K-3III Availability Europe / Sweden

**StigVidar** · 05-19-2021, 06:28 AM - **2 Likes**

Ok, latest news is that my camera is sent from the dealer (in Norway) tomorrow. I will have it in the beginning of next week.

JPfromHolland · 05-19-2021, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

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?

Those companies are the biggest in Holland for camera's and they both offer 5 years of guarantee.

**Fries** · 05-19-2021, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

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?

Thanks! I think CameraNu is a bit bigger but I am not sure. You can find them here: Camera of spiegelreflexcamera kopen? | CameraNU.nl

**Pål Jensen** · 05-19-2021, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by StigVidar

Ok, latest news is that my camera is sent from the dealer (in Norway) tomorrow. I will have it in the beginning of next week.

Great! Mine too I hope. Provided that we have the same dealer.

Ordered mine 1. April.....

bxf · 05-19-2021, 10:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Ordered mine 1. April.....

That was rather Foolish

Smolk · 05-20-2021, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by Pål Jensen

Ordered mine 1. April.....

A lot of us seem to have done it that day...
Maybe that's why they underestimated the demand...

Smolk · 05-20-2021, 01:59 AM - **1 Like**

My kit just arrived at work - 5 minutes after I myself arrived... Just a shame I can't leave immediately...

**aslyfox** · 05-20-2021, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

My kit just arrived at work - 5 minutes after I myself arrived... Just a shame I can't leave immediately...

Remember that it is said that Patience is a virtue

and is some times over rated

Ishpuini · 05-20-2021, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

My kit just arrived at work - 5 minutes after I myself arrived... Just a shame I can't leave immediately...

Congrats!! There is hope still it seems...

No word here yet...

Smolk · 05-20-2021, 04:17 AM

The in-camera charge process already lasts for 2 hours... is the optional separate charger any faster?

**robbiec** · 05-20-2021, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by Smolk

The in-camera charge process already lasts for 2 hours... is the optional separate charger any faster?

2 of them, the standard and the fast one. Std = €79 and the fast one = €129 - You'll find them in the accessories | chargers on Ricoh-imaging.eu

Ishpuini · 05-20-2021, 05:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Smolk

The in-camera charge process already lasts for 2 hours... is the optional separate charger any faster?

Originally posted by robbiec

2 of them, the standard and the fast one. Std = €79 and the fast one = €129 - You'll find them in the accessories | chargers on Ricoh-imaging.eu

I've been charging some empty batteries with the standard charger (K-BC90) in anticipation of the not yet arrived camera. I can already tell you that the standard charger takes considerably longer than 2 hours.

No problem for home charging, since I always have a few charged ones, and hence never have to wait for it. But for travel I'm sure to get the more compact fast charger (D-BC177) some day. No long trips planned so no rush...

**robbiec** · 05-20-2021, 09:36 AM - **1 Like**

Mine arrive 20mins ago. UPS / Ricoh not messing about. Picked up in Bielefeld, off to Koeln, quick flight to Dublin, across to Shannon, down to Cork and been in a van since 9:30 till 17:10. Skipped the UK land bridge altogether saving a couple of days - Brexit benefit

Smolk · 05-20-2021, 12:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ishpuini

I've been charging some empty batteries with the standard charger (K-BC90) in anticipation of the not yet arrived camera. I can already tell you that the standard charger takes considerably longer than 2 hours.

No problem for home charging, since I always have a few charged ones, and hence never have to wait for it. But for travel I'm sure to get the more compact fast charger (D-BC177) some day. No long trips planned so no rush...

The website states that the rapid charger can complete the charge in about 2,5 hrs... Not sure that is necessarily much faster than in-body charging. I'm now charging the second battery but didn't keep time well.
The fast charger is K-BC177 by the way, at least according to Ricoh Europe.

