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**Rondec** · 03-26-2021, 12:34 PM

Looks good to me. I do hope that they can do a little faster work getting this same tech into a K-1 II sequel and maybe even a 645z sequel. If they go too long I might get one of these, but I would prefer to buy (I've been scolded on using the word "invest") a full frame camera, but I do need a K3 replacement at some point too.

**kwb** · 03-26-2021, 01:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Serkevan

Unless I'm mistaken, Japan doesn't do April's Fools.

It's actually quite popular in Japan on the net-based media though COVID muffled that in 2020. Many businesses would issue fake materials and some of them are funny.

**gaweidert** · 03-26-2021, 01:32 PM

The real way to determine the success of the K3 III will be to start a dedicated thread for posting images made with the camera. then see if the activity matches that on the "Post Your K1 images" thread.

lytrytyr · 03-26-2021, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Don't get it twisted. The KP is absolutely a flagship caliber APSC.

Don't undersell that KP! It's more than a flagship (if you compare its linear dimensions with the K5).

ZombieArmy · 03-26-2021, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by lytrytyr

Don't undersell that KP! It's more than a flagship (if you compare its linear dimensions with the K5).

I like this logic

AfterPentax Mark II · 03-26-2021, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

Don't get it twisted. The KP is absolutely a flagship caliber APSC, just not in the way that K-3 users wanted.

In the release notes of January 25, 2017 of the KP: "Heir to K-3 legacy, "; "The PENTAX KP packs many of the advanced capabilities of the award-winning PENTAX K-3 series into a modern, slim-body design". I guess this is a way of saying that it is meant to be the new flagship...

Sandy Hancock · 03-26-2021, 04:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Opinions about whether the KP was meant to be a true flagship, or a place-holder during the development of the K-3 Mark III, are entirely that: opinions.

I'm just looking forward to getting out with my K-3 III ASAP

gatorguy · 03-26-2021, 05:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Opinions about whether the KP was meant to be a true flagship, or a place-holder during the development of the K-3 Mark III, are entirely that: opinions.

I'm just looking forward to getting out with my K-3 III ASAP

I've gone from 80-20 wait for reviews to 50-50 preorder, and now almost certain to be an early adopter. Even gave my wife a heads-up earlier this evening.

SimplyCreativePhotography · 03-26-2021, 06:35 PM - **4 Likes**

Love how people are already eager to wait and see what advances in the K-3iii make it to the next version of the K-1. Always waiting... I've been waiting for ten years with my K-5 for a variety of reasons. I'm not going to wait for a year to save a couple of hundred bucks on something that I expect to be so much better.

I loved my K-5 when it came out, but it's tired, and I'm tired of waiting. It's getting tired. Had always thought I'd pick up the FF frame when it finally came out but didn't. This is the camera for me. I will be an early adopter and can't wait to see how much progress Pentax has made in ten years. Sign me up!

Sandy Hancock · 03-26-2021, 08:01 PM

What I'm really looking forward to is shooting wildlife with the DFA 150-450. My DA* 11-18 and DFA 70-210, and the new DA* 16-50, should also provide great performance, especially with the new AF system. That will make for a pretty compelling action setup.

I'll keep the KP for the DA Limiteds. I sincerely hope Ricoh considers a similar second crop body going forward.

I can see my full frame kit being pared to mainly primes, although I think there'll always be a place for the DFA 28-105.

Imp · 03-26-2021, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'll keep the KP for the DA Limiteds. I sincerely hope Ricoh considers a similar second crop body going forward.

Seconded

**hjoseph7** · 03-26-2021, 08:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

Awesome news from PentaxRumors!

Pentax K-3 Mark III to be released next week (firmware with Eye-AF finalized) - Pentax Rumors

Can't wait to see all the reviews.

thibs · 03-27-2021, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Opinions about whether the KP was meant to be a true flagship, or a place-holder during the development of the K-3 Mark III, are entirely that: opinions.

Neither of those.

**ffking** · 03-27-2021, 02:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by gatorguy

Even gave my wife a heads-up earlier this evening.

