K-3 III - I bought one!

noelpolar · 04-12-2021, 06:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Ok.... I've now read the manual..... researched SD cards and bought one.... watched all the Japanese videos.....what is one meant to do for the next three weeks?

I can't even stir Allen about all the special kits coming to Australia....

Given the numbers above.... looks like us pentaxians can say that .... "Leica... nah.... a bit too everyday for our tastes...."

Last edited by noelpolar; 04-12-2021 at 06:15 AM.

**aslyfox** · 04-12-2021, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Ok.... I've now read the manual..... researched SD cards and bought one.... watched all the Japanese videos.....what is one meant to do for the next three weeks?. . . ..

sit and sing

Quote:

here we sit like birds in the wilderness

birds in the wilderness

birds in the wilderness

here we sit like birds in the wilderness

waiting for the K 3 III

waiting for the K 3 III

waiting for the K 3 III

[ repeat as desired ]

___________________

and post here at the forums

**vrphoto** · 04-12-2021, 06:49 PM

Australia: Silver & black bodies, and silver premium ETA 30/4/2021.

But black premium ETA is TBA - grrr and I still don't understand how I came to buy one of these (good price, but)

**Rondec** · 04-13-2021, 03:23 AM - **2 Likes**

I've decided to one-up you all by pre-ordering a K-3 IV! I imagine I'll be the first one to get this glorious camera.

(It'll probably also be the last SLR DP Review will ever review before they review the next one).

**jerryleejr** · 04-13-2021, 11:43 AM

Having had my K1II for less than a year it kills me to have to pass on the K3iii

JJ

**K2 to K50** · 04-13-2021, 08:04 PM

I might think about it if I see some (really) good discounts end of June? But wonder - K1 ii or K3 iii? Newer tech vs 50% increase in megapixels??

**richard0170** · 04-14-2021, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The KP has been retired before its time.

I concur, but I suspect it is because Ricoh do not have the manufacturing capacity to produce the KP and the K3 iii.

Pentikonian · 04-15-2021, 11:22 AM

Sigh.

Two more weeks.*

(*Or later.)

**richard0170** · 04-15-2021, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

I might think about it if I see some (really) good discounts end of June? But wonder - K1 ii or K3 iii? Newer tech vs 50% increase in megapixels??

It might be a 50% increase in MP, but only 20% in resolution. Better to bear in mind difference in file sizes, FF will need less enlargement for final image viewing, DR and high ISO performance, Need to see independent reviews first either way. We do know how good the K1 ii is but also how big and heavy. I will be waiting for a while before I choose between the pair.

gatorguy · 04-15-2021, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by richard0170

It might be a 50% increase in MP, but only 20% in resolution. Better to bear in mind difference in file sizes, FF will need less enlargement for final image viewing, DR and high ISO performance, Need to see independent reviews first either way. We do know how good the K1 ii is but also how big and heavy. I will be waiting for a while before I choose between the pair.

FWIW if you're only going to shoot landscapes the K1 is the far better choice IMO, still one of the very best available camera's for landscapes, and that includes current camera's costing twice as much as the Pentax FF. If or when Pentax upgrades the K1 line then I'll consider what they offer. Right now it's not even a rumor, while the K3 III is real and now.

What the new Pentax APS-C does is fill a current gap in their camera lineup for action, quickly moving wildlife, and indoor events, things a lot of us are interested in. Just my opinion.

**jon.partsch** · 04-15-2021, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by gatorguy

FWIW if you're only going to shoot landscapes the K1 is the far better choice IMO, still one of the very best available camera's for landscapes, and that includes current camera's costing twice as much as the Pentax FF.

The K3 III fills a gap in their camera lineup for action, quickly moving wildlife, and indoor events. Just my opinion.

K-1 and K-1ii are *the* landscape DSLRs. With awesome single-exposure DR and pixel-shift resolution, nothing else even comes close (except for Pentax medium format)

mtkeller · 04-15-2021, 01:29 PM

Don't forget travel/street as a genre for which the K-3 iii could be the winner. If I'm driving, I don't care so much. (I'm probably bringing my 645D anyway if I'm driving all the way.) For flying, give me the K-3 iii and my existing APS-C glass over the K-1 ii any day.

Paul the Sunman · 04-15-2021, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Sigh.

Two more weeks.*

A very very short time, in the scheme of things.

mysterick · 04-15-2021, 04:26 PM - **1 Like**

I'm in. I figure I'm too old to wait for the price to lower. Dang!

noelpolar · 04-15-2021, 04:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by mysterick

I'm in. I figure I'm too old to wait for the price to lower. Dang!

I think buying one makes you feel younger.... the excitement, reckless abandonment of more responsible financial things and the slight selfishness all points toward youth.

Unfortunately, having committed to a K3III.... there has been no youthfull improvement to either my waste or hair line. Possibly I need to buy a lens as well to get a benefit there.....

