Pentax K-3iii available for pre-order in Australia

**alfa75ts** · 05-06-2021, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

mmm.... I just got permision to access a protected site that has a small population of Southern Emu Wrens.

Weird, I was speaking to one of the other guys at Braeside yesterday who told me of two sites to try.

RobG · 05-07-2021, 01:47 AM

Is anyone seeing any change to the state of their order for the K3iii at CRK? Mine still just says "backorder".

**alfa75ts** · 05-07-2021, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Is anyone seeing any change to the state of their order for the K3iii at CRK? Mine still just says "backorder".

I suspect they were too busy playing with their new cameras to do anything today

RobG · 05-07-2021, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

I suspect they were too busy playing with their new cameras to do anything today

Maybe so.

The only post I saw from CRK on Facebook today was about Sony lenses.

noelpolar · 05-09-2021, 03:55 AM - **1 Like**

So..... is this the week.....

kinkindoll · 05-09-2021, 05:48 PM

It looks like the due date of K-3 iii is delayed again, now the new due date is 12 May. I feel a bit disappointed of the due date keep changing. Last Friday i spoke to the person of CRK sales dept and he mentioned the stock is already in the depot. I don't know why it got delay again. Anyway, be patient and wait.

**i_trax** · 05-09-2021, 07:14 PM - **1 Like**

checked two online AU shops , "Special Order " or "Back Order" whatever the diference is.

mee · 05-09-2021, 07:31 PM - **1 Like**

At this point I suspect supply is going to be very very constrained. Other companies are having supply issues too. 6 months or worse.

**carlb** · 05-09-2021, 07:39 PM - **1 Like**

This must be killing you guys that have got orders in. But I'm sure that your patience will be rewarded.

RobG · 05-10-2021, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by kinkindoll

It looks like the due date of K-3 iii is delayed again, now the new due date is 12 May. I feel a bit disappointed of the due date keep changing. Last Friday i spoke to the person of CRK sales dept and he mentioned the stock is already in the depot. I don't know why it got delay again. Anyway, be patient and wait.

I just wish they would update the order to say something other than "backorder", especially if they have received stock.

RobG · 05-11-2021, 03:01 AM

...and it still says "backorder".

**aslyfox** · 05-11-2021, 04:02 AM - **1 Like**

I hope you guys get them soon

and that you folks aren't being punished since some people were reportedly being able to order early and at a discount

that would not be fair at all

kinkindoll · 05-11-2021, 01:19 PM - **1 Like**

I am afraid to give too much hope to myself of getting the K-3 iii this week. If the due date is true, the warehouse guys may need to do some paperwork or checking before sending out the camera. Don't expect too much we can get the new toy this week, meanwhile I am enjoying to have my K1 everyday.

RobG · 05-11-2021, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I hope you guys get them soon and that you folks aren't being punished since some people were reportedly being able to order early and at a discount that would not be fair at all

I certainly hope that they will fulfill the orders in the order that they were received. I've already waited over 40 days (and yes, I know it was a pre-order) and they've had the benefit of my money that whole time.

Originally posted by kinkindoll

I am afraid to give too much hope to myself of getting the K-3 iii this week. If the due date is true, the warehouse guys may need to do some paperwork or checking before sending out the camera. Don't expect too much we can get the new toy this week, meanwhile I am enjoying to have my K1 everyday.

If there isn't a change to the orders today, nobody will be getting one this week. But yes, I'm trying to continue to enjoy my existing gear in the meantime.

noelpolar · 05-11-2021, 04:44 PM - **1 Like**

I'm planning on taking the caravan up to Gluepot and camp for a week next Thursday..... so hoping it will be here by then (Gluepot is a Birdlife Aust Mallee reserve).

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05-06-2021, 11:31 PM	#211
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by noelpolar mmm.... I just got permision to access a protected site that has a small population of Southern Emu Wrens. Weird, I was speaking to one of the other guys at Braeside yesterday who told me of two sites to try.

05-07-2021, 01:47 AM	#212
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Is anyone seeing any change to the state of their order for the K3iii at CRK? Mine still just says "backorder".

05-07-2021, 02:52 AM	#213
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by RobG Is anyone seeing any change to the state of their order for the K3iii at CRK? Mine still just says "backorder". I suspect they were too busy playing with their new cameras to do anything today

05-07-2021, 03:20 AM	#214
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by alfa75ts I suspect they were too busy playing with their new cameras to do anything today Maybe so. The only post I saw from CRK on Facebook today was about Sony lenses.

05-09-2021, 03:55 AM - 1 Like	#215
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	So..... is this the week.....

05-09-2021, 05:48 PM	#216
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	It looks like the due date of K-3 iii is delayed again, now the new due date is 12 May. I feel a bit disappointed of the due date keep changing. Last Friday i spoke to the person of CRK sales dept and he mentioned the stock is already in the depot. I don't know why it got delay again. Anyway, be patient and wait.

05-09-2021, 07:14 PM - 1 Like	#217
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	checked two online AU shops , "Special Order " or "Back Order" whatever the diference is.

05-09-2021, 07:31 PM - 1 Like	#218
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	At this point I suspect supply is going to be very very constrained. Other companies are having supply issues too. 6 months or worse.

05-09-2021, 07:39 PM - 1 Like	#219
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	This must be killing you guys that have got orders in. But I'm sure that your patience will be rewarded.

05-10-2021, 02:11 AM	#220
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by kinkindoll It looks like the due date of K-3 iii is delayed again, now the new due date is 12 May. I feel a bit disappointed of the due date keep changing. Last Friday i spoke to the person of CRK sales dept and he mentioned the stock is already in the depot. I don't know why it got delay again. Anyway, be patient and wait. I just wish they would update the order to say something other than "backorder", especially if they have received stock.

05-11-2021, 03:01 AM	#221
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	...and it still says "backorder".

05-11-2021, 04:02 AM - 1 Like	#222
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	I hope you guys get them soon and that you folks aren't being punished since some people were reportedly being able to order early and at a discount that would not be fair at all

05-11-2021, 01:19 PM - 1 Like	#223
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	I am afraid to give too much hope to myself of getting the K-3 iii this week. If the due date is true, the warehouse guys may need to do some paperwork or checking before sending out the camera. Don't expect too much we can get the new toy this week, meanwhile I am enjoying to have my K1 everyday.

05-11-2021, 03:38 PM	#224
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by aslyfox I hope you guys get them soon and that you folks aren't being punished since some people were reportedly being able to order early and at a discount that would not be fair at all I certainly hope that they will fulfill the orders in the order that they were received. I've already waited over 40 days (and yes, I know it was a pre-order) and they've had the benefit of my money that whole time. Originally posted by kinkindoll I am afraid to give too much hope to myself of getting the K-3 iii this week. If the due date is true, the warehouse guys may need to do some paperwork or checking before sending out the camera. Don't expect too much we can get the new toy this week, meanwhile I am enjoying to have my K1 everyday. If there isn't a change to the orders today, nobody will be getting one this week. But yes, I'm trying to continue to enjoy my existing gear in the meantime.

05-11-2021, 04:44 PM - 1 Like	#225
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	I'm planning on taking the caravan up to Gluepot and camp for a week next Thursday..... so hoping it will be here by then (Gluepot is a Birdlife Aust Mallee reserve).