Are K-3 bodies available at retail outlets?

jeryst · 01-27-2015, 08:55 PM

I want to find a store where I can walk in and buy a
K-3 body. Do any retail chains handle them?

IsaacT · 01-27-2015, 09:00 PM

I know Precision camera carries them, but I don't know if it is an only Austin, TX thing or if they have them in other places.

**jatrax** · 01-27-2015, 09:01 PM

No chains that I know of. Some small camera shops. B&H will have them at their store. Better luck the larger the city.

Here is the dealer locator: Find a RICOH Imaging Retailer

What part of W PA?

Docrwm · 01-27-2015, 09:11 PM

You could always try:

BERNIES PHOTO CENTER
525 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5516
412-231-1718

But with the return policy of Amazon, B&H, and Adorama it's much simpler and cheaper to wait for one of them to have the sale you are looking for and buy it through them.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-27-2015, 09:16 PM

Unfortunately the find a Ricoh dealer is not kept up too well. It lists some out of business dealers along with missing new dealers. Recently Midwest a Photo in Columbus, Ohio has started carrying Pentax . I was in there a few weeks back, they had k-3 and several lenses. I know they carry 645z also.

malinku · 01-27-2015, 09:29 PM

National camera in Minnesota
carries Pentax models but is currently back ordered on the k-3.

It is where I got my k-50.

redrockcoulee · 01-27-2015, 09:54 PM

London Drugs in Canada 😊

fwbigd · 01-28-2015, 03:20 AM

Both Arlington Camera and Fort Worth Camera in the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) area carry Pentax K-3s in stock.

**gaweidert** · 01-28-2015, 05:04 AM

Last August I saw some in Bob's Photo in Bismarck, North Dakota. At a competitive price too.

stevilcornevil · 01-28-2015, 07:46 AM

Idaho Camera in Boise is where I bought my K-3 body.

r0ckstarr · 01-28-2015, 09:22 PM

The last time I saw a Pentax in a store was when the Kx came out and Target was still carrying them.

IchabodCrane · 01-29-2015, 09:31 AM

Dodd Camera in Cleveland carries the K-3 and several lenses.

Rick in Ohio · 01-29-2015, 09:12 PM

Yes Dodd Camera in Cleveland carries the K-3 but it is priced at list price, $1200

Rick

jeryst · 02-02-2015, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

No chains that I know of. Some small camera shops. B&H will have them at their store. Better luck the larger the city.

Here is the dealer locator: Find a RICOH Imaging Retailer

What part of W PA?

Pretty close to the same distance from Pittsburgh, Erie, and State College.
So pretty much out in the middle of nowhere.

---------- Post added 02-02-2015 at 09:17 PM ----------

Originally posted by Docrwm

You could always try:

BERNIES PHOTO CENTER
525 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5516
412-231-1718

But with the return policy of Amazon, B&H, and Adorama it's much simpler and cheaper to wait for one of them to have the sale you are looking for and buy it through them.

I've been reading some really bad reviews for the online places, so I'd rather just buy one outright, even if I had to pay a little extra.

**boriscleto** · 02-02-2015, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by jeryst

I've been reading some really bad reviews for the online places, so I'd rather just buy one outright, even if I had to pay a little extra.

Pretty much the only people who write online reviews are people who had a bad experience and want to vent, or trolls.

My K-x came from Abe's of Maine, good price but I got a phone call with an strong up-sell pitch.

My K-5 came from Amazon. Sold by Emmy Photo, but fulfilled by Amazon, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy that way again.

01-27-2015, 08:55 PM	#1
jeryst Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 136	Are K-3 bodies available at retail outlets? I want to find a store where I can walk in and buy a K-3 body. Do any retail chains handle them?

01-27-2015, 09:11 PM	#4
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	You could always try: BERNIES PHOTO CENTER 525 East Ohio Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5516 412-231-1718 But with the return policy of Amazon, B&H, and Adorama it's much simpler and cheaper to wait for one of them to have the sale you are looking for and buy it through them.

02-02-2015, 07:08 PM	#14
jeryst Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 136 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax No chains that I know of. Some small camera shops. B&H will have them at their store. Better luck the larger the city. Here is the dealer locator: Find a RICOH Imaging Retailer What part of W PA? Pretty close to the same distance from Pittsburgh, Erie, and State College. So pretty much out in the middle of nowhere. ---------- Post added 02-02-2015 at 09:17 PM ---------- Originally posted by Docrwm You could always try: BERNIES PHOTO CENTER 525 East Ohio Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5516 412-231-1718 But with the return policy of Amazon, B&H, and Adorama it's much simpler and cheaper to wait for one of them to have the sale you are looking for and buy it through them. I've been reading some really bad reviews for the online places, so I'd rather just buy one outright, even if I had to pay a little extra.

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01-27-2015, 09:16 PM	#5
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,288	Unfortunately the find a Ricoh dealer is not kept up too well. It lists some out of business dealers along with missing new dealers. Recently Midwest a Photo in Columbus, Ohio has started carrying Pentax . I was in there a few weeks back, they had k-3 and several lenses. I know they carry 645z also.

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fwbigd Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 339	Both Arlington Camera and Fort Worth Camera in the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) area carry Pentax K-3s in stock.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Last August I saw some in Bob's Photo in Bismarck, North Dakota. At a competitive price too.

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r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	The last time I saw a Pentax in a store was when the Kx came out and Target was still carrying them.

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01-29-2015, 09:12 PM	#13
Rick in Ohio Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Euclid Ohio Posts: 87	Yes Dodd Camera in Cleveland carries the K-3 but it is priced at list price, $1200 Rick

02-02-2015, 07:26 PM	#15
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,473	Originally posted by jeryst I've been reading some really bad reviews for the online places, so I'd rather just buy one outright, even if I had to pay a little extra. Pretty much the only people who write online reviews are people who had a bad experience and want to vent, or trolls. My K-x came from Abe's of Maine, good price but I got a phone call with an strong up-sell pitch. My K-5 came from Amazon. Sold by Emmy Photo, but fulfilled by Amazon, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy that way again.