Thank you for the video and explanation of extract edge. I haven't used it yet with my K3 III, but I did once with the KP. It was not a good experience; I messed up and at the time didn't know why, but now I do. I was taking photos of an indoor baptismal at our church and I had just got the KP to replace my K5 and wanted to use it immediately. I had set liveview up for Extract Edge but had not actually used it. I had expected to be able to use the viewfinder to take the photos but was unable to do this. Because of my position, I was forced to use liveview and the look of using extract edge surprised me and I missed some shots. I should have used the K5 until I was comfortable with the new KP. Now today I know one of my problems, the lighting was too dim for extract edge.

with the vlog stories, do a step by step story of setting up for wildlife and BIF and other subjects..Please I know you have covered it before but for some of us old fellas, it is hard to follow with out a step by step format

Please make video about astro photography on k-3 Mark III.

Hello from France - Thank you for your clarification. Despite your videos, I still have difficulties choosing the right settings of Autofocus according to what I photograph (animals, landscape, macro, street photo etc...). I would also like to have some clarification on the best old lenses with the K3 III. I saw a video that Pentax was stopping manufacturing the K3 III in Japan. What do you think of the future...

Very helpful information. Thanks for clearing things up. I'd love to learn more about the K3 Mark III's capabilities for close-up and macro photography. Best regards from Poland Dorota

I think Macro photography would be a good topic for you to pursue.

A very helpful demonstration and discussion. It’s never occurred to me to me to use extract edge. If for no other reason than highlight edge meets my needs. Having watched your content I may try extract edge going forward. Thanks for the helpful content. Going forward, more about macro and also if you do focus stacking?

Thanks, K. I tried extract edge a couple times and the screen was so dark I could not use it. Now I know why! Oh BTW, I had highlight edge enabled and when I used the iPhone app to do shooting, I saw the edges much better in a MF macro lens shot. It was very usable on my phone screen. I've filed that away. Seems you learn new things every day with these complex cameras.

Thanks for this review. Helps me make the decision to buy this lens 😁

Hi, I was wondering if Cactus V6 II will work with Pentax AF 540FGZ flash both HSS and none HSS mode? Have you tried it? Do you know any other triggers for the Pentax flashes?

Thanks! This will help me to use some of my old K-mount zoom lenses with K3iii. They are priceless today, but my heart says that they are not trash. Quite complicated procedure, anyway. I am also happy that there is no trouble with the old prime Pentax lenses with K1ii. They are so good lenses that I have not found any reason to purchase any new prime lenses for full frame. Sorry Ricoh…

Pentax is going to have to join the mirrorless game real soon or go out of the camera business it's that simple. They've lagged behind major camera makers as far as autofocus they've always been behind their autofocus is never been any good . They're hanging on to the die-hard DSLR fans and that's coming to an end go mirrorless or go home.

For some reason, this is not working with my K-3 Mark I. I set to Catch in Focus with a manual lens attached, and it will still shoot when out of focus. I also noticed that even though the switch on the side is in Auto Focus, it still puts the camera in manual focus mode when a vintage lens is attached.

Am seriously thinking of getting this lens...do you know if there is day/night difference between the 55-300 PLM and the 300mm f4? I imagine there is given the price of the 300 and the fact that its a prime? Thanks much and great video!

in my opinion if pentax made a modern mirrorless medium format 67ii or 6X7 & a full frame mirrorless version of the asahi pentax body kinda like how nikon is doing that primary focus on photo unlike most of these other brands now since they're so spec'd out. it gives people room to go to something modern without having to focus on paying for specs they aren't using. currently i shoot with a lumix s5ii but i've been considering a canon 5DSR or a pentax K1ii and this is simply because its hard to get into a brand that focuses entirely on photo without it being primarily a hybrid camera. having video isn't bad, but i dont think every camera has to have 4k,6k & 8k video especially if you aren't even using it.

Good video. Also if using a newer lens that has a manual & auto settings on the lens you can use "Catch & Focus" by setting the switch to manual. Keep the switch on the camera to auto, same as using a older lens (example would be the DA*50-135..)

Many thanks for your loyalty to Pentax and the information you share with us, fans of this brand.

Thanks for Sharing this video has some great tips and tricks. And I do have both of those lenses that you were using are showing and a few other ones love manual lenses specially when you're doing, Astro photography. Use a zoom button on live view to bring your subject in close. And then just turn that dial to get it in focus.