Let us know how that works out for you - others might want to risk it

shiner · 03-27-2021, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by aaacb

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

03-26-2021, 04:16 PM	#141
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,467	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Don't get it twisted. The KP is absolutely a flagship caliber APSC, just not in the way that K-3 users wanted. In the release notes of January 25, 2017 of the KP: "Heir to K-3 legacy, "; "The PENTAX KP packs many of the advanced capabilities of the award-winning PENTAX K-3 series into a modern, slim-body design". I guess this is a way of saying that it is meant to be the new flagship... Last edited by AfterPentax Mark II; 03-26-2021 at 04:16 PM. Reason: typo

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03-26-2021, 12:34 PM	#136
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,668	Looks good to me. I do hope that they can do a little faster work getting this same tech into a K-1 II sequel and maybe even a 645z sequel. If they go too long I might get one of these, but I would prefer to buy (I've been scolded on using the word "invest") a full frame camera, but I do need a K3 replacement at some point too.

03-26-2021, 01:09 PM - 2 Likes	#137
kwb Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Pacific North West Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,225	Originally posted by Serkevan Unless I'm mistaken, Japan doesn't do April's Fools. It's actually quite popular in Japan on the net-based media though COVID muffled that in 2020. Many businesses would issue fake materials and some of them are funny.

03-26-2021, 01:32 PM	#138
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	The real way to determine the success of the K3 III will be to start a dedicated thread for posting images made with the camera. then see if the activity matches that on the "Post Your K1 images" thread.

03-26-2021, 02:40 PM	#139
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by ZombieArmy Don't get it twisted. The KP is absolutely a flagship caliber APSC. Don't undersell that KP! It's more than a flagship (if you compare its linear dimensions with the K5).

03-26-2021, 03:17 PM	#140
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by lytrytyr Don't undersell that KP! It's more than a flagship (if you compare its linear dimensions with the K5). I like this logic

03-26-2021, 04:36 PM - 2 Likes	#142
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Opinions about whether the KP was meant to be a true flagship, or a place-holder during the development of the K-3 Mark III, are entirely that: opinions. I'm just looking forward to getting out with my K-3 III ASAP

03-26-2021, 05:43 PM - 2 Likes	#143
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Opinions about whether the KP was meant to be a true flagship, or a place-holder during the development of the K-3 Mark III, are entirely that: opinions. I'm just looking forward to getting out with my K-3 III ASAP I've gone from 80-20 wait for reviews to 50-50 preorder, and now almost certain to be an early adopter. Even gave my wife a heads-up earlier this evening.

03-26-2021, 06:35 PM - 4 Likes	#144
SimplyCreativePhotography Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Drayton, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 264	Love how people are already eager to wait and see what advances in the K-3iii make it to the next version of the K-1. Always waiting... I've been waiting for ten years with my K-5 for a variety of reasons. I'm not going to wait for a year to save a couple of hundred bucks on something that I expect to be so much better. I loved my K-5 when it came out, but it's tired, and I'm tired of waiting. It's getting tired. Had always thought I'd pick up the FF frame when it finally came out but didn't. This is the camera for me. I will be an early adopter and can't wait to see how much progress Pentax has made in ten years. Sign me up!

03-26-2021, 08:01 PM	#145
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	What I'm really looking forward to is shooting wildlife with the DFA 150-450. My DA* 11-18 and DFA 70-210, and the new DA* 16-50, should also provide great performance, especially with the new AF system. That will make for a pretty compelling action setup. I'll keep the KP for the DA Limiteds. I sincerely hope Ricoh considers a similar second crop body going forward. I can see my full frame kit being pared to mainly primes, although I think there'll always be a place for the DFA 28-105.

03-26-2021, 08:29 PM	#146
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'll keep the KP for the DA Limiteds. I sincerely hope Ricoh considers a similar second crop body going forward. Seconded

03-26-2021, 08:38 PM - 1 Like	#147
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	Originally posted by FozzFoster Awesome news from PentaxRumors! Pentax K-3 Mark III to be released next week (firmware with Eye-AF finalized) - Pentax Rumors Can't wait to see all the reviews.

03-27-2021, 01:48 AM	#148
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Opinions about whether the KP was meant to be a true flagship, or a place-holder during the development of the K-3 Mark III, are entirely that: opinions. Neither of those.

03-27-2021, 02:08 AM - 3 Likes	#149
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,039	Originally posted by gatorguy Even gave my wife a heads-up earlier this evening. Let us know how that works out for you - others might want to risk it

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