Nokishita - K-3iii to be released on April 23?

reh321 · 03-26-2021, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yesterday they said within the week. Today the same they says April 23. What say they tomorrow?

Steve

The truth is probably that they will announce the specs next week, scheduling release for April 23rd.

**Larrymc** · 03-26-2021, 08:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

The truth is probably that they will announce the specs next week, scheduling release for April 23rd.

I think the bulk of the specs have already been announced.......several months ago.

deus ursus · 03-27-2021, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by Kobayashi.K

I believe the rumor is that the camera is announced next week and shipping should start on April 23 [...]

When that ship in the Suez has come loose.

**Serkevan** · 03-27-2021, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by deus ursus

When that ship in the Suez has come loose.

That shouldn't have to stop them from releasing the camera in Japan (or probably the US), no?

Sandy Hancock · 03-27-2021, 04:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Japan to Australia does not involve the Suez, so I am encouraged

UlrichSchiegg · 03-27-2021, 04:09 AM - **3 Likes**

My brother did send me an image of the container ship in the Suez Channel still shipping.

Text was saying: Matroze to the Captain: "I bet you can not turn here". Captain: "Would you mind holding my beer."

Kunzite · 03-27-2021, 04:15 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Japan to Australia does not involve the Suez, so I am encouraged

It's Philippines. This doesn't change anything for you, but the shipments to Europe, oops!

**Pål Jensen** · 03-27-2021, 04:43 AM

Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true.....

Kunzite · 03-27-2021, 05:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true.....

Asahiman said on the other forum, "it's by airmail".

**Larrymc** · 03-27-2021, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true.....

Air freight would be the most logical mode of distribution especially for the initial rollout.

**ffking** · 03-27-2021, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Originally posted by Pål Jensen*
Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true.....
Air freight would be the most logical mode of distribution especially for the initial rollout.

That's actually interesting - something I've never thought about, but it will have an impact on cost structures and margins at different stages of product cycle.

Zygonyx · 03-27-2021, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Air freight would be the most logical mode of distribution especially for the initial rollout.

That's obviously the case, as i already mentionned.
Alas Ricoh Imaging doesn't sale containers volumes anymore.

deus ursus · 03-27-2021, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

That shouldn't have to stop them from releasing the camera in Japan (or probably the US), no?

In Norway we have a liquer called Linie Aquavit. It's aged on oak casks transported on ships that cross the equator line (linie) twice before it's bottled and put on the market. Maybe they are doing the same with the K-3 III?

Zygonyx · 03-27-2021, 11:09 AM - **1 Like**

Oh boy, crossing two times the equateur only adds one week to the trip

zapp · 03-27-2021, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by house

Have you seen the pictures of the DA*1650? It's not a small lens. Looks comparable to DA*1118 to me. Different but comparable.

Hm, time concentrate on zooms for DA and concentrate on *-primes for DFA. DA* super-wide and standard zooms look great. DFA 24-70 looks aged in comparison.

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03-26-2021, 06:39 PM	#31
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by stevebrot Yesterday they said within the week. Today the same they says April 23. What say they tomorrow? Steve The truth is probably that they will announce the specs next week, scheduling release for April 23rd.

03-26-2021, 08:33 PM - 1 Like	#32
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by reh321 The truth is probably that they will announce the specs next week, scheduling release for April 23rd. I think the bulk of the specs have already been announced.......several months ago.

03-27-2021, 02:23 AM	#33
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by Kobayashi.K I believe the rumor is that the camera is announced next week and shipping should start on April 23 [...] When that ship in the Suez has come loose.

03-27-2021, 03:54 AM	#34
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by deus ursus When that ship in the Suez has come loose. That shouldn't have to stop them from releasing the camera in Japan (or probably the US), no?

03-27-2021, 04:01 AM - 2 Likes	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Japan to Australia does not involve the Suez, so I am encouraged

03-27-2021, 04:09 AM - 3 Likes	#36
UlrichSchiegg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 298	My brother did send me an image of the container ship in the Suez Channel still shipping. Text was saying: Matroze to the Captain: "I bet you can not turn here". Captain: "Would you mind holding my beer."

03-27-2021, 04:15 AM - 2 Likes	#37
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Japan to Australia does not involve the Suez, so I am encouraged It's Philippines. This doesn't change anything for you, but the shipments to Europe, oops!

03-27-2021, 04:43 AM	#38
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true.....

03-27-2021, 05:10 AM - 1 Like	#39
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true..... Asahiman said on the other forum, "it's by airmail".

03-27-2021, 05:58 AM	#40
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true..... Air freight would be the most logical mode of distribution especially for the initial rollout.

03-27-2021, 07:21 AM	#41
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Larrymc Originally posted by Pål Jensen* Someone told me long ago that cameras was sent by air. Don't know if it still holds true..... Air freight would be the most logical mode of distribution especially for the initial rollout. That's actually interesting - something I've never thought about, but it will have an impact on cost structures and margins at different stages of product cycle.

03-27-2021, 07:49 AM	#42
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Originally posted by Larrymc Air freight would be the most logical mode of distribution especially for the initial rollout. That's obviously the case, as i already mentionned. Alas Ricoh Imaging doesn't sale containers volumes anymore.

03-27-2021, 09:35 AM	#43
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Originally posted by Serkevan That shouldn't have to stop them from releasing the camera in Japan (or probably the US), no? In Norway we have a liquer called Linie Aquavit. It's aged on oak casks transported on ships that cross the equator line (linie) twice before it's bottled and put on the market. Maybe they are doing the same with the K-3 III?

03-27-2021, 11:09 AM - 1 Like	#44
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	Oh boy, crossing two times the equateur only adds one week to the trip

03-27-2021, 11:11 PM	#45
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by house Have you seen the pictures of the DA1650? It's not a small lens. Looks comparable to DA1118 to me. Different but comparable. Hm, time concentrate on zooms for DA and concentrate on -primes for DFA. DA super-wide and standard zooms look great. DFA 24-70 looks aged in comparison.