K-3 price in Australia will be $1429 AUD

raider · 10-08-2013, 03:43 AM

I m very keen on the k-3. It ticks all the boxes for me. Hoping to see some real user review before I make the jump.

**i_trax** · 10-08-2013, 07:36 PM

we have the silver one @ AU$1590 , looks awesome!
https://www.pentax.com.au/product/k-3-limited-edition-silver
This kit includes Pentax K-3 Silver Body, Silver Grip, Special Strap, and Extra Lithium Ion Battery. LIMITED EDITION.

raider · 10-08-2013, 08:42 PM

Not a bad price but is there a silver body only version that is available?

I just chat with Leaderville Camerahouse (WA) and they are unsure if the silver version is available at all.

Uluru · 10-08-2013, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by raider

Not a bad price but is there a silver body only version that is available?

I just chat with Leaderville Camerahouse (WA) and they are unsure if the silver version is available at all.

Yes, it is:
https://www.pentax.com.au/product/k-3-limited-edition-silver

Vylen · 10-08-2013, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

we have the silver one @ AU$1590 , looks awesome!
https://www.pentax.com.au/product/k-3-limited-edition-silver
This kit includes Pentax K-3 Silver Body, Silver Grip, Special Strap, and Extra Lithium Ion Battery. LIMITED EDITION.

Well... I know what I'll be ordering tonight!

**i_trax** · 10-08-2013, 10:16 PM

AU$1609 posted, could not resist.......
I hope it is real metal, expected delivery on MON 04NOV

Bob from Aus · 10-08-2013, 10:27 PM

So how many of us in Australia have pre-ordered the K3? There won't be any left to go to the camera shops.

Light_Horseman · 10-08-2013, 10:27 PM

Both cameras are now listed as including an 8Gb Flucard.... awesome, now I don't need to chase one seperately.

Ivor K Ecks · 10-08-2013, 10:29 PM

Order placed with CR Kennedy for Silver edition. Includes grip, leather strap and extra lithium battery.

I bypassed getting the K5ii as I was happy with my K5 and didn't think it was enough of an upgrade.
My K5 never seemed to suffer from any of the the complaints people were making ( and I had a very early model).It did develop a very touchy shutter release button, just a slight touch close to the button caused it to refocus. But CR Kennedy fixed it in about 4 days.My keeper rate focus wise was about 90% (and some of the miss focus was my fault). Maybe this was partly due to using the AF button only for focusing, I certainly think I had less miss focus using that method.
I don't do much flash photography, but when I did I didn't seem to get any major overexposure when using bounce flash with my Metz 52AF-2.
Unlike some on these forums I have been very happy with Pentax.

Peter

**i_trax** · 10-08-2013, 10:47 PM

and expected delivery on FRI 01NOV now, just ready for weekend!

Bob from Aus · 10-08-2013, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by Light_Horseman

8Gb Flucard.... awesome, now I don't need to chase one seperately.

I didn't quite get it when I ordered my camera - great
Just as well there are two SD card holders - my 10 16gb cards arrived today. I figure I will need the extra memory doing 24meg RAW and video as well. How many hard drives can I fit into my computer? (5 in there already)

Vylen · 10-09-2013, 02:53 AM

And... ordered the Limited Edition Silver... that price was a no brainer. Great deal!

Eberbachl · 10-09-2013, 02:58 AM

Yeah, available for pre-order with a free 8GB FLU WiFi card at $1399. Expected delivery 1st November.

CR Kennedy are doing a great job with pricing, it's great to be able to buy locally at globally competitive prices.

Just as soon as I can secure the dough I'll be pre-ordering mine

Vylen · 10-09-2013, 03:05 AM

And now Pentax Aus is being evil by having 10% off the new HD Limiteds

elpolodiablo · 10-09-2013, 03:09 AM

I want to... But guess I will buy one when I come back from US in January. Do they do Black+BG5 bundle?

