So who is pre-ordering?

**Thomas Backa** · 10-27-2013, 03:43 PM

I've pre-ordered the normal K-3 and the D-BG5 from a local store here in Finland. Interestingly enough they list the limited K-3 for the same price as the normal K-3 + battery grip + extra battery (1499€ vs 1487€).

Bob from Aus · 10-27-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by Paul Hunt

hand strap

Hi Paul

Let me know if you can workout your handstrap. I have put mine in the puzzle box. There are no instructions just a couple of online photos to look at.

derekkite · 10-27-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by dane.dawg

Just sold one of my K-5s today so I will preorder from Henrys Monday..

Great! I've got one coming. When we get them I'll wander over your way to shoot eagles. We can either rejoice or commiserate.

**wizofoz** · 10-28-2013, 02:32 AM

Originally posted by Paul Hunt

I ordered the BG from B&H and loaded up with a few extra items in the same order - eg extra battery (way cheaper than in Oz), hand strap, etc - to get the best value out of the shipping charge.

Thanks Paul, I looked at the B&H site after Rawr suggested we do so. The cheapest freight I could get was $36 or so... that's an 18% surcharge on the cost of the grip...I could of course do as you did and just get more stuff to amortise the freight, but I already have 6 or 7 batteries...and more gear than is probably sane to admit to....

I'd rather get a batt grip locally if I can, but CRK don't seem to know when they will have some stock.

Paul Hunt · 10-28-2013, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by Bob from Aus

Hi Paul

Let me know if you can workout your handstrap. I have put mine in the puzzle box. There are no instructions just a couple of online photos to look at.

Which handstrap? I've ordered an OP/TECH OP/TECH USA Grip Strap 6701242 B&H Photo Video

These seem pretty straightforward from the PDF instructions from the manufacturer.

Bob from Aus · 10-28-2013, 04:20 AM

Originally posted by Paul Hunt

Which handstrap?

Sorry, I purchased something similar, but it was a pentax product Pentax DSLR Leather Hand Strap 85101 B&H Photo Video

lister6520 · 11-06-2013, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by lister6520

Thanks Lars and ChrisJ,

I tried the two Swedish shops but I'm having to rely on Google to translate and cannot even figure out whether they will deliver to my country. Tried also SRS but they deliver to only some EU countries, well most of them actually but not mine :-(

I have sent them an email anyway as in the past I have purchased stuff from them on eBay and never had problems with delivery.

I've just pressed the 'send money' button. Took me some time to find someone who will ship to my country, Clifton Cameras in the UK. Fortunately I could not find a silver one

11-06-2013, 11:11 AM	#37
lister6520 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 733	Just pressed the Send Money button Originally posted by lister6520 Thanks Lars and ChrisJ, I tried the two Swedish shops but I'm having to rely on Google to translate and cannot even figure out whether they will deliver to my country. Tried also SRS but they deliver to only some EU countries, well most of them actually but not mine :-( I have sent them an email anyway as in the past I have purchased stuff from them on eBay and never had problems with delivery. I've just pressed the 'send money' button. Took me some time to find someone who will ship to my country, Clifton Cameras in the UK. Fortunately I could not find a silver one

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10-27-2013, 03:43 PM	#31
Thomas Backa Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Turku, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 38	I've pre-ordered the normal K-3 and the D-BG5 from a local store here in Finland. Interestingly enough they list the limited K-3 for the same price as the normal K-3 + battery grip + extra battery (1499€ vs 1487€).

10-27-2013, 03:58 PM	#32
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by Paul Hunt hand strap Hi Paul Let me know if you can workout your handstrap. I have put mine in the puzzle box. There are no instructions just a couple of online photos to look at.

10-27-2013, 05:34 PM	#33
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by dane.dawg Just sold one of my K-5s today so I will preorder from Henrys Monday.. Great! I've got one coming. When we get them I'll wander over your way to shoot eagles. We can either rejoice or commiserate.

10-28-2013, 02:32 AM	#34
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by Paul Hunt I ordered the BG from B&H and loaded up with a few extra items in the same order - eg extra battery (way cheaper than in Oz), hand strap, etc - to get the best value out of the shipping charge. Thanks Paul, I looked at the B&H site after Rawr suggested we do so. The cheapest freight I could get was $36 or so... that's an 18% surcharge on the cost of the grip...I could of course do as you did and just get more stuff to amortise the freight, but I already have 6 or 7 batteries...and more gear than is probably sane to admit to.... I'd rather get a batt grip locally if I can, but CRK don't seem to know when they will have some stock.

10-28-2013, 03:15 AM	#35
Paul Hunt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 81	Originally posted by Bob from Aus Hi Paul Let me know if you can workout your handstrap. I have put mine in the puzzle box. There are no instructions just a couple of online photos to look at. Which handstrap? I've ordered an OP/TECH OP/TECH USA Grip Strap 6701242 B&H Photo Video These seem pretty straightforward from the PDF instructions from the manufacturer.

10-28-2013, 04:20 AM	#36
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by Paul Hunt Which handstrap? Sorry, I purchased something similar, but it was a pentax product Pentax DSLR Leather Hand Strap 85101 B&H Photo Video