Is the Pentax K-3 Silver Special Edition weather resistant as is the black model?
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Almost sure 99% it is like most Pentax K Mount DSLRs are WR weather resistance. Check out Ricoh Pentax website to be sure.Great Camera
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Almost sure 99% it is like most Pentax K Mount DSLRs are WR weather resistance. Check out Ricoh Pentax website to be sure. Great Camera
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I have three new Pentax lenses (18-135mm, 55-300mm, 100mm macro). They are all WR lenses. I don't have any newer non-WR lenses to compare, but the WR versions have a visible orange colored "O-Ring" in the face of the mount. There are no other obvious differences indicating weather resistance. My older Pentax lenses do not have the O-Ring. I bought these lenses with a new K5-II, and I'm very pleased with the combinations. (Far superior to my older K100D!) I hope this helps.
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I upgraded from the K-5 to the K-3. Both are excellent cameras, but the K-3 is definitely superior. Regarding lenses - I have 30 year old Pentax lens that work on the K-3 (manual mode only) as well well as more recent Pentax and Sigma lenses that work in either manual or automatic modes.
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Pentax provides that answer on a by each instance basis, as reviewed by their service department. That said " you pays you money and you makes your choice" I don't expect to get mine any more exposed then to a sudden rain storm or being out in one. I think most people would be better served with a care full study of the alternatives , if you get my drift.
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I'm off to Tatry mountains May 3rd and will stick with my Pentax k10 kit and one prime, TBD, plus Canon SD880. Not exactly a light package :-)
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I have a security metal box that locks that the camera fits in, brought separately. attached to a tree with long screws. I have not had my X-8 in cold weather yet (32deg or belowthat) But my other Bushnell perform even when it was 0. Batteries need to be changed monthly in that case. Rain has not been an issue. Good pictures all around. I paid 109.00 for the X-8 and it is performing as well as the Bushnell Trophy cameras that cost twice that, takes good pictures every day.
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No. Been Putting Off Buying It Because Of That . I Have Been Hopng They Would Come Out With A WeatherProof Lens I Don't Think Pentax Is Going To Come Out With One Any Time soon. It Is A Really Nice Lens Though. Especially For The Money
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no. they are both smc Pentax DAL. the body is weather sealed, but lenses are not.
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Ours did and then we call the Pentax reprehensive in Colorado with a concern and was sent a two year extension. Total OF 3 years WARRANTY FROM PENTAX! So far we love the body and the Pentax 18-270 lens we ordered at the same time. The body is weather resistant when using a WR rated lens (which the 18-270 is not!) The 18-270 is an excellent universal lens, but I would suggest looking for a inclement weather lens (like the 18-135) for bad weather needs.
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All Pentax lenses seem to be black, no matter what color the body is. The standard kit lens is not weather sealed. Look for a WR in the lens description: 18-55WR. I see that Amazon does have the black body with 18-55WR lens for about the same price. Great camera,BTW.
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Model discontinued by the manufacturer. But check this: http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/product/34469
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The K-5IIs does not even include a low pass filter capability so your pictures are sharper, but will also tend to contain more moire effects. See article at the following link: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6059494336/review-in-progress-pentax-k-5-ii-and-k-5-ii-s/2
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I've found over the years that the Foscam black model fades and gets pretty ugly. The white model is made of a different plastic and shows little if any deterioration. That being said the cameras must be sheltered from rain-driving rain and snow. Oh and they seem to work just fine at -35 degrees.
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yes, one of the real joys of Pentax. I have Pentax, Sigma and Tamron lenses I have used on Pentax cameras over the years and have had no problem upgrading/switching. Presently on a trip to Yellowstone and Glacier Parks to hopefully capture some of their fall colors and this will be my first serious outing with the new K5II....looking forward to it. Anyway, I highly recommend Pentax......
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Yes the grip is the same for both. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/634910-REG/Pentax_39846_D_BG4_Battery_Grip_f.html I have an after market clone and love it for my K-20. It doesn't work as well as the one from Pentax but for less frequent use I was shocked at how ergonomic it is. One negative I hadn't thought of was we now take pictures more in the horizontal mode for computer viewing, making the grip for vertical pictures less beneficial.
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I really dont have any regrets with my camera, and I think dxo mark gave it a better overall rating than the K-3. The only cAmera I would have probably waited for is a full frame Pentax but dont know when that would happen.
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I bought the Pentax K-30 with a lens Pentax DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR, which is weather resistant to handle damp, inclement conditions