Six different versions of the Pentax K-3 Mark III

**clackers** · 04-06-2022, 04:42 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by john14

Why do I need a black one?

Not sure you understand the concept of limited custom releases, John!

Like the various jerseys of a sports team, they're aimed at wealthy collectors.

The intention is not to replace what you already have.

They are a great way for a company to make money. Just ask the American guitar manufacturers.

MarkJerling · 04-07-2022, 02:03 AM

Of course, we all need black.

You Tube

Pity it's only available in Japan.

**TwoUptons** · 04-07-2022, 02:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Of course, we all need black.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ZoHfJZACA

Pity it's only available in Japan.

You'd think if there were one place an "all black" camera was going to be... you'd be it...
(and the video won't work for me on the other side of the world)

-Eric

MarkJerling · 04-07-2022, 03:20 PM

VPN Eric, VPN!

Google "It's a beautiful life" by the band Black.

**RobA_Oz** · 04-07-2022, 07:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Of course, we all need black.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ZoHfJZACA

Pity it's only available in Japan.

True that:

Youtu.be

Doubly so:

Youtu.be

Mistral75 · 04-09-2022, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

Time for an update on the two Ubugoe crowdfunding projects even though not much happened during the past seven days.

There are still 18 days until the campaigns' end.

Mistral75 · 04-12-2022, 07:58 AM - **4 Likes**

Since the j Limited Sanada Himo hand strap crowdfunding project has crossed the 250% threshold (2.5 times the initial goal) TKO announced today that they are adding an engraved hot shoe cover to the bundle people will receive (until now, the hand strap and a j Limited playing card).

The engraved logo is the so-called AP 'Cyclops' mark from the early 1960s..

thibs · 04-12-2022, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Since the j Limited Sanada Himo hand strap crowdfunding project has crossed the 250% threshold (2.5 times the initial goal) TKO announced today that they are adding an engraved hot shoe cover to the bundle people will receive (until now, the hand strap and a j Limited playing card).

The engraved logo is the so-called AP 'Cyclops' mark from the early 1960s..

Nice attention IMO

Mistral75 · 04-13-2022, 03:49 AM

Is it due to the addition of the AP Cyclops-branded hot shoe cover to the offer or to another cause, I don't know, but orders of j Limited Sanada Himo hand straps experimented a spectacular boost during the last 24 hours: 14 units were ordered versus an average of two per day during the last 10 days.

The first day excepted this is the highest daily order of the campaign so far.

reh321 · 04-13-2022, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Is it due to the addition of the AP Cyclops-branded hot shoe cover to the offer or to another cause, I don't know, but orders of j Limited Sanada Himo hand straps experimented a spectacular boost during the last 24 hours: 14 units were ordered versus an average of two per day during the last 10 days.

The first day excepted this is the highest daily order of the campaign so far.

I know they are collector’s items, but I wonder how the hand straps would hold up under use?
One might be a nice addition to my Q-S1.

Mistral75 · 04-13-2022, 06:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

I know they are collector’s items, but I wonder how the hand straps would hold up under use?
One might be a nice addition to my Q-S1.

Sanada Himo straps were used to hold together the pieces of the samurais' armours, so...

They are made of silk, therefore I would say they should be very resistant to mechanical wear and tear but, judging by dresses or carpets made of silk, could deteriorate over time (50 to 70 years), in particular if exposed to bright light.

gatorguy · 04-13-2022, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Sanada Himo straps were used to hold together the pieces of the samurais' armours.

Gosh, I did not know that. Thanks for the history background. Now that particular strap makes far more sense for the Japan market.

reh321 · 04-13-2022, 08:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

They are made of silk, therefore I would say they should be very resistant to mechanical wear and tear but, judging by dresses or carpets made of silk, could deteriorate over time (50 to 70 years), in particular if exposed to bright light.

The resistance to mechanical wear and tear is important to me.
Deterioration over time is something I no longer worry about {my body has deteriorated itself over the past 74 years}.
There are at least two sources of demand shown here - collectors and those who expect to sell over eBay}.

deus ursus · 04-14-2022, 01:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mistral75

They are made of silk, therefore I would say they should be very resistant to mechanical wear and tear but, judging by dresses or carpets made of silk, could deteriorate over time (50 to 70 years), in particular if exposed to bright light.

