Originally posted by lm4187 From previous threads here and PMs with another member:
The adapter for the K-5 and K-7 (K-AC50) works fine with the K-3, if you already have one. I have used mine and it works fine.
Also note that the K-AC1202U adapter for the K-01 (in stock and $10 cheaper) seems to have the Switching AC Adapter D-AC120 module that the K-AC132 has, according to the In the Box info. Plus you get the adapter-to-K-01 coupler!
[Seems a bit disingenuous of Pentax to sell the K-3 adapter for a higher price, IMO.]
The new adapter seems to be needed because of changes in EU regulations regarding such things. I don't know the details, but think it has to do with environmentally friendly materials.
Cheers,
Lou
Hey Lou - thank you very much. I have the K-5 adapter - Pentax K-AC50 AC Adapter Kit - and did not think it would work with the K-3 - this is great news - especially for some time lapse photography I want to do.
Why did they need to make another adapter?
I just want to confirm - the Pentax K-AC50 AC Adapter Kit will work with the K-3? Thanks
Why do you think they just didn't keep the same AC adapter for