Penta K-3 in silver / black

audiobomber · 10-07-2013, 01:42 PM

Someone said the K-3 Silver will only be sold with a grip? IMO the K-3 Silver would look better with a black grip.

Vylen · 10-07-2013, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Someone said the K-3 Silver will only be sold with a grip? IMO the K-3 Silver would look better with a black grip.

It's a bundle; Limited Silver Edition K-3 comes with grip and a special leather strap.

CRPhoto · 10-07-2013, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by dcshooter

I think you are misunderstanding. The point I was making is that only if both are painted can the metal and plastic parts have the same matched metallic look. Ergo, even the metal parts are painted rather than bare metal.

Ok, I see what you are saying. I'm not sure what treatment does the magnesium goes thru to get that look, if it's actually paint or just some kind of finish look, but I have just scratched over a scratch (at the bottom plate) and it's shiny metal down there. The flash cover does have one small scratch and it looks like black plastic under the paint.
I'm trying to take picture of it.

Paul Ewins · 10-07-2013, 03:45 PM

I'm disappointed that once again the silver option is a "limited edition" and that I'll have to buy a handgrip that I don't want to get it. If every other camera in the range is always available in multiple colours is it too much to ask that the top of the range is available in two colours? Why go to the bother of releasing your new HD limiteds in silver if there are only 2000 bodies to match them? I had hoped that this aspect of Pentax marketing would improve under Ricoh.

RonHendriks1966 · 10-07-2013, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by Vylen

It's a bundle; Limited Silver Edition K-3 comes with grip and a special leather strap.

Well I don't like the grip, but it's a bundle, so I have to think about that. On the other hand this energy absorber (probably the PRIME III) could use the extra power.

Vylen · 10-07-2013, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well I don't like the grip, but it's a bundle, so I have to think about that. On the other hand this energy absorber (probably the PRIME III) could use the extra power.

And if you use the FLU card, that Wi-Fi hotspot will need the extra juice.

mamethot · 10-07-2013, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Well I don't like the grip, but it's a bundle, so I have to think about that. On the other hand this energy absorber (probably the PRIME III) could use the extra power.

The new processor is supposed to be twice as powerful, and to consume half the power than its predecessor...

Uluru · 10-07-2013, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Paul Ewins

I'm disappointed that once again the silver option is a "limited edition" and that I'll have to buy a handgrip that I don't want to get it. If every other camera in the range is always available in multiple colours is it too much to ask that the top of the range is available in two colours? Why go to the bother of releasing your new HD limiteds in silver if there are only 2000 bodies to match them? I had hoped that this aspect of Pentax marketing would improve under Ricoh.

Because K-3 isn't the only body in the forthcoming lineup!
Note that this is the advanced enthusiast model — clearly stated in K-3 marketing material.
There is still a pro-body to come, and also another one, below the K-3, that will be two-toned as an outright option.

Additionally, K-3 in silver/black "limited option" may be limited just for now. If there's demand, who knows ...

PBandJ · 10-07-2013, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Because K-3 isn't the only body in the forthcoming lineup!
Note that this is the advanced enthusiast model — clearly stated in K-3 marketing material.
There is still a pro-body to come, and also another one, below the K-3, that will be two-toned as an outright option.

Additionally, K-3 in silver/black "limited option" may be limited just for now. If there's demand, who knows ...

Uluru, what's the time frame on the 2 other bodies?
Thanks

Paul Ewins · 10-07-2013, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Because K-3 isn't the only body in the forthcoming lineup!
Note that this is the advanced enthusiast model — clearly stated in K-3 marketing material.
There is still a pro-body to come, and also another one, below the K-3, that will be two-toned as an outright option.

Is that speculation or knowledge? I would have thought that the K5-II would remain as the model below while a pro body would be either a 645D2 or the (so far) mythical K1 FF.

I like a lot of the upgrades in the K-3 but none of them are a killer feature that would make me upgrade from my K-5. Throw in the silver option as well and I'm getting interested. Unfortunately the grip is of no use to me as I don't need the extra battery life and prefer a smaller camera anyway (blame the MX for that). I'd just prefer to take my time to evaluate the K-3 rather than rush into buying it just so I can get the "limited edition" silver.

ChristianRock · 10-07-2013, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

I have a cunning plan.

I recently commented on another thread that a friend of mine is giving me his ZX-M, I should have it sometime this week.

I know you can see where I am going with this

If suddenly that camera turned into the silver K-3 (with lens attached you can't see the mount color) - would the wife notice?

Uluru · 10-07-2013, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PBandJ

Uluru, what's the time frame on the 2 other bodies?
Thanks

Santa sometimes comes in January too

LeRolls · 10-07-2013, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Uluru

Santa sometimes comes in January too

If the pro body really will be announced that soon then I may just wait for that model if the price difference ends up being only $400-$600 more. Either way it doesn't really hurt to wait a bit.

Cynog Ap Brychan · 10-08-2013, 12:14 AM

Call me mad, but I've just pre-ordered the SE version. Anybody else taken the plunge yet?

bossa · 10-08-2013, 12:32 AM

My brakes failed today and saved me from buying one of these cameras..

$800 gone from my savings for repairs. I was intending to sell off a Nikon 300mm and all of my Pentax gear to finish of my D800E kit with a decent telephoto but this K-3 has been very tempting. I'm not all that rational when it comes to cameras and so there was a danger of hitting Buy Now on CRK's Pentax Store, but the need to have a working car put paid to that fantasy.

