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strsljen · 12-05-2015, 08:41 AM

Hi!

When I purchased my K3 camera body, I didn't get user manual in paper form. I like digital manuals, but I prefer proper printed one.
Does anyone know where I can order one?

I can print pdf, but it won't be as compact as the original.

Thnx!

Best regards,

--
Strs.

**csa** · 12-05-2015, 09:01 AM

If you bought your K3 new; I'd contact the place you bought it from; otherwise, I don't know how/where you might find a replacement, outside of the PDF.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-05-2015, 12:31 PM

if I bought a new camera and it didn't come with a printed manual, I'd be curious as to whether or not my camera was actually 'new'......

strsljen · 12-05-2015, 01:19 PM

I have no doubts it was new when I got it. Missing printed manual was a bit awkward so I asked the seller.

K3 body was purchased from DavisMAX via amazon.com in US.
Their reply was:
"I have reviewed your purchase and I am sorry you did not receive a printed manual. Upon further review I see that Pentax does not include a printed manual with this model. I'm sorry we are unable to send an item that is not included as we do not carry it."

So I was left with no printed manual. Am I the only one with this kind of twilight zone story?

**Quartermaster James** · 12-05-2015, 01:34 PM

A printed manual is most definitely included with the K-3. The merchant is either ignorant or lying. In either case, I would return this purchase via Amazon for being incomplete/missing parts.

**colonel00** · 12-05-2015, 01:38 PM

Interesting. I had thought I read before that the K-3 didn't come with a manual. Perhaps just the K-3 II? I'll see if I can find the thread where I read it before.

Edit: Perhaps I'm thinking of a discussion about how paltry the user manual was where someone was looking for a manual with more useful information.

To the OP, just curious but what makes you sure it was indeed new and not previously opened? Also, did you check the shutter count?

**Quartermaster James** · 12-05-2015, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by colonel00

Interesting. I had thought I read before that the K-3 didn't come with a manual. Perhaps just the K-3 II? I'll see if I can find the thread where I read it before.

Edit: Perhaps I'm thinking of a discussion about how paltry the user manual was where someone was looking for a manual with more useful information.

To the OP, just curious but what makes you sure it was indeed new and not previously opened? Also, did you check the shutter count?

I received a printed manual with both cameras. Attaching a picture of the K-3 manual in case it can help strsljen prove that his was missing.

Also curious about the shutter count.

Attached Images

**colonel00** · 12-05-2015, 01:56 PM

Also to the OP, just as a precaution, did you verify that the seller is an authorized dealer? I don't find them on this list but it is quite old and I know there are authorized dealers that aren't on this list.

file:///S:/Downloads/Authorized_Dealer_List_10-29-14%20(1).pdf

Oldbayrunner · 12-05-2015, 02:00 PM

Odds are Davismax is not an authorized Pentax dealer and you may have purchased a grey market camera.

strsljen · 12-05-2015, 02:17 PM - **1 Like**

Hi!

Thanks for the info.

Shutter count was 5 when I got it. After few pics I did, this was the output:

Camera: PENTAX K-3
Manufature Date: 2014:12:08
Shutter Count: 8

I purchased this camera near the end of February this year. Never had time to properly investigate this missing paper manual issue.

Other than that, camera works very good. I have no complaints.

My old K200 has 102k on shutter count. I replaced it with K3 this year and I like it.

**Quartermaster James** · 12-05-2015, 02:23 PM

Well then, you might find that you are not missing so much. As others have mentioned, the Ricoh manual s a bit sparse.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-05-2015, 02:25 PM

either grey market or a returned unit.. and since ten months have passed, too late to do anything about it....

strsljen · 12-05-2015, 02:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Quartermaster James

Well then, you might find that you are not missing so much. As others have mentioned, the Ricoh manual s a bit sparse.

So I heard.

Today I purchased e-book from mr Yvon (Pentax K-3 e-book). I reckon it will be more useful than original manual.

Unregistered User · 12-05-2015, 03:52 PM

When the K-3 first came the manuals were not included in some countries due to problems with the distribution. Mine was sent to me by mail after a couple of weeks.

**csa** · 12-06-2015, 09:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

either grey market or a returned unit.. and since ten months have passed, too late to do anything about it....

I agree! The manual is included with a new K3 thru an authorized dealer. If it is indeed grey market, I'd be very concerned about the warranty!

