Pentax K-3II Pentax DSLR (Body Only)
Pentax K-3II Pentax DSLR (Body Only)
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- 24 effective mega-pixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor with ISO range of 100-51200.Resolution:24.35 Megapixels
- Built-in GPS with Astro Tracer Function for Astro photography with built in compass function
- Pixel Shift Resolution by in body shake reduction function for razor sharp images with excellent detail and color reproduction
- FLU, Eye-fi Wireless, and SDX Memory card compatibility for easy image transfer to mobile devices and remote control of camera
- Dual SD card slot
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Brand : Pentax
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,DSLR Cameras
Rating : 4.1
Review Count : 90
Pentax K-3II Pentax DSLR (Body Only)
- My second Pentax. The first was a 1968 Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic, that I loved so much I\'ve now paid more than sanity to have it refurbished to shoot wildlife and scenery. The K3II came after a number of other pocket-sized digitals. I love the K3II. With telephoto lenses, it weighs about the same as the Spotmatic, but feels less bulky and feels balanced. Like most people, I suspect, I use only a few of functions, I like the layout of the controls. Rumor has it that a K3 III is in the works. The best endorsement I can give the II is that when the III comes out, I\'ll buy it, subject to Ricoh fixing the minor deficiencies noted next.Why take away one star? The Pentax remote. Despite the claims, the range on the rear is only about 4\". I don\'t know if the problem is the remote (now returned) or the camera. It doesn\'t matter -- it didn\'t work. Infrared is so 1990s. Bluetooth or even built in WiFi makes more sense in the period it was designed. Also, the Pentax-branded WiFi card specs (I\'ve not bought one) look anemic and overpriced.Having said that, would I buy a K3II again. YOU BET!Canned Squirrel for Lunch. That\'s an anti-squirrel can for our bird feeders.
- I was originally looking at a Nikon D5500. They have the same Sony sensor, and while both omit the anti-aliasing filter for better resolution, the Pentax gives you so much more with the built-in anti-aliasing option (using their pixel shifting technology), a weather sealed body (and lenses), Pixel Shift Resolution for greater color saturation, Pentaprism vs PentaMirror viewfinder (much brighter), Dual SD slots instead of one, GPS with GeoTracking (the omission of the dinky on camera flash is a non-issue for me-just get a real flash), Astrotracer, In-Camera image stabilization is much better than in the lens, and In-Camera lens focusing works fast (yes a bit noisier but too many have had their In-Lens focus motors die just after the warranty in all the major brands-and it is an expensive repair!), 7.3 fps vs 5 fps, 1/8000 vs 1/4000 shutter speed, 200,000 vs 150,000 shutter durability, and the Pentax has both headphone and Mic-In jacks for video. The menu system is great once you learn it and gives you incredible control over your pictures. I used to shoot Olympus (OM-1) and Canon (AE-1P) in the film days and getting back into serious photography I was leaning towards the Nikon but could not deny the real benefits of the extra features that Pentax throws in for the money. In addition, I can use virtually any Pentax lens made over the last 50 years on this camera including those sweet SMC/SMC-A 35mm and 50mm f1.4 and f1.7 lenses that you can buy on Ebay for less than $80! The only con so far is that Pentax uses a compression algorithm for their Video encoding that makes the video a little soft. I am hoping that Pentax is listening to the only grip on all the web reviews and fix this in a firmware update in the near future. Also note that this camera offers you the option to save your RAW files in Adobe DNG rather than the Pentax PEF formats (better in Photoshop and Lightroom). The camera is a bit larger than the Nikon D5500 but for a large guy like me it fits much better in my hands; and by the way, this camera has a well formed grip that feels good to hold (The Nikon was just too small for my hands).I just love this camera and cannot say enough about how Pentax has worked to bring this level of quality and professional control to a camera at this price-point! Sometimes we just follow the crowd, but sometimes something comes along and makes you think outside the box--and this camera is it! I like Pentax because they think outside of the box and make available what the others won\'t!It is a tank of a camera that will serve you well for many years and in tough environments--don\'t hesitate to become a Pentaxian!
- In my opinion...Overall, very nice camera. The omitted flash is of little concern in my case, as I can\'t even remember the last time I needed/wanted or used a pop up flash... but potential buyers need to be aware of the absence. It also lacks those silly \'scene\' modes found on most entry level mode dials, but they can be more or less emulated within the \'Program Mode\' prefs if really needed. Included with the camera was some sort of WiFi card, which I haven\'t messed with, and likely won\'t.One star deduction for the included printed manual; it\'s a disappointment at best. (A pdf of this manual can be freely downloaded from the Pentax website, and I suggest it\'s review as part of the pre-purchase selection process.) For someone new to Pentax products (and/or photography), the manual might be an issue. However, most any and all info one could want is online... search the forums on the Pentax website first. (Remember, online isn\'t always convenient/possible in the boonies...)Review posted 10/31/2015, and will be updated as future experience warrants.***
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