The K-3 line will continue!

**TedH42** · 07-13-2018, 01:47 PM - **2 Likes**

But I did think that "individual eyelash autofocus" was pretty funny.

**TedH42** · 07-13-2018, 01:47 PM

And that gets us 3 more posts for the K-1.

**TedH42** · 07-13-2018, 01:48 PM

We're not on track for the K-1ii at this time.

**TedH42** · 07-13-2018, 01:49 PM

But I'm trying hardly.

**TedH42** · 07-13-2018, 01:49 PM

I'll go back to my nap now.

reh321 · 07-14-2018, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by rangercarp

Your intent was very clear. There will always be someone who doesn't get it, but that is okay.

It wasn't clear to me. He was doing such a good job of satirizing of the extreme "I want" posts that it could have been an actual "I want" post. Those smiley faces are essential.

PizzaDon · 07-26-2018, 10:57 AM

Great news, thank you !

BirdDude007 · 07-26-2018, 08:22 PM - **1 Like**

I sure hope the new replacement to the K3 comes out soon....
.that way I can pounce on a used K3ii that everyone will be dumping for cheap just so they can own the latest gadget

reh321 · 07-26-2018, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by BirdDude007

I sure hope the new replacement to the K3 comes out soon....
.that way I can pounce on a used K3ii that everyone will be dumping for cheap just so they can own the latest gadget

Except for those who are dumping K-3 cameras.

When the K-3ii came out, I noticed a K-5ii for sale on ebay by a "pro".

He always has the most up-to-date Pentax APS-C as his primary camera.
When he gets a new primary camera, he moves the old primary camera to backup and the old backup out the door.
Thus, when he purchased a K-3ii as his primary camera, he moved his K-3 to backup and his K-5ii went out the door.

BirdDude007 · 07-26-2018, 08:43 PM

Heck....I'll take one of those too! I have a new to me K3 and would love to have another as a back up body....

dafbp · 07-28-2018, 07:56 AM

Used K3 (all models) have dried up in the UK.
Something tells me by the time their successor shows up, they'll be long in the shutter count... Only a problem if you shoot lots of bursts, though.
I really wish it'd come out before next summer (I think I said that last year

).

jeallen01 · 07-28-2018, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by dafbp

Used K3 (all models) have dried up in the UK.
Something tells me by the time their successor shows up, they'll be long in the shutter count... Only a problem if you shoot lots of bursts, though.
I really wish it'd come out before next summer (I think I said that last year

).

Sounds like existing K-3/K-3 II owners are hanging on to those bodies because they are that good!

(Both mine were bought used several years ago - The K-3 was a bit of a lemon because it needed an expensive recal by Johnsons Photopia due to back/front focusing issues, but the K-3 II was a very low shutter count bargain from someone who seemed to buy and sell new Pentax bodies "on a whim" - and then departed from the fold quickly after that!

)

rognone · 07-28-2018, 01:56 PM

Used K3 (all models) have dried up also in Italy!
I bought one with only 4k shutter count in 2016 for 450€ and now it's incredibly hard to even find one under 20k shots for less than 500€...

(yes I regret selling mine... that wonderful shutter sound... that sense of sturdiness... I really have to find a bargain K3II to stop the nostalgia!)

str8talk83 · 07-29-2018, 08:31 AM

The K3 ii is a great body. The only thing I’d really like to see improved is the AF. If the next model doesn’t offer a convincing AF upgrade I’ll probably pass.

alaricxyz · 07-29-2018, 07:34 PM - **1 Like**

Definitely great news. My four-year-old K3 is already at 302,512 actuations and still going strong!

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07-13-2018, 01:47 PM - 2 Likes	#721
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	But I did think that "individual eyelash autofocus" was pretty funny.

07-13-2018, 01:47 PM	#722
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	And that gets us 3 more posts for the K-1.

07-13-2018, 01:48 PM	#723
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	We're not on track for the K-1ii at this time.

07-13-2018, 01:49 PM	#724
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	But I'm trying hardly.

07-13-2018, 01:49 PM	#725
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	I'll go back to my nap now.

07-14-2018, 06:02 AM	#726
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by rangercarp Your intent was very clear. There will always be someone who doesn't get it, but that is okay. It wasn't clear to me. He was doing such a good job of satirizing of the extreme "I want" posts that it could have been an actual "I want" post. Those smiley faces are essential.

07-26-2018, 10:57 AM	#727
PizzaDon Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 363	Great news, thank you !

07-26-2018, 08:22 PM - 1 Like	#728
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	I sure hope the new replacement to the K3 comes out soon.... .that way I can pounce on a used K3ii that everyone will be dumping for cheap just so they can own the latest gadget

07-26-2018, 08:35 PM	#729
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by BirdDude007 I sure hope the new replacement to the K3 comes out soon.... .that way I can pounce on a used K3ii that everyone will be dumping for cheap just so they can own the latest gadget Except for those who are dumping K-3 cameras. When the K-3ii came out, I noticed a K-5ii for sale on ebay by a "pro". He always has the most up-to-date Pentax APS-C as his primary camera. When he gets a new primary camera, he moves the old primary camera to backup and the old backup out the door. Thus, when he purchased a K-3ii as his primary camera, he moved his K-3 to backup and his K-5ii went out the door.

07-26-2018, 08:43 PM	#730
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Heck....I'll take one of those too! I have a new to me K3 and would love to have another as a back up body....

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07-28-2018, 07:56 AM	#731
dafbp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 233	Used K3 (all models) have dried up in the UK. Something tells me by the time their successor shows up, they'll be long in the shutter count... Only a problem if you shoot lots of bursts, though. I really wish it'd come out before next summer (I think I said that last year ).

07-28-2018, 09:49 AM	#732
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by dafbp Used K3 (all models) have dried up in the UK. Something tells me by the time their successor shows up, they'll be long in the shutter count... Only a problem if you shoot lots of bursts, though. I really wish it'd come out before next summer (I think I said that last year ). Sounds like existing K-3/K-3 II owners are hanging on to those bodies because they are that good! (Both mine were bought used several years ago - The K-3 was a bit of a lemon because it needed an expensive recal by Johnsons Photopia due to back/front focusing issues, but the K-3 II was a very low shutter count bargain from someone who seemed to buy and sell new Pentax bodies "on a whim" - and then departed from the fold quickly after that! )

07-28-2018, 01:56 PM	#733
rognone Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 31	Used K3 (all models) have dried up also in Italy! I bought one with only 4k shutter count in 2016 for 450€ and now it's incredibly hard to even find one under 20k shots for less than 500€... (yes I regret selling mine... that wonderful shutter sound... that sense of sturdiness... I really have to find a bargain K3II to stop the nostalgia!)

07-29-2018, 08:31 AM	#734
str8talk83 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bluffton, SC Photos: Albums Posts: 674	The K3 ii is a great body. The only thing I’d really like to see improved is the AF. If the next model doesn’t offer a convincing AF upgrade I’ll probably pass.

07-29-2018, 07:34 PM - 1 Like	#735
alaricxyz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Laoag City Photos: Gallery Posts: 44	Definitely great news. My four-year-old K3 is already at 302,512 actuations and still going strong!