Anyone else selling new K3 with FF announced ?

Dlanor Sekao · 02-14-2015, 05:17 PM

Is anyone else selling their new K3 with the announcement of the Pentax FF being reality right around the corner ?
I got in on the Christmas specials and bought 2 of them.
Just cant justify keeping both of them since the drool just wont stop and all Im looking at is FF everything......cant have the best of both worlds.
One went today on Ebay for more than I paid for it......the other Im still contemplating.
Opened a bank savings account just for the funding of Pentax FF.
Not sure If Im premature or not ? Pentax better not drop the ball on this one !!!!

Steve.Ledger · 02-14-2015, 05:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Yes, well there's nothing but a 3D printed plastic mock up at this point - so premature? ...just a tad

**jatrax** · 02-14-2015, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Not sure If Im premature or not ? Pentax better not drop the ball on this one !!!!

Curious what you plan to shoot with for the next 10 or 11 months? Even assuming they keep to schedule that means maybe by Christmas 2015, if anything slips then spring of 2016.

Yeah, you are premature IMHO.

Dlanor Sekao · 02-14-2015, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Yes, well there's nothing but a 3D printed plastic mock up at this point - so premature? ...just a tad

But it IS official for this year...yes ? And more and more is being released info wise...yes ? Once I saw the 3D I went all in. Im "TRUSTING" Pentax to do as they say.....But then again ?????
I have no problem waiting up to 9 months if I have to......

**jatrax** · 02-14-2015, 05:46 PM

And while we all have hopes it will be a great camera, buying for FF to brag you have FF does not cut it with me. If they want me to sell my k-3 and buy this new camera then it has to prove to produce better images.

---------- Post added 02-14-15 at 04:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

I have no problem waiting up to 9 months if I have to......

9 months without a camera?????????????

**jpzk** · 02-14-2015, 05:50 PM - **1 Like**

K3's on sale will be something to watch for over the next few months !
JP

**jatrax** · 02-14-2015, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Im "TRUSTING" Pentax to do as they say...

So am I. But will it be good enough when it is released to beat the k-3? That's unproven. And just because they say it will happen, and I trust them does not mean it will happen on the schedule they planned. Things happen, issues come up, parts deliveries are late, things they thought would work suddenly don't.

I fully expect to see this camera release by the end of 2015. But actually getting it out, into reviewers hands and the market? Might easily be spring 2016 even if everything goes right.

saladin · 02-14-2015, 05:55 PM

Interesting. With my main body still an original k5, i'm probably better than 50/50 to upgrade TO the k3 than sell in anticipation of the FF.

Dlanor Sekao · 02-14-2015, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Curious what you plan to shoot with for the next 10 or 11 months? Even assuming they keep to schedule that means maybe by Christmas 2015, if anything slips then spring of 2016.

Yeah, you are premature IMHO.

I have my old K30 that has never failed me....and still have the other K3. I want max resell value and figure if I wait for FF to actually arrive... there is going to be alot of K3's getting sold off for FF. Thinking its better to sell now......rather than to wait. I hope Im not being foolish.
I don't need FF.....I just have wanted it for years.....hate Nikon and Canon so never went in....... Im a Pentax guy!

**TedH42** · 02-14-2015, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

Is anyone else selling their new K3 with the announcement of the Pentax FF being reality right around the corner ?

Not a chance!!!

Any other silly questions? <---(Like this one.

)

Dlanor Sekao · 02-14-2015, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

And while we all have hopes it will be a great camera, buying for FF to brag you have FF does not cut it with me. If they want me to sell my k-3 and buy this new camera then it has to prove to produce better images.

---------- Post added 02-14-15 at 04:47 PM ----------

9 months without a camera?????????????

Nooooo....I have a well used K30. Geeeze.....come on guys.....who could go for "that" long without anything.
Im NOT bragging.....have to wait to get it first...lol.

