Re: I don't test cameras
Thanks for sharing Bill. The IQ of the K-3 is amazing at high ISO. I've been wanting this camera for years! Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Nov 5, 2013 04:39 Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I don't test cameras
On Mon, Nov 04, 2013 at 09:39:31PM -0600, Bill wrote: With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. Damn! I read the first impressions of the K-3: http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k-3-first-impressions-review.html and this line: If you already have a Pentax K-5 and you primarily use your camera at high ISO settings, then perhaps the K-3 wouldn't be the best choice if its other features don't interest you. gave me hope that I'd be able to hold off on spending the money on the K-3. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I don't test cameras
Hi Bill, On Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:39:31 -0600 Bill wrote: http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Thanks for taking the trouble, K3 a clear winner here I think. Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. :) What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. Ooooh, I planned to wait until early next year to get a K3, not sure I want to wait that long now :) I would have settled for 'IQ not worse than K5' and that does not seem to be a problem! All 'real user' reviews and comments I have seen are VERY positive ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- This email was Anti Virus checked by Astaro Security Gateway. http://www.astaro.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I don't test cameras
Nice simple test that makes the point - K3 really shines here. Mark On 11/4/2013 10:39 PM, Bill wrote: With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I very much appreciate your non test, Bill. I agree that that completely dispels any worries about possible ISO inadequacies. On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 10:39 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I don't test cameras
I don't test cameras Fortunately for us, you do a very reasonable facsimile. :) THAT is impressive. Very steenkin' impressive. I believe that on For Sale Friday I will be listing a kidney, priced to sell quickly. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 11/5/2013 3:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: gave me hope that I'd be able to hold off on spending the money on the K-3. Right! That's going to happen. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I don't test cameras
You've just cost me a lot of money Mr Robb. On 5 November 2013 14:39, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I don't test cameras
On Wed, Nov 06, 2013 at 11:19:59AM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote: You've just cost me a lot of money Mr Robb. Did Robb rob Rob? On 5 November 2013 14:39, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
I don't test cameras
With that in mind, I invite you to click the link below, for your viewing pleasure: WARNING: 12MP PAGE http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/k3k5/idonttestcameras.html Don't crank at me if your browser hocks a loogie. Anyway, it's fairly self explanatory. I had noise reduction set to off on both cameras. I downsized the 5% images by 50%, I downsized the K3 file to the same as the full K5 dimension, and then downsized it again by 50% to get the same length. The K3 image is a little taller than the K5 image. Images shot using a desk lamp for illumination, lens was the DFA 100/2.8 macro at f/8. The focus was about a third of the way from the trim ring to the tip. I thought the K5 was pretty good at high ISO. The K3 doesn't have to worry about high ISO performance. What this set of images doesn't show, because it can't, is how much more of a pleasure to use the K3 is over the K5. Everything about the K3 is better in terms of usability. I'm super impressed with this camera so far. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
