Highlights
Quality
Image quality is absolutely spectacular, and the camera is built like a tank.
Image quality is superb, and with 24mp one can crop deeply and retain surprisingly sharp detail.
Quality really begins to degrade after iso 1600 but again so do most other aps-c cameras.
Up front, please be advised that this camera does not come with the required micro-b usb 3.
Price
I found this k-3 used at an interesting price, i decided to buy it.
Packaging/appearance
I would buy it again-it comes with a ok kneck strap but i just ordered the blackrapid sport r strap!
Useful for those rare occasions where i don't have an opportunity to retake a picture that was poorly exposed, and want to get ... Read More
I bought the k-3 so i could use the lens of the k-1000 .
Competitiveness
If you've already got nikon or canon glass, i'd go with them, but if you are just getting started, this is a great body, and le... Read More
I come from a pentax k-50, great camera to get started.
Lack of recognition of a pentax vs.
Not as many new lenses as competitors.
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- This product had a total of 154 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 27 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I did a mystery review on the k3 on my photographiccentral site id recommend reading that published a day before this review here
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The pentax k3note that i have owned 3 pentaxs over the last 15 years so i do not rush in to purchase products
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I felt it was a waste of time to ask the camera store to match the final price
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I bought the 1855 kit lens but returned it for the 1685
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I will expand on details but for now the point is that i dont want to write very much
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My 43mm limited is a ridiculous joy to shoot on this body