K-3III Availability Europe / Sweden

Ishpuini · 05-15-2021, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

Received the following news:

“ We have been advised that the pre-orders will be shipped from today onwards.”

Tracking number to follow early next week !

Crossing my fingers that that will include mine as well...

**Pål Jensen** · 05-15-2021, 09:05 AM

Any chance that it is coming to Scandinavia as well next week?

Smolk · 05-15-2021, 11:53 AM

at least they did not want to send it to another address because it might just be after 19 May that it arrives (I had indicated that I'm leaving May 19). So I'm guessing that they will be sent this Monday.
Whether that includes Scandinavia will probably depend on the distribution channels, but my guess is that it would be likely.

Smolk · 05-18-2021, 01:31 AM

“Thank you for shopping with Ricoh. Your order has been dispatched and is on its way to you.”

Last edited by Smolk; 05-18-2021 at 03:02 AM.

Ishpuini · 05-18-2021, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

“Thank you for shopping with Ricoh. Your order has been dispatched and is on its way to you.”

Hmm, interesting. I hope congrats will be in order soon! Time to send another little mail to my B&M store me thinks...

**aslyfox** · 05-18-2021, 03:07 AM

hopefully soon

" Happy Days Are Here Again "

house · 05-18-2021, 03:22 AM

They must really have misjudged demand. Or perhaps they haven't prioritised certain countries. The swedish Ricoh website is a bit of a graveyard.

**StigVidar** · 05-19-2021, 01:05 AM

It is very quite both here and from Ricoh. We know that Ricoh had to delay the release of K-3 III because of parts availability. Can this be the reason for this delay in Europe and Scandinavia? The production is limited or has stopped?

Smolk · 05-19-2021, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

It is very quite both here and from Ricoh. We know that Ricoh had to delay the release of K-3 III because of parts availability. Can this be the reason for this delay in Europe and Scandinavia? The production is limited or has stopped?

You might well have a point. I'd like to think it is selling too well though

And according to some reports, it is the best selling camera of April

**robbiec** · 05-19-2021, 05:03 AM - **1 Like**

I've been sent a shipping mail from Ricoh-Imaging.eu

JPfromHolland · 05-19-2021, 05:32 AM - **1 Like**

Getting mine tomorrow by post! With 5 years guarantee!

**Fries** · 05-19-2021, 05:35 AM - **2 Likes**

I have just received the Black Premium Kit in the Netherlands. Both premium kits are in stock. The black and silver body only K3III's are not in stock. That is at CameraNu. One of the biggest photography stores in the country.

Smolk · 05-19-2021, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by Fries

I have just received the Black Premium Kit in the Netherlands. Both premium kits are in stock. The black and silver body only K3III's are not in stock. That is at CameraNu. One of the biggest photography stores in the country.

Congratulations!
Is CameraNu similar to Kamera Express? I just looked up their website and found a K-lens I didn't know: the Thingyfy Pinhole Pro X. Anyone used this lens?

Ishpuini · 05-19-2021, 05:48 AM

Still nothing here in Belgium. Haven't had time to send that mail, but expect/hope/pray I'll be getting a message soon now...

**savoche** · 05-19-2021, 06:06 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

That's really good... but are prices hiked up accordingly?

Looks to be 10-11 % more in Norway than in Germany. ~€2,200 for body only and €2,550 for the premium kit. (That would be US$2,700 and $3,100 respectively, taxes included.)

...whenever it becomes available, that is.

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05-15-2021, 06:33 AM	#31
Ishpuini Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,722	Originally posted by Smolk Received the following news: “ We have been advised that the pre-orders will be shipped from today onwards.” Tracking number to follow early next week ! Crossing my fingers that that will include mine as well...

05-15-2021, 09:05 AM	#32
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,349	Any chance that it is coming to Scandinavia as well next week?

05-15-2021, 11:53 AM	#33
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,758	at least they did not want to send it to another address because it might just be after 19 May that it arrives (I had indicated that I'm leaving May 19). So I'm guessing that they will be sent this Monday. Whether that includes Scandinavia will probably depend on the distribution channels, but my guess is that it would be likely.

05-18-2021, 01:31 AM	#34
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,758	“Thank you for shopping with Ricoh. Your order has been dispatched and is on its way to you.” Last edited by Smolk; 05-18-2021 at 03:02 AM.

05-18-2021, 03:04 AM	#35
Ishpuini Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,722	Originally posted by Smolk “Thank you for shopping with Ricoh. Your order has been dispatched and is on its way to you.” Hmm, interesting. I hope congrats will be in order soon! Time to send another little mail to my B&M store me thinks...

05-18-2021, 03:07 AM	#36
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,316	hopefully soon " Happy Days Are Here Again "

05-18-2021, 03:22 AM	#37
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,986	They must really have misjudged demand. Or perhaps they haven't prioritised certain countries. The swedish Ricoh website is a bit of a graveyard.

05-19-2021, 01:05 AM	#38
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 605	It is very quite both here and from Ricoh. We know that Ricoh had to delay the release of K-3 III because of parts availability. Can this be the reason for this delay in Europe and Scandinavia? The production is limited or has stopped?

05-19-2021, 01:24 AM	#39
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,758	Originally posted by StigVidar It is very quite both here and from Ricoh. We know that Ricoh had to delay the release of K-3 III because of parts availability. Can this be the reason for this delay in Europe and Scandinavia? The production is limited or has stopped? You might well have a point. I'd like to think it is selling too well though And according to some reports, it is the best selling camera of April

05-19-2021, 05:03 AM - 1 Like	#40
robbiec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,839	I've been sent a shipping mail from Ricoh-Imaging.eu

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05-19-2021, 05:32 AM - 1 Like	#41
JPfromHolland New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 11	Getting mine tomorrow by post! With 5 years guarantee!

05-19-2021, 05:35 AM - 2 Likes	#42
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,544	I have just received the Black Premium Kit in the Netherlands. Both premium kits are in stock. The black and silver body only K3III's are not in stock. That is at CameraNu. One of the biggest photography stores in the country.

05-19-2021, 05:46 AM	#43
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,758	Originally posted by Fries I have just received the Black Premium Kit in the Netherlands. Both premium kits are in stock. The black and silver body only K3III's are not in stock. That is at CameraNu. One of the biggest photography stores in the country. Congratulations! Is CameraNu similar to Kamera Express? I just looked up their website and found a K-lens I didn't know: the Thingyfy Pinhole Pro X. Anyone used this lens?

05-19-2021, 05:48 AM	#44
Ishpuini Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,722	Still nothing here in Belgium. Haven't had time to send that mail, but expect/hope/pray I'll be getting a message soon now...

05-19-2021, 06:06 AM	#45
savoche Insanely humble Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 17,906	Originally posted by Smolk That's really good... but are prices hiked up accordingly? Looks to be 10-11 % more in Norway than in Germany. ~€2,200 for body only and €2,550 for the premium kit. (That would be US$2,700 and $3,100 respectively, taxes included.) ...whenever it becomes available, that is.