For Sale - Sold: Pentax K3 - $375

derelict · 12-03-2018, 08:58 AM

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax K3 - $375

Asking Price
375.00 USD

Item Location
Arlington, Va (United States)

Item Description
The time has come for me to be realistic. I shoot film (Pentax MX and ZX5) WAY more than I do digital so my K3 just sits in the Pelican case unused. When I do shoot digital, is family stuff and my first gen RX100 is more than enough for that.

Specs:
K3, ~8500 clicks, fantastic condition, stored in a padded Pelican case when not in use. Every single thing on it works. The only negative is that the word 'MENU' and 'INFO' on the buttons is slightly worn off (you can see in the photos).

What comes with it?
- K3
- Box, booklet, strap
- Charger with 2 batteries
- Pentax magnifying eyepiece (OME53) <- this makes focusing manually a breeze as well as composing easier

I am willing to ship in ConUS. I am looking for $375 all in. Shipping is dependent upon where you are located.

I like to see photos taken with the body whenever I buy a used camera so here are a few:

Pictures of the actual body:

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Worldwide

Shipping Charge
TBD

Shipping Services
USPS, UPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
All sales final

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

ShotWideOpen · 12-03-2018, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

I think you missed posting the photos of the K3.

derelict · 12-03-2018, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by ShotWideOpen

I think you missed posting the photos of the K3.

They are there. They show up for me on two different computers and on my phone.

---------- Post added 12-03-18 at 08:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by ShotWideOpen

I think you missed posting the photos of the K3.

You’re right. I just checked and they are not showing. I will rehost then and update it. Very odd

**UncleVanya** · 12-04-2018, 06:52 AM

Is the original eyepiece included or just the magnifying one?

derelict · 12-04-2018, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Is the original eyepiece included or just the magnifying one?

No, I do not think that there is an original eyepiece. This slides into place rather than 'install'. If you do not like it, you just slide it off, I believe. I use a lot of A lenses and this made manually focusing SO much better. Plus, it give your nose a little extra room so it is not smashed against the LCD.

---------- Post added 12-04-18 at 09:24 AM ----------

Pictures did not load so here they are:

---------- Post added 12-04-18 at 09:29 AM ----------

Originally posted by ShotWideOpen

I think you missed posting the photos of the K3.

The ad was updated. Pictures should be there now.

derelict · 12-06-2018, 05:56 AM

Bump. Open to offers!

derelict · 12-10-2018, 01:11 PM

Bump for an exceptionally clean K3 with a low shutter count (compared to others listed)

---------- Post added 12-11-18 at 01:16 PM ----------

Sold, pending funds

tper75296 · 03-02-2019, 09:47 AM

so did you sell or not ... " pending funds" ...

It is still listed as unsold

Emvaldez2277 · 03-03-2019, 10:23 AM

?????

jcagara08 · 03-03-2019, 02:06 PM

is this still up or sold?

**UncleVanya** · 03-04-2019, 09:32 PM

I'd say it sold. The last time this user logged on was early in February and the last post made was mid December of last year. Also several hosted photos are now dead ends.

derelict · 03-05-2019, 05:38 AM

Sorry, it sold quite some time ago. I no longer have any Pentax DSLR equipment so I do not check back very often. My Pentax stuff is all film now.

tper75296 · 03-05-2019, 07:08 AM

thanks.

As K-3 is now a dead line/plagued with "issues" and no longer in the Ricoh catalog, K-1 is the only up choice, K-70 a cripple, I think I will sell off all my Pentax and buy a Nikon (finally) D750 (used), complete with quite a good lens for less than the base price of the K-1 and have done with it.

derelict · 03-05-2019, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by tper75296

thanks.

As K-3 is now a dead line/plagued with "issues" and no longer in the Ricoh catalog, K-1 is the only up choice, K-70 a cripple, I think I will sell off all my Pentax and buy a Nikon (finally) D750 (used), complete with quite a good lens for less than the base price of the K-1 and have done with it.

I sold all my Pentax DSLR gear and bought a D610 (used), an 80-200/ 2.8, 50/ 1.4, 85/ 1.8, 18- 35/ 3.5, and 60/ 2.8 macro. The real reason I sold off the Pentax stuff is that the go to film body for me became the Nikon F4 and I got tired of carrying two systems around. I used to carry the K3, the Sigma 70-200/ 2.8 HSM, Tamron 17-50/ 2.8 (highly underrated lens), and then Nikon duplicates for my F4 and that sucked big time.

DO what is best for you. Pentax no longer made sense for me. I still shoot my MX with A primes but thats it.

**UncleVanya** · 03-05-2019, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by derelict

Sorry, it sold quite some time ago. I no longer have any Pentax DSLR equipment so I do not check back very often. My Pentax stuff is all film now.

You may want to mark the thread sold.

---------- Post added 03-05-19 at 02:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by tper75296

thanks.

As K-3 is now a dead line/plagued with "issues" and no longer in the Ricoh catalog, K-1 is the only up choice, K-70 a cripple, I think I will sell off all my Pentax and buy a Nikon (finally) D750 (used), complete with quite a good lens for less than the base price of the K-1 and have done with it.

Plagued with issues? While I would ask what this thread in the sales area is the wrong place to discuss. I'd be interested in hearing about this in one of the other areas of the site.

