K-3 price in Australia will be $1429 AUD

**wizofoz** · 11-08-2013, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Paul Hunt

Bugger! Missed the courier! Have to wait until Monday

Me too, but I suspect the 'courier' is just the postie delivering a bogus 'we couldn't deliver your parcel' card. This is not the first time I've been home all day waiting for the delivery van to arrive only to find a card in the mailbox.

The very strange part is the card says the package will not be available at the local post office till after 2pm on Monday. If the courier was here (up in the Dandenongs) he would have had to drive past the post office to get back down off the mountain, so why would he make another trip on Monday???? Bogus I tell ya..

Not happy Jan

Paul Hunt · 11-08-2013, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by wizofoz

Me too, but I suspect the 'courier' is just the postie delivering a bogus 'we couldn't deliver your parcel' card. This is not the first time I've been home all day waiting for the delivery van to arrive only to find a card in the mailbox.

I've had that too.

However, when I got home from work yesterday and checked the actual delivery card (I'd been watching the online tracking from work

), it said that the parcel could be collected from my local post office next business day. I reasoned that the parcel must already be waiting for collection, and I had it in hand by 4:30pm.

Ah, then the battery charge. Nothing like it for delayed gratification

.

Anyway, the level indicator works, the pop-up flash works, and I will fire off some test shots later today to check focus. I'm also wondering if my Metz 58 af1 will work, or whether it will require a firmware update.

I don't update often (last body purchase was a K10D), so I am looking forward to some good things from the K-3.

**wizofoz** · 11-08-2013, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Paul Hunt

I've had that too.

However, when I got home from work yesterday and checked the actual delivery card (I'd been watching the online tracking from work

), it said that the parcel could be collected from my local post office next business day. I reasoned that the parcel must already be waiting for collection, and I had it in hand by 4:30pm.

Ah, then the battery charge. Nothing like it for delayed gratification

.

Anyway, the level indicator works, the pop-up flash works, and I will fire off some test shots later today to check focus. I'm also wondering if my Metz 58 af1 will work, or whether it will require a firmware update.

I don't update often (last body purchase was a K10D), so I am looking forward to some good things from the K-3.

Unfortunately I didn't check the mailbox till after the post office was closed, so no chance of collection before Monday. At least I have plenty of charged batteries hanging around waiting for it. (I have a K-5 and a K-7. All the same batteries)

I can't think of any reason the Metz flash wouldn't work. I have one too and I'm expecting it will work even better than it does on the K-5.

Vylen · 11-08-2013, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Paul Hunt

I'm also wondering if my Metz 58 af1 will work, or whether it will require a firmware update.

Tried my Metz 58 AF-2 on mine (with Godox PB960 battery pack). Worked pretty well - only tried P-TTL but no issues so far.

pTom · 11-08-2013, 09:41 PM

Welcome black K-3 !

I got one after going from work yesterday and did some quick tests.
Found no problem with built-in flash and Metz 48 AF1.

In general , give 9 over 10 for photo features and 6 over 10 for video features

dcBear78 · 11-10-2013, 07:40 PM

Just ordered mine from CR Kennedy. Hoping it gets dispatched quickly. Also bought my lens I have been lusting over all year, an FA31 ltd. Surprising CRK's price was better than I could find on eBay for this lens.

Bob from Aus · 11-10-2013, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by dcBear78

Also bought my lens I have been lusting over all year, an FA31 ltd.

That will be fun in the sun. Got my FA 31 this year from CRK. Been mostly heavy overcast and windy in Melbourne so I really need some sun to match the K3 and FA 31. The K3 has been doing a great job with the 60-250 zoom. Been zapping everything that flies.

All in all this has been a really nice thread to participate in. As my jewish relatives would say, more excitement than a pork chop in a synagog.

useless · 11-14-2013, 06:56 PM

Ordered mine a fortnight ago.First shipment all gone,have to wait till the second shipment comes in,bloke in camera shop rang kennedys,they said hopefully by the end of the month.
Tony

Teal · 11-14-2013, 07:59 PM

Got my K3 yesterday from Paxtons for $1290 with the 8GB Trek Flucard and 2-years warranty. I'll unbox it tonight and test the focus on my lenses.

DaveXT · 11-14-2013, 09:36 PM

Mine is at the post office! I really didn't think it would ever materialize!

