K-3 III To Be Released Next Week

house · 03-25-2021, 02:12 PM - **4 Likes**

If they manage to launch the K-3 III and the DA*1650 at the same time I'm pretty sure it will be good for marketing. Putting that combo in the hands of reviewers will likely improve the perceptions of both products. Basically any other lens than the DA*1650, except perhaps the DFA70210, won't be very impressive to contemporary reviewers for one reason or another.

I can't imagine the DA*1650 being sold as a kit though. If it is that's one hell of a high end kit.

**Kobie** · 03-25-2021, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Zygonyx

This listing induces the "fact" the kit lens will be HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 DC WR limited

I don't think it does. I read it as simply...
Body: Black/Silver
Body with lens: Black/Silver - as in, choose black or silver for body but you still get the same base lens (18-135 perhaps?).

stevebrot · 03-25-2021, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

RiceHigh is referring to the Chinese forum.
It seems like at least one of the users there was able to test the camera.

The tweets, however, are Nokishita's - and Nokishita is reliable.

Yes, and Google translate indicates Nokishita said K-3iii kit and grip had been added to overseas dealers and "within a week" for reservations.

As for the forum posts...Yes they have had a camera for testing...since 1 March with firmware v1.0. RiceHigh was explicit about not being aware of a release date.

Steve

8BitTim · 03-25-2021, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, and Google translate indicates Nokishita said K-3iii kit and grip had been added to overseas dealers and "within a week" for reservations.

As for the forum posts...Yes they have had a camera for testing...since 1 March with firmware v1.0. RiceHigh was explicit about not being aware of a release date.

Steve

I wonder who the dealers are? I checked bnh and adorama, I can't see anything listed for them.

Kunzite · 03-25-2021, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by 8BitTim

I wonder who the dealers are? I checked bnh and adorama, I can't see anything listed for them.

Japanese dealers.
Nothing on Yodobashi...

Kobayashi.K · 03-25-2021, 02:51 PM - **12 Likes**

The ship that is stuck in the Suez canal, did I see that there was a container on board with Ricoh on it?

Paul the Sunman · 03-25-2021, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Kobayashi.K

The ship that is stuck in the Suez canal, did I see that there was a container on board with Ricoh on it?

Which direction is it pointing?

**boriscleto** · 03-25-2021, 03:11 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Which direction is it pointing?

Sideways.

Paul the Sunman · 03-25-2021, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by boriscleto

Sideways.

Destined for the Bedouin market.

Jean Poitiers · 03-25-2021, 03:40 PM

Wonder when Pentax/Ricoh will confirm this ... ?

Kobayashi.K · 03-25-2021, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Which direction is it pointing?

To Europe, with destination Rotterdam in The Netherlands, that's where I live

bob5050 · 03-25-2021, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

Great news, but April 1st is next week ...

Of course, the rumor is 'next week,' not specifically Thursday.
A more auspicious date might be 12 July (feast date of St. Veronica, patron saint of photography).
No thanks, If it's 1 April, that will be just fine.

Sidney Porter · 03-25-2021, 04:47 PM

As far as a kit. Is that even a thing anymore? A couple months ago I was looking at b&h and adorama and it appeared that they bundled packages together with a variety of lenses (looking at kp and k70). There wasn't much or any discount on the lens.

I assume that the majority of the early adopters will be people like us and don't need to buy a lens to have a working copy

Zygonyx · 03-25-2021, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by Kobayashi.K

The ship that is stuck in the Suez canal, did I see that there was a container on board with Ricoh on it?

Of course according to quantities, premium techprice, and timevalue, our gear willl rather freight in planes

There's no green-washing april fish to be stucked/sucked around

**Ray Cox** · 03-25-2021, 05:38 PM

There is a slot at the ready on Amazon

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03-25-2021, 02:12 PM - 4 Likes	#46
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	If they manage to launch the K-3 III and the DA1650 at the same time I'm pretty sure it will be good for marketing. Putting that combo in the hands of reviewers will likely improve the perceptions of both products. Basically any other lens than the DA1650, except perhaps the DFA70210, won't be very impressive to contemporary reviewers for one reason or another. I can't imagine the DA*1650 being sold as a kit though. If it is that's one hell of a high end kit.

03-25-2021, 02:16 PM	#47
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Zygonyx This listing induces the "fact" the kit lens will be HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 DC WR limited I don't think it does. I read it as simply... Body: Black/Silver Body with lens: Black/Silver - as in, choose black or silver for body but you still get the same base lens (18-135 perhaps?).

03-25-2021, 02:21 PM	#48
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kunzite RiceHigh is referring to the Chinese forum. It seems like at least one of the users there was able to test the camera. The tweets, however, are Nokishita's - and Nokishita is reliable. Yes, and Google translate indicates Nokishita said K-3iii kit and grip had been added to overseas dealers and "within a week" for reservations. As for the forum posts...Yes they have had a camera for testing...since 1 March with firmware v1.0. RiceHigh was explicit about not being aware of a release date. Steve

03-25-2021, 02:39 PM	#49
8BitTim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 43	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, and Google translate indicates Nokishita said K-3iii kit and grip had been added to overseas dealers and "within a week" for reservations. As for the forum posts...Yes they have had a camera for testing...since 1 March with firmware v1.0. RiceHigh was explicit about not being aware of a release date. Steve I wonder who the dealers are? I checked bnh and adorama, I can't see anything listed for them.

03-25-2021, 02:46 PM	#50
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by 8BitTim I wonder who the dealers are? I checked bnh and adorama, I can't see anything listed for them. Japanese dealers. Nothing on Yodobashi...

03-25-2021, 02:51 PM - 12 Likes	#51
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	The ship that is stuck in the Suez canal, did I see that there was a container on board with Ricoh on it?

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Kobayashi.K The ship that is stuck in the Suez canal, did I see that there was a container on board with Ricoh on it? Which direction is it pointing?

03-25-2021, 03:11 PM - 8 Likes	#53
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Which direction is it pointing? Sideways.

03-25-2021, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#54
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by boriscleto Sideways. Destined for the Bedouin market.

03-25-2021, 03:40 PM	#55
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Wonder when Pentax/Ricoh will confirm this ... ?

03-25-2021, 03:47 PM	#56
Kobayashi.K Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 716	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Which direction is it pointing? To Europe, with destination Rotterdam in The Netherlands, that's where I live

03-25-2021, 04:12 PM	#57
bob5050 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 41	Originally posted by aaacb Great news, but April 1st is next week ... Of course, the rumor is 'next week,' not specifically Thursday. A more auspicious date might be 12 July (feast date of St. Veronica, patron saint of photography). No thanks, If it's 1 April, that will be just fine.

03-25-2021, 04:47 PM	#58
Sidney Porter Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 353	As far as a kit. Is that even a thing anymore? A couple months ago I was looking at b&h and adorama and it appeared that they bundled packages together with a variety of lenses (looking at kp and k70). There wasn't much or any discount on the lens. I assume that the majority of the early adopters will be people like us and don't need to buy a lens to have a working copy