Pentax k3ii in Canada

ros81 · 11-11-2018, 05:51 AM

Does anyone know a local/online store (in Canada) that I can buy the Pentax K3ii? I know it's been discontinued.
I had waited for too long hoping the K3iii would get open in the market, in September.

BrianR · 11-11-2018, 06:31 AM

The Camera Store shows one with the DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 WR: Pentax K-3 II Body.

Saltwater Images · 11-11-2018, 06:32 AM

Sadly Pentax’s lack of marketing has caused most local stores to abandon the brand. When Henry’s stopped carrying any Pentax locally, I started shopping at Newfoundland Camera. On Friday I dropped in to Newfoundland Camera - not a single Pentax in the store. I asked why. Here’s the answer “Pentax is doing nothing to drive sales. No marketing. Nothing. We have to dedicate our limited showcase space to brands that consumers are seeking. Advertising drives that. We can still order in Pentax for you but we can’t carry it.”

I did find that Aden Camera in Toronto has the K-3II.
Pentax K-3 II DSLR Camera (Body Only) | Digital SLR Camera, Digital Cameras, Toronto Canada Digital Camera Store, Aden Camera

**erichope** · 11-11-2018, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by ros81

Does anyone know a local/online store (in Canada) that I can buy the Pentax K3ii? I know it's been discontinued.
I had waited for too long hoping the K3iii would get open in the market, in September.

I see Aden Camera has body only @ $1049.99 (Toronto), The Camera Store has a body + DA 18-135 @ $1,399.87 (Calgary), and Amazon has a used body only for $948. Otherwise, it looks like everywhere else is sold out. Of course, my answer depends on how accurate these websites are.... and sometimes they're not.

normhead · 11-11-2018, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by erichope

I see Aden Camera has body only @ $1049.99 (Toronto), The Camera Store has a body + DA 18-135 @ $1,399.87 (Calgary), and Amazon has a used body only for $948. Otherwise, it looks like everywhere else is sold out. Of course, my answer depends on how accurate these websites are.... and sometimes they're not.

I've had issues with Aden not having access to product they claimed to have in the past. Aden checks with Pentax every now and then to see what's available to order, but they often aren't up to date, I ordered a 15ltd. once for them which I still don't own. If i'd ordered from here's the same day, I'd have it. Where as I know The Camera Store carries Pentax stock on their shelves and probably physically have what they are advertising.

**c.a.m** · 11-11-2018, 08:41 AM

Henry's lists a used K-3 II:

Henrys.com : USED PENTAX K-3 II DSLR BODY 8+

Sagala · 11-11-2018, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by ros81

Does anyone know a local/online store (in Canada) that I can buy the Pentax K3ii? I know it's been discontinued.
I had waited for too long hoping the K3iii would get open in the market, in September.

Photo Service, Montreal

basquist02 · 11-11-2018, 10:34 AM

The Camera Store in Calgary is showing with 18-135

biz-engineer · 11-11-2018, 11:01 AM

Canada is such a large area of woods populated by bears and wolfs

Has anyone fired an emergency smoke signal from Canada for Pentax USA to drop a container of Pentax gear over Canada by helicopter?

**c.a.m** · 11-11-2018, 12:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Has anyone fired an emergency smoke signal from Canada for Pentax USA to drop a container of Pentax gear over Canada by helicopter?

We sent out a dogsled team last year in the middle of winter and we did receive a message in March 2018 saying they were having difficulty finding the Ricoh/Pentax supply depot down south. We hope to see them back next month with the shipment. In the meantime, we're happy to share the two cameras and several lenses that came into Canada a while ago.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 11-11-2018, 03:08 PM

Burlington Camera Burlington Camera | Home has some limited Pentax Stock, and I think had a K3 and K3 II in stock recently. Plus they have a lot of older models, used, and brains to help you.

Anoher option is McKitrick's in London, ON.