10-08-2013, 12:32 AM	#165
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Saved by Brake Failure! My brakes failed today and saved me from buying one of these cameras.. $800 gone from my savings for repairs. I was intending to sell off a Nikon 300mm and all of my Pentax gear to finish of my D800E kit with a decent telephoto but this K-3 has been very tempting. I'm not all that rational when it comes to cameras and so there was a danger of hitting *Buy Now* on CRK's Pentax Store, but the need to have a working car put paid to that fantasy.

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10-07-2013, 01:42 PM	#151
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Someone said the K-3 Silver will only be sold with a grip? IMO the K-3 Silver would look better with a black grip.

10-07-2013, 01:45 PM	#152
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by audiobomber Someone said the K-3 Silver will only be sold with a grip? IMO the K-3 Silver would look better with a black grip. It's a bundle; Limited Silver Edition K-3 comes with grip and a special leather strap.

10-07-2013, 01:47 PM	#153
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	Originally posted by dcshooter I think you are misunderstanding. The point I was making is that only if both are painted can the metal and plastic parts have the same matched metallic look. Ergo, even the metal parts are painted rather than bare metal. Ok, I see what you are saying. I'm not sure what treatment does the magnesium goes thru to get that look, if it's actually paint or just some kind of finish look, but I have just scratched over a scratch (at the bottom plate) and it's shiny metal down there. The flash cover does have one small scratch and it looks like black plastic under the paint. I'm trying to take picture of it.

10-07-2013, 03:45 PM	#154
Paul Ewins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 274	I'm disappointed that once again the silver option is a "limited edition" and that I'll have to buy a handgrip that I don't want to get it. If every other camera in the range is always available in multiple colours is it too much to ask that the top of the range is available in two colours? Why go to the bother of releasing your new HD limiteds in silver if there are only 2000 bodies to match them? I had hoped that this aspect of Pentax marketing would improve under Ricoh.

10-07-2013, 04:39 PM	#155
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Vylen It's a bundle; Limited Silver Edition K-3 comes with grip and a special leather strap. Well I don't like the grip, but it's a bundle, so I have to think about that. On the other hand this energy absorber (probably the PRIME III) could use the extra power.

10-07-2013, 05:32 PM	#156
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well I don't like the grip, but it's a bundle, so I have to think about that. On the other hand this energy absorber (probably the PRIME III) could use the extra power. And if you use the FLU card, that Wi-Fi hotspot will need the extra juice.

10-07-2013, 05:59 PM	#157
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Well I don't like the grip, but it's a bundle, so I have to think about that. On the other hand this energy absorber (probably the PRIME III) could use the extra power. The new processor is supposed to be twice as powerful, and to consume half the power than its predecessor...

10-07-2013, 06:20 PM	#158
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by Paul Ewins I'm disappointed that once again the silver option is a "limited edition" and that I'll have to buy a handgrip that I don't want to get it. If every other camera in the range is always available in multiple colours is it too much to ask that the top of the range is available in two colours? Why go to the bother of releasing your new HD limiteds in silver if there are only 2000 bodies to match them? I had hoped that this aspect of Pentax marketing would improve under Ricoh. Because K-3 isn't the only body in the forthcoming lineup! Note that this is the advanced enthusiast model — clearly stated in K-3 marketing material. There is still a pro-body to come, and also another one, below the K-3, that will be two-toned as an outright option. Additionally, K-3 in silver/black "limited option" may be limited just for now. If there's demand, who knows ...

10-07-2013, 06:31 PM	#159
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	Originally posted by Uluru Because K-3 isn't the only body in the forthcoming lineup! Note that this is the advanced enthusiast model — clearly stated in K-3 marketing material. There is still a pro-body to come, and also another one, below the K-3, that will be two-toned as an outright option. Additionally, K-3 in silver/black "limited option" may be limited just for now. If there's demand, who knows ... Uluru, what's the time frame on the 2 other bodies? Thanks

10-07-2013, 06:40 PM	#160
Paul Ewins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 274	Originally posted by Uluru Because K-3 isn't the only body in the forthcoming lineup! Note that this is the advanced enthusiast model — clearly stated in K-3 marketing material. There is still a pro-body to come, and also another one, below the K-3, that will be two-toned as an outright option. Is that speculation or knowledge? I would have thought that the K5-II would remain as the model below while a pro body would be either a 645D2 or the (so far) mythical K1 FF. I like a lot of the upgrades in the K-3 but none of them are a killer feature that would make me upgrade from my K-5. Throw in the silver option as well and I'm getting interested. Unfortunately the grip is of no use to me as I don't need the extra battery life and prefer a smaller camera anyway (blame the MX for that). I'd just prefer to take my time to evaluate the K-3 rather than rush into buying it just so I can get the "limited edition" silver.

10-07-2013, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#161
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	I have a cunning plan. I recently commented on another thread that a friend of mine is giving me his ZX-M, I should have it sometime this week. I know you can see where I am going with this If suddenly that camera turned into the silver K-3 (with lens attached you can't see the mount color) - would the wife notice?

10-07-2013, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#162
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by PBandJ Uluru, what's the time frame on the 2 other bodies? Thanks Santa sometimes comes in January too

10-07-2013, 10:29 PM	#163
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Uluru Santa sometimes comes in January too If the pro body really will be announced that soon then I may just wait for that model if the price difference ends up being only $400-$600 more. Either way it doesn't really hurt to wait a bit.

10-08-2013, 12:14 AM	#164
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Call me mad, but I've just pre-ordered the SE version. Anybody else taken the plunge yet?