When will the K3II be available?

Possible Pentax User · 07-26-2015, 01:22 PM

I thought that it was suppose to be out, but B&H says Pre-order on their website.

alamo5000 · 07-26-2015, 01:32 PM

Here's one.

Pentax K-3 II Digital SLR Camera Body 16160

Adam · 07-26-2015, 01:32 PM

It's been out for a while, but due to the recent QC issues B&H is currently awaiting new stock.

If you don't need the GPS/pixel shifting, I'd recommend going for the classic K-3 instead. It's literally the same camera except for those features

ripper2860 · 07-26-2015, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

And as I understand it, Pixel Shift is really only something one should use when the camera is tripod mounted or mount and when the subject is perfectly still. Even a little bit of motion from the camera or subject will result in a negative effect on picture quality in PShift mode. So unless you plan to do studio work or shoot with a tripod and still subjects, you won't derive any real benefit from Pixel Shift.

Possible Pentax User · 07-28-2015, 06:42 AM

Thanks alamo5000 for the link. I hope that they do not have defective ones as mentioned by Adam. I shall contact them to see if the listed is old stock or new stock.

Thanks Adam for the information on the K3. I kinda like the idea of being able to capture stars at night when backpacking.

Thanks ripper2860 for the information on Pixel Shift.

Thanks everybody for your input.

07-26-2015, 01:22 PM	#1
Possible Pentax User Guest	When will the K3II be available? I thought that it was suppose to be out, but B&H says Pre-order on their website.

07-26-2015, 01:32 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	It's been out for a while, but due to the recent QC issues B&H is currently awaiting new stock. If you don't need the GPS/pixel shifting, I'd recommend going for the classic K-3 instead. It's literally the same camera except for those features Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-28-2015, 06:42 AM	#5
Possible Pentax User Guest	Thanks for the information Thanks alamo5000 for the link. I hope that they do not have defective ones as mentioned by Adam. I shall contact them to see if the listed is old stock or new stock. Thanks Adam for the information on the K3. I kinda like the idea of being able to capture stars at night when backpacking. Thanks ripper2860 for the information on Pixel Shift. Thanks everybody for your input.

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07-26-2015, 01:32 PM	#2
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Here's one. Pentax K-3 II Digital SLR Camera Body 16160

07-26-2015, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#4
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890	And as I understand it, Pixel Shift is really only something one should use when the camera is tripod mounted or mount and when the subject is perfectly still. Even a little bit of motion from the camera or subject will result in a negative effect on picture quality in PShift mode. So unless you plan to do studio work or shoot with a tripod and still subjects, you won't derive any real benefit from Pixel Shift.