K3-iii finally in Australia

Paul the Sunman · 05-12-2021, 01:04 AM

The black and silver bodies are finally showing as "low stock" on the Australian distributor (CRK) website, as of late this afternoon. Both premium kits are "on order".

This is the first time any stock has been shown. Up till now we have had a moveable projected arrival date punctuated by periods of "no stock". It is interesting that some stock of the bodies is listed, suggesting they received slightly more than they were expecting (and pre-sold), or perhaps a couple of pre-orders were cancelled.

No sign of my pre-order being shipped out yet though. Has anyone else received a shipping notice?

Dieseler · 05-12-2021, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The black and silver bodies are finally showing as "low stock" on the Australian distributor (CRK) website, as of late this afternoon. Both premium kits are "on order".

This is the first time any stock has been shown. Up till now we have had a moveable projected arrival date punctuated by periods of "no stock". It is interesting that some stock of the bodies is listed, suggesting they received slightly more than they were expecting (and pre-sold), or perhaps a couple of pre-orders were cancelled.

No sign of my pre-order being shipped out yet though. Has anyone else received a shipping notice?

Interesting, thanks for that. I'm still going to wait for another sale though, AU$2400 (body only) is the benchmark now

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Hope you and others get the camera soon, looking forward to local reviews.

kinkindoll · 05-12-2021, 01:16 PM

I don't have any confirmation email when I pre order the K-3 iii thru Pentax Australia. Yesterday I login into my account in their website is still backorder, I think they will not update the shipping information straight away even though they start sending out the order. I hope we can receive our new toys tomorrow or early next week.

Paul the Sunman · 05-12-2021, 06:00 PM

The status of my order has just changed from "Backorder" to "Ready to Update", whatever that means. I take it to be progress.

UPDATE: now showing "Order Complete", with a tracking number. However, the tracking number does not work yet. But I guess they're on their way!

Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 05-12-2021 at 07:46 PM.

**carlb** · 05-12-2021, 06:09 PM - **1 Like**

I hope you guys get your gear before the weekend.

Paul the Sunman · 05-13-2021, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by carlb

I hope you guys get your gear before the weekend.

Yep: ETA showing as 14/5/21, just in time for the predicted rainy weekend.

UltraWide · 05-13-2021, 04:50 AM

My black premium kit shows as shipped with a tracking number...

Last edited by UltraWide; 05-13-2021 at 04:55 AM. Reason: added a bit

iko039 · 05-13-2021, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

The black and silver bodies are finally showing as "low stock" on the Australian distributor (CRK) website, as of late this afternoon. Both premium kits are "on order".

This is the first time any stock has been shown. Up till now we have had a moveable projected arrival date punctuated by periods of "no stock". It is interesting that some stock of the bodies is listed, suggesting they received slightly more than they were expecting (and pre-sold), or perhaps a couple of pre-orders were cancelled.

No sign of my pre-order being shipped out yet though. Has anyone else received a shipping notice?

Paul, please answer to my message in DM...

Paul the Sunman · 05-13-2021, 08:50 PM

It has arrived! A handsome beast, but I can see it will take a while to set up.

By the way, can anybody explain to me why the OVF of a DSLR cannot be focused when there is no battery in the camera?

**alfa75ts** · 05-13-2021, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

By the way, can anybody explain to me why the OVF of a DSLR cannot be focused when there is no battery in the camera?

Diopter or lens?

Some lenses (eg. DA*300, 55-300 PLM) are focus by wire and thus need power.

Paul the Sunman · 05-13-2021, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Diopter or lens?

Some lenses (eg. DA*300, 55-300 PLM) are focus by wire and thus need power.

No, DA 40 and 70 Limiteds. Irrespective of diopter setting, I could not get manual focus with the lens with the battery removed. If I insert the battery, even without turning it on, the focus is fine.

No big deal; I just hadn't noticed it before.

Ishpuini · 05-13-2021, 10:53 PM

Good news that things seem to be moving in Australia. No news here in Belgium yet...

UltraWide · 05-13-2021, 11:34 PM - **1 Like**

Mine was delivered about two hours ago. At last. batteries on.

noelpolar · 05-14-2021, 12:39 AM

more importantly.... finally in Goolwa.....

phoebus · 05-14-2021, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Diopter or lens?

Some lenses (eg. DA*300, 55-300 PLM) are focus by wire and thus need power.

DA* 300 has mechanical link between focus ring and internal focussing - works fine without power (and can be used on a 1980's Super-A with good results). But you're correct about 55-300 PLM (and DA 18-50 RE, upcoming DA* 16-50).

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

It has arrived! A handsome beast, but I can see it will take a while to set up.

By the way, can anybody explain to me why the OVF of a DSLR cannot be focused when there is no battery in the camera?

If it is like the K-1, the viewfinder LCD overlay can be a bit murky without a battery.

Hope that is all it is.

