Orders for the new K3III Monochrome Matte Black version temporarily suspended

texandrews · 04-16-2023, 08:55 AM - **3 Likes**

Due to unexpectedly high demand! It's sold out! Orders will resume when they can get a handle on the manufacturing.

This is a pattern with Pentax. The 645Z sold out in its first few months, and IIRC so did the K1.

So, the plusses and minuses of "niche". Sell-outs, so the company makes the planned gross and profit and gets a real world snapshot of the true demand; the rest of us groan and wait. Ha-ha.

Source was PentaxRumors, sourcing Pentax

Last edited by texandrews; 04-24-2023 at 06:04 AM. Reason: accuracy/correct error

Wheatfield · 04-16-2023, 09:27 AM

IIRC, every 100% new product that Pentax has introduced since about 2016 has presold the first model run. I believe the DFA* 85/1.4 presold most of the second run as well.

KiloHotelphoto · 04-16-2023, 10:35 AM

But without knowing if it was 10,000 a 1,000 or 100 units sold it doesn’t really tell us much. Pretty much every new body and lens from all manufacturers is sold out in the beginning.

I wish camera manufacturers released sales numbers like automotive companies do with models of cars and trucks.

zapp · 04-16-2023, 10:52 AM

That is good news. Start conservative and produce the next batches with big smiles.
A Japanese company needs to apologize in such cases, but they will also feel happy.

**c.a.m** · 04-16-2023, 11:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by texandrews

Due to unexpectedly high demand! It's sold out! Orders will resume when they can get a handle on the manufacturing.

Does this notice apply only to the Matte Black version, or both versions?

- Craig

thequo · 04-16-2023, 11:12 AM

Please bear in mind, that the special "Matte Black Edition" ist affected and not the standard one.

**Mikesul** · 04-16-2023, 11:14 AM

It must be the Matte Black. The Monochrome isn't even on sale yet.

**Kevin B123** · 04-16-2023, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

The Monochrome isn't even on sale yet.

Shops are taking pre-orders, they may have sold out from that alone.

**Mikesul** · 04-16-2023, 11:25 AM

This is a good example of a rumor. Is there a source for the sold out claim?

biz-engineer · 04-16-2023, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

google translation from japan web shop:
"
We have received a lot more orders than expected, so we will temporarily suspend accepting new orders until we have a certain outlook for product supply. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers who have been waiting for this product. We will let you know when we will resume accepting new orders as soon as it is confirmed.

Scheduled to be released on Friday, April 28, 2023
This product is not a limited quantity product, but it will be manufactured in small lots using the "workshop" manufacturing method that we have been telling you since 2022, and we will have time to procure special parts, so we will manufacture it all at once. Due to the limited number of units available, delivery may take some time. Please be aware in advance.
This product is a direct sales limited model "PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome Matte Black Edition". Please note that the Ricoh Imaging Store does not handle regular models for the time being."

Urnamaster13 · 04-16-2023, 11:35 AM

Pentax is doomed !!

Haha. I kinda like the workshop production. If it helps them save cost yet be capable of producing cameras as desired by customers

pschlute · 04-16-2023, 11:59 AM

Fantastic.

**Rondec** · 04-16-2023, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto

But without knowing if it was 10,000 a 1,000 or 100 units sold it doesn’t really tell us much. Pretty much every new body and lens from all manufacturers is sold out in the beginning.

I wish camera manufacturers released sales numbers like automotive companies do with models of cars and trucks.

Seems like a good problem to have, not? I can't imagine a scenario where it is a bad thing to sell out your pre-orders within a few days of the announcement, but maybe I'm just not looking at this from the viewpoint of a Pentaxian turned Canonite...

(Certainly this is only a few thousand cameras at most -- nothing that would be worth one of the big brand's notice, but it is still a good thing for Pentax).

Paul the Sunman · 04-16-2023, 09:34 PM

If they take too long, the excitement may dissipate.

Sjak · 04-20-2023, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by texandrews

Due to unexpectedly high demand! It's sold out! Orders will resume when they can get a handle on the manufacturing.

This is a pattern with Pentax. The 645Z sold out in its first few months, and IIRC so did the K1.

So, the plusses and minuses of "niche". Sell-outs, so the company makes the planned gross and profit and gets a real world snapshot of the true demand; the rest of us groan and wait. Ha-ha.

