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8BitTim · 03-26-2021, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

People need to understand that this isn't your typical Pentax from years ago, where it packs a lot into the body but has a sensor a generation or two behind and autofocus from 2008. This isn't a good camera for the money, but appears to be (at least arguably) the best APS-C DSLR from anyone, ever. It's slotted in to compete with the X-T4, and will be priced appropriately for that.

Most are probably going to compare this to the d500 on the dslr side of things and the x-t4 and a6600 on the mirrorless side of things. From what we've seen so far, this is definitely more advanced than the d500, we just need confirmation that the af system is better. The x-t4 I expect to obviously win out in video comparisons, but stills is hopefully where the pentax will shine. Same goes for the a6600.

Jean Poitiers · 03-26-2021, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by ThorSanchez

People need to understand that this isn't your typical Pentax from years ago, where it packs a lot into the body but has a sensor a generation or two behind and autofocus from 2008. This isn't a good camera for the money, but appears to be (at least arguably) the best APS-C DSLR from anyone, ever. It's slotted in to compete with the X-T4, and will be priced appropriately for that.

I shoot an X-T3 (which is an X-T4 without IBIS) and K-1.

IMHO, the K-3iii will have to be excellent (+++) in order to equal the X-T4.

There will be no competition when it comes to video ... X-T4 win be very hard to beat, given Pentax video capabilities.

Plus the X-T4 will start to be retail discounted a bit more in the near future ... probably my next Fujifilm body, but I am waiting to see the coming X-H2.

rr1736 · 03-26-2021, 07:51 AM

Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke

repaap · 03-26-2021, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

I sold my K-3 to my father-in-law to partial fund the purchase of my K-1 (which I kind of regret sometimes ... but there's still the trusty ol' K-5).

I am looking forward to seeing what the new K-3iii can do ... but at this price level, I would prefer any day a "newer" K-1 version. Hands down.

If the time frame for a "major K-1 update" is to be like that of the K-3, then there's still a long wait ahead.

I bought my K-3 when it came out ... seven and a half years ago.

That's far, far too long for a flagship APS-C DSLR.

If any of rumours will be true, next K-1 will have 61 MP sensor and most if not all of things from K-3III. It is going to be 2500+ . And that could happen with in year or 2. I love my K-1 and I think that this K-3 will be very nice combo with it. As well as with even higher pixelcount next gen K-1.

Jean Poitiers · 03-26-2021, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by repaap

If any of rumours will be true, next K-1 will have 61 MP sensor and most if not all of things from K-3III. It is going to be 2500+ . And that could happen with in year or 2. I love my K-1 and I think that this K-3 will be very nice combo with it. As well as with even higher pixelcount next gen K-1.

Yeah, thanks.

I am saving a few more pennies ... we'll see.

8BitTim · 03-26-2021, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by rr1736

Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke

That's a bit of a mistranslation. Pre orders start next week, the actual ship/release day is supposedly april 23rd

Jean Poitiers · 03-26-2021, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by rr1736

Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke

Pentax Rumors announcement = rumors

Ricoh/Pentax announcement = a bit more solid information

repaap · 03-26-2021, 07:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Yep, that's about double what I paid for my K-3 and well into territory where I'd consider moving to a FF system if I were to spend that much. Still, my original K-3 is still going strong and I don't expect it to give up the ghost any time soon, so there'll be plenty of time for the mark III to come down in price before I'm close to making a new DSLR a real consideration.

I am very excited for it to come out though so we can see what it's capable of.

Finnish price(1999) is usually 100-200 more than itis at rest of the EU. I bought my K-3 as a pre order back then. It was 600 less than this new K-3III. AND it was not as advanced to it’s preceded models as this K-3III is to anything so far in Pentax land.

And as we know price will get down from launch price in half year or so.

**Serkevan** · 03-26-2021, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by rr1736

Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke

Unless I'm mistaken, Japan doesn't do April's Fools.
Neither does most of the non-Anglosaxon world.

Jean Poitiers · 03-26-2021, 08:17 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Unless I'm mistaken, Japan doesn't do April's Fools.
Neither does most of the non-Anglosaxon world.

We do it in France ... and it's fun to listen to the radio news that day, because there's usually a gag headline ... like a couple of years ago when it was said that the Mayor of Paris was going to sell the Eiffel Tower to a foreign consortium.

