Pentax K3iii Monochrome officially on Ricoh website

**FlyingEagle** · 04-17-2023, 07:57 AM - **3 Likes**

Pentax K3iii Monochrome is now officially on Ricoh website and will be available soon at $2199.95.

https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-monochrome/

Here is the April 12 announcement on Markets Insider.

Ricoh announces PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome digital SLR camera | Markets Insider

**LindsayP** · 04-17-2023, 12:54 PM - **2 Likes**

Advertised for pre-order in the UK at £2249, so we pay more for it n the UK it seems. I've pre-ordered anyway though.

Paul the Sunman · 04-17-2023, 11:14 PM

Aus$3499 in Australia, or roughly US$2354.

**volley** · 04-17-2023, 11:52 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax Germany offers the K3iii Monochrome for EUR2.499,-
That's USD2.735,-

phoebus · 04-18-2023, 01:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LindsayP

Advertised for pre-order in the UK at £2249, so we pay more for it n the UK it seems. I've pre-ordered anyway though.

UK and EU price includes VAT (sales tax), whereas US prices are without sales tax. UK price equates to $2324 when VAT removed, at today's GBP/USD exchange rate, so not as bad as it seems initially. Also pre-ordered

garywakeling · 04-18-2023, 02:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Aus$3499 in Australia, or roughly US$2354.

so take the GST off and the price is more like $2140 USD, we are getting a bargain!!!! Yes I pre ordered

**Digitalis** · 04-18-2023, 02:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Aus$3499 in Australia,

aaaand it is already on backorder.

thibs · 04-18-2023, 03:38 AM - **1 Like**

I know we often joke about Pentax marketing and decisions but monochrome version is just genius IMO.

GR and K1 are obvious targets too IMO.

**Buckeyemikie** · 04-18-2023, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

I think monochrome would be the motivation for me buying a GR.

reh321 · 04-18-2023, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by thibs

I know we often joke about Pentax marketing and decisions but monochrome version is just genius IMO.

GR and K1 are obvious targets too IMO.

Originally posted by Buckeyemikie

I think monochrome would be the motivation for me buying a GR.

but it is available only in a K-3iii, a very expensive package for many of us; B&W film was a much less costly option ‘in the old days’.

gatorguy · 04-18-2023, 09:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

but it is available only in a K-3iii, a very expensive package for many of us; B&W film was a much less costly option ‘in the old days’.

So was bread and gas.

To be fair committing to film can be shockingly expensive now. Choose your shots wisely. The 300+ I captured on my vacation last week were free, the camera already being sunk cost.

**Rondec** · 04-18-2023, 10:07 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by reh321

but it is available only in a K-3iii, a very expensive package for many of us; B&W film was a much less costly option ‘in the old days’.

Is there any hobby that is cheap?

What expenses are there for golf? Looks like between 1500 and 2000 dollars for a decent set of clubs. Then greens fees, balls, and apparel and it isn't exactly cheap.

Skiing, hunting, fishing -- most things out there seem to have expenses. If someone wants to convert the occasional image to monochrome, then a regular camera is adequate. On the other hand, if you mostly shoot black and white images then this would make total sense.

gatorguy · 04-18-2023, 10:41 AM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

Is there any hobby that is cheap?

What expenses are there for golf? Looks like between 1500 and 2000 dollars for a decent set of clubs. Then greens fees, balls, and apparel and it isn't exactly cheap.

Skiing, hunting, fishing -- most things out there seem to have expenses. If someone wants to convert the occasional image to monochrome, then a regular camera is adequate. On the other hand, if you mostly shoot black and white images then this would make total sense.

It's like owning a car and a Jeep. Both have their uses, and things they do better. Come to think about it a camera is a heck of a lot less expensive and cheaper to maintain.

Since my wife and I have been a one-vehicle family for roughly two years now without having to compromise very much, and reducing expenses by over $850 a month by doing so, my camera stuff is using free money, right? Right?

Smolk · 04-18-2023, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gatorguy

It's like owning a car and a Jeep. Both have their uses, and things they do better. Come to think about it a camera is a heck of a lot less expensive and cheaper to maintain.

Since my wife and I have been a one-vehicle family for roughly two years now without having to compromise very much, and reducing expenses by over $850 a month by doing so, my camera stuff is using free money, right? Right?

Dream on

gatorguy · 04-18-2023, 11:10 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Smolk

Dream on

LOL! I figure that DFA21 I just bought is no more than a set of good tires. And the lens won't wear down by using it.

..and no, that's not the argument I made to justify it for my wife. She hasn't noticed it yet, or at least let on if she did. I have a great wife.