05-12-2021, 01:04 AM	#1
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	K3-iii finally in Australia The black and silver bodies are finally showing as "low stock" on the Australian distributor (CRK) website, as of late this afternoon. Both premium kits are "on order". This is the first time any stock has been shown. Up till now we have had a moveable projected arrival date punctuated by periods of "no stock". It is interesting that some stock of the bodies is listed, suggesting they received slightly more than they were expecting (and pre-sold), or perhaps a couple of pre-orders were cancelled. No sign of my pre-order being shipped out yet though. Has anyone else received a shipping notice?

05-13-2021, 09:13 PM	#11
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	Originally posted by alfa75ts Diopter or lens? Some lenses (eg. DA300, 55-300 PLM) are focus by wire and thus need power. No, DA 40 and 70 Limiteds. Irrespective of diopter setting, I could not get manual focus with the lens with the battery removed. If I insert the battery, even without turning it on, the focus is fine. No big deal; I just hadn't noticed it before. Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 05-13-2021 at 10:09 PM.*

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05-12-2021, 07:09 AM	#2
Dieseler Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The black and silver bodies are finally showing as "low stock" on the Australian distributor (CRK) website, as of late this afternoon. Both premium kits are "on order". This is the first time any stock has been shown. Up till now we have had a moveable projected arrival date punctuated by periods of "no stock". It is interesting that some stock of the bodies is listed, suggesting they received slightly more than they were expecting (and pre-sold), or perhaps a couple of pre-orders were cancelled. No sign of my pre-order being shipped out yet though. Has anyone else received a shipping notice? Interesting, thanks for that. I'm still going to wait for another sale though, AU$2400 (body only) is the benchmark now . Hope you and others get the camera soon, looking forward to local reviews.

05-12-2021, 01:16 PM	#3
kinkindoll Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 173	I don't have any confirmation email when I pre order the K-3 iii thru Pentax Australia. Yesterday I login into my account in their website is still backorder, I think they will not update the shipping information straight away even though they start sending out the order. I hope we can receive our new toys tomorrow or early next week.

05-12-2021, 06:00 PM	#4
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	The status of my order has just changed from "Backorder" to "Ready to Update", whatever that means. I take it to be progress. UPDATE: now showing "Order Complete", with a tracking number. However, the tracking number does not work yet. But I guess they're on their way! Last edited by Paul the Sunman; 05-12-2021 at 07:46 PM.

05-12-2021, 06:09 PM - 1 Like	#5
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	I hope you guys get your gear before the weekend.

05-13-2021, 03:09 AM	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	Originally posted by carlb I hope you guys get your gear before the weekend. Yep: ETA showing as 14/5/21, just in time for the predicted rainy weekend.

05-13-2021, 04:50 AM	#7
UltraWide Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 61	My black premium kit shows as shipped with a tracking number... Last edited by UltraWide; 05-13-2021 at 04:55 AM. Reason: added a bit

05-13-2021, 01:02 PM	#8
iko039 New Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 2	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman The black and silver bodies are finally showing as "low stock" on the Australian distributor (CRK) website, as of late this afternoon. Both premium kits are "on order". This is the first time any stock has been shown. Up till now we have had a moveable projected arrival date punctuated by periods of "no stock". It is interesting that some stock of the bodies is listed, suggesting they received slightly more than they were expecting (and pre-sold), or perhaps a couple of pre-orders were cancelled. No sign of my pre-order being shipped out yet though. Has anyone else received a shipping notice? Paul, please answer to my message in DM...

05-13-2021, 08:50 PM	#9
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843 Original Poster	It has arrived! A handsome beast, but I can see it will take a while to set up. By the way, can anybody explain to me why the OVF of a DSLR cannot be focused when there is no battery in the camera?

05-13-2021, 08:59 PM	#10
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman By the way, can anybody explain to me why the OVF of a DSLR cannot be focused when there is no battery in the camera? Diopter or lens? Some lenses (eg. DA*300, 55-300 PLM) are focus by wire and thus need power.

05-13-2021, 10:53 PM	#12
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Good news that things seem to be moving in Australia. No news here in Belgium yet...

05-13-2021, 11:34 PM - 1 Like	#13
UltraWide Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 61	Mine was delivered about two hours ago. At last. batteries on.

05-14-2021, 12:39 AM	#14
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	more importantly.... finally in Goolwa.....

05-14-2021, 03:03 AM	#15
phoebus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Buckinghamshire (UK) / Morbihan (FR) Photos: Gallery Posts: 470	Originally posted by alfa75ts Diopter or lens? Some lenses (eg. DA300, 55-300 PLM) are focus by wire and thus need power. DA 300 has mechanical link between focus ring and internal focussing - works fine without power (and can be used on a 1980's Super-A with good results). But you're correct about 55-300 PLM (and DA 18-50 RE, upcoming DA* 16-50). Originally posted by Paul the Sunman It has arrived! A handsome beast, but I can see it will take a while to set up. By the way, can anybody explain to me why the OVF of a DSLR cannot be focused when there is no battery in the camera? If it is like the K-1, the viewfinder LCD overlay can be a bit murky without a battery. Hope that is all it is.