---------- Post added 02-15-15 at 09:13 AM ----------

I think maybe I should have posted this in the "General" forum.....

tvdtvdtvd · 02-14-2015, 06:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Sell now? No, the K-3 is the best K-mount offering available at present and then what would I shoot with?
Sell when the FF comes out? Not remotely likely. I fully expect the K-3 to have purpose for many years
with or without a FF alongside.

However, if the market should flood with sub-$500 K-3's I might have to get a second one.

Driline · 02-14-2015, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

9 months without a camera?????????????

He bought two K-3's and sold one. 2-1 = 1 He has a camera

Steve.Ledger · 02-14-2015, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

I have my old K30 that has never failed me....and still have the other K3. I want max resell value and figure if I wait for FF to actually arrive... there is going to be alot of K3's getting sold off for FF. Thinking its better to sell now......rather than to wait. I hope Im not being foolish.
I don't need FF.....I just have wanted it for years.....hate Nikon and Canon so never went in....... Im a Pentax guy!

I seriously doubt that.

Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao

I have my old K30 that has never failed me....and still have the other K3. I want max resell value and figure if I wait for FF to actually arrive... there is going to be alot of K3's getting sold off for FF. Thinking its better to sell now......rather than to wait. I hope Im not being foolish.
I don't need FF.....I just have wanted it for years.....hate Nikon and Canon so never went in....... Im a Pentax guy!

And neither do many many many other K-3 owners.
FF does not = Better photos.

Dlanor Sekao · 02-14-2015, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by Driline

He bought two K-3's and sold one. 2-1 = 1 He has a camera

Yes...I have a very well used K30 that has never let me down...... A second K3 with 250 clicks (debating if I should keep or sell).....and a K1000 I have had since 1995 or so.
Like I said....I DO NOT NEED a FF Pentax......I just WANT ONE........Bad.
I see myself with two K30's and a FF down the road........maybe anyway. To go FF "BOTH" K3's have to go.....so Im really excited one way....and troubled the other.
I have no unreal expectations that I will become a better photographer just because of FF....Im sure I will be gaining only the ability to make larger prints easier when I do have my magical photo moments every now and then. I doubt my average ability will not improve.....we are talking strictly WANT here.....not any kind of professional NEED.

02-14-2015, 05:17 PM	#1
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Anyone else selling new K3 with FF announced ? Is anyone else selling their new K3 with the announcement of the Pentax FF being reality right around the corner ? I got in on the Christmas specials and bought 2 of them. Just cant justify keeping both of them since the drool just wont stop and all Im looking at is FF everything......cant have the best of both worlds. One went today on Ebay for more than I paid for it......the other Im still contemplating. Opened a bank savings account just for the funding of Pentax FF. Not sure If Im premature or not ? Pentax better not drop the ball on this one !!!!

02-14-2015, 06:26 PM	#15
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by Driline He bought two K-3's and sold one. 2-1 = 1 He has a camera Yes...I have a very well used K30 that has never let me down...... A second K3 with 250 clicks (debating if I should keep or sell).....and a K1000 I have had since 1995 or so. Like I said....I DO NOT NEED a FF Pentax......I just WANT ONE........Bad. I see myself with two K30's and a FF down the road........maybe anyway. To go FF "BOTH" K3's have to go.....so Im really excited one way....and troubled the other. I have no unreal expectations that I will become a better photographer just because of FF....Im sure I will be gaining only the ability to make larger prints easier when I do have my magical photo moments every now and then. I doubt my average ability will not improve.....we are talking strictly WANT here.....not any kind of professional NEED. Last edited by Dlanor Sekao; 02-14-2015 at 06:37 PM.

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02-14-2015, 05:39 PM - 2 Likes	#2
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Yes, well there's nothing but a 3D printed plastic mock up at this point - so premature? ...just a tad

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Not sure If Im premature or not ? Pentax better not drop the ball on this one !!!! Curious what you plan to shoot with for the next 10 or 11 months? Even assuming they keep to schedule that means maybe by Christmas 2015, if anything slips then spring of 2016. Yeah, you are premature IMHO.

