Pre-Order your K-3 II

Adam · 04-22-2015, 03:00 PM

The Pentax K-3 II has just been announced and is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama with an expected shipping date of May 28 in the US:

More information about the Pentax K-3 II:
Pentax K-3 II Officially Announced - Pentax Announcements | PentaxForums.com
How Pentax Pixel Shifting Works - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com
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Dlanor Sekao · 04-22-2015, 04:18 PM - **1 Like**

Ordered Mine ! Cant wait.
What did it for me was 3 things. Onboard pop -up Flash..DITCHED...Very Happy ! Added Pixel Shift for super resolution.... and..... Astro function built in......I think this will be the Very best Landscape camera to date bar none.

photolady95 · 04-22-2015, 04:19 PM

Thanks Adam. Not a bad price for this Pentax on the front camera.

Outis · 04-22-2015, 10:51 PM

Oh, nice, and all the Adorama lens bundles still work with this body.

longbow · 04-23-2015, 10:47 AM - **1 Like**

Ordered last night

mbhalpern · 04-23-2015, 08:38 PM

Looking forward to it!! May also "celebrate" by introducing myself to Limited lenses (15, 31, 70)

Mitch

**crewl1** · 04-23-2015, 08:40 PM

Must... not... dilute... DFA Zoom... savings... aargh!

imno007 · 04-27-2015, 05:56 AM

How long do I have to wait till they release a camera that combines the best features of the K-3 II and S2 and add a touchscreen?

aleonx3 · 04-27-2015, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by imno007

How long do I have to wait till they release a camera that combines the best features of the K-3 II and S2 and add a touchscreen?

No need to wait, buy both the k-3 II and k-S2, you have the best of both worlds. Besides, you need to have both cameras to mount your favorite lenses, so you are ready to shoot any time.

**crewl1** · 04-27-2015, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by imno007

How long do I have to wait till they release a camera that combines the best features of the K-3 II and S2 and add a touchscreen?

The FF will probably have that. For APSC it will probably be another year or 2 at least, I think that was the interval from the K-5II and the K-3.

I doubt touch screen will make it in though, hasn't been a direction for Pentax so far.

DantaxD-SK · 05-03-2015, 05:15 AM

Amazon has also started accepting Pre Orders for the Pentax K-3 ii.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Free prime shipping when in stock.
Priced at $1099.95 USD for American market, body only, plus tax.
Citation needed? Here ya go: http://amzn.com/B00WBIYADC

Genki · 05-05-2015, 07:29 PM

I don't think is a good idea to buy this Pentax K3II right now.
Is better to wait the price drop like regular Pentax K3
I don't see a big difference between these two cameras and my question is
about the flash spot. The top cover are in plastic or metal?

DantaxD-SK · 05-07-2015, 02:26 AM

Agreed.

imno007 · 05-07-2015, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by aleonx3

No need to wait, buy both the k-3 II and k-S2, you have the best of both worlds. Besides, you need to have both cameras to mount your favorite lenses, so you are ready to shoot any time.

That would be nice, but unfortunately I'm not rolling in dough. Think I'm just going to wait and see the reviews on the K-3II after it's released. I'm a bit excited about features like the Pixel Shift system and improved shake reduction, etc., but those might turn out to be things that look better on paper than they really are in practice. (The faster focusing would be nice if it worked on any lens besides the ones that cost as much or more than the camera itself, but since it doesn't I can't get too excited about that.) If it all doesn't add up to much, I'll probably save myself some money and go with the K-3, and that way I wouldn't have to do without the popup flash - which I hardly ever use, but it's useful in a clutch. I wish either one had the articulating screen and wireless system of the S-2 - it's too bad you're forced to sacrifice the convenience features of the one to get the better image quality of the other, but it is what it is.

Dlanor Sekao · 05-17-2015, 06:59 AM

I hate this new K3II already !
Im supposed to be on a 4-6 month Road trip but decided to wait until mine gets delivered next week to leave. Its slowing me up BAD..... but one thing is certain.....there will be no guessing in a few days ! I simply cant understand all the fuss about the flash , the price , and discussions of this model and always being diverted to FF somehow ? I keep saying this over and over...."ITS GOING TO BE THE BEST LANSCAPE FIELD CAMERA TO DATE BAR NONE".....that's obvious as the Handwriting is on the Wall !
As soon as it gets delivered Im outta here within about 5 seconds or less......lol.......... Cant wait !

