Pentax K-3 Mark III (R03010) - Additional pictures

Breakfastographer · 11-26-2020, 04:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Not a Number

Indeed, a fun diversion but let's get back on topic.

More like, a suggestion to split it out into a separate thread if that's something mods can do.

someasiancameraguy · 11-26-2020, 05:12 AM

Anyone notice the small bump besides the mount, above the SR sticker? Seems like a strange place to put a bump unless for a specific reason.

**Cerebum** · 11-26-2020, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

Anyone notice the small bump besides the mount, above the SR sticker? Seems like a strange place to put a bump unless for a specific reason.

There is one on the KP, it could be to make space for something inside. Like you say, it would be a strange addition if there wasnt as reason for it

noelpolar · 11-26-2020, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

That is glorious! Are you going to copy the curves on the K3 or go for the sloping KP style?

Initially when I got the KP I wasn't happy with the small grip.... so I ordered the large one.... and didn't like that.... so started to make this wood one.... but I ended up getting a medium grip and sorta got use to it..... so didn't finish the wood one.... I was originally looking for it to be more K3 like.... but now I might progress it as more KP ish but with some bling. To be honest I'm struggling getting a good fit with the KP body.... but haven't stuffed it yet..... was looking to epoxy mold it to the camera as gar as fit goes.

For me... it took me a while to accept the KP as a KP.... and not look for it to be K3/5 ish in hand.

**Cerebum** · 11-26-2020, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Initially when I got the KP I wasn't happy with the small grip.... so I ordered the large one.... and didn't like that.... so started to make this wood one.... but I ended up getting a medium grip and sorta got use to it..... so didn't finish the wood one.... I was originally looking for it to be more K3 like.... but now I might progress it as more KP ish but with some bling. To be honest I'm struggling getting a good fit with the KP body.... but haven't stuffed it yet..... was looking to epoxy mold it to the camera as gar as fit goes.

For me... it took me a while to accept the KP as a KP.... and not look for it to be K3/5 ish in hand.

Epoxy mold to get the shape or to fix it permanently? (That would be a big call) I like the medium and i like the battery grip with the large one but i still prefer the grip on my K3. This is why it would be nice, given the fact it is swapable, to have more options like the KP-J grip. Even a plastic version would do

Did you edit while i was writing? Lol i do that

i used the KP with the smallest and my 21mm limited. That was actually really nice. I dont want a K3 clone, just maybe something that hung from my fingertips a little more securely

Breakfastographer · 11-26-2020, 05:42 AM

Originally posted by someasiancameraguy

Anyone notice the small bump besides the mount, above the SR sticker? Seems like a strange place to put a bump unless for a specific reason.

The bump is needed for the aperture motor. It covers the plate that the screw goes through to attach the motor to the mount.

someasiancameraguy · 11-26-2020, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by Breakfastographer

The bump is needed for the aperture motor. It covers the plate that the screw goes through to attach the motor to the mount.

Thanks. I just checked some other aps-cs and I see that it's quite common. Maybe I've just gotten too used to looking at my K-1

ojutan · 11-26-2020, 04:16 PM

won't pay the equal amout to 200.000 yen for that. When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much...
Also have to mention that the USB ports of the IST.DL2 and the K50 is the biggest weakness in that cam. It just breaks when used often. Hope Pentax will fix that in the K3 mark 3 too... at least the USB 3.2 / type c plug will give the ability for a quick charge which wasn't possible with the micro USB2 port

reh321 · 11-26-2020, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by ojutan

When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much...

The K-1 is also "FF".
Some people will gain from what the K-1 offers them, and others will have absolutely no use for it.

**BigMackCam** · 11-26-2020, 05:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ojutan

won't pay the equal amout to 200.000 yen for that. When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much...

Each to his or her own. I won't deny it's an expensive camera, if the release price is close to what's been rumoured... but, personally, I think it's awfully early to be judging what the camera is worth until we know what it's capable of. As for comparisons with the K-1, they're such different cameras with different advantages and disadvantages in terms of format and performance that I really don't see the point - but, again, each to their own. If it's not for you, that's fine

Originally posted by ojutan

Also have to mention that the USB ports of the IST.DL2 and the K50 is the biggest weakness in that cam. It just breaks when used often. Hope Pentax will fix that in the K3 mark 3 too... at least the USB 3.2 / type c plug will give the ability for a quick charge which wasn't possible with the micro USB2 port

I've not read of anyone having problems with their USB ports on the older cameras, which leads me to think it's not a common thing and far from the biggest weakness (how about battery contacts on the *ist DL2 and aperture control block on the K-50?). Do you have links or references to bulk evidence that suggests it has been a significant issue for a large number of owners? Either way, the *ist DL2 is really long in the tooth now - 14 years old, in fact - while the much younger K-50 is still no toddler at 7 years old. Neither was a "flagship level" camera like the K-5, K-3 or forthcoming K-3III. I'd say it's pretty safe to assume the USB port on this new model is pretty robust...

dbs · 11-26-2020, 06:43 PM

All the lenses have increased in price ( in Aus ) over the last couple of years so why would a camera not be any different.
A DSLR/SLR camera has always been a premium product ( go check a 70's price list against what you were earning at the time ) nothing has changed.