12-05-2015, 08:41 AM	#1
strsljen New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 9	K3 user manual Hi! When I purchased my K3 camera body, I didn't get user manual in paper form. I like digital manuals, but I prefer proper printed one. Does anyone know where I can order one? I can print pdf, but it won't be as compact as the original. Thnx! Best regards, -- Strs.

12-05-2015, 01:38 PM	#6
colonel00 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 483	Interesting. I had thought I read before that the K-3 didn't come with a manual. Perhaps just the K-3 II? I'll see if I can find the thread where I read it before. Edit: Perhaps I'm thinking of a discussion about how paltry the user manual was where someone was looking for a manual with more useful information. To the OP, just curious but what makes you sure it was indeed new and not previously opened? Also, did you check the shutter count? Last edited by colonel00; 12-05-2015 at 01:45 PM.

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12-05-2015, 09:01 AM	#2
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	If you bought your K3 new; I'd contact the place you bought it from; otherwise, I don't know how/where you might find a replacement, outside of the PDF.

12-05-2015, 12:31 PM	#3
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,780	if I bought a new camera and it didn't come with a printed manual, I'd be curious as to whether or not my camera was actually 'new'......

12-05-2015, 01:19 PM	#4
strsljen New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	I have no doubts it was new when I got it. Missing printed manual was a bit awkward so I asked the seller. K3 body was purchased from DavisMAX via amazon.com in US. Their reply was: "I have reviewed your purchase and I am sorry you did not receive a printed manual. Upon further review I see that Pentax does not include a printed manual with this model. I'm sorry we are unable to send an item that is not included as we do not carry it." So I was left with no printed manual. Am I the only one with this kind of twilight zone story?

12-05-2015, 01:34 PM	#5
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	A printed manual is most definitely included with the K-3. The merchant is either ignorant or lying. In either case, I would return this purchase via Amazon for being incomplete/missing parts.

12-05-2015, 01:52 PM	#7
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Originally posted by colonel00 Interesting. I had thought I read before that the K-3 didn't come with a manual. Perhaps just the K-3 II? I'll see if I can find the thread where I read it before. Edit: Perhaps I'm thinking of a discussion about how paltry the user manual was where someone was looking for a manual with more useful information. To the OP, just curious but what makes you sure it was indeed new and not previously opened? Also, did you check the shutter count? I received a printed manual with both cameras. Attaching a picture of the K-3 manual in case it can help strsljen prove that his was missing. Also curious about the shutter count. Attached Images

12-05-2015, 01:56 PM	#8
colonel00 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 483	Also to the OP, just as a precaution, did you verify that the seller is an authorized dealer? I don't find them on this list but it is quite old and I know there are authorized dealers that aren't on this list. file:///S:/Downloads/Authorized_Dealer_List_10-29-14%20(1).pdf

12-05-2015, 02:00 PM	#9
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	Odds are Davismax is not an authorized Pentax dealer and you may have purchased a grey market camera.

12-05-2015, 02:17 PM - 1 Like	#10
strsljen New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Hi! Thanks for the info. Shutter count was 5 when I got it. After few pics I did, this was the output: Camera: PENTAX K-3 Manufature Date: 2014:12:08 Shutter Count: 8 I purchased this camera near the end of February this year. Never had time to properly investigate this missing paper manual issue. Other than that, camera works very good. I have no complaints. My old K200 has 102k on shutter count. I replaced it with K3 this year and I like it.

12-05-2015, 02:23 PM	#11
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653	Well then, you might find that you are not missing so much. As others have mentioned, the Ricoh manual s a bit sparse.

12-05-2015, 02:25 PM	#12
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,780	either grey market or a returned unit.. and since ten months have passed, too late to do anything about it....

12-05-2015, 02:28 PM - 1 Like	#13
strsljen New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by Quartermaster James Well then, you might find that you are not missing so much. As others have mentioned, the Ricoh manual s a bit sparse. So I heard. Today I purchased e-book from mr Yvon (Pentax K-3 e-book). I reckon it will be more useful than original manual.

12-05-2015, 03:52 PM	#14
Unregistered User Guest	When the K-3 first came the manuals were not included in some countries due to problems with the distribution. Mine was sent to me by mail after a couple of weeks.

12-06-2015, 09:15 AM - 1 Like	#15
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by pepperberry farm either grey market or a returned unit.. and since ten months have passed, too late to do anything about it.... I agree! The manual is included with a new K3 thru an authorized dealer. If it is indeed grey market, I'd be very concerned about the warranty!

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