Ricoh is sending out emails

**Kiddo70** · 04-27-2021, 01:21 PM

Saying limited quantities of K3iii’ s are available for orders now. Check out us.Ricoh-imaging.com.

vHammer · 04-27-2021, 01:27 PM

I do believe the K-3iii seems to be a bit of a hit. Japanese retailers are saying it is hard to get hold of it and certain lens combinations. The Silver 20-40 is in short supply in Japan. One retailer on twitter said that sales not up 10's of percent but container loads. Jeez.

**boriscleto** · 04-27-2021, 02:19 PM - **1 Like**

I got it right after I got the email from Amazon saying mine has shipped.

**joehenryd** · 04-27-2021, 02:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Mine is suppose to ship soon from B&H. Hopefully battery grip comes out soon. I hope Pentax sells a LOT of the K3III. Money to put in other camera development. IE K1III, KP upgrade, and 645 upgrade. Now if they would come out with a 180 or 200mm macro they'd have my money. Joe

texandrews · 04-27-2021, 03:19 PM - **1 Like**

So, hooray. That's 4 in a row, I believe:

645Z, immediately sold out, scarce as hens' teeth for the first 6 months.
K1, similarly.
K1 board replacement
K3mkIII

See, there's something to be said for Pentaxians and their loyalty. Told y'all doubters to be patient!

shyrsio · 04-27-2021, 03:23 PM

Personally I had no doubt about this. A couple of hundred of dollars more are more than justified by the exciting new features.

Paul the Sunman · 04-27-2021, 03:56 PM - **2 Likes**

The long wait between new Pentax models means that a lot of pressure banks up behind the dam. When it breaks, it is spectacular, but when it settles, it's a trickle.

More regular releases please Ricoh.

Adam · 04-27-2021, 04:42 PM - **2 Likes**

It seems the demand for the K-3 III is high, but I'm not sure if it's on par with demand for, say, the K-1 when it came out. If the camera still isn't "fully" in stock in a month, then we can more safely conclude that it's exceeding expectations. After all, it only started shipping just a few days ago.

SharkyCA · 04-27-2021, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

It seems the demand for the K-3 III is high, but I'm not sure if it's on par with demand for, say, the K-1 when it came out. If the camera still isn't "fully" in stock in a month, then we can more safely conclude that it's exceeding expectations. After all, it only started shipping just a few days ago.

I agree @Adam, but I think Pentax is being hurt by not having inventory on the shelf like the "old days" we have lost a lot of brick & Mortar stores and the ability to walk in and pick up a camera rather than "special order" hurts sales IMHO.

**jumbleview** · 04-27-2021, 05:17 PM - **2 Likes**

It would be interesting to know if Pentax k3iii attracts some new Pentax users. I have a feeling that mostly existing users drive the demand.

**DWS1** · 04-27-2021, 05:18 PM

This all seems to be positive for Ricoh.

**ramseybuckeye** · 04-27-2021, 05:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SharkyCA

I agree @Adam, but I think Pentax is being hurt by not having inventory on the shelf like the "old days" we have lost a lot of brick & Mortar stores and the ability to walk in and pick up a camera rather than "special order" hurts sales IMHO.

I've thought that too, but it is a lot of expense to support all of that, I don't think that seems to be their strategy and they seem to be doing fine. So I guess they know what they are doing even if we maybe aren't sure.

Marktax · 04-27-2021, 06:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SharkyCA

I agree @Adam, but I think Pentax is being hurt by not having inventory on the shelf like the "old days" we have lost a lot of brick & Mortar stores and the ability to walk in and pick up a camera rather than "special order" hurts sales IMHO.

With very few brick & mortar stores any longer, getting a camera made with in-hand ergonomic feel and intuitive user interface in mind seems difficult. Anyone with a k-7/5/3 variant knows this will be an elegant tool. Those cams are older, and many are indeed being replaced by users who got their money's worth. K-3III is an update in many ways from those, it feels familiar, maybe better, so it will sell well to those users. To newcomers unfamiliar with the Pentax top-tier APS-C form, lack of local shelf product is a problem.

Not a Number · 04-27-2021, 07:47 PM - **1 Like**

This is the first email I've gotten from Ricoh Imaging US in years. I get emails from RIcoh Imaging UK though. Been on the mailing list for years.

**caliscouser** · 04-27-2021, 07:49 PM

I would guess the first production batch maybe something like 5 to 10 thousand units.

That will probably sell reasonably quickly due to pent up demand.
The next 20 thousand will be a heavier and longer lift I suspect.

Estimated sales volume of this camera over its total lifespan, I would guess 25-35 thousand (That's a total finger in the wind estimate based on previous model sales and current market trends)

04-27-2021, 01:21 PM	#1
Kiddo70 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,417	Ricoh is sending out emails Saying limited quantities of K3iii’ s are available for orders now. Check out us.Ricoh-imaging.com.

