Lord Vader, your K3 III is ready…

AAlfano · 09-20-2022, 02:09 PM - **7 Likes**

The Jet Black K3 Mark III is now available to order in the U.S.

https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-jet-black-edition-b...cid=d4644d40d8

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1725399-REG/pentax_01212_k_3_mark_iii_jet.html

Last edited by Adam; 09-27-2022 at 07:01 PM. Reason: added image for thumbnail

swanlefitte · 09-20-2022, 02:35 PM - **8 Likes**

Lord Vader is coming here? We shall double our efforts!

The Squirrel Mafia · 09-20-2022, 03:00 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by swanlefitte

Lord Vader is coming here? We shall double our efforts!

I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.

Haha! But yeah. I still prefer the regular black with white lettering.

**aslyfox** · 09-20-2022, 03:45 PM - **1 Like**

Quote:

the force has the regular K 3 III

turned to the dark side has the special Black K 3 III

- excerpt from Master Yoda's review

Last edited by aslyfox; 09-20-2022 at 05:25 PM.

**mlt** · 09-20-2022, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.

Haha! But yeah. I still prefer the regular black with white lettering.

My silver K3iii premium kit is saying “stay way from the dark side”. ��

**Alex645** · 09-20-2022, 04:34 PM

Okay, I get it. Stealth the PENTAX on the pentaprism for that custom look. But all the printing on dials and buttons, too (black on black)?

To me, that's where function needs priority over aesthetics.

**jumbleview** · 09-20-2022, 05:34 PM - **6 Likes**

Does it shoot in monochrome?

**UncleVanya** · 09-20-2022, 05:45 PM - **2 Likes**

A deep blue with silver lettering would sway me. But jet black isn’t a great appeal over the regular look. I’m certain someone will buy them however.

---------- Post added 09-20-22 at 08:46 PM ----------

Originally posted by Alex645

Okay, I get it. Stealth the PENTAX on the pentaprism for that custom look. But all the printing on dials and buttons, too (black on black)?

To me, that's where function needs priority over aesthetics.

They address that and say that they dials and such can be seen at a slight angle. I’m guessing it’s easier than we might think but still a small bit harder than normal.

**pepperberry farm** · 09-20-2022, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jumbleview

Does it shoot in monochrome?

ah.. if only....

**UncleVanya** · 09-20-2022, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by jumbleview

Does it shoot in monochrome?

I think that’s a missed opportunity honestly. That would have dovetailed into the aesthetics nicely.

**K-Three** · 09-20-2022, 06:43 PM

I guess with one of these, you would save needing to cover all the labels over in black tape,
But then it won't get that edgy tatty look after a while,

eddaytona · 09-20-2022, 07:11 PM - **1 Like**

I already did that to my K5 with a black sharpie.

**RobA_Oz** · 09-20-2022, 08:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jumbleview

Does it shoot in monochrome?

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I think that’s a missed opportunity honestly. That would have dovetailed into the aesthetics nicely.

Shouldn’t a monochrome camera come in shades of grey (50, for that really specialist market

)

**UncleVanya** · 09-20-2022, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Shouldn’t a monochrome camera come in shades of grey (50, for that really specialist market

)

While I agree with your sentiment, I really think it would have been a marketing coup.

cowlitzJim · 09-20-2022, 08:57 PM - **1 Like**

Stormtrooper in a coal mine? Didn't we have an all-black one in recent flicks? Hm maybe that's the kiwi rugby team camera.. man I've confused myself now

09-20-2022, 02:09 PM - 7 Likes	#1
AAlfano Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 144	Lord Vader, your K3 III is ready… The Jet Black K3 Mark III is now available to order in the U.S. https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-jet-black-edition-b...cid=d4644d40d8 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1725399-REG/pentax_01212_k_3_mark_iii_jet.html Last edited by Adam; 09-27-2022 at 07:01 PM. Reason: added image for thumbnail

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Darth Vader ( original actor ) has passed	aslyfox	General Talk	2	11-29-2020 07:43 AM
People Darth Vader at the beach!	Kerrowdown	Post Your Photos!	3	04-25-2013 06:13 AM
People Darth Vader walking the dog	Kerrowdown	Post Your Photos!	3	04-25-2013 12:53 AM
Macro Darth Vader Bug?	bluestringer	Post Your Photos!	8	10-24-2012 10:10 PM
Macro Darth Vader of insects	yeatzee	Post Your Photos!	5	05-03-2010 07:16 AM

09-20-2022, 02:35 PM - 8 Likes	#2
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	Lord Vader is coming here? We shall double our efforts!

09-20-2022, 03:00 PM - 5 Likes	#3
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	Originally posted by swanlefitte Lord Vader is coming here? We shall double our efforts! I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am. Haha! But yeah. I still prefer the regular black with white lettering.

09-20-2022, 03:45 PM - 1 Like	#4
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Quote: the force has the regular K 3 III turned to the dark side has the special Black K 3 III - excerpt from Master Yoda's review Last edited by aslyfox; 09-20-2022 at 05:25 PM.

09-20-2022, 03:46 PM - 2 Likes	#5
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am. Haha! But yeah. I still prefer the regular black with white lettering. My silver K3iii premium kit is saying “stay way from the dark side”. ��

09-20-2022, 04:34 PM	#6
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Okay, I get it. Stealth the PENTAX on the pentaprism for that custom look. But all the printing on dials and buttons, too (black on black)? To me, that's where function needs priority over aesthetics.

09-20-2022, 05:34 PM - 6 Likes	#7
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,068	Does it shoot in monochrome?

09-20-2022, 05:45 PM - 2 Likes	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	A deep blue with silver lettering would sway me. But jet black isn’t a great appeal over the regular look. I’m certain someone will buy them however. ---------- Post added 09-20-22 at 08:46 PM ---------- Originally posted by Alex645 Okay, I get it. Stealth the PENTAX on the pentaprism for that custom look. But all the printing on dials and buttons, too (black on black)? To me, that's where function needs priority over aesthetics. They address that and say that they dials and such can be seen at a slight angle. I’m guessing it’s easier than we might think but still a small bit harder than normal.

09-20-2022, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#9
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,659	Originally posted by jumbleview Does it shoot in monochrome? ah.. if only....

09-20-2022, 05:47 PM	#10
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by jumbleview Does it shoot in monochrome? I think that’s a missed opportunity honestly. That would have dovetailed into the aesthetics nicely.

09-20-2022, 06:43 PM	#11
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 937	I guess with one of these, you would save needing to cover all the labels over in black tape, But then it won't get that edgy tatty look after a while,

09-20-2022, 07:11 PM - 1 Like	#12
eddaytona Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Black Rock City, NV Photos: Albums Posts: 175	I already did that to my K5 with a black sharpie.

09-20-2022, 08:27 PM - 1 Like	#13
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by jumbleview Does it shoot in monochrome? Originally posted by UncleVanya I think that’s a missed opportunity honestly. That would have dovetailed into the aesthetics nicely. Shouldn’t a monochrome camera come in shades of grey (50, for that really specialist market )

09-20-2022, 08:41 PM	#14
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Shouldn’t a monochrome camera come in shades of grey (50, for that really specialist market ) While I agree with your sentiment, I really think it would have been a marketing coup.

09-20-2022, 08:57 PM - 1 Like	#15
cowlitzJim Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cowlitz county, Washington state USA Photos: Albums Posts: 62	Stormtrooper in a coal mine? Didn't we have an all-black one in recent flicks? Hm maybe that's the kiwi rugby team camera.. man I've confused myself now

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search