Bob from Aus · 11-14-2013, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by DaveXT

Mine is at the post office! I really didn't think it would ever materialize!

i'll pick it up for you.

rawr · 11-14-2013, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by DaveXT

I really didn't think it would ever materialize!

I know that feeling. Mine is yet to arrive in Australia, and has now been on order for over 1 month, with an ETA of 'sometime by the end of this month'.

I'm getting antsy about it too. JB Hifi is having it's 15% off sale on digital cameras this weekend (6D =$1400 [$1899-15%-$200 Canon cashback], D7100=$1189 etc), and Greys have a couple more 'refurbished' D600's up for auction ending this weekend ...

MBT74 · 11-15-2013, 05:57 AM

Got mine today. First brief play with it and it feels great to use. Still getting used to the new button placement. The real big difference for me is how much quieter and gentler the shutter mechanism is compared to my K30.

rawr · 11-15-2013, 07:51 AM

Originally posted by MBT74

quieter and gentler the shutter mechanism

Yes, that was something I noticed making the transition from K-x to K-5. It's a great feature. Makes a HUGE difference in some shooting situations. Good to hear the K-3 still has that.

Essdubbya · 11-16-2013, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by rawr

I know that feeling. Mine is yet to arrive in Australia, and has now been on order for over 1 month, with an ETA of 'sometime by the end of this month'.

I'm getting antsy about it too. JB Hifi is having it's 15% off sale on digital cameras this weekend (6D =$1400 [$1899-15%-$200 Canon cashback], D7100=$1189 etc), and Greys have a couple more 'refurbished' D600's up for auction ending this weekend ...

Well you're not the only one waiting unfortunately. We may miss out on our silvers.
After contacting CRK I received the following reply:

"Sorry for the late reply Stephen, overseas short supplied us with this model, my manager is currently overseas.

Once I hear back from him I will send you another email updating you.

Kind Regards

Michelle"

Keeping fingers and toes crossed.
I will of course take this up with CRK at the official launch on Tuesday but I don't expect an answer.
Maybe I'll get lucky and win the lucky door prize (a silver), stranger things have happened.

11-08-2013, 05:20 PM	#198
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by Paul Hunt I've had that too. However, when I got home from work yesterday and checked the actual delivery card (I'd been watching the online tracking from work ), it said that the parcel could be collected from my local post office next business day. I reasoned that the parcel must already be waiting for collection, and I had it in hand by 4:30pm. Ah, then the battery charge. Nothing like it for delayed gratification . Anyway, the level indicator works, the pop-up flash works, and I will fire off some test shots later today to check focus. I'm also wondering if my Metz 58 af1 will work, or whether it will require a firmware update. I don't update often (last body purchase was a K10D), so I am looking forward to some good things from the K-3. Unfortunately I didn't check the mailbox till after the post office was closed, so no chance of collection before Monday. At least I have plenty of charged batteries hanging around waiting for it. (I have a K-5 and a K-7. All the same batteries) I can't think of any reason the Metz flash wouldn't work. I have one too and I'm expecting it will work even better than it does on the K-5. Last edited by wizofoz; 11-08-2013 at 06:47 PM.

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11-08-2013, 04:38 PM	#196
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by Paul Hunt Bugger! Missed the courier! Have to wait until Monday Me too, but I suspect the 'courier' is just the postie delivering a bogus 'we couldn't deliver your parcel' card. This is not the first time I've been home all day waiting for the delivery van to arrive only to find a card in the mailbox. The very strange part is the card says the package will not be available at the local post office till after 2pm on Monday. If the courier was here (up in the Dandenongs) he would have had to drive past the post office to get back down off the mountain, so why would he make another trip on Monday???? Bogus I tell ya.. Not happy Jan

11-08-2013, 05:14 PM	#197
Paul Hunt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 81	Originally posted by wizofoz Me too, but I suspect the 'courier' is just the postie delivering a bogus 'we couldn't deliver your parcel' card. This is not the first time I've been home all day waiting for the delivery van to arrive only to find a card in the mailbox. I've had that too. However, when I got home from work yesterday and checked the actual delivery card (I'd been watching the online tracking from work ), it said that the parcel could be collected from my local post office next business day. I reasoned that the parcel must already be waiting for collection, and I had it in hand by 4:30pm. Ah, then the battery charge. Nothing like it for delayed gratification . Anyway, the level indicator works, the pop-up flash works, and I will fire off some test shots later today to check focus. I'm also wondering if my Metz 58 af1 will work, or whether it will require a firmware update. I don't update often (last body purchase was a K10D), so I am looking forward to some good things from the K-3.