Dave

**RobA_Oz** · 11-26-2020, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by dbs

All the lenses have increased in price ( in Aus ) over the last couple of years so why would a camera not be any different.
A DSLR/SLR camera has always been a premium product ( go check a 70's price list against what you were earning at the time ) nothing has changed.

Dave

I undertook that exercise a while back, and concluded that the real price of my K-1 wasn’t a lot different from the price I paid for my Spotmatic-F, new in 1974, adjusting for the official inflation figures over that time.

I still have that SP-F, by the way, but I don’t expect to be the owner of my K-1 in 46 years time.

**Cerebum** · 11-27-2020, 12:26 AM

Regarding price, I will be surprised if it is £1900. Lumix have just released a new full frame at that price point making me think it would be prudent to aim around £1750. Of course it all depends on a) the cost of materials, the new pentaprism won't be cheap, & 2) just how much their research thinks they can winkle out of us. We all know that items are priced depending more on the market than the manufacturing costs.this is why things in the UK are often more expensive. We are seen as a lucrative market that can take a higher price. That is why, even with duty, it is often cheaper to buy from another country! I love living in the UK, .... but sometimes I don't :0/

bdery · 11-27-2020, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by TwoUptons

Though when I read "video centric", I read it as "does 4K", not that Ricoh would start chasing Panasonic, Sony, and Canon in high end video from stills cameras.

If they just played on the same field, regarding videos, many people would improve their vision about Pentax's relevance.

**Yaki** · 11-27-2020, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by ojutan

won't pay the equal amout to 200.000 yen for that. When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much...
Also have to mention that the USB ports of the IST.DL2 and the K50 is the biggest weakness in that cam. It just breaks when used often. Hope Pentax will fix that in the K3 mark 3 too... at least the USB 3.2 / type c plug will give the ability for a quick charge which wasn't possible with the micro USB2 port

Actually in my country the price is 2000 Euro . Probably the same price is in all EU

11-26-2020, 05:20 PM - 2 Likes	#280
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by ojutan won't pay the equal amout to 200.000 yen for that. When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much... Each to his or her own. I won't deny it's an expensive camera, if the release price is close to what's been rumoured... but, personally, I think it's awfully early to be judging what the camera is worth until we know what it's capable of. As for comparisons with the K-1, they're such different cameras with different advantages and disadvantages in terms of format and performance that I really don't see the point - but, again, each to their own. If it's not for you, that's fine Originally posted by ojutan Also have to mention that the USB ports of the IST.DL2 and the K50 is the biggest weakness in that cam. It just breaks when used often. Hope Pentax will fix that in the K3 mark 3 too... at least the USB 3.2 / type c plug will give the ability for a quick charge which wasn't possible with the micro USB2 port I've not read of anyone having problems with their USB ports on the older cameras, which leads me to think it's not a common thing and far from the biggest weakness (how about battery contacts on the ist DL2 and aperture control block on the K-50?). Do you have links or references to bulk evidence that suggests it has been a significant issue for a large number of owners? Either way, the ist DL2 is really long in the tooth now - 14 years old, in fact - while the much younger K-50 is still no toddler at 7 years old. Neither was a "flagship level" camera like the K-5, K-3 or forthcoming K-3III. I'd say it's pretty safe to assume the USB port on this new model is pretty robust... Last edited by BigMackCam; 11-27-2020 at 02:45 AM.

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11-26-2020, 04:45 AM - 1 Like	#271
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by Not a Number Indeed, a fun diversion but let's get back on topic. More like, a suggestion to split it out into a separate thread if that's something mods can do.

11-26-2020, 05:12 AM	#272
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	Anyone notice the small bump besides the mount, above the SR sticker? Seems like a strange place to put a bump unless for a specific reason.

11-26-2020, 05:17 AM	#273
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy Anyone notice the small bump besides the mount, above the SR sticker? Seems like a strange place to put a bump unless for a specific reason. There is one on the KP, it could be to make space for something inside. Like you say, it would be a strange addition if there wasnt as reason for it

11-26-2020, 05:25 AM	#274
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by Cerebum That is glorious! Are you going to copy the curves on the K3 or go for the sloping KP style? Initially when I got the KP I wasn't happy with the small grip.... so I ordered the large one.... and didn't like that.... so started to make this wood one.... but I ended up getting a medium grip and sorta got use to it..... so didn't finish the wood one.... I was originally looking for it to be more K3 like.... but now I might progress it as more KP ish but with some bling. To be honest I'm struggling getting a good fit with the KP body.... but haven't stuffed it yet..... was looking to epoxy mold it to the camera as gar as fit goes. For me... it took me a while to accept the KP as a KP.... and not look for it to be K3/5 ish in hand.

