Six different versions of the Pentax K-3 Mark III

**FlyingEagle** · 07-27-2022, 10:27 AM - **1 Like**

IMHO I think that the Monochrome version will be a BIG hit. I know I will buy one and have the lenses waiting to be used on it. I cannot afford a Leica, nor would I want one. But a Pentax Monochrome, yes for sure. The price on a K3 III now is $1700 and I read somewhere the new versions will be about a 25% increase, so we are looking at about $2200. Even $2500 would be worth it.

I also think there are a lot of folks that would crossover to Pentax to get a true monochrome dslr in that price range. Articulating screen or flash is not a deal breaker by any means for me. I never use the articulating screen on my K-70 now.

I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival and am saving for it already.

AmsAmt · 07-27-2022, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

For those who r interested the k 3 Black is available for pre order in the netherlands at cameranu.nl.

borisII · 07-27-2022, 12:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by AmsAmt

For those who r interested the k 3 Black is available for pre order in the netherlands at cameranu.nl.

Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Body Jet Black SE | CameraNU.nl

gatorguy · 07-27-2022, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by borisII

Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Body Jet Black SE | CameraNU.nl

I had seen it mentioned on a Japanese site, then again here, that the Jet Black version would eventually make it into other markets. Good to see it now offered in the EU.

Smolk · 07-28-2022, 10:41 AM

That's not at all expensive compared to the regular model - yet I already own the regular one... Would have loved this version though

Kingman · 07-31-2022, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Is there going to be a K3 iii version with at least a tillable rear LED screen? I have two K-1's and a K-3. A fixed screen is simply a no go for me on any future body.

**Serkevan** · 07-31-2022, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kingman

Is there going to be a K3 iii version with at least a tillable rear LED screen?

Not a chance.

thibs · 08-05-2022, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

Not a chance.

Exactly. A K1 mk III though....

pblogic · 08-19-2022, 12:05 PM

So...... just a rumor huh? Not actually going to happen.

**Kevin B123** · 08-19-2022, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by pblogic

So...... just a rumor huh? Not actually going to happen.

The first of the line, a black body is already on sale as shown above. On the Pentax timeline the others will follow, just not very quickly.

reh321 · 08-19-2022, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kingman

Is there going to be a K3 iii version with at least a tillable rear LED screen? I have two K-1's and a K-3. A fixed screen is simply a no go for me on any future body.

Originally posted by Serkevan

Not a chance.

Originally posted by thibs

Exactly. A K1 mk III though....

Originally posted by pblogic

So...... just a rumor huh? Not actually going to happen.

Originally posted by Kevin B123

The first of the line, a black body is already on sale as shown above. On the Pentax timeline the others will follow, just not very quickly.

The subthread you are responding to seems to be yet another futile raising the issue of a tilty screen for the K-3, not something Pentax has even hinted at.
I don't understand why someone with two K-1's would want a tilty screen on a K-3 - the K-1 should be adequate for racing mushrooms.

john14 · 08-19-2022, 10:40 PM

I use my K3iii regularly for interiors shoots where my K1 with its huge 15-30mm lens will not fit in tight corners. The K3 is missing the one thing that would make it near perfect in this situation with its much smaller lens options - an articulating screen! Many of my shots are taken either high-up or low down with my back literally against the wall. As a result, I often miss the 'perfect' shot for the want of being able to see what is happening on the screen. With every position requiring a tripod and a 12 second delay to give me time to get out of the room, that means quite a lot of wasted time! Come on, Pentax. The K3 iii is nearly there, almost a great camera - but missing one obvious essential.

deus ursus · 08-19-2022, 11:12 PM - **1 Like**

Then buy a KP! 🙄

**Serkevan** · 08-20-2022, 02:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by john14

I use my K3iii regularly for interiors shoots where my K1 with its huge 15-30mm lens will not fit in tight corners. The K3 is missing the one thing that would make it near perfect in this situation with its much smaller lens options - an articulating screen! Many of my shots are taken either high-up or low down with my back literally against the wall. As a result, I often miss the 'perfect' shot for the want of being able to see what is happening on the screen. With every position requiring a tripod and a 12 second delay to give me time to get out of the room, that means quite a lot of wasted time! Come on, Pentax. The K3 iii is nearly there, almost a great camera - but missing one obvious essential.

For that specific situation, Live View from the phone (through ImageSync) is actually a better idea because you can put *the camera* against the wall, getting more space. That works as well for the K-1, if the space that you miss is the photographer's

**Rondec** · 08-20-2022, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by Serkevan

For that specific situation, Live View from the phone (through ImageSync) is actually a better idea because you can put *the camera* against the wall, getting more space. That works as well for the K-1, if the space that you miss is the photographer's

This is true. If you are really that cramped for space, there is no reason to stand behind the camera if you have a smart phone and image sync. To me, the phone app works quite well for tripod situations but it doesn't really help with overhead situations -- those really do need an articulating screen to work.