04-12-2021, 06:13 AM	#92
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by noelpolar Ok.... I've now read the manual..... researched SD cards and bought one.... watched all the Japanese videos.....what is one meant to do for the next three weeks?. . . .. sit and sing Quote: here we sit like birds in the wilderness birds in the wilderness birds in the wilderness here we sit like birds in the wilderness waiting for the K 3 III waiting for the K 3 III waiting for the K 3 III [ repeat as desired ] ___________________ and post here at the forums Last edited by aslyfox; 04-12-2021 at 06:19 AM.

04-15-2021, 01:19 PM	#100
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by richard0170 It might be a 50% increase in MP, but only 20% in resolution. Better to bear in mind difference in file sizes, FF will need less enlargement for final image viewing, DR and high ISO performance, Need to see independent reviews first either way. We do know how good the K1 ii is but also how big and heavy. I will be waiting for a while before I choose between the pair. FWIW if you're only going to shoot landscapes the K1 is the far better choice IMO, still one of the very best available camera's for landscapes, and that includes current camera's costing twice as much as the Pentax FF. If or when Pentax upgrades the K1 line then I'll consider what they offer. Right now it's not even a rumor, while the K3 III is real and now. What the new Pentax APS-C does is fill a current gap in their camera lineup for action, quickly moving wildlife, and indoor events, things a lot of us are interested in. Just my opinion. Last edited by gatorguy; 04-15-2021 at 01:41 PM.

04-15-2021, 04:36 PM - 2 Likes	#105
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Originally posted by mysterick I'm in. I figure I'm too old to wait for the price to lower. Dang! I think buying one makes you feel younger.... the excitement, reckless abandonment of more responsible financial things and the slight selfishness all points toward youth. Unfortunately, having committed to a K3III.... there has been no youthfull improvement to either my waste or hair line. Possibly I need to buy a lens as well to get a benefit there..... Last edited by noelpolar; 04-15-2021 at 04:42 PM.

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04-12-2021, 06:04 AM - 2 Likes	#91
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310 Original Poster	Ok.... I've now read the manual..... researched SD cards and bought one.... watched all the Japanese videos.....what is one meant to do for the next three weeks? I can't even stir Allen about all the special kits coming to Australia.... Given the numbers above.... looks like us pentaxians can say that .... "Leica... nah.... a bit too everyday for our tastes...." Last edited by noelpolar; 04-12-2021 at 06:15 AM.

04-12-2021, 06:49 PM	#93
vrphoto Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 150	Australia: Silver & black bodies, and silver premium ETA 30/4/2021. But black premium ETA is TBA - grrr and I still don't understand how I came to buy one of these (good price, but)

04-13-2021, 03:23 AM - 2 Likes	#94
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	I've decided to one-up you all by pre-ordering a K-3 IV! I imagine I'll be the first one to get this glorious camera. (It'll probably also be the last SLR DP Review will ever review before they review the next one).

04-13-2021, 11:43 AM	#95
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Having had my K1II for less than a year it kills me to have to pass on the K3iii JJ

04-13-2021, 08:04 PM	#96
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	I might think about it if I see some (really) good discounts end of June? But wonder - K1 ii or K3 iii? Newer tech vs 50% increase in megapixels??

04-14-2021, 12:16 AM	#97
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The KP has been retired before its time. I concur, but I suspect it is because Ricoh do not have the manufacturing capacity to produce the KP and the K3 iii.

04-15-2021, 11:22 AM	#98
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Sigh. Two more weeks.* (Or later.)*

04-15-2021, 12:03 PM	#99
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Originally posted by K2 to K50 I might think about it if I see some (really) good discounts end of June? But wonder - K1 ii or K3 iii? Newer tech vs 50% increase in megapixels?? It might be a 50% increase in MP, but only 20% in resolution. Better to bear in mind difference in file sizes, FF will need less enlargement for final image viewing, DR and high ISO performance, Need to see independent reviews first either way. We do know how good the K1 ii is but also how big and heavy. I will be waiting for a while before I choose between the pair.

04-15-2021, 01:25 PM	#101
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by gatorguy FWIW if you're only going to shoot landscapes the K1 is the far better choice IMO, still one of the very best available camera's for landscapes, and that includes current camera's costing twice as much as the Pentax FF. The K3 III fills a gap in their camera lineup for action, quickly moving wildlife, and indoor events. Just my opinion. K-1 and K-1ii are the landscape DSLRs. With awesome single-exposure DR and pixel-shift resolution, nothing else even comes close (except for Pentax medium format)

04-15-2021, 01:29 PM	#102
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Don't forget travel/street as a genre for which the K-3 iii could be the winner. If I'm driving, I don't care so much. (I'm probably bringing my 645D anyway if I'm driving all the way.) For flying, give me the K-3 iii and my existing APS-C glass over the K-1 ii any day.

04-15-2021, 03:07 PM	#103
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Pentikonian Sigh. Two more weeks.* A very very short time, in the scheme of things.

04-15-2021, 04:26 PM - 1 Like	#104
mysterick Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 44266 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 567	I'm in. I figure I'm too old to wait for the price to lower. Dang!