Some people also wanted a meat hot shoe cover, I think. Is that the Hot Shoe Cover O-HC177 or the HOT SHOE COVER O-HC171 (anniversary version) ?
I'm not sure I will go for either. That's the kind of accessories you only loose money on.

The camera feels very robust, and indeed it is great to hold. But I'm still charging...

---------- Post added 05-20-2021 at 07:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by robbiec

Mine arrive 20mins ago. UPS / Ricoh not messing about. Picked up in Bielefeld, off to Koeln, quick flight to Dublin, across to Shannon, down to Cork and been in a van since 9:30 till 17:10. Skipped the UK land bridge altogether saving a couple of days - Brexit benefit

Enjoy! Mine came from Langenhagen (oder so etwas) to Nuremberg then Grödig, Austria. Three days in all.
Brexit benefit ... Ireland speaking ...

---------- Post added 05-20-2021 at 07:52 PM ----------

Oh - one last quick point: the grip attaches fine to the body, but there is a small gap in the middle (not at the ends). Has such a gap always been default? Seems somewhat odd to me for an AW camera.

Ishpuini · 05-20-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Smolk

The fast charger is K-BC177 by the way, at least according to Ricoh Europe.

Actually, there are three Pentax chargers for the K-3III batteries:
- K-BC90: standard "slow" charger that came with the older cameras
- K-BC177: new fast charger "Battery Charger Adapter Kit" which includes the power adapter.
- D-BC177: new fast charger without power adapter.
I have the first one because of my history with Pentax, and will be getting the third for charging with my universal USB-C charger/cable for traveling light.

Note that the new accessories for the K-3III all carry the number 177.

Originally posted by Smolk

Some people also wanted a meat hot shoe cover, I think. Is that the Hot Shoe Cover O-HC177 or the HOT SHOE COVER O-HC171 (anniversary version) ?

... So the new hot shoe for the K-3III is also designated with the number 177, i.e. it's O-HC177.

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05-19-2021, 06:28 AM - 2 Likes	#46
StigVidar Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	Ok, latest news is that my camera is sent from the dealer (in Norway) tomorrow. I will have it in the beginning of next week.

05-19-2021, 07:58 AM	#47
JPfromHolland New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 11	Originally posted by Smolk 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? Those companies are the biggest in Holland for camera's and they both offer 5 years of guarantee.

05-19-2021, 08:33 AM	#48
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by Smolk 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? Thanks! I think CameraNu is a bit bigger but I am not sure. You can find them here: Camera of spiegelreflexcamera kopen? \| CameraNU.nl

05-19-2021, 09:28 AM	#49
Pål Jensen Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Photos: Albums Posts: 4,371	Originally posted by StigVidar Ok, latest news is that my camera is sent from the dealer (in Norway) tomorrow. I will have it in the beginning of next week. Great! Mine too I hope. Provided that we have the same dealer. Ordered mine 1. April.....

05-19-2021, 10:42 AM - 1 Like	#50
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Ordered mine 1. April..... That was rather Foolish

05-20-2021, 12:53 AM	#51
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Pål Jensen Ordered mine 1. April..... A lot of us seem to have done it that day... Maybe that's why they underestimated the demand...

05-20-2021, 01:59 AM - 1 Like	#52
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	My kit just arrived at work - 5 minutes after I myself arrived... Just a shame I can't leave immediately...

05-20-2021, 02:40 AM	#53
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	Originally posted by Smolk My kit just arrived at work - 5 minutes after I myself arrived... Just a shame I can't leave immediately... Remember that it is said that Patience is a virtue and is some times over rated

05-20-2021, 02:42 AM	#54
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Smolk My kit just arrived at work - 5 minutes after I myself arrived... Just a shame I can't leave immediately... Congrats!! There is hope still it seems... No word here yet...

05-20-2021, 04:17 AM	#55
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	The in-camera charge process already lasts for 2 hours... is the optional separate charger any faster?