11-26-2020, 05:31 AM	#275
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by noelpolar Initially when I got the KP I wasn't happy with the small grip.... so I ordered the large one.... and didn't like that.... so started to make this wood one.... but I ended up getting a medium grip and sorta got use to it..... so didn't finish the wood one.... I was originally looking for it to be more K3 like.... but now I might progress it as more KP ish but with some bling. To be honest I'm struggling getting a good fit with the KP body.... but haven't stuffed it yet..... was looking to epoxy mold it to the camera as gar as fit goes. For me... it took me a while to accept the KP as a KP.... and not look for it to be K3/5 ish in hand. Epoxy mold to get the shape or to fix it permanently? (That would be a big call) I like the medium and i like the battery grip with the large one but i still prefer the grip on my K3. This is why it would be nice, given the fact it is swapable, to have more options like the KP-J grip. Even a plastic version would do Did you edit while i was writing? Lol i do that i used the KP with the smallest and my 21mm limited. That was actually really nice. I dont want a K3 clone, just maybe something that hung from my fingertips a little more securely

11-26-2020, 05:42 AM	#276
Breakfastographer Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 673	Originally posted by someasiancameraguy Anyone notice the small bump besides the mount, above the SR sticker? Seems like a strange place to put a bump unless for a specific reason. The bump is needed for the aperture motor. It covers the plate that the screw goes through to attach the motor to the mount.

11-26-2020, 05:44 AM	#277
someasiancameraguy Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 419	Originally posted by Breakfastographer The bump is needed for the aperture motor. It covers the plate that the screw goes through to attach the motor to the mount. Thanks. I just checked some other aps-cs and I see that it's quite common. Maybe I've just gotten too used to looking at my K-1

11-26-2020, 04:16 PM	#278
ojutan New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	won't pay the equal amout to 200.000 yen for that. When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much... Also have to mention that the USB ports of the IST.DL2 and the K50 is the biggest weakness in that cam. It just breaks when used often. Hope Pentax will fix that in the K3 mark 3 too... at least the USB 3.2 / type c plug will give the ability for a quick charge which wasn't possible with the micro USB2 port

11-26-2020, 05:01 PM	#279
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by ojutan When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much... The K-1 is also "FF". Some people will gain from what the K-1 offers them, and others will have absolutely no use for it.

11-26-2020, 06:43 PM	#281
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	All the lenses have increased in price ( in Aus ) over the last couple of years so why would a camera not be any different. A DSLR/SLR camera has always been a premium product ( go check a 70's price list against what you were earning at the time ) nothing has changed. Dave

11-26-2020, 11:25 PM	#282
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by dbs All the lenses have increased in price ( in Aus ) over the last couple of years so why would a camera not be any different. A DSLR/SLR camera has always been a premium product ( go check a 70's price list against what you were earning at the time ) nothing has changed. Dave I undertook that exercise a while back, and concluded that the real price of my K-1 wasn’t a lot different from the price I paid for my Spotmatic-F, new in 1974, adjusting for the official inflation figures over that time. I still have that SP-F, by the way, but I don’t expect to be the owner of my K-1 in 46 years time.

11-27-2020, 12:26 AM	#283
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Regarding price, I will be surprised if it is £1900. Lumix have just released a new full frame at that price point making me think it would be prudent to aim around £1750. Of course it all depends on a) the cost of materials, the new pentaprism won't be cheap, & 2) just how much their research thinks they can winkle out of us. We all know that items are priced depending more on the market than the manufacturing costs.this is why things in the UK are often more expensive. We are seen as a lucrative market that can take a higher price. That is why, even with duty, it is often cheaper to buy from another country! I love living in the UK, .... but sometimes I don't :0/

11-27-2020, 07:06 AM	#284
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by TwoUptons Though when I read "video centric", I read it as "does 4K", not that Ricoh would start chasing Panasonic, Sony, and Canon in high end video from stills cameras. If they just played on the same field, regarding videos, many people would improve their vision about Pentax's relevance.

11-27-2020, 07:52 AM	#285
Yaki Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sofia Posts: 948	Originally posted by ojutan won't pay the equal amout to 200.000 yen for that. When GPS is not on board then its far too expensive, given the fact that the K1 has GPS and it's priced at 300.000 or some more, about 2400 Euro. 1500 is far too much... Also have to mention that the USB ports of the IST.DL2 and the K50 is the biggest weakness in that cam. It just breaks when used often. Hope Pentax will fix that in the K3 mark 3 too... at least the USB 3.2 / type c plug will give the ability for a quick charge which wasn't possible with the micro USB2 port Actually in my country the price is 2000 Euro . Probably the same price is in all EU