Announcing the Pentax K-3 Mark III eBook & introductory special

Adam · 09-05-2022, 03:59 PM - **7 Likes**

Today I'm very excited to announce that the Pentax K-3 III eBook has been completed, and is just around the corner: it will be available right here on the forum in one week, on September 12th!

Pentax K-3 Mark III: The Ultimate Guide, as the name implies, is meant to be a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of your K-3 III camera. It focuses on practical use cases and real-word trips, and is thus the perfect supplement to the highly verbose owner's manual.

Update: the eBook is now available! Purchase and download here

This is the first new eBook since Yvon Bourque, the author of all prior Pentax eBooks, passed away in 2020. Bernard ( @bdery , the primary author of the new eBook) and I hope to honor his legacy by continuing making these kinds of eBooks available to the Pentax community. Writing this eBook has been a significant undertaking, and we look forward to your feedback and enjoyment of the book.

A new set of authors means a new approach: this 160+ page PDF eBook is suitable for viewing on a PC or Tablet, and has been enhanced with digital-friendly features such as a native table of contents, clickable links between chapters/sections, and links to useful external resources and guides on the forum. The book can also be printed on letter sized or A4 paper.

We also plan to regularly update the eBook with new tips and tricks, lens and accessory resources, and changes related to camera firmware updates. The community's feedback is always welcome via the contact form.

How to Purchase

The K-3 III eBook is available directly on the forum as an instant PDF download.

Proceeds from the eBook will help support ongoing updates and the development of eBooks for future models.

eBook Sample & Download

If you'd like to take a sneak peek at what the book looks like, check out the sample below:

Pentax K-3 III eBook Sample - PentaxForums.com
Already own the eBook? Download here (available on September 12th)

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MarkJerling · 09-05-2022, 05:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Fantastic work @Adam and @bdery.

**NZ_Ross** · 09-05-2022, 06:53 PM

That is very good news. Thanks. Purchased

**Nakedgun** · 09-05-2022, 08:17 PM

Great news! Thank you.

ongaku99 · 09-05-2022, 11:17 PM

Thanks a lot for this. Me too purchased :-)

**aslyfox** · 09-06-2022, 07:03 AM

Thanks

I'm eagerly awaiting my copy

Smolk · 09-06-2022, 09:10 AM

There is no choice than to open or use a PayPal account - paying with credit card results in an error message relating to a PayPal account.
I don't want to use PayPal but would like the e-book.

**loyalt** · 09-06-2022, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Today I'm very excited to announce that the Pentax K-3 III eBook has been completed, and is just around the corner: it will be available right here on the forum in one week, on September 12th!

Pentax K-3 Mark III: The Ultimate Guide, as the name implies, is meant to be a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of your K-3 III camera. It focuses on practical use cases and real-word trips, and is thus the perfect supplement to the highly verbose owner's manual.

This is the first new eBook since Yvon Bourque, the author of all prior Pentax eBooks, passed away in 2020. Bernard ( @bdery , the primary author of the new eBook) and I hope to honor his legacy by continuing making these kinds of eBooks available to the Pentax community. Writing this eBook has been a significant undertaking, and we look forward to your feedback and enjoyment of the book.

A new set of authors means a new approach: this 160+ page PDF eBook is suitable for viewing on a PC or Tablet, and has been enhanced with digital-friendly features such as a native table of contents, clickable links between chapters/sections, and links to useful external resources and guides on the forum. The book can also be printed on letter sized or A4 paper.

We also plan to regularly update the eBook with new tips and tricks, lens and accessory resources, and changes related to camera firmware updates. The community's feedback is always welcome via the contact form.

Introductory Offer & Purchasing

Save $10 on the eBook by pre-purchasing your copy today. This offer ends on September 12th.

Purchasing the K-3 III eBook also includes access to Yvon's K-3 / K-3 II eBook for reference!

Proceeds from the eBook will help support ongoing updates and the development of eBooks for future models.

eBook Sample & Download

If you'd like to take a sneak peek at what the book looks like, check out the sample below:

Pentax K-3 III eBook Sample - PentaxForums.com
Already own the eBook? Download here (available on September 12th)

Attachment 583102

Thank you, Adam! This will be a big help in getting the most out of our new cameras! Thank you for all you do!

bogwalker · 09-06-2022, 07:08 PM

I like the sample. I have a K-70, not a K3-III, but there might be relevant portions in there for me as well. The original manual from Ricoh is not enough for serious study. The manual from Yvon Bourque was very informative and showed his personality, but it also kind of rambled. The contents alone take 10 pages, the "quick-start" guide has 12 pages before you can take a picture. You seem to be striking a good balance.

bdery · 09-07-2022, 06:46 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bogwalker

You seem to be striking a good balance.

