Pentax K-3 II
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10 years ago
Pentax K-3 II DSLR Review
Ricoh Imaging introduced the 24-megapixel Pentax K-3 II DSLR earlier this year. The Pentax K-3 II is the successor to the K-3 from 2013 and while it shares some features with that model, it adds a few new tricks, including an improved shake reduction system, a new high-speed AF algorithm, and...
10 years ago
The Pentax K-3 II is the latest flagship DSLR from Ricoh and one which, on paper, offers a number of interesting upgrades over its predecessors. We recently spent a couple of weeks with the surprisingly compact DSLR to see if features including an enhanced in-body shake reduction and a Pixel Shift...
10 years ago
Pentax K-3 II
The Pentax K-3 II made its debut in April, 2015 as the successor to the acclaimed Pentax K-3 flagship DSLR from late 2013. Following the "mark II" precedent set by the Pentax K-5 II , the K-3 II builds on the original model by incorporating some of the latest hardware developed by Pentax engineers.
Pros:
- Impressive detail at low ISOs
- Effective anti-moire tools
- Innovative pixel shift super resolution for still scenes
- Very comfortable grip
- Rugged
- weather-sealed body
- User-friendly menu system
- Built-in GPS
- Fast 8.3 FPS bursts
- Shutter rated for 200,000 cycles
- Fast everyday performance,...
Cons:
- Astrotracer requires frequent & precise calibration
- Out-of-camera JPEGs struggle to keep up with RAW image quality
- AF tracking algorithms lag behind competitors
- No on board flash or built-in wireless triggering
- No wired tethering support
- wi-fi performance via FluCard is lackluster
- Electronic...
10 years ago
Very Nice Pentax Camera
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Pros:
- This is a very nice camera
- The AF is the best of all of the Pentax DSLRs I have had so far
- The resolution and detail of the images is great
- It makes good use of available light and the build is comfortable
- The two SD card slots are nice to have instead of one.
10 years ago
We awarded just three stars for Performance as its AF was considerably louder than its rivals, the write-to-card times were run-of-the-mill and the interface was a little hard to navigate. That said, if you're not deterred by the menu system, you'll be rewarded with good quality images.
10 years ago
Pentax K-3 II
When you're on a good thing, stick to it; that seems to be Ricoh Imaging's motto for the new Pentax K-3 II, which retains all the best features of the Pentax K-3 (reviewed in December 2013) but improves on the K-3's weak points and adds a couple of handy features.
10 years ago
Ricoh K-3 II : Ricoh K-3 II DSLR
Without doubt this is a semi-professional unit and it takes images of very high quality. What is perhaps a little more surprising is that in my own bumbling way I enjoyed using it and I certainly enjoyed the results that it gave me.
10 years ago
Pentax K7 to K3 II upgarde
What suits one person may not suit another. So ticking Pros & Cons could be misleading. Like heavy, yes it has some weight to it, its nicely balanced in the hand but its weight can becomes noticeable when its been round your neck for 3 hours but there are heavier and lighter cameras out there.
10 years ago
Pentax K-3 II review
The Pentax K-3 II is in many ways a brave DSLR. It takes risks, does things differently and offers loads of quirky options. But in other ways it's also a hugely frustrating beast. As a niche camera, it has many great features.
Pros:
- Excellent build quality
- Takes great photos
- Built-in stabilisation
- Astrotracer and GPS
Cons:
- No flip-out LCD or Wi-Fi
- Average video options
- Sometimes a little slow
4.5
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