**Serkevan** · 03-26-2021, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Yep, that's about double what I paid for my K-3 and well into territory where I'd consider moving to a FF system if I were to spend that much. Still, my original K-3 is still going strong and I don't expect it to give up the ghost any time soon, so there'll be plenty of time for the mark III to come down in price before I'm close to making a new DSLR a real consideration.

I am very excited for it to come out though so we can see what it's capable of.

Take into account that the K-1 is much cheaper than one would expect by using a sensor that was several years old and electronics of similar vintage. A similarly-performing FF that doesn't use an old 24MP chip is gonna run you about 3K. This is looking like it's better than the D500 in a good bunch of ways already. Probably better than the X-T4 in some aspects as well, although the spec sheet on the Pentax is a touch less impressive.
And like Thor said, lenses will also factor into the equation.

lemono · 03-26-2021, 08:19 AM - **2 Likes**

Taking k-1 pricing as a guess, I think it is of limited significance.
Five years have passed since the k-1, and many things have changed.
The pricing of k-3iii in various regions can refer to DFA * 85. I think I can't say anymore.

**Serkevan** · 03-26-2021, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

We do it in France ... and it's fun to listen to the radio news that day, because there's usually a gag headline ... like a couple of years ago when it was said that the Mayor of Paris was going to sell the Eiffel Tower to a foreign consortium.

Hah, I didn't know that. In Spain we do the joke day on the 28th of December.

mee · 03-26-2021, 08:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rr1736

Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke

Because both are observing the Passover Holiday until April 5th. So they're closed until then.

**bobbotron** · 03-26-2021, 08:24 AM - **1 Like**

People are so up in arms over the price but... consider how you'll have the camera. If you want it, just buy it assuming you have the means. The pain of purchase will be over in time. My K3 has long since paid for itself many times over. These things are always expensive when they're released, and as others say, there's a lot of new tech going into this one!

03-26-2021, 07:50 AM	#107
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by ThorSanchez People need to understand that this isn't your typical Pentax from years ago, where it packs a lot into the body but has a sensor a generation or two behind and autofocus from 2008. This isn't a good camera for the money, but appears to be (at least arguably) the best APS-C DSLR from anyone, ever. It's slotted in to compete with the X-T4, and will be priced appropriately for that. I shoot an X-T3 (which is an X-T4 without IBIS) and K-1. IMHO, the K-3iii will have to be excellent (+++) in order to equal the X-T4. There will be no competition when it comes to video ... X-T4 win be very hard to beat, given Pentax video capabilities. Plus the X-T4 will start to be retail discounted a bit more in the near future ... probably my next Fujifilm body, but I am waiting to see the coming X-H2. Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 03-26-2021 at 08:13 AM.

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03-26-2021, 07:41 AM	#106
8BitTim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 43	Originally posted by ThorSanchez People need to understand that this isn't your typical Pentax from years ago, where it packs a lot into the body but has a sensor a generation or two behind and autofocus from 2008. This isn't a good camera for the money, but appears to be (at least arguably) the best APS-C DSLR from anyone, ever. It's slotted in to compete with the X-T4, and will be priced appropriately for that. Most are probably going to compare this to the d500 on the dslr side of things and the x-t4 and a6600 on the mirrorless side of things. From what we've seen so far, this is definitely more advanced than the d500, we just need confirmation that the af system is better. The x-t4 I expect to obviously win out in video comparisons, but stills is hopefully where the pentax will shine. Same goes for the a6600.

03-26-2021, 07:51 AM	#108
rr1736 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 203	Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke

03-26-2021, 07:52 AM	#109
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers I sold my K-3 to my father-in-law to partial fund the purchase of my K-1 (which I kind of regret sometimes ... but there's still the trusty ol' K-5). I am looking forward to seeing what the new K-3iii can do ... but at this price level, I would prefer any day a "newer" K-1 version. Hands down. If the time frame for a "major K-1 update" is to be like that of the K-3, then there's still a long wait ahead. I bought my K-3 when it came out ... seven and a half years ago. That's far, far too long for a flagship APS-C DSLR. If any of rumours will be true, next K-1 will have 61 MP sensor and most if not all of things from K-3III. It is going to be 2500+ . And that could happen with in year or 2. I love my K-1 and I think that this K-3 will be very nice combo with it. As well as with even higher pixelcount next gen K-1.

