more, such as weatherproofing and larger, pentaprism optical viewfinders. It's also creat...
Very high image quality, especially in Raw, Excellent ergonomics and handling, Extensive feature set, In-body stabilization works with all lenses, Extremely solid build quality, Large, bright optical viewfinder, Good level of customization, Well-chosen di...
Disappointing JPEG color response, Rather clumsy JPEG sharpening (slightly improved by changing to 'Fine' sharpening), Many lenses don't appear to live up to camera's full autofocus potential, Video quality not up to standards implied by inclusion of mic...
The K-3 is the latest and best in a well-established line of high-end APS-C DSLRs. The K-3 offers a wealth features for still photographers, including a large, 100% coverage viewfinder, solid build, and plenty of customization. Its video capabilities are...
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digitalcameraworld.com Updated:
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Pentax K-3 review: will the weather-proof K-3 be enough to tempt photographers away from Nikon and Canon? Find out in our Pentax K-3 review video.The Pentax K-3 comes just a year after the Pentax K-5 II was launched, which arrived two years after the Pent...
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Updates: 11/06/2013: Image Quality Comparison Analysis 12/26/2013: Shooter's Report Blog Part I: Initial thoughts 02/06/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 2: Time for some more exciting glass! 04/28/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 3: Off to the races!...
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Updates: 11/06/2013: Image Quality Comparison Analysis 12/26/2013: Shooter's Report Blog Part I: Initial thoughts 02/06/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 2: Time for some more exciting glass! 04/28/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 3: Off to the races!...
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And speaking of movie capture -- long an area in which Pentax has lagged its rivals -- this, too, has received a total overhaul. The Pentax K-3 now uses more efficient H.264 video compression, allows single autofocus during movie capture, and provides a m...
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And speaking of movie capture -- long an area in which Pentax has lagged its rivals -- this, too, has received a total overhaul. The Pentax K-3 now uses more efficient H.264 video compression, allows single autofocus during movie capture, and provides a m...
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Pentax has a long history of being a little different from the 'big two' SLR makers, introducing features that would normally be found on cameras costing quite a bit more, such as weatherproofing and larger, pentaprism optical viewfinders. It's also creat...
Very high image quality, especially in Raw, Excellent ergonomics and handling, Extensive feature set, Inbody stabilization works with all lenses, Extremely solid build quality, Large, bright optical viewfinder, Good level of customization, Wellchosen dire...
Disappointing JPEG color response, Rather clumsy JPEG sharpening (slightly improved by changing to 'Fine' sharpening), Many lenses don't appear to live up to camera's full autofocus potential, Video quality not up to standards implied by inclusion of mic...
The K-3 is the latest and best in a well-established line of high-end APS-C DSLRs. The K-3 offers a wealth features for still photographers, including a large, 100% coverage viewfinder, solid build, and plenty of customization. Its video capabilities are...
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In the past, we’ve included both mirrorless and DSLR cameras in our enthusiast interchangeable lens camera roundup...
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Originally announced on October 7th, 2013, the Pentax K-3 is the exciting new flagship 24-megapixel APS-C DSLR from Pentax which will be replacing the outgoing K-5 II and K-5 IIs models. This camera delivers numerous enhancements over the aging Pentax K-5...
Exceptional detail at low ISOs, Highresolution 24megapixel sensor, Accurate metering and white balance, Fantastic auto white balance performance in artificial light, Innovative and effective AA filter simulator, Incamera moire removal, Incamera HDR with R...
Certain menu screens have become overlycomplex, Camera locks up for a prolonged period while writing RAW files, Phase detect autofocus area unchanged, Viewfinder AF tracking speed not significantly improved over the K5 IIs, Poor video autofocus, Video rec...
The Pentax K-3 is a pleasure to use, and it has exceeded our expectations in many ways. We think that this will be a dream camera for many enthusiast photographers, but it will certainly not be out of reach at its reasonable price of $1299. With the K-3...
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After the success of the 16-Mpix K-5II and K-5IIs without AA filter, Pentax has replaced the pair with a new flagship model, the K-3, with a 24-Mpix sensor boasting a user-selectable AA filter for control over moiré and sharpness, depending on the situati...
With its quasi AA-filter design, the introduction of the Pentax K-3 signals a change in direction from makers offering a choice of models differing only by their filter-design. Not only does it simplify the choice at the time of purchase there is the pote...
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beststuff.com Updated:
2015-12-20 09:56:11
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The Pentax K-3 digital SLR has been selected as the “BEST DSLR – EXPERT” by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA).The selection was made due to the camera's exceptional image quality, excellent reliability rating and outstanding operabi...
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