05-20-2021, 04:40 AM	#56
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Smolk The in-camera charge process already lasts for 2 hours... is the optional separate charger any faster? 2 of them, the standard and the fast one. Std = €79 and the fast one = €129 - You'll find them in the accessories \| chargers on Ricoh-imaging.eu

05-20-2021, 05:10 AM - 1 Like	#57
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Smolk The in-camera charge process already lasts for 2 hours... is the optional separate charger any faster? Originally posted by robbiec 2 of them, the standard and the fast one. Std = €79 and the fast one = €129 - You'll find them in the accessories \| chargers on Ricoh-imaging.eu I've been charging some empty batteries with the standard charger (K-BC90) in anticipation of the not yet arrived camera. I can already tell you that the standard charger takes considerably longer than 2 hours. No problem for home charging, since I always have a few charged ones, and hence never have to wait for it. But for travel I'm sure to get the more compact fast charger (D-BC177) some day. No long trips planned so no rush...

05-20-2021, 09:36 AM - 1 Like	#58
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Mine arrive 20mins ago. UPS / Ricoh not messing about. Picked up in Bielefeld, off to Koeln, quick flight to Dublin, across to Shannon, down to Cork and been in a van since 9:30 till 17:10. Skipped the UK land bridge altogether saving a couple of days - Brexit benefit

05-20-2021, 12:43 PM - 1 Like	#59
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Originally posted by Ishpuini I've been charging some empty batteries with the standard charger (K-BC90) in anticipation of the not yet arrived camera. I can already tell you that the standard charger takes considerably longer than 2 hours. No problem for home charging, since I always have a few charged ones, and hence never have to wait for it. But for travel I'm sure to get the more compact fast charger (D-BC177) some day. No long trips planned so no rush... The website states that the rapid charger can complete the charge in about 2,5 hrs... Not sure that is necessarily much faster than in-body charging. I'm now charging the second battery but didn't keep time well. The fast charger is K-BC177 by the way, at least according to Ricoh Europe. Some people also wanted a meat hot shoe cover, I think. Is that the Hot Shoe Cover O-HC177 or the HOT SHOE COVER O-HC171 (anniversary version) ? I'm not sure I will go for either. That's the kind of accessories you only loose money on. The camera feels very robust, and indeed it is great to hold. But I'm still charging... ---------- Post added 05-20-2021 at 07:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by robbiec Mine arrive 20mins ago. UPS / Ricoh not messing about. Picked up in Bielefeld, off to Koeln, quick flight to Dublin, across to Shannon, down to Cork and been in a van since 9:30 till 17:10. Skipped the UK land bridge altogether saving a couple of days - Brexit benefit Enjoy! Mine came from Langenhagen (oder so etwas) to Nuremberg then Grödig, Austria. Three days in all. Brexit benefit ... Ireland speaking ... ---------- Post added 05-20-2021 at 07:52 PM ---------- Oh - one last quick point: the grip attaches fine to the body, but there is a small gap in the middle (not at the ends). Has such a gap always been default? Seems somewhat odd to me for an AW camera.

05-20-2021, 01:32 PM	#60
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Originally posted by Smolk The fast charger is K-BC177 by the way, at least according to Ricoh Europe. Actually, there are three Pentax chargers for the K-3III batteries: - K-BC90: standard "slow" charger that came with the older cameras - K-BC177: new fast charger "Battery Charger Adapter Kit" which includes the power adapter. - D-BC177: new fast charger without power adapter. I have the first one because of my history with Pentax, and will be getting the third for charging with my universal USB-C charger/cable for traveling light. Note that the new accessories for the K-3III all carry the number 177. Originally posted by Smolk Some people also wanted a meat hot shoe cover, I think. Is that the Hot Shoe Cover O-HC177 or the HOT SHOE COVER O-HC171 (anniversary version) ? ... So the new hot shoe for the K-3III is also designated with the number 177, i.e. it's O-HC177.