Source was PentaxRumors, sourcing Pentax

Pre-orders are still open at Ricoh's site: https://pentax.eu/products/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-monochrome-dslr-camera

Also checked some retailers, some of those who carry Pentax accept pre-orders too.

04-16-2023, 08:55 AM - 3 Likes	#1
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,397	Orders for the new K3III Monochrome Matte Black version temporarily suspended Due to unexpectedly high demand! It's sold out! Orders will resume when they can get a handle on the manufacturing. This is a pattern with Pentax. The 645Z sold out in its first few months, and IIRC so did the K1. So, the plusses and minuses of "niche". Sell-outs, so the company makes the planned gross and profit and gets a real world snapshot of the true demand; the rest of us groan and wait. Ha-ha. Source was PentaxRumors, sourcing Pentax Last edited by texandrews; 04-24-2023 at 06:04 AM. Reason: accuracy/correct error

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Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,986	IIRC, every 100% new product that Pentax has introduced since about 2016 has presold the first model run. I believe the DFA* 85/1.4 presold most of the second run as well.

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KiloHotelphoto Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Glen Mills, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,030	But without knowing if it was 10,000 a 1,000 or 100 units sold it doesn’t really tell us much. Pretty much every new body and lens from all manufacturers is sold out in the beginning. I wish camera manufacturers released sales numbers like automotive companies do with models of cars and trucks.

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zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,388	That is good news. Start conservative and produce the next batches with big smiles. A Japanese company needs to apologize in such cases, but they will also feel happy.

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,192	Originally posted by texandrews Due to unexpectedly high demand! It's sold out! Orders will resume when they can get a handle on the manufacturing. Does this notice apply only to the Matte Black version, or both versions? - Craig

04-16-2023, 11:12 AM	#6
thequo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 41	Please bear in mind, that the special "Matte Black Edition" ist affected and not the standard one.

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	It must be the Matte Black. The Monochrome isn't even on sale yet.

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Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,186	Originally posted by Mikesul The Monochrome isn't even on sale yet. Shops are taking pre-orders, they may have sold out from that alone.

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Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	This is a good example of a rumor. Is there a source for the sold out claim?

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biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,245	google translation from japan web shop: " We have received a lot more orders than expected, so we will temporarily suspend accepting new orders until we have a certain outlook for product supply. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers who have been waiting for this product. We will let you know when we will resume accepting new orders as soon as it is confirmed. Scheduled to be released on Friday, April 28, 2023 This product is not a limited quantity product, but it will be manufactured in small lots using the "workshop" manufacturing method that we have been telling you since 2022, and we will have time to procure special parts, so we will manufacture it all at once. Due to the limited number of units available, delivery may take some time. Please be aware in advance. This product is a direct sales limited model "PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome Matte Black Edition". Please note that the Ricoh Imaging Store does not handle regular models for the time being."

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Urnamaster13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Surat Photos: Albums Posts: 130	Pentax is doomed !! Haha. I kinda like the workshop production. If it helps them save cost yet be capable of producing cameras as desired by customers

04-16-2023, 11:59 AM	#12
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,212	Fantastic.

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by KiloHotelphoto But without knowing if it was 10,000 a 1,000 or 100 units sold it doesn’t really tell us much. Pretty much every new body and lens from all manufacturers is sold out in the beginning. I wish camera manufacturers released sales numbers like automotive companies do with models of cars and trucks. Seems like a good problem to have, not? I can't imagine a scenario where it is a bad thing to sell out your pre-orders within a few days of the announcement, but maybe I'm just not looking at this from the viewpoint of a Pentaxian turned Canonite... (Certainly this is only a few thousand cameras at most -- nothing that would be worth one of the big brand's notice, but it is still a good thing for Pentax).

04-16-2023, 09:34 PM	#14
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	If they take too long, the excitement may dissipate.

04-20-2023, 08:19 AM	#15
Sjak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 190	Originally posted by texandrews Due to unexpectedly high demand! It's sold out! Orders will resume when they can get a handle on the manufacturing. This is a pattern with Pentax. The 645Z sold out in its first few months, and IIRC so did the K1. So, the plusses and minuses of "niche". Sell-outs, so the company makes the planned gross and profit and gets a real world snapshot of the true demand; the rest of us groan and wait. Ha-ha. Source was PentaxRumors, sourcing Pentax Pre-orders are still open at Ricoh's site: https://pentax.eu/products/pentax-k-3-mark-iii-monochrome-dslr-camera Also checked some retailers, some of those who carry Pentax accept pre-orders too.