04-17-2023, 07:57 AM - 3 Likes	#1
FlyingEagle Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 56	Pentax K3iii Monochrome officially on Ricoh website Pentax K3iii Monochrome is now officially on Ricoh website and will be available soon at $2199.95. https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-monochrome/ Here is the April 12 announcement on Markets Insider. Ricoh announces PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome digital SLR camera \| Markets Insider

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04-17-2023, 12:54 PM - 2 Likes	#2
LindsayP Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Photos: Albums Posts: 73	Advertised for pre-order in the UK at £2249, so we pay more for it n the UK it seems. I've pre-ordered anyway though.

04-17-2023, 11:14 PM	#3
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Aus$3499 in Australia, or roughly US$2354.

04-17-2023, 11:52 PM - 1 Like	#4
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Pentax Germany offers the K3iii Monochrome for EUR2.499,- That's USD2.735,-

04-18-2023, 01:22 AM - 1 Like	#5
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by LindsayP Advertised for pre-order in the UK at £2249, so we pay more for it n the UK it seems. I've pre-ordered anyway though. UK and EU price includes VAT (sales tax), whereas US prices are without sales tax. UK price equates to $2324 when VAT removed, at today's GBP/USD exchange rate, so not as bad as it seems initially. Also pre-ordered

04-18-2023, 02:52 AM - 1 Like	#6
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Aus$3499 in Australia, or roughly US$2354. so take the GST off and the price is more like $2140 USD, we are getting a bargain!!!! Yes I pre ordered

04-18-2023, 02:54 AM - 1 Like	#7
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Aus$3499 in Australia, aaaand it is already on backorder.

04-18-2023, 03:38 AM - 1 Like	#8
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	I know we often joke about Pentax marketing and decisions but monochrome version is just genius IMO. GR and K1 are obvious targets too IMO.

04-18-2023, 08:57 AM - 1 Like	#9
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 503	I think monochrome would be the motivation for me buying a GR.

04-18-2023, 09:16 AM	#10
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by thibs I know we often joke about Pentax marketing and decisions but monochrome version is just genius IMO. GR and K1 are obvious targets too IMO. Originally posted by Buckeyemikie I think monochrome would be the motivation for me buying a GR. but it is available only in a K-3iii, a very expensive package for many of us; B&W film was a much less costly option ‘in the old days’.

04-18-2023, 09:44 AM - 2 Likes	#11
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by reh321 but it is available only in a K-3iii, a very expensive package for many of us; B&W film was a much less costly option ‘in the old days’. So was bread and gas. To be fair committing to film can be shockingly expensive now. Choose your shots wisely. The 300+ I captured on my vacation last week were free, the camera already being sunk cost.

04-18-2023, 10:07 AM - 5 Likes	#12
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by reh321 but it is available only in a K-3iii, a very expensive package for many of us; B&W film was a much less costly option ‘in the old days’. Is there any hobby that is cheap? What expenses are there for golf? Looks like between 1500 and 2000 dollars for a decent set of clubs. Then greens fees, balls, and apparel and it isn't exactly cheap. Skiing, hunting, fishing -- most things out there seem to have expenses. If someone wants to convert the occasional image to monochrome, then a regular camera is adequate. On the other hand, if you mostly shoot black and white images then this would make total sense.

04-18-2023, 10:41 AM - 8 Likes	#13
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Rondec Is there any hobby that is cheap? What expenses are there for golf? Looks like between 1500 and 2000 dollars for a decent set of clubs. Then greens fees, balls, and apparel and it isn't exactly cheap. Skiing, hunting, fishing -- most things out there seem to have expenses. If someone wants to convert the occasional image to monochrome, then a regular camera is adequate. On the other hand, if you mostly shoot black and white images then this would make total sense. It's like owning a car and a Jeep. Both have their uses, and things they do better. Come to think about it a camera is a heck of a lot less expensive and cheaper to maintain. Since my wife and I have been a one-vehicle family for roughly two years now without having to compromise very much, and reducing expenses by over $850 a month by doing so, my camera stuff is using free money, right? Right?

04-18-2023, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#14
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by gatorguy It's like owning a car and a Jeep. Both have their uses, and things they do better. Come to think about it a camera is a heck of a lot less expensive and cheaper to maintain. Since my wife and I have been a one-vehicle family for roughly two years now without having to compromise very much, and reducing expenses by over $850 a month by doing so, my camera stuff is using free money, right? Right? Dream on

04-18-2023, 11:10 AM - 4 Likes	#15
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Smolk Dream on LOL! I figure that DFA21 I just bought is no more than a set of good tires. And the lens won't wear down by using it. ..and no, that's not the argument I made to justify it for my wife. She hasn't noticed it yet, or at least let on if she did. I have a great wife.