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Reviews of Pentax K-3

Testseek.co.uk have collected 78 expert reviews of the Pentax K-3 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-3.
Award: Editor’s Choice December 2013
December 2013
 
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78 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • 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.
  • Solid feel
  • Pro grade body
  • Switch on or off anti aliasing filter
  • In-body image stabilisation
  • Weatherproof body
  • 100% viewfinder
  • Universal DNG raw format
  • Price
  • Rugged build quality
  • Controls and menus are very well thought-out
  • Stills performance is excellent
  • 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
  • Superb weatherproof build
  • Incredibly detailed pictures
  • Built-in stabilisation
  • Dual SD card slots
  • Excellent 24MP image quality
  • Extremely responsive
  • Fast burst
  • Anti-aliasing simulator
  • Rugged and weather sealed

The editors didn't like

  • Video capture is quite poor
  • There's no touchor variangle screen and it could be a little more userfriendly
  • 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
  • Chromatic aberration issues
  • LCD screen fixed
  • Tends to underexpose
  • Grain at middling sensitivities
  • Noise on video soundtrack caused by lens mechanics
  • Smaller lens arsenal than competition
  • 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
  • Average video skills
  • Lacks flip-out screen
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Bulky
  • Expensive – but to be expected
  • Built-in mono mic
  • No built-in Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity

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  Published: 2013-11-12, review by: pentaxforums.com

  • 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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  Published: 2013-10-07, review by: Neocamera.com

  • 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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  Published: 2014-03-27, Author: Amy , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • 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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  Published: 2013-12-11, review by: photoreview.com.au

  • 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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  Published: 2014-01-10, Author: Mike , review by: techsmart.co.za

  • Great weatherproof body, Good layout of buttons, Anti-aliasing filters simulator onboard, 8.3 Fps shooting
  • No Wi-Fi nor GPS, Battery performance so-so, Could have been cheaper

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  Published: 2014-03-07, Author: Marc , review by: stuff.tv/my/

  • 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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  Published: 2014-01-03, review by: xataka.com

  • Abstract:  La resistente y robusta Pentax K-3 ha pasado por las manos de Xataka Foto, donde ya puedes leer el análisis completo de esta réflex para usuarios avanzados. En nuestra prueba a fondo de la Pentax K-3 ha quedado demostrado que esta réflex presume de pecul...

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  Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com/es/

  • Abstract:  Para su última cámara dSLR de alta gama, la K3, Pentax mejora por dentro y por fuera lo que había presentado anteriormente en la cámara K-5 II/IIs, integrando un nuevo sensor, nuevo diseño, nuevo sistema de enfoque automático, nuevo sistema de medición y ...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-03, Author: Renaud , review by: Lesnumeriques.com

  • Images très détaillées en bas ISO, Assez bonne gestion du bruit électronique jusqu'à 3200 ISO, Stabilisation mécanique intégrée, Finition tout-temps du boîtier et de l'optique du kit (18-55 mm), Mode vidéo assez complet au niveau du son et de l'exposition
  • Pas de mise au point continue en vidéo et autofocus très lent, Suivi AF moins convaincant que la concurrence, Pas de Focus Peaking pendant l'enregistrement vidéo, Pas de motorisation ultrasonique avec le 18-55 mm livré en kit, Wi-Fi et GPS en option, Pas
  • Avec le K-3, Ricoh Pentax nous propose un solide reflex traditionnel. Il ne succombe pas aux sirènes de la connexion Wi-Fi, du GPS, de l'écran tactile ou orientable ou de la vidéo. Les basiques (viseur optique, construction tropicalisée, rafale à 8 ips, s...

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  Published: 2013-11-26, Author: Adrian , review by: 01net.com

  • Véritable tank capable d'encaisser les pires traitements, le Pentax K-3 de Ricoh est pour nous LA référence des reflex experts pour photographes baroudeurs. Outre l'excellente rafale et les nettes améliorations en mode vidéo, le K-3 propose pour la premiè...

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