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Need a little help deciding which Pentax DSLR

Started Apr 20, 2017 | Questions thread
Petroglyph
Petroglyph Veteran Member • Posts: 6,096
Re: Need a little help deciding which Pentax DSLR
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Schmutzie wrote:

Hi all,

I am looking for a new Pentax DSLR, my K-30 was stolen a few months ago (along with my 18-135) and I have gone without a camera long enough! Prior to the K-30 I had an *ist DS, and an K-200. While I loved the K-30's auto focus and high ISO performance, my favorite by far was the K-200.

I am trying to decide between a K-70, a K-3, or a K-3ii. I think the K-3 and K3ii will give me the heft and 'feel' that I liked with the k-200 along with the top LCD, while the K-70 will have somewhat newer/better technology. Price are $599 for the K-70 body only and $896 for the K-70 with the 18-135 and the K-3 and K-3ii bodies only are $799 and $835 respectively.

The K-3 option for $800 is at a local shop which is nice, but I am not opposed to Amazon or any other place online.

Does anyone have experience with moving from a K-30 (or K-50) to the K-70, K-3, or K-3ii?

I would really appreciate any input that helps me make a decision!!!

thanks!

-Schmutzie

They are all very good. One thing about the K3 series cameras is the build quality and this includes the high grade shutter mechanism. 200K mtbf and very smooth plus much quieter than the middle grade cameras. I don't know about the KP shutter yet though. YMMV.

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