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

**carlb** · 05-13-2021, 06:49 PM - **1 Like**

I'm almost as excited for the members that are getting theirs today as if I was getting one myself. I like the real time tracking we're getting here

cmohr · 05-13-2021, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

And just a reminder to all getting their cameras, get the new firmware updated asap . I have already downloaded it waiting .

**alfa75ts** · 05-13-2021, 07:09 PM - **3 Likes**

I think you are all going to be pleased.

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**i_trax** · 05-13-2021, 07:45 PM

will be delivered before close of business today.......

---------- Post added 05-14-21 at 10:46 ----------

Originally posted by cmohr

And just a reminder to all getting their cameras, get the new firmware updated asap . I have already downloaded it waiting .

oh , yes , I have the new firmware ready and waiting

**RedBoomer** · 05-13-2021, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

I think you are all going to be pleased.

JPEG straight from camera and resized + 100% crop.

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Attachment 534914

Wow - I like the look of that. Which lens?

**alfa75ts** · 05-13-2021, 08:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RedBoomer

Which lens?

K3 Mk III, DA*300, Tamron-F 1.4 TC

noelpolar · 05-13-2021, 08:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Well mine has landed.... now for something new...... closed my eyes and sniffed the leather strap.... was taken straight back to Jan 1969.... was with mum on 2nd floor of John Martin's.... trying on Clark's boys black school shoes (one pair a year before returning to primary school)..... anyway.... once that was over.... would walk just down to the toy area (also on 2nd floor) and drool over the Scalextric sets.... so now... down to the toy area to play with the K3III.....

Anyway.... K3III seems nice....

RobG · 05-13-2021, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

I think you are all going to be pleased.

Wow!!

---------- Post added 14-05-21 at 02:04 PM ----------

Originally posted by noelpolar

Well mine has landed.... now for something new...... closed my eyes and sniffed the leather strap.... was taken straight back to Jan 1969.... was with mum on 2nd floor of John Martin's.... trying on Clark's boys black school shoes (one pair a year before returning to primary school)..... anyway.... once that was over.... would walk just down to the toy area (also on 2nd floor) and drool over the Scalextric sets.... so now... down to the toy area to play with the K3III.....

I remember having a similar experience in shoe stores getting Clark's black school shoes. On the other hand, the school excursion to the tannery was an entirely different experience.

Congratulations!

---------- Post added 14-05-21 at 02:05 PM ----------

Mine has arrived!

But believe it or not, I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to open it.

**alfa75ts** · 05-13-2021, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

K3III seems nice....

Yeah, the probably covers it.

Originally posted by noelpolar

closed my eyes and sniffed the leather strap...

Mine's staying in the plastic bag, might take it out for weddings etc. Luckily I have a brand new woven one I got with a camera from an Op Shop.

Originally posted by RobG

But believe it or not, I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to open it.

Sure you are

RobG · 05-13-2021, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Sure you are

True! I want to make an "unboxing" video. I actually dislike them, but in this case it's the most I've ever spent on a camera body, so I want the record for myself if nothing else.

**Sqideyes** · 05-13-2021, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by RobG

But believe it or not, I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to open it.

Is tomorrow your birthday??

**alfa75ts** · 05-13-2021, 09:27 PM - **4 Likes**

We're happy little Vegemites
As bright as bright can be
We all enjoy our K3 Mk IIIs
For breakfast, lunch and tea

kinkindoll · 05-13-2021, 09:41 PM - **1 Like**

Got my K-3 iii from postie, will try after pick up my kids from school

Sandy Hancock · 05-13-2021, 09:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Mine has arrived at the office. Unfortunately, I'm stuck in an operating theatre and won't be able to get there before close of business!

Fortunately, I have a key to the front door and the code for the alarm system - so I should still be able to play over the weekend.

Waiting until Monday is unthinkable....

cmohr · 05-13-2021, 10:32 PM - **1 Like**

Apparently I have TWO parcels waiting for me at the Post Office

One goes on the other.

Bring on the weekend I say .

Congrats to all that have received their cameras, after seeing what Craig has been posting and others from around the world I think we are all going to have big smiles for a weeks to come.

My only concern after all this waiting and waiting and getting all excited, is that I'm going to open the box and find a Camera.

