Pentax K-3 Image Detail
After a week with the new Pentax K-3 DSLR there is one thing that really stands out for me and that is the amount of detail it is able to capture. There are other things that I think are genuine improvements over my previous cameras but when zooming into an image on the back of the camera or looking at it on the computer its striking what it renders.
Downsizing images for the web does not convey this well so I’ve created several zoom-able images shot in the last week to demonstrate as best I can my point. Just click on the thumbnails below to see the zoomable version. I suggest toggling full screen by clicking on the button at the lower right of the player to maximize the effect. The zoom is not limited to 100% pixel for pixel view but goes beyond that.
Pentax K-3 ISO 200 f13, 1/200sec
Pentax K-3 ISO 100 f18, 15sec
Here is an image that can be seen as a full size JPEG without zooming, it’s around 11 Mbytes
Pentax K-3 ISO 100 f16, 2.5sec
These images were shot using a very fine lens as well the SMC Pentax- DFA Macro 1:2.8 100mm WR.
The Pentax K-3 is showing itself to be an incredible photographic tool and I find myself looking forward to every opportunity to test its abilities with the ultimate goal being able to create the images I want.