02-14-2015, 05:46 PM	#4
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Yes, well there's nothing but a 3D printed plastic mock up at this point - so premature? ...just a tad But it IS official for this year...yes ? And more and more is being released info wise...yes ? Once I saw the 3D I went all in. Im "TRUSTING" Pentax to do as they say.....But then again ????? I have no problem waiting up to 9 months if I have to......

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	K3's on sale will be something to watch for over the next few months ! JP

02-14-2015, 05:50 PM	#7
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Im "TRUSTING" Pentax to do as they say... So am I. But will it be good enough when it is released to beat the k-3? That's unproven. And just because they say it will happen, and I trust them does not mean it will happen on the schedule they planned. Things happen, issues come up, parts deliveries are late, things they thought would work suddenly don't. I fully expect to see this camera release by the end of 2015. But actually getting it out, into reviewers hands and the market? Might easily be spring 2016 even if everything goes right.

02-14-2015, 05:55 PM	#8
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	Interesting. With my main body still an original k5, i'm probably better than 50/50 to upgrade TO the k3 than sell in anticipation of the FF.

02-14-2015, 05:57 PM	#9
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax Curious what you plan to shoot with for the next 10 or 11 months? Even assuming they keep to schedule that means maybe by Christmas 2015, if anything slips then spring of 2016. Yeah, you are premature IMHO. I have my old K30 that has never failed me....and still have the other K3. I want max resell value and figure if I wait for FF to actually arrive... there is going to be alot of K3's getting sold off for FF. Thinking its better to sell now......rather than to wait. I hope Im not being foolish. I don't need FF.....I just have wanted it for years.....hate Nikon and Canon so never went in....... Im a Pentax guy!

02-14-2015, 05:59 PM	#10
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao Is anyone else selling their new K3 with the announcement of the Pentax FF being reality right around the corner ? Not a chance!!! Any other silly questions? <---(Like this one. )

02-14-2015, 06:02 PM	#11
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax And while we all have hopes it will be a great camera, buying for FF to brag you have FF does not cut it with me. If they want me to sell my k-3 and buy this new camera then it has to prove to produce better images. ---------- Post added 02-14-15 at 04:47 PM ---------- 9 months without a camera????????????? Nooooo....I have a well used K30. Geeeze.....come on guys.....who could go for "that" long without anything. Im NOT bragging.....have to wait to get it first...lol. ---------- Post added 02-15-15 at 09:13 AM ---------- I think maybe I should have posted this in the "General" forum.....

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tvdtvdtvd Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,665	Sell now? No, the K-3 is the best K-mount offering available at present and then what would I shoot with? Sell when the FF comes out? Not remotely likely. I fully expect the K-3 to have purpose for many years with or without a FF alongside. However, if the market should flood with sub-$500 K-3's I might have to get a second one.

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,692	Originally posted by jatrax 9 months without a camera????????????? He bought two K-3's and sold one. 2-1 = 1 He has a camera

02-14-2015, 06:21 PM	#14
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao I have my old K30 that has never failed me....and still have the other K3. I want max resell value and figure if I wait for FF to actually arrive... there is going to be alot of K3's getting sold off for FF. Thinking its better to sell now......rather than to wait. I hope Im not being foolish. I don't need FF.....I just have wanted it for years.....hate Nikon and Canon so never went in....... Im a Pentax guy! I seriously doubt that. Originally posted by Dlanor Sekao I have my old K30 that has never failed me....and still have the other K3. I want max resell value and figure if I wait for FF to actually arrive... there is going to be alot of K3's getting sold off for FF. Thinking its better to sell now......rather than to wait. I hope Im not being foolish. I don't need FF.....I just have wanted it for years.....hate Nikon and Canon so never went in....... Im a Pentax guy! And neither do many many many other K-3 owners. FF does not = Better photos.