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

**MetteHHH** · 11-14-2020, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by house

A nit pick design wise is how the eye piece, bit with the hot shoe, comes out of the prism. It's an unfortunate reversal of the design principle of removal that the rest of the body is visually based on. The eye piece has a language of addition or insertion. A bit odd.

I feel absolutely sure that your sense of design aesthetics is several levels above my own - but from a practical point of view, I think this particular design detail is going to keep my lcd screen free of face marks. Which... well, I expect I will enjoy. And it will save the environment a tonne of used optical wipes, over the years!

reh321 · 11-14-2020, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by mixalis_kalymnos1611

Idk why but I don’t like that silver color on any camera... black is the real deal. What a nice looking camera..

When my silver KP arrived, my wife at first mistook it for the "Super Program" I purchased in 1983.
It has the same aesthetics - and there is no reason to think the silver version of this camera doesn't also swim against the tide created by Canon's T90.

**mlt** · 11-14-2020, 08:04 AM

With in-camera charging, will the usb port charge both the battery in the camera body and one in the bg-8 grip when it is mounted on the camera?

**luftfluss** · 11-14-2020, 08:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm sticking with my K-3 & K-3II for now... probably several years, even... but I suspect those of us who shun early adoption will begin to feel the tug of temptation once the camera is reviewed and we read the conclusions. Big, bright viewfinder... All those AF points (and better AF)... fast continuous shooting (for a DSLR)... new sensor and even better IQ than the impressive KP... There's a lot of improvement going on inside.

The K-3II is still extremely capable and as handsome in its own way, I'd agree - but the capabilities of the new camera are going to be hard to ignore. Only financial prudence - given how well my K-3 serves me already - prevents me from wanting a K-3III soon after release

Eh, I'm not particularly tempted by shiny new things. It's the shiny old things that catch my eye, like ~~my wife~~ some nice film-era lenses.

Mistral75 · 11-14-2020, 08:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mlt

With in-camera charging, will the usb port charge both the battery in the camera body and one in the bg-8 grip when it is mounted on the camera?

The first one to give the correct answer with a link to an appropriate source wins a lollipop!

**BigMackCam** · 11-14-2020, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Eh, I'm not particularly tempted by shiny new things. It's the shiny old things that catch my eye, like ~~my wife~~ some nice film-era lenses.

Me neither... But... But... BIG viewfinder!!! New sensor!!!!

Who am I kidding? My Samsung GX-10s (all ~~four~~ three of them) and K10D are my favourite cameras...

Joe Dusel · 11-14-2020, 09:54 AM

LOL, the first thing I noticed were how crappy the pictures of the camera were. Geeze, they didn't have a photographer to help them?

MMVIII · 11-14-2020, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

The first one to give the correct answer with a link to an appropriate source wins a lollipop!

Not fighting for the lollipop, but if I would be in charge I would give the grip it's own USB port. Thus it could function as an external battery charger if not attached.

However, the manual will tell us how it is.

**Belnan** · 11-14-2020, 11:09 AM - **2 Likes**

If I'm going to spend a small fortune I might as well get a silver one.

**mlt** · 11-14-2020, 12:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Belnan

If I'm going to spend a small fortune I might as well get a silver one.

Spending a small fortune, maybe Ricoh should do a gold one

**Cerebum** · 11-14-2020, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I'm sticking with my K-3 & K-3II for now... probably several years, even... but I suspect those of us who shun early adoption will begin to feel the tug of temptation once the camera is reviewed and we read the conclusions. Big, bright viewfinder... All those AF points (and better AF)... fast continuous shooting (for a DSLR)... new sensor and even better IQ than the impressive KP... There's a lot of improvement going on inside.

The K-3II is still extremely capable and as handsome in its own way, I'd agree - but the capabilities of the new camera are going to be hard to ignore. Only financial prudence - given how well my K-3 serves me already - prevents me from wanting a K-3III soon after release

Likewise, I have the KP and K3 so I have K3 rugged, trippy gorgeousness and KP with its modern style and fabulous IQ, so, my gas is firmly under control. If I got a windfall it would go on a K1ii first

reh321 · 11-14-2020, 01:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Joe Dusel

LOL, the first thing I noticed were how crappy the pictures of the camera were. Geeze, they didn't have a photographer to help them?

I’m much more interested in quality of the images than skill in using it.

totsmuyco · 11-14-2020, 04:21 PM

Except for one which I wouldn't mention, all Pentax cameras are gorgeous looking and well balanced. But I like the the way the KP looks. I don't have one but for me, I think it's most gorgeous looking of them all.

**Belnan** · 11-14-2020, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by mlt

Spending a small fortune, maybe Ricoh should do a gold one

A nice gold unit. Trump would approve.

bencoskater · 11-14-2020, 06:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Joe Dusel

LOL, the first thing I noticed were how crappy the pictures of the camera were. Geeze, they didn't have a photographer to help them?

