Should I walk or run from this used purchase

Newfie · 02-12-2016, 10:29 AM

As per the title, I don't think the following is worth CDN$1000. I'm thinking CDN$650

K-3 almost two years old, with just over 40,000 acutuations (person says he does a lot of time lapse).
The camera has been in for repair to the flash circuitry, not by Ricoh, but by a well-established repair company.

Motor ddrive with two third party batteries.

18-135 WR

I like the lens, perfect for my needs. Motordrive, nice to have, but repair and over 40,000 acutuations is making me hesitate. Isn't it almost 20% through its lifecycle?

It's not a local sale, so I'd be buying sight unseen.

I'm just waiting to see if a brand new K-3 with 18-135 drops in price in the near future.

Any thoughts, and thanks in advance!
Newfie

Nass · 02-12-2016, 10:32 AM

Motor drive?

vonBaloney · 02-12-2016, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Nass

Motor drive?

Probably means battery grip cause they attach and look similar to old film motor drive attachments?

Newfie · 02-12-2016, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Probably means battery grip cause they attach and look similar to old film motor drive attachments?

... LOL ... yes battery grip ... I must've gone back to my old Nikon FE days there ...
The K-3, in addition to being a great DSLR, can still shoot Ilford though? ... right ... ;-)

pathdoc · 02-12-2016, 11:57 AM

I would walk away from this one also.

Originally posted by Newfie

...but repair and over 40,000 acutuations is making me hesitate. Isn't it almost 20% through its lifecycle?

I appreciate the seller's honesty in disclosing all this to you, but no - I would wait and look elsewhere.

Newfie · 02-12-2016, 01:49 PM

Yep, you all reinforced my gut feeling here, regardless of how little I have to pay.

Thanks and take care!
Newfie

**interested_observer** · 02-12-2016, 01:57 PM

With the announcement of the new full frame body (in about a week now), there are going to be quite a few K3 and K3II becoming available over the next few months. I would just patiently wait - or you could post a "wanted" post on the Marketplace.

Bengan · 02-12-2016, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Newfie

As per the title, I don't think the following is worth CDN$1000. I'm thinking CDN$650

I wouldn't pay even 650 CDN$. Wait and se

fwcetus · 02-12-2016, 02:59 PM

It's not important whether you walk or run, but the direction ~is~ important ----> turn away from the deal, for many of the reasons already stated.

fotograffiti · 02-12-2016, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by interested_observer

With the announcement of the new full frame body (in about a week now), there are going to be quite a few K3 and K3II becoming available over the next few months. I would just patiently wait - or you could post a "wanted" post on the Marketplace.

Oh, yeah; the used Pentax DSLR market is going to be a free-for-all shortly, as soon as the FF hits the stands. Save your $$$ for the K-3 of your choice.

MPrince · 02-13-2016, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Generally speaking, if you find yourself asking the question should I walk or run, the answer is run.

02-12-2016, 10:29 AM	#1
Newfie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 65	Should I walk or run from this used purchase As per the title, I don't think the following is worth CDN$1000. I'm thinking CDN$650 K-3 almost two years old, with just over 40,000 acutuations (person says he does a lot of time lapse). The camera has been in for repair to the flash circuitry, not by Ricoh, but by a well-established repair company. Motor ddrive with two third party batteries. 18-135 WR I like the lens, perfect for my needs. Motordrive, nice to have, but repair and over 40,000 acutuations is making me hesitate. Isn't it almost 20% through its lifecycle? It's not a local sale, so I'd be buying sight unseen. I'm just waiting to see if a brand new K-3 with 18-135 drops in price in the near future. Any thoughts, and thanks in advance! Newfie

02-12-2016, 01:49 PM	#6
Newfie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 65 Original Poster	Thanks for the prompt feedback gang! Yep, you all reinforced my gut feeling here, regardless of how little I have to pay. Thanks and take care! Newfie

02-12-2016, 08:52 PM	#10
fotograffiti Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Golden, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 189	Free for all on the way! Originally posted by interested_observer With the announcement of the new full frame body (in about a week now), there are going to be quite a few K3 and K3II becoming available over the next few months. I would just patiently wait - or you could post a "wanted" post on the Marketplace. Oh, yeah; the used Pentax DSLR market is going to be a free-for-all shortly, as soon as the FF hits the stands. Save your $$$ for the K-3 of your choice.

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02-12-2016, 10:32 AM	#2
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Motor drive?

02-12-2016, 10:40 AM	#3
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by Nass Motor drive? Probably means battery grip cause they attach and look similar to old film motor drive attachments?

02-12-2016, 10:44 AM - 1 Like	#4
Newfie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 65 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney Probably means battery grip cause they attach and look similar to old film motor drive attachments? ... LOL ... yes battery grip ... I must've gone back to my old Nikon FE days there ... The K-3, in addition to being a great DSLR, can still shoot Ilford though? ... right ... ;-)

02-12-2016, 11:57 AM	#5
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	I would walk away from this one also. Originally posted by Newfie ...but repair and over 40,000 acutuations is making me hesitate. Isn't it almost 20% through its lifecycle? I appreciate the seller's honesty in disclosing all this to you, but no - I would wait and look elsewhere.

02-12-2016, 01:57 PM	#7
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	With the announcement of the new full frame body (in about a week now), there are going to be quite a few K3 and K3II becoming available over the next few months. I would just patiently wait - or you could post a "wanted" post on the Marketplace.

02-12-2016, 02:06 PM	#8
Bengan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,767	Originally posted by Newfie As per the title, I don't think the following is worth CDN$1000. I'm thinking CDN$650 I wouldn't pay even 650 CDN$. Wait and se

02-12-2016, 02:59 PM	#9
fwcetus Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New England Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,286	It's not important whether you walk or run, but the direction ~is~ important ----> turn away from the deal, for many of the reasons already stated.

02-13-2016, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#11
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Generally speaking, if you find yourself asking the question should I walk or run, the answer is run.