04-22-2015, 03:00 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Pre-Order your K-3 II The Pentax K-3 II has just been announced and is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama with an expected shipping date of May 28 in the US: Pentax K-3 II DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16160 B&H Photo Video Pentax K-3 II Digital SLR Camera Body More information about the Pentax K-3 II: Pentax K-3 II Officially Announced - Pentax Announcements \| PentaxForums.com How Pentax Pixel Shifting Works - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com Data sheet Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-23-2015, 08:38 PM	#6
mbhalpern New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Pre-Ordered Last Night Looking forward to it!! May also "celebrate" by introducing myself to Limited lenses (15, 31, 70) Mitch

05-05-2015, 07:29 PM	#12
Genki Forum Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 72	Pentax k3II is a High Price for a small diference I don't think is a good idea to buy this Pentax K3II right now. Is better to wait the price drop like regular Pentax K3 I don't see a big difference between these two cameras and my question is about the flash spot. The top cover are in plastic or metal? Last edited by Genki; 05-05-2015 at 07:33 PM. Reason: explain better

05-17-2015, 06:59 AM	#15
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	I hate this new K3II already ! Im supposed to be on a 4-6 month Road trip but decided to wait until mine gets delivered next week to leave. Its slowing me up BAD..... but one thing is certain.....there will be no guessing in a few days ! I simply cant understand all the fuss about the flash , the price , and discussions of this model and always being diverted to FF somehow ? I keep saying this over and over...."ITS GOING TO BE THE BEST LANSCAPE FIELD CAMERA TO DATE BAR NONE".....that's obvious as the Handwriting is on the Wall ! As soon as it gets delivered Im outta here within about 5 seconds or less......lol.......... Cant wait ! Last edited by Dlanor Sekao; 05-17-2015 at 07:06 AM.

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04-22-2015, 04:18 PM - 1 Like	#2
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Ordered Mine ! Cant wait. What did it for me was 3 things. Onboard pop -up Flash..DITCHED...Very Happy ! Added Pixel Shift for super resolution.... and..... Astro function built in......I think this will be the Very best Landscape camera to date bar none.

04-22-2015, 04:19 PM	#3
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Thanks Adam. Not a bad price for this Pentax on the front camera.

04-22-2015, 10:51 PM	#4
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	Oh, nice, and all the Adorama lens bundles still work with this body.

04-23-2015, 10:47 AM - 1 Like	#5
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Ordered last night

04-23-2015, 08:40 PM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Must... not... dilute... DFA Zoom... savings... aargh!

04-27-2015, 05:56 AM	#8
imno007 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 53	How long do I have to wait till they release a camera that combines the best features of the K-3 II and S2 and add a touchscreen?

04-27-2015, 06:05 AM	#9
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	Originally posted by imno007 How long do I have to wait till they release a camera that combines the best features of the K-3 II and S2 and add a touchscreen? No need to wait, buy both the k-3 II and k-S2, you have the best of both worlds. Besides, you need to have both cameras to mount your favorite lenses, so you are ready to shoot any time.

04-27-2015, 09:35 AM	#10
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by imno007 How long do I have to wait till they release a camera that combines the best features of the K-3 II and S2 and add a touchscreen? The FF will probably have that. For APSC it will probably be another year or 2 at least, I think that was the interval from the K-5II and the K-3. I doubt touch screen will make it in though, hasn't been a direction for Pentax so far.

05-03-2015, 05:15 AM	#11
DantaxD-SK New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stuck somewhere between Torumekia and the Northeastern USSA. Photos: Albums Posts: 18	Amazon has also started accepting Pre Orders for the Pentax K-3 ii. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Free prime shipping when in stock. Priced at $1099.95 USD for American market, body only, plus tax. Citation needed? Here ya go: http://amzn.com/B00WBIYADC

05-07-2015, 02:26 AM	#13
DantaxD-SK New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stuck somewhere between Torumekia and the Northeastern USSA. Photos: Albums Posts: 18	Agreed.

05-07-2015, 10:15 AM	#14
imno007 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 53	Originally posted by aleonx3 No need to wait, buy both the k-3 II and k-S2, you have the best of both worlds. Besides, you need to have both cameras to mount your favorite lenses, so you are ready to shoot any time. That would be nice, but unfortunately I'm not rolling in dough. Think I'm just going to wait and see the reviews on the K-3II after it's released. I'm a bit excited about features like the Pixel Shift system and improved shake reduction, etc., but those might turn out to be things that look better on paper than they really are in practice. (The faster focusing would be nice if it worked on any lens besides the ones that cost as much or more than the camera itself, but since it doesn't I can't get too excited about that.) If it all doesn't add up to much, I'll probably save myself some money and go with the K-3, and that way I wouldn't have to do without the popup flash - which I hardly ever use, but it's useful in a clutch. I wish either one had the articulating screen and wireless system of the S-2 - it's too bad you're forced to sacrifice the convenience features of the one to get the better image quality of the other, but it is what it is.