04-27-2021, 03:19 PM - 1 Like	#5
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	So, hooray. That's 4 in a row, I believe: 645Z, immediately sold out, scarce as hens' teeth for the first 6 months. K1, similarly. K1 board replacement K3mkIII See, there's something to be said for Pentaxians and their loyalty. Told y'all doubters to be patient!

04-27-2021, 04:42 PM - 2 Likes	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	It seems the demand for the K-3 III is high, but I'm not sure if it's on par with demand for, say, the K-1 when it came out. If the camera still isn't "fully" in stock in a month, then we can more safely conclude that it's exceeding expectations. After all, it only started shipping just a few days ago. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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04-27-2021, 01:27 PM	#2
vHammer New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1	I do believe the K-3iii seems to be a bit of a hit. Japanese retailers are saying it is hard to get hold of it and certain lens combinations. The Silver 20-40 is in short supply in Japan. One retailer on twitter said that sales not up 10's of percent but container loads. Jeez.

04-27-2021, 02:19 PM - 1 Like	#3
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I got it right after I got the email from Amazon saying mine has shipped.

04-27-2021, 02:56 PM - 2 Likes	#4
joehenryd Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 216	Mine is suppose to ship soon from B&H. Hopefully battery grip comes out soon. I hope Pentax sells a LOT of the K3III. Money to put in other camera development. IE K1III, KP upgrade, and 645 upgrade. Now if they would come out with a 180 or 200mm macro they'd have my money. Joe

04-27-2021, 03:23 PM	#6
shyrsio Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tirana Posts: 780	Personally I had no doubt about this. A couple of hundred of dollars more are more than justified by the exciting new features.

04-27-2021, 03:56 PM - 2 Likes	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	The long wait between new Pentax models means that a lot of pressure banks up behind the dam. When it breaks, it is spectacular, but when it settles, it's a trickle. More regular releases please Ricoh.

04-27-2021, 05:07 PM	#9
SharkyCA Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 806	Originally posted by Adam It seems the demand for the K-3 III is high, but I'm not sure if it's on par with demand for, say, the K-1 when it came out. If the camera still isn't "fully" in stock in a month, then we can more safely conclude that it's exceeding expectations. After all, it only started shipping just a few days ago. I agree @Adam, but I think Pentax is being hurt by not having inventory on the shelf like the "old days" we have lost a lot of brick & Mortar stores and the ability to walk in and pick up a camera rather than "special order" hurts sales IMHO.

04-27-2021, 05:17 PM - 2 Likes	#10
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,068	It would be interesting to know if Pentax k3iii attracts some new Pentax users. I have a feeling that mostly existing users drive the demand.

04-27-2021, 05:18 PM	#11
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	This all seems to be positive for Ricoh.

04-27-2021, 05:19 PM - 1 Like	#12
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,291	Originally posted by SharkyCA I agree @Adam, but I think Pentax is being hurt by not having inventory on the shelf like the "old days" we have lost a lot of brick & Mortar stores and the ability to walk in and pick up a camera rather than "special order" hurts sales IMHO. I've thought that too, but it is a lot of expense to support all of that, I don't think that seems to be their strategy and they seem to be doing fine. So I guess they know what they are doing even if we maybe aren't sure.

04-27-2021, 06:07 PM - 1 Like	#13
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Originally posted by SharkyCA I agree @Adam, but I think Pentax is being hurt by not having inventory on the shelf like the "old days" we have lost a lot of brick & Mortar stores and the ability to walk in and pick up a camera rather than "special order" hurts sales IMHO. With very few brick & mortar stores any longer, getting a camera made with in-hand ergonomic feel and intuitive user interface in mind seems difficult. Anyone with a k-7/5/3 variant knows this will be an elegant tool. Those cams are older, and many are indeed being replaced by users who got their money's worth. K-3III is an update in many ways from those, it feels familiar, maybe better, so it will sell well to those users. To newcomers unfamiliar with the Pentax top-tier APS-C form, lack of local shelf product is a problem.

04-27-2021, 07:47 PM - 1 Like	#14
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	This is the first email I've gotten from Ricoh Imaging US in years. I get emails from RIcoh Imaging UK though. Been on the mailing list for years.

04-27-2021, 07:49 PM	#15
caliscouser Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,037	I would guess the first production batch maybe something like 5 to 10 thousand units. That will probably sell reasonably quickly due to pent up demand. The next 20 thousand will be a heavier and longer lift I suspect. Estimated sales volume of this camera over its total lifespan, I would guess 25-35 thousand (That's a total finger in the wind estimate based on previous model sales and current market trends)