12-03-2018, 08:58 AM	#1
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%)	Pentax K3 - $375 PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing Item for Sale Pentax K3 - $375 Asking Price 375.00 USD Item Location Arlington, Va (United States) Item Description The time has come for me to be realistic. I shoot film (Pentax MX and ZX5) WAY more than I do digital so my K3 just sits in the Pelican case unused. When I do shoot digital, is family stuff and my first gen RX100 is more than enough for that. Specs: K3, ~8500 clicks, fantastic condition, stored in a padded Pelican case when not in use. Every single thing on it works. The only negative is that the word 'MENU' and 'INFO' on the buttons is slightly worn off (you can see in the photos). What comes with it? - K3 - Box, booklet, strap - Charger with 2 batteries - Pentax magnifying eyepiece (OME53) <- this makes focusing manually a breeze as well as composing easier I am willing to ship in ConUS. I am looking for $375 all in. Shipping is dependent upon where you are located. I like to see photos taken with the body whenever I buy a used camera so here are a few: Pictures of the actual body: Are you the original owner of the item being sold? No Are you selling or trading this item? Selling Item Condition (Key) Used Excellent Shipping Destinations Worldwide Shipping Charge TBD Shipping Services USPS, UPS Accepted Payment Types PayPal Return Policy & Additional Details All sales final Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

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12-03-2018, 06:32 PM - 1 Like	#2
ShotWideOpen Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	I think you missed posting the photos of the K3.

12-03-2018, 06:46 PM	#3
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by ShotWideOpen I think you missed posting the photos of the K3. They are there. They show up for me on two different computers and on my phone. ---------- Post added 12-03-18 at 08:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by ShotWideOpen I think you missed posting the photos of the K3. You’re right. I just checked and they are not showing. I will rehost then and update it. Very odd

12-04-2018, 06:52 AM	#4
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,401 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	Is the original eyepiece included or just the magnifying one?

12-04-2018, 07:21 AM	#5
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Is the original eyepiece included or just the magnifying one? No, I do not think that there is an original eyepiece. This slides into place rather than 'install'. If you do not like it, you just slide it off, I believe. I use a lot of A lenses and this made manually focusing SO much better. Plus, it give your nose a little extra room so it is not smashed against the LCD. ---------- Post added 12-04-18 at 09:24 AM ---------- Pictures did not load so here they are: ---------- Post added 12-04-18 at 09:29 AM ---------- Originally posted by ShotWideOpen I think you missed posting the photos of the K3. The ad was updated. Pictures should be there now.

12-06-2018, 05:56 AM	#6
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%) Original Poster	Bump. Open to offers!

12-10-2018, 01:11 PM	#7
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%) Original Poster	Bump for an exceptionally clean K3 with a low shutter count (compared to others listed) ---------- Post added 12-11-18 at 01:16 PM ---------- Sold, pending funds

03-02-2019, 09:47 AM	#8
tper75296 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	so did you sell or not ... " pending funds" ... It is still listed as unsold

03-03-2019, 10:23 AM	#9
Emvaldez2277 New Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: South Texas Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	?????

03-03-2019, 02:06 PM	#10
jcagara08 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 87 Feedback Score: 0 (0%)	is this still up or sold?

03-04-2019, 09:32 PM	#11
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,401 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	I'd say it sold. The last time this user logged on was early in February and the last post made was mid December of last year. Also several hosted photos are now dead ends.

03-05-2019, 05:38 AM	#12
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%) Original Poster	Sorry, it sold quite some time ago. I no longer have any Pentax DSLR equipment so I do not check back very often. My Pentax stuff is all film now.

03-05-2019, 07:08 AM	#13
tper75296 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 75 Feedback Score: 2 (100%)	thanks. As K-3 is now a dead line/plagued with "issues" and no longer in the Ricoh catalog, K-1 is the only up choice, K-70 a cripple, I think I will sell off all my Pentax and buy a Nikon (finally) D750 (used), complete with quite a good lens for less than the base price of the K-1 and have done with it.

03-05-2019, 07:18 AM	#14
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525 Feedback Score: 5 (100%) Original Poster	Originally posted by tper75296 thanks. As K-3 is now a dead line/plagued with "issues" and no longer in the Ricoh catalog, K-1 is the only up choice, K-70 a cripple, I think I will sell off all my Pentax and buy a Nikon (finally) D750 (used), complete with quite a good lens for less than the base price of the K-1 and have done with it. I sold all my Pentax DSLR gear and bought a D610 (used), an 80-200/ 2.8, 50/ 1.4, 85/ 1.8, 18- 35/ 3.5, and 60/ 2.8 macro. The real reason I sold off the Pentax stuff is that the go to film body for me became the Nikon F4 and I got tired of carrying two systems around. I used to carry the K3, the Sigma 70-200/ 2.8 HSM, Tamron 17-50/ 2.8 (highly underrated lens), and then Nikon duplicates for my F4 and that sucked big time. DO what is best for you. Pentax no longer made sense for me. I still shoot my MX with A primes but thats it.

03-05-2019, 12:51 PM	#15
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 28,401 Feedback Score: 44 (100%)	Originally posted by derelict Sorry, it sold quite some time ago. I no longer have any Pentax DSLR equipment so I do not check back very often. My Pentax stuff is all film now. You may want to mark the thread sold. ---------- Post added 03-05-19 at 02:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by tper75296 thanks. As K-3 is now a dead line/plagued with "issues" and no longer in the Ricoh catalog, K-1 is the only up choice, K-70 a cripple, I think I will sell off all my Pentax and buy a Nikon (finally) D750 (used), complete with quite a good lens for less than the base price of the K-1 and have done with it. Plagued with issues? While I would ask what this thread in the sales area is the wrong place to discuss. I'd be interested in hearing about this in one of the other areas of the site.