K-3 II discontinued

**PJ1** · 10-02-2019, 08:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Convert

I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not.

Sorry if some of the comments came over a bit heavy, Dan. At moments like these - much-anticipated new camera in the offing - some people here are very sensitive to anything that sounds like someone having a bit of a go at them (like trolls). I guess they assume the whole world already knows - when actually the rest of the world couldn't care less. But the new 'flagship' APS-C camera is coming (very soon I expect). It should have quite a few new and/or improved features. I still use a K-3 and I don't intend to replace it for a long time yet. All the current Pentax line up (K-3ii, KP and K70) offer a lot more bang for the buck than similarly priced competitors cameras. And the Forums really are a friendly and very helpful place. Stick around. You will find it is a nice place to be. People would normally be very welcoming but in this case they were too hyped up and reacted to your question in the wrong way.

Aaron28 · 10-02-2019, 08:15 PM

well 3 of 4 are now discontinued......4 for 4 when the K-1 is discontinued which it prolly has since the ii

**UncleVanya** · 10-02-2019, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Convert

OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not.

Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows.

Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon?

Dan, I guess it is easy to forget how well informed many of us are compared with the non forum reader. By the same token when posting a new thread it may be useful to search a bit to ensure the topic isn't well hashed.

I suggested the thread close tongue in cheek. Pentax forums tends to leave them open unless they get ugly. My anticipation of a deluge of blather to pump post count prompted my remarks not your subject.

As for the apsc body... Pentax announced the discontinuation of the k-3 ii a while back. The KP wasn't ever billed as the successor but it has the best image quality and is the most advanced apsc Pentax makes currently. The new flagship apsc that has been shown in mock up has a third control wheel. It is also anticipated to have the same accelerator chip technology that is in the k1 mkii and KP. It likely also has a new sensor.

Welcome. Sorry the reception was out of character for us. Keep posting.

garywakeling · 10-02-2019, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by Convert

OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not.

Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows.

Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon?

I am sorry that your first post was flamed, sometimes the old timers forget our manners, welcome aboard and enjoy the forum

tokyoscape · 10-02-2019, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Convert

OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not.

Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows.

Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon?

Nope, you don't want to go back tn the shadow now. Keep it up, you need a 100 posts this month. Keep it up.

**luftfluss** · 10-02-2019, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

My K-3 was discontinued before your K-3 II and it's just fine.

I hope you continue to enjoy your vintage camera for many years to come.

**luftfluss** · 10-02-2019, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Convert

OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not.

Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows.

Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon?

Don't worry, you're fine. Some of us are just a little wired and weird and easily triggered.

dbs · 10-02-2019, 10:58 PM

Hi Convert

Welcome and don't worry.....
Foot in Mouth disease can strike at any time....for some of us

Dave

Convert · 10-04-2019, 08:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Apologies accepted folks. I did not spend adequate time investigating this issue in other threads. Had I done so I would not have excitedly begun this new thread.

I will stick around, as I’ve learned a lot on this forum, and very much like Pentax, which I first bought only three years ago,

I don’t plan on going back to Canon, or to Nikon, Leica, Hasselblad or Sinar, all of which served me very well for five decades of my professional career.

Now that I have converted, I’m happy. I currently use both the K-3 and K-3 II, and just ordered a used K-1 (first version).

Looking forward to finding more expertise here.

panonski · 10-29-2019, 04:03 AM

and still waiting for successor

dbs · 10-29-2019, 06:27 AM

Originally posted by panonski

and still waiting for successor

It'll be here in no time Pentax time that is

Dave

**reduno** · 10-29-2019, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Convert

I will stick around, as I’ve learned a lot on this forum, and very much like Pentax, which I first bought only three years ago,

That's great news and welcome to the forums. I'm sure you will enjoy your new K-1 too.

The Squirrel Mafia · 10-29-2019, 07:53 AM

Originally posted by Convert

Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows.

Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon?

Nay! Just keep posting.

Canon....... Well.... Canon is Canon. Hahaha!

Ricoh has already teased us with a model of the upcoming APS-C flagship. Hopefully it's out sometime next year.

Garthgoyle · 11-20-2019, 10:52 PM

You can still get K3 and K3II's from mapcamera in Shinjuku... if you're in Japan. Used but in good quality.

**beachgardener** · 11-20-2019, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by Garthgoyle

mapcamera

do they have an ebay shop?