11-08-2013, 05:52 PM	#199
Vylen Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,262	Originally posted by Paul Hunt I'm also wondering if my Metz 58 af1 will work, or whether it will require a firmware update. Tried my Metz 58 AF-2 on mine (with Godox PB960 battery pack). Worked pretty well - only tried P-TTL but no issues so far.

11-08-2013, 09:41 PM	#200
pTom Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 77	Welcome black K-3 ! I got one after going from work yesterday and did some quick tests. Found no problem with built-in flash and Metz 48 AF1. In general , give 9 over 10 for photo features and 6 over 10 for video features

11-10-2013, 07:40 PM	#201
dcBear78 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gladstone, QLD Photos: Gallery Posts: 823	Just ordered mine from CR Kennedy. Hoping it gets dispatched quickly. Also bought my lens I have been lusting over all year, an FA31 ltd. Surprising CRK's price was better than I could find on eBay for this lens.

11-10-2013, 08:08 PM	#202
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by dcBear78 Also bought my lens I have been lusting over all year, an FA31 ltd. That will be fun in the sun. Got my FA 31 this year from CRK. Been mostly heavy overcast and windy in Melbourne so I really need some sun to match the K3 and FA 31. The K3 has been doing a great job with the 60-250 zoom. Been zapping everything that flies. All in all this has been a really nice thread to participate in. As my jewish relatives would say, more excitement than a pork chop in a synagog.

11-14-2013, 06:56 PM	#203
useless Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Central Vic. Posts: 7	Ordered mine a fortnight ago.First shipment all gone,have to wait till the second shipment comes in,bloke in camera shop rang kennedys,they said hopefully by the end of the month. Tony

11-14-2013, 07:59 PM	#204
Teal Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 55	Got my K3 yesterday from Paxtons for $1290 with the 8GB Trek Flucard and 2-years warranty. I'll unbox it tonight and test the focus on my lenses.

11-14-2013, 09:36 PM	#205
DaveXT Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne Outer East Photos: Albums Posts: 94	Mine is at the post office! I really didn't think it would ever materialize!

11-14-2013, 09:48 PM	#206
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by DaveXT Mine is at the post office! I really didn't think it would ever materialize! i'll pick it up for you.

11-14-2013, 10:16 PM	#207
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by DaveXT I really didn't think it would ever materialize! I know that feeling. Mine is yet to arrive in Australia, and has now been on order for over 1 month, with an ETA of 'sometime by the end of this month'. I'm getting antsy about it too. JB Hifi is having it's 15% off sale on digital cameras this weekend (6D =$1400 [$1899-15%-$200 Canon cashback], D7100=$1189 etc), and Greys have a couple more 'refurbished' D600's up for auction ending this weekend ...

11-15-2013, 05:57 AM	#208
MBT74 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 135	Got mine today. First brief play with it and it feels great to use. Still getting used to the new button placement. The real big difference for me is how much quieter and gentler the shutter mechanism is compared to my K30.

11-15-2013, 07:51 AM	#209
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by MBT74 quieter and gentler the shutter mechanism Yes, that was something I noticed making the transition from K-x to K-5. It's a great feature. Makes a HUGE difference in some shooting situations. Good to hear the K-3 still has that.

11-16-2013, 05:33 AM	#210
Essdubbya Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glenorie NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 45	Originally posted by rawr I know that feeling. Mine is yet to arrive in Australia, and has now been on order for over 1 month, with an ETA of 'sometime by the end of this month'. I'm getting antsy about it too. JB Hifi is having it's 15% off sale on digital cameras this weekend (6D =$1400 [$1899-15%-$200 Canon cashback], D7100=$1189 etc), and Greys have a couple more 'refurbished' D600's up for auction ending this weekend ... Well you're not the only one waiting unfortunately. We may miss out on our silvers. After contacting CRK I received the following reply: "Sorry for the late reply Stephen, overseas short supplied us with this model, my manager is currently overseas. Once I hear back from him I will send you another email updating you. Kind Regards Michelle" Keeping fingers and toes crossed. I will of course take this up with CRK at the official launch on Tuesday but I don't expect an answer. Maybe I'll get lucky and win the lucky door prize (a silver), stranger things have happened.