Six different versions of the Pentax K-3 Mark III

**Owltown** · 01-04-2022, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Maybe one of the six versions will have a screen that is articulating ?
From what I can deduct that would add another 40% to sales from us Pentaxians that are still waiting for our real "Flagship" model to finally arrive !

A flagship DSLR should be full frame, IMHO.

stevebrot · 01-04-2022, 07:18 PM

The monochrome version is the most intriguing from my perspective. Of course, much depends on implementation.

Steve

**RobA_Oz** · 01-04-2022, 08:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Owltown

A flagship DSLR should be full frame, IMHO.

All very well to say, but there are three different sensor formats, so it’s valid to have a flagship in each. Otherwise, the flagship has to be the 645Z.

MMVIII · 01-04-2022, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by john14

I don’t care about red or blue bodies. I’m not interested in premium editions. I just want the K1 - style articulating screen. 95% of the development work has been done!

With a chance of 95% you might be waiting for a long time. I doubt they would add this to a K-3III and add to the thickness of the screen, as this would probably make the viewfinder unusable, by not providing enough space to see the full matte screen. But who knows, maybe they do?

Jonathan Mac · 01-05-2022, 02:10 AM

If I ever get a K3 III then I'd very much like it to be the gunmetal grey version, which looked superb when they did the same thing for the prestige edition of the original K-3.

ebk · 01-05-2022, 02:34 AM

missing a mirrorless K3 mark 3

Kunzite · 01-05-2022, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Which begs the question, exactly what is the point of bleating about it? Accept it and move on. If it's that much of a strain, I'm pretty sure other manufacturers can give you a well built camera with a movable screen.

It's our Holy Mission to take personally and endlessly complain about every perceived slight, to punish the company for this terrible insult of making decisions we don't agree with.

Kunzite · 01-05-2022, 02:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ebk

missing a mirrorless K3 mark 3

Just glue the corresponding dial to LV.

**robbiec** · 01-05-2022, 03:36 AM

All black would be fun for the hardcore types.
Astro and Mono versions would be a hard sell.
Why would you want to change the shutter button feel? It is pretty close to perfection imo.
You have choices in the paint colour already, Black / Silver - Gun Metal will be a run out edition in a few years.
The MF with brighter prism? now that could stand alone and be a seller, especially if you have a collection of the back catalogue (which a lot of us do), the back catalog also work better in most cases with a crop sensor, the K-1 series highlights their deficiencies all too readily.

PS I can already hear the screams of anguish as the FF brigade start frothing at the bit - 'but the back catalog is designed to be used with a FF sensor, sacrilege and heathenism to suggest anything else!".

idontstairs · 01-06-2022, 10:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

The K-3iii is the newest Pentax camera.
Why are they thinking in terms of extending its product life cycle already???

Because as we've seen with the Pentax KP after the initial diehard fans grab their newest Pentax camera upon release the second wave trickles along for 3 or 4 years then a final mad rush of panic buyers when the model is discontinued.

Maybe they can get 2nd body sales with niche offerings to the die hards? What's the worst that can happen? They sit on shelves in a stockroom for 4 years like the Pentax KP model did?

**Serkevan** · 01-07-2022, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by robbiec

PS I can already hear the screams of anguish as the FF brigade start frothing at the bit - 'but the back catalog is designed to be used with a FF sensor, sacrilege and heathenism to suggest anything else!".

Yes, correct

The issue lies with wanting old lenses to be razor-sharp corner-to-corner at pixel-peeping levels. I have a couple lenses that are a fair bit older than me, and they make very pretty pictures even at A3+ size prints, even if you notice the softer corners.
Sharpness is a burgeois concept

ZombieArmy · 01-07-2022, 03:11 AM

An all manual version would have to be released without a crippled mount in my opinion. Would kind of be DOA if you can't use some of the best manual glass without it getting in the way.

reh321 · 01-07-2022, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

An all manual version would have to be released without a crippled mount in my opinion. Would kind of be DOA if you can't use some of the best manual glass without it getting in the way.

The firmware on the K-3iii gives new power to the old lenses.
The “crippled” mount may not be a problem under it.

**Eric Auer** · 01-07-2022, 06:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MMVIII

With a chance of 95% you might be waiting for a long time. I doubt they would add this to a K-3III and add to the thickness of the screen, as this would probably make the viewfinder unusable, by not providing enough space to see the full matte screen. But who knows, maybe they do?

Seriously?

People really believe this garbage?

**Eric Auer** · 01-07-2022, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by Kunzite

It's our Holy Mission to take personally and endlessly complain about every perceived slight, to punish the company for this terrible insult of making decisions we don't agree with.

The Holy Mission is to never question any Ricoh/Pentax design decisions.

