digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-12-21 01:56:15
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Pentax is done with keeping its head down, through with playing it safe, and back with a new camera that pulls out the big guns and strays from the well-trodden...
Very sharp, detailed images at low ISO settings, Noise handled effectively up to 3200 ISO, Mechanical stabilisation builtin, Allweather finish for the camera body and the kit lens (1855 mm), Video mode has good audio and exposure options, 8 fps burst mode...
No continuous AF in video mode, slow AF in video mode, AF isn't as impressive as direct rivals, No focus peaking while shooting video, No ultrasonic motorisation for 1855 mm kit lens, WiFi and GPS only available through optional accessories, No swivel/til...
Pentax/Ricoh's K-3 is a sturdy and hard-wearing but quite traditional SLR. It doesn't get any of the newfangled features seen elsewhere, like Wi-Fi, GPS, touch-controls, a swivel screen or extra video features. However, the basics are all covered very wel...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2013-12-21 01:56:15
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The K-3 ($1,299.95 direct, body only) 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 system and an impressive burst...
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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Pentax’s latest DSLR, the Pentax K-3, slightly confusingly marketed by Ricoh who now owns the brand, just happens to be a flagship pro model. Despite this, it fields a 24.7 megapixel APS-C sensor rather than the full frame chip of the Nikon D610, and i...
Solid feel, pro grade body, switch on or off anti aliasing filter, in-body image stabilisation...
Like the Nikon D610, there’s no Wi-Fi connectivity built into the actual camera body, squarish, blocky body design won’t be to all tastes...
Providing excellent rendition of colours and sharp images with it, which has been as consistent a feature with Pentax as we could have hoped for, the camera comes in black for a suggested £1099.99 for the body only or as a limited edition silver version f...
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When you think of DSLRs, it's either Canon or Nikon; as the two largest manufacturers of DSLRs, how could you not? But there are other players, namely Pentax. Pentax (now owned by Ricoh) may not have the market share that Canon and Nikon do, but it has a...
Excellent 24MP image quality, Extremely responsive, fast burst, Anti-aliasing simulator, Rugged and weather sealed...
Bulky, expensive – but to be expected, Built-in mono mic, No built-in Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity...
The Pentax K-3 is an Editor's Choice winner – it's really a top-notch 2014 enthusiast DSLR – even with the negatives detailed. If you're in the market for a Canon EOS 70D or a Nikon D7100, give this outfit a very close look. The K-3 is generating a lot...
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It might be playing third-fiddle to Canon and Nikon, but Pentax - now part of Ricoh Imaging - is a venerable name in the field of photography. Its long history means that its DSLRs, like the now-top-spec K-3, can more than hold their own. The company not...
Price, rugged build quality, controls and menus are very well thought-out, stills performance is excellent...
Grain at middling sensitivities, noise on video soundtrack caused by lens mechanics, smaller lens arsenal than competition...
Pentax's years of experience shine through in the K-3's well thought-out construction, which puts all of your most commonly used controls in convenient, easy to find locations. The innovation and user choice behind features such as advanced anti-moi...
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The road travelled by Pentax over the past decade has been rocky, to say the least. Once an independent company, Pentax was acquired by Hoya Corporation in 2006, then bought by Ricoh (yes, that Ricoh) in 2011. As it turned out, the Hoya pairing was less t...
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This is a weighty and powerful DSLR unit. I was sent the body and a 18-135mm lens. It went on my various journeys for several weeks, so not only did I get my normal range of test shots but some interesting Landscape offerings...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2014-02-26 01:59:54
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If there's another DSLR manufacturer out there with as an important heritage as the big two of Nikon and Canon, then it's Pentax. The company's successes in the heyday of 35mm film won it great fondness that remains in the heart of many digital photograph...
The stills really deliver, the weathersealing is seriously handy and it's easy to set the K3 up the way you want it to shoot.
Video capture is quite poor, there's no touchor variangle screen and it could be a little more userfriendly...
The K-3 is a really good camera that takes really good pictures but the Canon 70D is a more complete device...
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REVIEW—PENTAX K-3 DSLR] by terry on 16 February 2014 Price: $1398(with 18—55mm lens as tested) A photographer’s camera THE LOW-DOWN: This 24mp DSLR is weather-sealed with image stabilisation by sensor shift. It has a true pentaprism optical viewfinde...