The idea is not to copy what Yvon did. That would not be possible anyway, I'm not the same person

I hope my style, more personal than when writing reviews but with the same factual angle, will please readers.

thibs · 09-07-2022, 09:10 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bdery

The idea is not to copy what Yvon did. That would not be possible anyway, I'm not the same person

I hope my style, more personal than when writing reviews but with the same factual angle, will please readers.

I do not own a K3-III so in a sense I don't care much about the ebook itself.

But honoring Yvon's memory makes me full of joy.

+1000000

reh321 · 09-07-2022, 09:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by thibs

I do not own a K3-III so in a sense I don't care much about the ebook itself.

But honoring Yvon's memory makes me full of joy.

+1000000

I do not, and most likely will never, own a K-3iii, so in a sense I don’t care much about this ebook itself,

but continuing this tradition fills me with joy.

Smolk · 09-07-2022, 04:34 PM

There is an option to pay by credit card for the UK, perhaps also other countries, but that option is invisible when I switch to the Netherlands. Then it's just PayPal. Is this a bug?
I'd really like to have this e-book.
PS: I also have a British account, so I just used that. Looking forward and thanks to all who put a great effort into it.

**TimR** · 09-10-2022, 11:01 PM

Purchased! Thank You Bernard and Adam.
Also thanks for keeping the e-book series going.

**NZ_Ross** · 09-11-2022, 01:59 AM - **2 Likes**

I have received my copy of the K-3 III e-book today, and skimmed the whole book, read in detail some chapters.

The e-book is well presented, logical, contains very good information and direction, has plenty of illustrations, graphics and images and overall is completed to a high standard.

I can recommend this e-book to those considering purchase.

Ross

09-05-2022, 03:59 PM - 7 Likes	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Announcing the Pentax K-3 Mark III eBook & introductory special Today I'm very excited to announce that the Pentax K-3 III eBook has been completed, and is just around the corner: it will be available right here on the forum in one week, on September 12th! *Pentax K-3 Mark III: The Ultimate Guide, as the name implies, is meant to be a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of your K-3 III camera. It focuses on practical use cases and real-word trips, and is thus the perfect supplement to the highly verbose owner's manual. Update: the eBook is now available! Purchase and download here This is the first new eBook since Yvon Bourque, the author of all prior Pentax eBooks, passed away in 2020. Bernard ( @bdery , the primary author of the new eBook) and I hope to honor his legacy by continuing making these kinds of eBooks available to the Pentax community. Writing this eBook has been a significant undertaking, and we look forward to your feedback and enjoyment of the book. A new set of authors means a new approach: this 160+ page PDF eBook is suitable for viewing on a PC or Tablet, and has been enhanced with digital-friendly features such as a native table of contents, clickable links between chapters/sections, and links to useful external resources and guides on the forum. The book can also be printed on letter sized or A4 paper. We also plan to regularly update the eBook with new tips and tricks, lens and accessory resources, and changes related to camera firmware updates. The community's feedback is always welcome via the contact form. How to Purchase* The K-3 III eBook is available directly on the forum as an instant PDF download. Proceeds from the eBook will help support ongoing updates and the development of eBooks for future models. eBook Sample & Download If you'd like to take a sneak peek at what the book looks like, check out the sample below: Pentax K-3 III eBook Sample - PentaxForums.com Already own the eBook? Download here (available on September 12th) 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: Last edited by Adam; 11-05-2022 at 03:01 PM.

