What is the 'silver' on the silver K-3??

fstop18 · 10-14-2015, 06:48 AM

The black bodied K-3 is probably a black painted and or baked on finish. But how does Pentax make the silver? Is is a polished magnesium? Is it painted/baked or chromed? from what I hear the grip is plastic of sorts, so that's easy.thanks.

zantaphia · 10-14-2015, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by fstop18

The black bodied K-3 is probably a black painted and or baked on finish. But how does Pentax make the silver? Is is a polished magnesium? Is it painted/baked or chromed? from what I hear the grip is plastic of sorts, so that's easy.thanks.

It's a special alloy made of pixie dust and unobtanium, hence the "Limited" designation. 😉

max_pyne · 10-14-2015, 07:57 AM

paint/coating! I have one.

lytrytyr · 10-14-2015, 08:47 AM

Hopefully not as fragile as the silver on the FA* lenses!

max_pyne · 10-14-2015, 09:43 AM

i would say it's better in comparison to the FA* (i think the layer is thicker and its for sure a different kind of coating) but beneath there is black... jep i know it...

eddaytona · 10-14-2015, 04:31 PM

Unobtainium: Who knew it was obtainable?:
NS-104 Unobtainium is a very dense gun metal blue with lots of sparkle. It is well suited for stringer application and blown work. It is easily worked and can take a lot of heat. To keep the colour most vibrant, work in a neutral to slightly oxidizing flame.

10-14-2015, 06:48 AM	#1
fstop18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 139	What is the 'silver' on the silver K-3?? The black bodied K-3 is probably a black painted and or baked on finish. But how does Pentax make the silver? Is is a polished magnesium? Is it painted/baked or chromed? from what I hear the grip is plastic of sorts, so that's easy.thanks.

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zantaphia Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Klippan, Scania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 509	Originally posted by fstop18 The black bodied K-3 is probably a black painted and or baked on finish. But how does Pentax make the silver? Is is a polished magnesium? Is it painted/baked or chromed? from what I hear the grip is plastic of sorts, so that's easy.thanks. It's a special alloy made of pixie dust and unobtanium, hence the "Limited" designation. 😉

10-14-2015, 07:57 AM	#3
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	paint/coating! I have one.

10-14-2015, 08:47 AM	#4
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Hopefully not as fragile as the silver on the FA* lenses!

10-14-2015, 09:43 AM	#5
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	i would say it's better in comparison to the FA* (i think the layer is thicker and its for sure a different kind of coating) but beneath there is black... jep i know it...

10-14-2015, 04:31 PM	#6
eddaytona Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Black Rock City, NV Photos: Albums Posts: 175	Unobtainium: Who knew it was obtainable?: NS-104 Unobtainium is a very dense gun metal blue with lots of sparkle. It is well suited for stringer application and blown work. It is easily worked and can take a lot of heat. To keep the colour most vibrant, work in a neutral to slightly oxidizing flame.