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What is the Pentax K-3? The Pentax K-3 follows on from some impressive recent Pentax DSLRs that have applied some real pressure to the ‘big two' traditional DSLR manufacturers. The K-3 marks a departure from previous generation models, sporting a new 23.2...
Although there are some issues with the Pentax K-3's AF performance, on the whole it's an enthusiast DSLR that delivers in terms of build quality, image quality and design interface. This combination means that the K-3 more than punches its weight amongst...
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The Pentax K-3 is a superbly built camera, with a stainless-steel-and-magnesium-alloy body and 92 protective seals that make it more weatherproof than an otter in a wetsuit. It feels great in the hand, with a nicely sized grip, premium leather finish and...
Superb weatherproof build, Incredibly detailed pictures, Built-in stabilisation, Dual SD card slots...
Average video skills, Lacks flip-out screen, No Wi-Fi...
VERDICT Open Gallery The Pentax K-3 is a serious camera that takes seriously good stills. It's packed with features to make your life easier, such as dual SD card slots, weatherproofing and in-body stabilisation and handles as well as any camera...
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With company takeovers, mergers and job losses, it is not surprising that the past few years have seen Pentax lose its way a little. In 2009, two years after the company was bought by Hoya, Jessops made the decision to stop selling Pentax cameras altogeth...
Based on image quality alone, the Pentax K-3 is one of the best enthusiast DSLRs we have tested. Images are full of detail and there are more than enough colour settings to satisfy most photographers. The metering is a little on the dark side, although th...
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Since Pentax was bought from Hoya by Ricoh, it's seen a bit of an increase in new launches and development.The K-3 comes just a year after the Pentax K-5 II was launched, which arrived two years after the Pentax K-5. Pentax says that the K-3 is not intend...
Weatherproof body, 100% viewfinder, Universal DNG raw format...
Chromatic aberration issues, LCD screen fixed, Tends to underexpose...
Since the biggest selling point of this camera is its weatherproofing credentials, it makes sense to buy it with the 18-135mm WR (weather resistant) lens, otherwise it's only the body that can withstand water. This makes it a little more expensive than i...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-11 01:29:10
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Since Pentax was bought from Hoya by Ricoh, it's seen a bit of an increase in new launches and development.The K-3 comes just a year after the Pentax K-5 II was launched, which arrived two years after the Pentax K-5. Pentax says that the K-3 is not intend...
Weatherproof body, 100% viewfinder, Universal DNG raw format...
Chromatic aberration issues, LCD screen fixed, Tends to underexpose...
Since the biggest selling point of this camera is its weatherproofing credentials, it makes sense to buy it with the 18-135mm WR (weather resistant) lens, otherwise it's only the body that can withstand water. This makes it a little more expensive than i...
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We found the K-3 one of the nicest cameras to use of the DSLRs we've reviewed this year in terms of general handling comfort. It was also one of the top imaging performers for still photography. In terms of value for money, there isn't a camera to match i...
In the current marketplace, where sales of DSLR cameras are declining, the K-3 provides a welcome combination of innovative technology, excellent performance and a competitive price tag. Photographers looking for a new camera body on which to base a syste...
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We recently had Pentax's new flagship, the 24 megapixel K-3, to shoot with. Here are five features we liked best (and a few we didn't).1. Great weatherproof bodyPick up the K-3 and you know you're dealing with a well-made machine, since it comes complete...
Great weatherproof body; Good layout of buttons; Antialiasing filters simulator onboard, 8.3 Fps shooting...
No WiFi nor GPS; Battery performance soso; Could have been cheaper...
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The Pentax K-3 is a superbly built camera, with a stainless-steel-and-magnesium-alloy body and 92 protective seals that make it more weatherproof than an otter in a wetsuit. It feels great in the hand, with a nicely sized grip, premium leather finish and...
Superb weatherproof build, Incredibly detailed pictures, Built-in stabilisation, Dual SD card slots...
Average video skills, Lacks flip-out screen, No Wi-Fi...
The Pentax K-3 is a serious camera that takes seriously good stills. It's packed with features to make your life easier, such as dual SD card slots, weatherproofing and in-body stabilisation and handles as well as any camera we've ever used.If you're a vi...
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