03-26-2021, 07:54 AM	#110
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by repaap If any of rumours will be true, next K-1 will have 61 MP sensor and most if not all of things from K-3III. It is going to be 2500+ . And that could happen with in year or 2. I love my K-1 and I think that this K-3 will be very nice combo with it. As well as with even higher pixelcount next gen K-1. Yeah, thanks. I am saving a few more pennies ... we'll see.

03-26-2021, 07:55 AM	#111
8BitTim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 43	Originally posted by rr1736 Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke That's a bit of a mistranslation. Pre orders start next week, the actual ship/release day is supposedly april 23rd

03-26-2021, 07:56 AM	#112
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by rr1736 Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke Pentax Rumors announcement = rumors Ricoh/Pentax announcement = a bit more solid information

03-26-2021, 07:58 AM - 1 Like	#113
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Yep, that's about double what I paid for my K-3 and well into territory where I'd consider moving to a FF system if I were to spend that much. Still, my original K-3 is still going strong and I don't expect it to give up the ghost any time soon, so there'll be plenty of time for the mark III to come down in price before I'm close to making a new DSLR a real consideration. I am very excited for it to come out though so we can see what it's capable of. Finnish price(1999) is usually 100-200 more than itis at rest of the EU. I bought my K-3 as a pre order back then. It was 600 less than this new K-3III. AND it was not as advanced to it’s preceded models as this K-3III is to anything so far in Pentax land. And as we know price will get down from launch price in half year or so.

03-26-2021, 08:11 AM	#114
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by rr1736 Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke Unless I'm mistaken, Japan doesn't do April's Fools. Neither does most of the non-Anglosaxon world.

03-26-2021, 08:17 AM - 2 Likes	#115
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Serkevan Unless I'm mistaken, Japan doesn't do April's Fools. Neither does most of the non-Anglosaxon world. We do it in France ... and it's fun to listen to the radio news that day, because there's usually a gag headline ... like a couple of years ago when it was said that the Mayor of Paris was going to sell the Eiffel Tower to a foreign consortium.

03-26-2021, 08:18 AM	#116
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Yep, that's about double what I paid for my K-3 and well into territory where I'd consider moving to a FF system if I were to spend that much. Still, my original K-3 is still going strong and I don't expect it to give up the ghost any time soon, so there'll be plenty of time for the mark III to come down in price before I'm close to making a new DSLR a real consideration. I am very excited for it to come out though so we can see what it's capable of. Take into account that the K-1 is much cheaper than one would expect by using a sensor that was several years old and electronics of similar vintage. A similarly-performing FF that doesn't use an old 24MP chip is gonna run you about 3K. This is looking like it's better than the D500 in a good bunch of ways already. Probably better than the X-T4 in some aspects as well, although the spec sheet on the Pentax is a touch less impressive. And like Thor said, lenses will also factor into the equation.

03-26-2021, 08:19 AM - 2 Likes	#117
lemono Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 111	Taking k-1 pricing as a guess, I think it is of limited significance. Five years have passed since the k-1, and many things have changed. The pricing of k-3iii in various regions can refer to DFA * 85. I think I can't say anymore.

03-26-2021, 08:20 AM - 1 Like	#118
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers We do it in France ... and it's fun to listen to the radio news that day, because there's usually a gag headline ... like a couple of years ago when it was said that the Mayor of Paris was going to sell the Eiffel Tower to a foreign consortium. Hah, I didn't know that. In Spain we do the joke day on the 28th of December.

03-26-2021, 08:22 AM - 2 Likes	#119
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by rr1736 Is this an April fools joke???????? Is the K3III just vapor ware will it ever be released? If release is next week why no preorder at B & H and Adorama?? This is a joke Because both are observing the Passover Holiday until April 5th. So they're closed until then.

03-26-2021, 08:24 AM - 1 Like	#120
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	People are so up in arms over the price but... consider how you'll have the camera. If you want it, just buy it assuming you have the means. The pain of purchase will be over in time. My K3 has long since paid for itself many times over. These things are always expensive when they're released, and as others say, there's a lot of new tech going into this one!

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