Flash photography isn't recommended, then? 🙃

JPT · 04-14-2022, 03:23 AM - **3 Likes**

On display in Tokyo

It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is - none. None more black.

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04-06-2022, 04:42 PM - 3 Likes	#361
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by john14 Why do I need a black one? Not sure you understand the concept of limited custom releases, John! Like the various jerseys of a sports team, they're aimed at wealthy collectors. The intention is not to replace what you already have. They are a great way for a company to make money. Just ask the American guitar manufacturers.

04-07-2022, 02:22 AM - 1 Like	#363
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by MarkJerling Of course, we all need black. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ZoHfJZACA Pity it's only available in Japan. You'd think if there were one place an "all black" camera was going to be... you'd be it... (and the video won't work for me on the other side of the world) -Eric

04-07-2022, 03:20 PM	#364
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	VPN Eric, VPN! Google "It's a beautiful life" by the band Black.

04-09-2022, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#366
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Time for an update on the two Ubugoe crowdfunding projects even though not much happened during the past seven days. There are still 18 days until the campaigns' end.

04-12-2022, 07:58 AM - 4 Likes	#367
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Since the j Limited Sanada Himo hand strap crowdfunding project has crossed the 250% threshold (2.5 times the initial goal) TKO announced today that they are adding an engraved hot shoe cover to the bundle people will receive (until now, the hand strap and a j Limited playing card). The engraved logo is the so-called AP 'Cyclops' mark from the early 1960s..

04-12-2022, 09:35 AM	#368
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Mistral75 Since the j Limited Sanada Himo hand strap crowdfunding project has crossed the 250% threshold (2.5 times the initial goal) TKO announced today that they are adding an engraved hot shoe cover to the bundle people will receive (until now, the hand strap and a j Limited playing card). The engraved logo is the so-called AP 'Cyclops' mark from the early 1960s.. Nice attention IMO

04-13-2022, 03:49 AM	#369
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Is it due to the addition of the AP Cyclops-branded hot shoe cover to the offer or to another cause, I don't know, but orders of j Limited Sanada Himo hand straps experimented a spectacular boost during the last 24 hours: 14 units were ordered versus an average of two per day during the last 10 days. The first day excepted this is the highest daily order of the campaign so far.

04-13-2022, 06:03 AM	#370
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Mistral75 Is it due to the addition of the AP Cyclops-branded hot shoe cover to the offer or to another cause, I don't know, but orders of j Limited Sanada Himo hand straps experimented a spectacular boost during the last 24 hours: 14 units were ordered versus an average of two per day during the last 10 days. The first day excepted this is the highest daily order of the campaign so far. I know they are collector’s items, but I wonder how the hand straps would hold up under use? One might be a nice addition to my Q-S1.

04-13-2022, 06:21 AM - 3 Likes	#371
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by reh321 I know they are collector’s items, but I wonder how the hand straps would hold up under use? One might be a nice addition to my Q-S1. Sanada Himo straps were used to hold together the pieces of the samurais' armours, so... They are made of silk, therefore I would say they should be very resistant to mechanical wear and tear but, judging by dresses or carpets made of silk, could deteriorate over time (50 to 70 years), in particular if exposed to bright light.

04-13-2022, 06:53 AM	#372
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by Mistral75 Sanada Himo straps were used to hold together the pieces of the samurais' armours. Gosh, I did not know that. Thanks for the history background. Now that particular strap makes far more sense for the Japan market.

04-13-2022, 08:55 AM - 1 Like	#373
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by Mistral75 They are made of silk, therefore I would say they should be very resistant to mechanical wear and tear but, judging by dresses or carpets made of silk, could deteriorate over time (50 to 70 years), in particular if exposed to bright light. The resistance to mechanical wear and tear is important to me. Deterioration over time is something I no longer worry about {my body has deteriorated itself over the past 74 years}. There are at least two sources of demand shown here - collectors and those who expect to sell over eBay}.

04-14-2022, 01:24 AM - 1 Like	#374
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 659	Originally posted by Mistral75 They are made of silk, therefore I would say they should be very resistant to mechanical wear and tear but, judging by dresses or carpets made of silk, could deteriorate over time (50 to 70 years), in particular if exposed to bright light. Flash photography isn't recommended, then? 🙃

04-14-2022, 03:23 AM - 3 Likes	#375
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	On display in Tokyo It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is - none. None more black.