Hi kobie, i have that 80-200 f 4.5, that is a nice lens, my copy is fairly decent, maybe a bit less soft than that 70-210 you showed. Would still be nice to have a demonstration of yours :). Cheers from Italy

love using vintage lenses on my KP, and catch-in-focus is such an awesome feature, and it's not just in the high end bodies. pentax is such an underrated system for these kinds of features. By the way, you forgot the MOST important setting - "allow focus ring shutter release" thingy, to even let the camera work without an electric contact lens.

Hello from france and thank you for these details that I will test. I have discovered many possibilities and I regret again that the technical guides of Pentax are so imprecise. This leads me to ask you for your opinion on the best old lenses and if there are any particularly interesting ones by their quality when used with the K3 Mark III. It might be worth a video. Thank you in advance for your response

The green button will set exposure when using a manual lens, even works with M42 lenses. Stops down the lease and sets the shutter speed. Makes exposure very easy.

I will be saving this for future reference.

Interesting as always, Kobie.

Thanks for the tips - I'm going to have to try that out. I have quite a few vintage manual focus lenses that I really like. I think these techniques will be useful.

very similar tricks for my Pent k-5 mk2s too

I guess there can repair any FA star (specially single focus lense like FA600) lens included align-calibrate lense glasses-element, below 3 centers in japan, near by Tokyo. There 3 centers are based on retired PENTAX engineer and have good relationship with current Ricoh Imaging(PENTAX). please google it. ① NSBテクノス ② prskf 写真レンズ工房 ③ 工房52 I hope you will visit japan and repair FA600 lense. ps. I worried about, maybe you can't speak japanese well, there are intended for japanese service, so, if you have any difficult communication problem with the japanese service centers, you can be help from PENTAX CLUBHOUSE in Tokyo. (included PENTAX crew, able to speak english well)

You should throw the K10D in the mix, would like to see how far we have come.

Hi Kobie, I keep on returning to your videos for AF advice! 🙂 Does your Pentax Forums article (AF demystified) take this update into account already?

What about Eric Hendrickson, have you tried reaching out to him?

Perhaps "Kamerazeit" in Germany can help you. He is an official partner for Pentax in Germany and a specialist for old Pentax equipment.

Hello from France Regarding the repair of your lens, why not ask the parent company PENTAX in Japan to either repair it or find you a repair solution elsewhere (the world is vast)...

I stay with my series of PENTAX bodies & enjoy their unique everything (handling, build quality, friendliest menu, lenses, the FEEL). 2. Manufacturing sensors is a very expensive venture & they don't have that many sales, like Canon, to justify doing it. 3. If I decide to go with a second brand, my choice is Fuji, especially their MF. 4. SONY is fantastic but soulless. SONY bought the fabulous Minolta brand (which I have always loved) but improved its machinery not its soulful tradition. This is also what Canon did (in their own way) when they got into digital. Canon's CEO, in mid-2000, said profit is first & foremost.

Worst case you could try and fix it yourself. If you do, please live stream it, that would be fun for us. :)

Fake phone call is fake, but you do what you go to do

dang when the Ai smart citys that enslave us come, we will be doing FOIA request to make documentaries of our life from the surveillance footage

doing an interview shot on a door bell cam!?

It’s a truly shame if you don’t get that beast fixed. Mayby that Fugui Camera Service is your best chance! Or some other service in Japan.

There is an exposure blending function in my K3 III, that I can not use, unless I activate a QR code from a website?? Really, Pentax??? It takes up menu space, and can't be used 😮 Allow me to remove that menu point, if it has no use - at least. 🙄

You still have options. If anyone can fix this, it's Pentax Japan.

It's such a shame 😢 too nice of a lens to not be used.

I actually had good luck with Precision on My K5 . It sounds like nothing to lose by trying it?

A nightmare

That's a real shame Kobie. My 600 is still in great shape, although I am not. At 68 I have a real hard time with it's weight. Pentax Canada had some real good technicians back in the day. It was a sad day when they got shut down. I wonder if any of the techs stayed in Canada or did they all go back the Japan? They were able to fix an ancient K500/4.5 from the 70's for me. Maybe contact some of the big camera shops in Toronto and/or NY. If they won't fix it them selves, perhaps they know of some "real" lens technicians. They have to be out there somewhere.

When was this lens manufactured?

I have a Pentax 600mm f5.6 A that needs work; I have learned my lesson with Precision, most recently Pentax binoculars. That is why I've been moving over to Canon. Honestly, I PREFER doing photography with Pentax equipment, but for the very reason you have noted it is a fool's errand to invest more cash in Pentax. I REALLY hope that you are able to get it worked on and fixed. For the longest time I wanted the F or FA version of that lens or the 250-600 f5;6 F or FA. For the same price I will likely get a Canon 600mm f4 version III.

Sometimes you don't need a schematic depending on the issue. Good luck!