10-08-2013, 10:29 PM	#24
Ivor K Ecks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 294	Ordered Order placed with CR Kennedy for Silver edition. Includes grip, leather strap and extra lithium battery. I bypassed getting the K5ii as I was happy with my K5 and didn't think it was enough of an upgrade. My K5 never seemed to suffer from any of the the complaints people were making ( and I had a very early model).It did develop a very touchy shutter release button, just a slight touch close to the button caused it to refocus. But CR Kennedy fixed it in about 4 days.My keeper rate focus wise was about 90% (and some of the miss focus was my fault). Maybe this was partly due to using the AF button only for focusing, I certainly think I had less miss focus using that method. I don't do much flash photography, but when I did I didn't seem to get any major overexposure when using bounce flash with my Metz 52AF-2. Unlike some on these forums I have been very happy with Pentax. Peter

10-09-2013, 02:53 AM	#27
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	And... ordered the Limited Edition Silver... that price was a no brainer. Great deal! Last edited by Vylen; 10-09-2013 at 03:04 AM.

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10-08-2013, 03:43 AM	#16
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	I m very keen on the k-3. It ticks all the boxes for me. Hoping to see some real user review before I make the jump.

10-08-2013, 07:36 PM	#17
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	we have the silver one @ AU$1590 , looks awesome! https://www.pentax.com.au/product/k-3-limited-edition-silver This kit includes Pentax K-3 Silver Body, Silver Grip, Special Strap, and Extra Lithium Ion Battery. LIMITED EDITION.

10-08-2013, 08:42 PM	#18
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Not a bad price but is there a silver body only version that is available? I just chat with Leaderville Camerahouse (WA) and they are unsure if the silver version is available at all.

10-08-2013, 08:51 PM	#19
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by raider Not a bad price but is there a silver body only version that is available? I just chat with Leaderville Camerahouse (WA) and they are unsure if the silver version is available at all. Yes, it is: https://www.pentax.com.au/product/k-3-limited-edition-silver

10-08-2013, 09:35 PM	#20
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by i_trax we have the silver one @ AU$1590 , looks awesome! https://www.pentax.com.au/product/k-3-limited-edition-silver This kit includes Pentax K-3 Silver Body, Silver Grip, Special Strap, and Extra Lithium Ion Battery. LIMITED EDITION. Well... I know what I'll be ordering tonight!

10-08-2013, 10:16 PM	#21
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	AU$1609 posted, could not resist....... I hope it is real metal, expected delivery on MON 04NOV

10-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#22
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	So how many of us in Australia have pre-ordered the K3? There won't be any left to go to the camera shops.

10-08-2013, 10:27 PM	#23
Light_Horseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	Both cameras are now listed as including an 8Gb Flucard.... awesome, now I don't need to chase one seperately.

10-08-2013, 10:47 PM	#25
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	and expected delivery on FRI 01NOV now, just ready for weekend!

10-08-2013, 11:19 PM	#26
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by Light_Horseman 8Gb Flucard.... awesome, now I don't need to chase one seperately. I didn't quite get it when I ordered my camera - great Just as well there are two SD card holders - my 10 16gb cards arrived today. I figure I will need the extra memory doing 24meg RAW and video as well. How many hard drives can I fit into my computer? (5 in there already)

10-09-2013, 02:58 AM	#28
Eberbachl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Doreen Posts: 111	Yeah, available for pre-order with a free 8GB FLU WiFi card at $1399. Expected delivery 1st November. CR Kennedy are doing a great job with pricing, it's great to be able to buy locally at globally competitive prices. Just as soon as I can secure the dough I'll be pre-ordering mine

10-09-2013, 03:05 AM	#29
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	And now Pentax Aus is being evil by having 10% off the new HD Limiteds

10-09-2013, 03:09 AM	#30
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	I want to... But guess I will buy one when I come back from US in January. Do they do Black+BG5 bundle?