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05-13-2021, 06:49 PM - 1 Like	#301
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	I'm almost as excited for the members that are getting theirs today as if I was getting one myself. I like the real time tracking we're getting here

05-13-2021, 06:57 PM - 1 Like	#302
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	And just a reminder to all getting their cameras, get the new firmware updated asap . I have already downloaded it waiting .

05-13-2021, 07:09 PM - 3 Likes	#303
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	I think you are all going to be pleased. JPEG straight from camera and resized + 100% crop.

05-13-2021, 07:45 PM	#304
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	will be delivered before close of business today....... ---------- Post added 05-14-21 at 10:46 ---------- Originally posted by cmohr And just a reminder to all getting their cameras, get the new firmware updated asap . I have already downloaded it waiting . oh , yes , I have the new firmware ready and waiting

05-13-2021, 08:09 PM	#305
RedBoomer Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 148	Originally posted by alfa75ts I think you are all going to be pleased. JPEG straight from camera and resized + 100% crop. Attachment 534915 Attachment 534914 Wow - I like the look of that. Which lens?

05-13-2021, 08:39 PM - 1 Like	#306
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by RedBoomer Which lens? K3 Mk III, DA*300, Tamron-F 1.4 TC

05-13-2021, 08:45 PM - 2 Likes	#307
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	Well mine has landed.... now for something new...... closed my eyes and sniffed the leather strap.... was taken straight back to Jan 1969.... was with mum on 2nd floor of John Martin's.... trying on Clark's boys black school shoes (one pair a year before returning to primary school)..... anyway.... once that was over.... would walk just down to the toy area (also on 2nd floor) and drool over the Scalextric sets.... so now... down to the toy area to play with the K3III..... Anyway.... K3III seems nice....

05-13-2021, 09:01 PM	#308
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by alfa75ts I think you are all going to be pleased. Wow!! ---------- Post added 14-05-21 at 02:04 PM ---------- Originally posted by noelpolar Well mine has landed.... now for something new...... closed my eyes and sniffed the leather strap.... was taken straight back to Jan 1969.... was with mum on 2nd floor of John Martin's.... trying on Clark's boys black school shoes (one pair a year before returning to primary school)..... anyway.... once that was over.... would walk just down to the toy area (also on 2nd floor) and drool over the Scalextric sets.... so now... down to the toy area to play with the K3III..... I remember having a similar experience in shoe stores getting Clark's black school shoes. On the other hand, the school excursion to the tannery was an entirely different experience. Congratulations! ---------- Post added 14-05-21 at 02:05 PM ---------- Mine has arrived! But believe it or not, I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to open it.

05-13-2021, 09:14 PM	#309
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by noelpolar K3III seems nice.... Yeah, the probably covers it. Originally posted by noelpolar closed my eyes and sniffed the leather strap... Mine's staying in the plastic bag, might take it out for weddings etc. Luckily I have a brand new woven one I got with a camera from an Op Shop. Originally posted by RobG But believe it or not, I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to open it. Sure you are

05-13-2021, 09:18 PM	#310
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by alfa75ts Sure you are True! I want to make an "unboxing" video. I actually dislike them, but in this case it's the most I've ever spent on a camera body, so I want the record for myself if nothing else.

05-13-2021, 09:19 PM	#311
Sqideyes Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sth West Western Australia Posts: 811	Originally posted by RobG But believe it or not, I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to open it. Is tomorrow your birthday??

05-13-2021, 09:27 PM - 4 Likes	#312
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	We're happy little Vegemites As bright as bright can be We all enjoy our K3 Mk IIIs For breakfast, lunch and tea

05-13-2021, 09:41 PM - 1 Like	#313
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	Got my K-3 iii from postie, will try after pick up my kids from school

05-13-2021, 09:58 PM - 2 Likes	#314
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,273	Mine has arrived at the office. Unfortunately, I'm stuck in an operating theatre and won't be able to get there before close of business! *Fortunately*, I have a key to the front door and the code for the alarm system - so I should still be able to play over the weekend. Waiting until Monday is unthinkable....

05-13-2021, 10:32 PM - 1 Like	#315
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Apparently I have TWO parcels waiting for me at the Post Office One goes on the other. Bring on the weekend I say . Congrats to all that have received their cameras, after seeing what Craig has been posting and others from around the world I think we are all going to have big smiles for a weeks to come. My only concern after all this waiting and waiting and getting all excited, is that I'm going to open the box and find a Camera.