It's been shot by Dekra not Pentax! xD

11-14-2020, 09:17 AM - 1 Like	#81
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,687	Originally posted by luftfluss Eh, I'm not particularly tempted by shiny new things. It's the shiny old things that catch my eye, like ~~my wife~~ some nice film-era lenses. Me neither... But... But... BIG viewfinder!!! New sensor!!!! Who am I kidding? My Samsung GX-10s (all ~~four~~ three of them) and K10D are my favourite cameras... Last edited by BigMackCam; 11-14-2020 at 09:26 AM.

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11-14-2020, 07:53 AM - 1 Like	#76
MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817	Originally posted by house A nit pick design wise is how the eye piece, bit with the hot shoe, comes out of the prism. It's an unfortunate reversal of the design principle of removal that the rest of the body is visually based on. The eye piece has a language of addition or insertion. A bit odd. I feel absolutely sure that your sense of design aesthetics is several levels above my own - but from a practical point of view, I think this particular design detail is going to keep my lcd screen free of face marks. Which... well, I expect I will enjoy. And it will save the environment a tonne of used optical wipes, over the years!

11-14-2020, 07:59 AM	#77
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by mixalis_kalymnos1611 Idk why but I don’t like that silver color on any camera... black is the real deal. What a nice looking camera.. When my silver KP arrived, my wife at first mistook it for the "Super Program" I purchased in 1983. It has the same aesthetics - and there is no reason to think the silver version of this camera doesn't also swim against the tide created by Canon's T90.

11-14-2020, 08:04 AM	#78
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	With in-camera charging, will the usb port charge both the battery in the camera body and one in the bg-8 grip when it is mounted on the camera?

11-14-2020, 08:39 AM - 2 Likes	#79
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'm sticking with my K-3 & K-3II for now... probably several years, even... but I suspect those of us who shun early adoption will begin to feel the tug of temptation once the camera is reviewed and we read the conclusions. Big, bright viewfinder... All those AF points (and better AF)... fast continuous shooting (for a DSLR)... new sensor and even better IQ than the impressive KP... There's a lot of improvement going on inside. The K-3II is still extremely capable and as handsome in its own way, I'd agree - but the capabilities of the new camera are going to be hard to ignore. Only financial prudence - given how well my K-3 serves me already - prevents me from wanting a K-3III soon after release Eh, I'm not particularly tempted by shiny new things. It's the shiny old things that catch my eye, like ~~my wife~~ some nice film-era lenses.

11-14-2020, 08:40 AM - 1 Like	#80
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Originally posted by mlt With in-camera charging, will the usb port charge both the battery in the camera body and one in the bg-8 grip when it is mounted on the camera? The first one to give the correct answer with a link to an appropriate source wins a lollipop!

11-14-2020, 09:54 AM	#82
Joe Dusel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 126	LOL, the first thing I noticed were how crappy the pictures of the camera were. Geeze, they didn't have a photographer to help them?

11-14-2020, 11:01 AM	#83
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by Mistral75 The first one to give the correct answer with a link to an appropriate source wins a lollipop! Not fighting for the lollipop, but if I would be in charge I would give the grip it's own USB port. Thus it could function as an external battery charger if not attached. However, the manual will tell us how it is.

11-14-2020, 11:09 AM - 2 Likes	#84
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	If I'm going to spend a small fortune I might as well get a silver one.

11-14-2020, 12:40 PM - 2 Likes	#85
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by Belnan If I'm going to spend a small fortune I might as well get a silver one. Spending a small fortune, maybe Ricoh should do a gold one

11-14-2020, 12:58 PM	#86
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by BigMackCam I'm sticking with my K-3 & K-3II for now... probably several years, even... but I suspect those of us who shun early adoption will begin to feel the tug of temptation once the camera is reviewed and we read the conclusions. Big, bright viewfinder... All those AF points (and better AF)... fast continuous shooting (for a DSLR)... new sensor and even better IQ than the impressive KP... There's a lot of improvement going on inside. The K-3II is still extremely capable and as handsome in its own way, I'd agree - but the capabilities of the new camera are going to be hard to ignore. Only financial prudence - given how well my K-3 serves me already - prevents me from wanting a K-3III soon after release Likewise, I have the KP and K3 so I have K3 rugged, trippy gorgeousness and KP with its modern style and fabulous IQ, so, my gas is firmly under control. If I got a windfall it would go on a K1ii first

11-14-2020, 01:26 PM - 1 Like	#87
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,184	Originally posted by Joe Dusel LOL, the first thing I noticed were how crappy the pictures of the camera were. Geeze, they didn't have a photographer to help them? I’m much more interested in quality of the images than skill in using it.

11-14-2020, 04:21 PM	#88
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Except for one which I wouldn't mention, all Pentax cameras are gorgeous looking and well balanced. But I like the the way the KP looks. I don't have one but for me, I think it's most gorgeous looking of them all.

11-14-2020, 04:56 PM	#89
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by mlt Spending a small fortune, maybe Ricoh should do a gold one A nice gold unit. Trump would approve.

11-14-2020, 06:06 PM - 1 Like	#90
bencoskater Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 90	Originally posted by Joe Dusel LOL, the first thing I noticed were how crappy the pictures of the camera were. Geeze, they didn't have a photographer to help them? It's been shot by Dekra not Pentax! xD