09-06-2022, 01:33 PM	#8
loyalt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Albums Posts: 261	Originally posted by Adam Today I'm very excited to announce that the Pentax K-3 III eBook has been completed, and is just around the corner: it will be available right here on the forum in one week, on September 12th! *Pentax K-3 Mark III: The Ultimate Guide, as the name implies, is meant to be a comprehensive guide to help you get the most out of your K-3 III camera. It focuses on practical use cases and real-word trips, and is thus the perfect supplement to the highly verbose owner's manual. This is the first new eBook since Yvon Bourque, the author of all prior Pentax eBooks, passed away in 2020. Bernard ( @bdery , the primary author of the new eBook) and I hope to honor his legacy by continuing making these kinds of eBooks available to the Pentax community. Writing this eBook has been a significant undertaking, and we look forward to your feedback and enjoyment of the book. A new set of authors means a new approach: this 160+ page PDF eBook is suitable for viewing on a PC or Tablet, and has been enhanced with digital-friendly features such as a native table of contents, clickable links between chapters/sections, and links to useful external resources and guides on the forum. The book can also be printed on letter sized or A4 paper. We also plan to regularly update the eBook with new tips and tricks, lens and accessory resources, and changes related to camera firmware updates. The community's feedback is always welcome via the contact form. Introductory Offer & Purchasing* Save $10 on the eBook by pre-purchasing your copy today. This offer ends on September 12th. Purchasing the K-3 III eBook also includes access to Yvon's K-3 / K-3 II eBook for reference! Proceeds from the eBook will help support ongoing updates and the development of eBooks for future models. eBook Sample & Download If you'd like to take a sneak peek at what the book looks like, check out the sample below: Pentax K-3 III eBook Sample - PentaxForums.com Already own the eBook? Download here (available on September 12th) Attachment 583102 Thank you, Adam! This will be a big help in getting the most out of our new cameras! Thank you for all you do!

09-07-2022, 04:34 PM	#13
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	There is an option to pay by credit card for the UK, perhaps also other countries, but that option is invisible when I switch to the Netherlands. Then it's just PayPal. Is this a bug? I'd really like to have this e-book. PS: I also have a British account, so I just used that. Looking forward and thanks to all who put a great effort into it. Last edited by Smolk; 09-08-2022 at 03:08 AM.

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09-05-2022, 05:45 PM - 2 Likes	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Fantastic work @Adam and @bdery.

09-05-2022, 06:53 PM	#3
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	That is very good news. Thanks. Purchased

09-05-2022, 08:17 PM	#4
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Great news! Thank you.

09-05-2022, 11:17 PM	#5
ongaku99 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 4	Thanks a lot for this. Me too purchased :-)

09-06-2022, 07:03 AM	#6
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Thanks I'm eagerly awaiting my copy

09-06-2022, 09:10 AM	#7
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	There is no choice than to open or use a PayPal account - paying with credit card results in an error message relating to a PayPal account. I don't want to use PayPal but would like the e-book.

09-06-2022, 07:08 PM	#9
bogwalker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Chicagoland Photos: Albums Posts: 145	I like the sample. I have a K-70, not a K3-III, but there might be relevant portions in there for me as well. The original manual from Ricoh is not enough for serious study. The manual from Yvon Bourque was very informative and showed his personality, but it also kind of rambled. The contents alone take 10 pages, the "quick-start" guide has 12 pages before you can take a picture. You seem to be striking a good balance.

09-07-2022, 06:46 AM - 4 Likes	#10
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by bogwalker You seem to be striking a good balance. The idea is not to copy what Yvon did. That would not be possible anyway, I'm not the same person I hope my style, more personal than when writing reviews but with the same factual angle, will please readers.

09-07-2022, 09:10 AM - 2 Likes	#11
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by bdery The idea is not to copy what Yvon did. That would not be possible anyway, I'm not the same person I hope my style, more personal than when writing reviews but with the same factual angle, will please readers. I do not own a K3-III so in a sense I don't care much about the ebook itself. But honoring Yvon's memory makes me full of joy. +1000000

09-07-2022, 09:58 AM - 1 Like	#12
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,185	Originally posted by thibs I do not own a K3-III so in a sense I don't care much about the ebook itself. But honoring Yvon's memory makes me full of joy. +1000000 I do not, and most likely will never, own a K-3iii, so in a sense I don’t care much about this ebook itself, but continuing this tradition fills me with joy.

09-10-2022, 11:01 PM	#14
TimR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	Purchased! Thank You Bernard and Adam. Also thanks for keeping the e-book series going.

09-11-2022, 01:59 AM - 2 Likes	#15
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	I have received my copy of the K-3 III e-book today, and skimmed the whole book, read in detail some chapters. The e-book is well presented, logical, contains very good information and direction, has plenty of illustrations, graphics and images and overall is completed to a high standard. I can recommend this e-book to those considering purchase. Ross