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01-04-2022, 04:55 PM	#46
Owltown Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: north Georgia mountains Posts: 690	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Maybe one of the six versions will have a screen that is articulating ? From what I can deduct that would add another 40% to sales from us Pentaxians that are still waiting for our real "Flagship" model to finally arrive ! A flagship DSLR should be full frame, IMHO.

01-04-2022, 07:18 PM	#47
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	The monochrome version is the most intriguing from my perspective. Of course, much depends on implementation. Steve

01-04-2022, 08:32 PM - 3 Likes	#48
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by Owltown A flagship DSLR should be full frame, IMHO. All very well to say, but there are three different sensor formats, so it’s valid to have a flagship in each. Otherwise, the flagship has to be the 645Z.

01-04-2022, 11:46 PM	#49
MMVIII Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: EU Posts: 1,121	Originally posted by john14 I don’t care about red or blue bodies. I’m not interested in premium editions. I just want the K1 - style articulating screen. 95% of the development work has been done! With a chance of 95% you might be waiting for a long time. I doubt they would add this to a K-3III and add to the thickness of the screen, as this would probably make the viewfinder unusable, by not providing enough space to see the full matte screen. But who knows, maybe they do?

01-05-2022, 02:10 AM	#50
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	If I ever get a K3 III then I'd very much like it to be the gunmetal grey version, which looked superb when they did the same thing for the prestige edition of the original K-3.

01-05-2022, 02:34 AM	#51
ebk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utrecht Posts: 148	missing a mirrorless K3 mark 3

01-05-2022, 02:40 AM	#52
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Wheatfield Which begs the question, exactly what is the point of bleating about it? Accept it and move on. If it's that much of a strain, I'm pretty sure other manufacturers can give you a well built camera with a movable screen. It's our Holy Mission to take personally and endlessly complain about every perceived slight, to punish the company for this terrible insult of making decisions we don't agree with.

01-05-2022, 02:43 AM - 3 Likes	#53
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by ebk missing a mirrorless K3 mark 3 Just glue the corresponding dial to LV.

01-05-2022, 03:36 AM	#54
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	All black would be fun for the hardcore types. Astro and Mono versions would be a hard sell. Why would you want to change the shutter button feel? It is pretty close to perfection imo. You have choices in the paint colour already, Black / Silver - Gun Metal will be a run out edition in a few years. The MF with brighter prism? now that could stand alone and be a seller, especially if you have a collection of the back catalogue (which a lot of us do), the back catalog also work better in most cases with a crop sensor, the K-1 series highlights their deficiencies all too readily. PS I can already hear the screams of anguish as the FF brigade start frothing at the bit - 'but the back catalog is designed to be used with a FF sensor, sacrilege and heathenism to suggest anything else!".

01-06-2022, 10:56 PM - 1 Like	#55
idontstairs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Jeffersontown Kentucky Posts: 142	Originally posted by reh321 The K-3iii is the newest Pentax camera. Why are they thinking in terms of extending its product life cycle already??? Because as we've seen with the Pentax KP after the initial diehard fans grab their newest Pentax camera upon release the second wave trickles along for 3 or 4 years then a final mad rush of panic buyers when the model is discontinued. Maybe they can get 2nd body sales with niche offerings to the die hards? What's the worst that can happen? They sit on shelves in a stockroom for 4 years like the Pentax KP model did?

01-07-2022, 02:34 AM	#56
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by robbiec PS I can already hear the screams of anguish as the FF brigade start frothing at the bit - 'but the back catalog is designed to be used with a FF sensor, sacrilege and heathenism to suggest anything else!". Yes, correct The issue lies with wanting old lenses to be razor-sharp corner-to-corner at pixel-peeping levels. I have a couple lenses that are a fair bit older than me, and they make very pretty pictures even at A3+ size prints, even if you notice the softer corners. Sharpness is a burgeois concept

01-07-2022, 03:11 AM	#57
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	An all manual version would have to be released without a crippled mount in my opinion. Would kind of be DOA if you can't use some of the best manual glass without it getting in the way.

01-07-2022, 04:31 AM	#58
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by ZombieArmy An all manual version would have to be released without a crippled mount in my opinion. Would kind of be DOA if you can't use some of the best manual glass without it getting in the way. The firmware on the K-3iii gives new power to the old lenses. The “crippled” mount may not be a problem under it.

01-07-2022, 06:21 AM - 1 Like	#59
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by MMVIII With a chance of 95% you might be waiting for a long time. I doubt they would add this to a K-3III and add to the thickness of the screen, as this would probably make the viewfinder unusable, by not providing enough space to see the full matte screen. But who knows, maybe they do? Seriously? People really believe this garbage?

01-07-2022, 06:25 AM	#60
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by Kunzite It's our Holy Mission to take personally and endlessly complain about every perceived slight, to punish the company for this terrible insult of making decisions we don't agree with. The Holy Mission is to never question any Ricoh/Pentax design decisions.