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kshapero · 11-03-2013, 07:08 PM

Premium K-3 silver edition, is it silver? Of course I know it's not real silver. So what is it? Plastic? Some kind of metal? Anyone know?

jaad75 · 11-03-2013, 07:09 PM

Paint.

Sandy Hancock · 11-03-2013, 07:17 PM

The whole body is metal. I'll tell you more about the silver finish when mine arrives....

mamethot · 11-03-2013, 07:21 PM

I would guess a powder coating

CRPhoto · 11-03-2013, 07:33 PM

If it's the same treatment as the K-5 Silver Edition then it's polished metal with some kind of powder coating. My K-5 is slightly scrathed at the bottom plate and I can clearly see that it's made of metal. It's almost the same color as the polisehd finish, but kind matte.

BlakeShellman · 11-04-2013, 04:47 AM - **1 Like**

Remember back in the 70's and 80's when an 'all black' finish was an extra cost option and the 'silver' finish was standard and lower in price?

FireDog · 11-04-2013, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by BlakeShellman

Remember back in the 70's and 80's when an 'all black' finish was an extra cost option and the 'silver' finish was standard and lower in price?

I do. Damn...I'm aging myself.
Black shouted "premium camera".

m8o · 11-04-2013, 06:54 PM

Question to those in the know. Is the grip included in the "up cost" of the Special/Silver Edition?

Thanx,
-steve

JayBee451 · 11-04-2013, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by m8o

Question to those in the know. Is the grip included in the "up cost" of the Special/Silver Edition?

Thanx,
-steve

Yes grip is included and in Australia so was a 2nd battery, flu-card and the limited edition strap

m8o · 11-04-2013, 09:45 PM

Thanx. Forgot to ask the 1st time. Anyone know how long the Silver's run will be? I'd prefer to wait to pick a K-3 up after the 1st price drop. But if the Silver will be an actual limited quantity, I may have to bite the bullet.

JayBee451 · 11-04-2013, 10:28 PM

Sold out in Australia, think there still might be some in Europe, not sure about USA, but still a few on eBay for $1699- and $2699-.
Might have to be quick as only 2000 was made of the Silver Edition.
Hope this helps

**Fontan** · 11-04-2013, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by BlakeShellman

Remember back in the 70's and 80's when an 'all black' finish was an extra cost option and the 'silver' finish was standard and lower in price?

Yep. As a little kid, I thought that my dad's ME super looked cooler in black, but it was more costly as you say.

Col · 11-05-2013, 02:54 AM

Well at least Pentax can do silver. Having seen the FX, for Nikon black has to be the only option.

kshapero · 11-05-2013, 05:59 AM

For now I will stick with the MX-1 for that brass experience.

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11-03-2013, 07:09 PM	#2
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Paint.

11-03-2013, 07:17 PM	#3
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	The whole body is metal. I'll tell you more about the silver finish when mine arrives....

11-03-2013, 07:21 PM	#4
mamethot Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Greater Montreal Area Posts: 736	I would guess a powder coating

11-03-2013, 07:33 PM	#5
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	If it's the same treatment as the K-5 Silver Edition then it's polished metal with some kind of powder coating. My K-5 is slightly scrathed at the bottom plate and I can clearly see that it's made of metal. It's almost the same color as the polisehd finish, but kind matte.

11-04-2013, 04:47 AM - 1 Like	#6
BlakeShellman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 224	Remember back in the 70's and 80's when an 'all black' finish was an extra cost option and the 'silver' finish was standard and lower in price?

11-04-2013, 01:14 PM	#7
FireDog Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 47	Originally posted by BlakeShellman Remember back in the 70's and 80's when an 'all black' finish was an extra cost option and the 'silver' finish was standard and lower in price? I do. Damn...I'm aging myself. Black shouted "premium camera".

11-04-2013, 06:54 PM	#8
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Question to those in the know. Is the grip included in the "up cost" of the Special/Silver Edition? Thanx, -steve

11-04-2013, 07:39 PM	#9
JayBee451 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 379	Originally posted by m8o Question to those in the know. Is the grip included in the "up cost" of the Special/Silver Edition? Thanx, -steve Yes grip is included and in Australia so was a 2nd battery, flu-card and the limited edition strap

11-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#10
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Thanx. Forgot to ask the 1st time. Anyone know how long the Silver's run will be? I'd prefer to wait to pick a K-3 up after the 1st price drop. But if the Silver will be an actual limited quantity, I may have to bite the bullet.

11-04-2013, 10:28 PM	#11
JayBee451 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 379	Sold out in Australia, think there still might be some in Europe, not sure about USA, but still a few on eBay for $1699- and $2699-. Might have to be quick as only 2000 was made of the Silver Edition. Hope this helps

11-04-2013, 11:49 PM	#12
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Originally posted by BlakeShellman Remember back in the 70's and 80's when an 'all black' finish was an extra cost option and the 'silver' finish was standard and lower in price? Yep. As a little kid, I thought that my dad's ME super looked cooler in black, but it was more costly as you say.

11-05-2013, 02:54 AM	#13
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Well at least Pentax can do silver. Having seen the FX, for Nikon black has to be the only option.

11-05-2013, 05:59 AM	#14
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437 Original Poster	For now I will stick with the MX-1 for that brass experience.