10-02-2019, 08:31 PM	#19
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	sorry Originally posted by Convert OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not. Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows. Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon? I am sorry that your first post was flamed, sometimes the old timers forget our manners, welcome aboard and enjoy the forum

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10-02-2019, 08:05 PM - 2 Likes	#16
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by Convert I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not. Sorry if some of the comments came over a bit heavy, Dan. At moments like these - much-anticipated new camera in the offing - some people here are very sensitive to anything that sounds like someone having a bit of a go at them (like trolls). I guess they assume the whole world already knows - when actually the rest of the world couldn't care less. But the new 'flagship' APS-C camera is coming (very soon I expect). It should have quite a few new and/or improved features. I still use a K-3 and I don't intend to replace it for a long time yet. All the current Pentax line up (K-3ii, KP and K70) offer a lot more bang for the buck than similarly priced competitors cameras. And the Forums really are a friendly and very helpful place. Stick around. You will find it is a nice place to be. People would normally be very welcoming but in this case they were too hyped up and reacted to your question in the wrong way.

10-02-2019, 08:15 PM	#17
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	well 3 of 4 are now discontinued......4 for 4 when the K-1 is discontinued which it prolly has since the ii

10-02-2019, 08:17 PM	#18
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by Convert OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not. Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows. Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon? Dan, I guess it is easy to forget how well informed many of us are compared with the non forum reader. By the same token when posting a new thread it may be useful to search a bit to ensure the topic isn't well hashed. I suggested the thread close tongue in cheek. Pentax forums tends to leave them open unless they get ugly. My anticipation of a deluge of blather to pump post count prompted my remarks not your subject. As for the apsc body... Pentax announced the discontinuation of the k-3 ii a while back. The KP wasn't ever billed as the successor but it has the best image quality and is the most advanced apsc Pentax makes currently. The new flagship apsc that has been shown in mock up has a third control wheel. It is also anticipated to have the same accelerator chip technology that is in the k1 mkii and KP. It likely also has a new sensor. Welcome. Sorry the reception was out of character for us. Keep posting.

10-02-2019, 08:32 PM	#20
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	Originally posted by Convert OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not. Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows. Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon? Nope, you don't want to go back tn the shadow now. Keep it up, you need a 100 posts this month. Keep it up.

10-02-2019, 08:36 PM	#21
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by boriscleto My K-3 was discontinued before your K-3 II and it's just fine. I hope you continue to enjoy your vintage camera for many years to come.

10-02-2019, 08:38 PM	#22
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Convert OK guys, I've learned my lesson. I posted my first comment ever on this forum, and now wish I had not. Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows. Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon? Don't worry, you're fine. Some of us are just a little wired and weird and easily triggered.

10-02-2019, 10:58 PM	#23
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Hi Convert Welcome and don't worry..... Foot in Mouth disease can strike at any time....for some of us Dave

10-04-2019, 08:18 AM - 2 Likes	#24
Convert New Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6 Original Poster	Apologies accepted folks. I did not spend adequate time investigating this issue in other threads. Had I done so I would not have excitedly begun this new thread. I will stick around, as I’ve learned a lot on this forum, and very much like Pentax, which I first bought only three years ago, I don’t plan on going back to Canon, or to Nikon, Leica, Hasselblad or Sinar, all of which served me very well for five decades of my professional career. Now that I have converted, I’m happy. I currently use both the K-3 and K-3 II, and just ordered a used K-1 (first version). Looking forward to finding more expertise here.

10-29-2019, 04:03 AM	#25
panonski Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Zagreb Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 624	and still waiting for successor

10-29-2019, 06:27 AM	#26
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Originally posted by panonski and still waiting for successor It'll be here in no time Pentax time that is Dave

10-29-2019, 07:35 AM	#27
reduno Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY, USA Posts: 965	Originally posted by Convert I will stick around, as I’ve learned a lot on this forum, and very much like Pentax, which I first bought only three years ago, That's great news and welcome to the forums. I'm sure you will enjoy your new K-1 too.

10-29-2019, 07:53 AM	#28
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	Originally posted by Convert Sorry I don't know what some of you already knew, so in order to avoid looking stupid in future I'll hang back in the shadows. Maybe I should re-convert back to Canon? Nay! Just keep posting. Canon....... Well.... Canon is Canon. Hahaha! Ricoh has already teased us with a model of the upcoming APS-C flagship. Hopefully it's out sometime next year.

11-20-2019, 10:52 PM	#29
Garthgoyle Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 30	You can still get K3 and K3II's from mapcamera in Shinjuku... if you're in Japan. Used but in good quality.

11-20-2019, 11:59 PM	#30
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by Garthgoyle mapcamera do they have an ebay shop?