07-27-2022, 10:27 AM - 1 Like	#421
FlyingEagle Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 56	True Monochrome for under 3k will change the market for Pentax IMHO I think that the Monochrome version will be a BIG hit. I know I will buy one and have the lenses waiting to be used on it. I cannot afford a Leica, nor would I want one. But a Pentax Monochrome, yes for sure. The price on a K3 III now is $1700 and I read somewhere the new versions will be about a 25% increase, so we are looking at about $2200. Even $2500 would be worth it. I also think there are a lot of folks that would crossover to Pentax to get a true monochrome dslr in that price range. Articulating screen or flash is not a deal breaker by any means for me. I never use the articulating screen on my K-70 now. I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival and am saving for it already.

07-27-2022, 12:15 PM - 1 Like	#422
AmsAmt Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 32	K 3 Black is available in the Netherlands For those who r interested the k 3 Black is available for pre order in the netherlands at cameranu.nl.

08-19-2022, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#431
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Kingman Is there going to be a K3 iii version with at least a tillable rear LED screen? I have two K-1's and a K-3. A fixed screen is simply a no go for me on any future body. Originally posted by Serkevan Not a chance. Originally posted by thibs Exactly. A K1 mk III though.... Originally posted by pblogic So...... just a rumor huh? Not actually going to happen. Originally posted by Kevin B123 The first of the line, a black body is already on sale as shown above. On the Pentax timeline the others will follow, just not very quickly. The subthread you are responding to seems to be yet another futile raising the issue of a tilty screen for the K-3, not something Pentax has even hinted at. I don't understand why someone with two K-1's would want a tilty screen on a K-3 - the K-1 should be adequate for racing mushrooms. Last edited by reh321; 08-19-2022 at 01:24 PM.

08-19-2022, 10:40 PM	#432
john14 New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 12	Articulated screen is the only option I use my K3iii regularly for interiors shoots where my K1 with its huge 15-30mm lens will not fit in tight corners. The K3 is missing the one thing that would make it near perfect in this situation with its much smaller lens options - an articulating screen! Many of my shots are taken either high-up or low down with my back literally against the wall. As a result, I often miss the 'perfect' shot for the want of being able to see what is happening on the screen. With every position requiring a tripod and a 12 second delay to give me time to get out of the room, that means quite a lot of wasted time! Come on, Pentax. The K3 iii is nearly there, almost a great camera - but missing one obvious essential.

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07-27-2022, 12:24 PM - 2 Likes	#423
borisII Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 323	Originally posted by AmsAmt For those who r interested the k 3 Black is available for pre order in the netherlands at cameranu.nl. Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Body Jet Black SE \| CameraNU.nl

07-27-2022, 12:38 PM	#424
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by borisII Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Body Jet Black SE \| CameraNU.nl I had seen it mentioned on a Japanese site, then again here, that the Jet Black version would eventually make it into other markets. Good to see it now offered in the EU.

07-28-2022, 10:41 AM	#425
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	That's not at all expensive compared to the regular model - yet I already own the regular one... Would have loved this version though

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07-31-2022, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#427
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Kingman Is there going to be a K3 iii version with at least a tillable rear LED screen? Not a chance.

08-05-2022, 01:43 PM	#428
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Serkevan Not a chance. Exactly. A K1 mk III though....

08-19-2022, 12:05 PM	#429
pblogic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 141	So...... just a rumor huh? Not actually going to happen.

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08-19-2022, 11:12 PM - 1 Like	#433
deus ursus Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stårheim, Norway Posts: 658	Then buy a KP! 🙄

08-20-2022, 02:24 AM - 2 Likes	#434
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by john14 I use my K3iii regularly for interiors shoots where my K1 with its huge 15-30mm lens will not fit in tight corners. The K3 is missing the one thing that would make it near perfect in this situation with its much smaller lens options - an articulating screen! Many of my shots are taken either high-up or low down with my back literally against the wall. As a result, I often miss the 'perfect' shot for the want of being able to see what is happening on the screen. With every position requiring a tripod and a 12 second delay to give me time to get out of the room, that means quite a lot of wasted time! Come on, Pentax. The K3 iii is nearly there, almost a great camera - but missing one obvious essential. For that specific situation, Live View from the phone (through ImageSync) is actually a better idea because you can put the camera against the wall, getting more space. That works as well for the K-1, if the space that you miss is the photographer's

08-20-2022, 02:36 AM	#435
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by Serkevan For that specific situation, Live View from the phone (through ImageSync) is actually a better idea because you can put the camera against the wall, getting more space. That works as well for the K-1, if the space that you miss is the photographer's This is true. If you are really that cramped for space, there is no reason to stand behind the camera if you have a smart phone and image sync. To me, the phone app works quite well for tripod situations but it doesn't really help with overhead situations -- those really do need an articulating screen to work.

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