**aslyfox** · 11-11-2018, 03:18 PM

there is a listing in the Market Place for a K 3 located in Canada , don't know the seller or the camera or whether it is still available

k3 prestige, 31ltd, 77ltd, *16-50, *50-135, *60-250, tripod foot, 18-55 - PentaxForums.com

not sure what a K 3 " prestige edition " means

the K 3 is very similar to the K 3 II

Pentax K-3 II vs. Pentax K-3 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

ros81 · 11-12-2018, 09:13 AM

I was waiting for their price to drop.
1400 for the camera and kit lens was kind of steep.
Best buy was offering the same for $1100, but they are out of stock now.

Originally posted by BrianR

The Camera Store shows one with the DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 WR: Pentax K-3 II Body.

---------- Post added 11-12-18 at 10:14 AM ----------

Thanks for the adencamera. They do have it, and I'm placing my order with them.

Originally posted by Saltwater Images

Sadly Pentax’s lack of marketing has caused most local stores to abandon the brand. When Henry’s stopped carrying any Pentax locally, I started shopping at Newfoundland Camera. On Friday I dropped in to Newfoundland Camera - not a single Pentax in the store. I asked why. Here’s the answer “Pentax is doing nothing to drive sales. No marketing. Nothing. We have to dedicate our limited showcase space to brands that consumers are seeking. Advertising drives that. We can still order in Pentax for you but we can’t carry it.”

I did find that Aden Camera in Toronto has the K-3II.
Pentax K-3 II DSLR Camera (Body Only) | Digital SLR Camera, Digital Cameras, Toronto Canada Digital Camera Store, Aden Camera

normhead · 11-12-2018, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by ros81

I was waiting for their price to drop.
1400 for the camera and kit lens was kind of steep.
Best buy was offering the same for $1100, but they are out of stock now.

---------- Post added 11-12-18 at 10:14 AM ----------

Thanks for the adencamera. They do have it, and I'm placing my order with them.

Wait to see. For my SMC DA 15 ltd. they waited two weeks to tell me they couldn't get it. And I had to phone them to find out they couldn't get it. By then everyone else had sold out. So I'm waiting to see how it turns out for you.

rml63 · 11-12-2018, 04:40 PM

I just checked today with my LCS and Ricoh imaging does not have any K3 or K3 ii instock.

Mike
Ps I ordered the K1 mkii which I was probably going to do anyway.

11-11-2018, 05:51 AM	#1
ros81 New Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 13	Pentax k3ii in Canada Does anyone know a local/online store (in Canada) that I can buy the Pentax K3ii? I know it's been discontinued. I had waited for too long hoping the K3iii would get open in the market, in September.

11-11-2018, 07:01 AM	#4
erichope Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 36	Pentax k3ii in Canada Originally posted by ros81 Does anyone know a local/online store (in Canada) that I can buy the Pentax K3ii? I know it's been discontinued. I had waited for too long hoping the K3iii would get open in the market, in September. I see Aden Camera has body only @ $1049.99 (Toronto), The Camera Store has a body + DA 18-135 @ $1,399.87 (Calgary), and Amazon has a used body only for $948. Otherwise, it looks like everywhere else is sold out. Of course, my answer depends on how accurate these websites are.... and sometimes they're not.

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11-11-2018, 06:31 AM	#2
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	The Camera Store shows one with the DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 WR: Pentax K-3 II Body.

11-11-2018, 06:32 AM	#3
Saltwater Images Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Newfoundland Photos: Gallery Posts: 501	Sadly Pentax’s lack of marketing has caused most local stores to abandon the brand. When Henry’s stopped carrying any Pentax locally, I started shopping at Newfoundland Camera. On Friday I dropped in to Newfoundland Camera - not a single Pentax in the store. I asked why. Here’s the answer “Pentax is doing nothing to drive sales. No marketing. Nothing. We have to dedicate our limited showcase space to brands that consumers are seeking. Advertising drives that. We can still order in Pentax for you but we can’t carry it.” I did find that Aden Camera in Toronto has the K-3II. Pentax K-3 II DSLR Camera (Body Only) \| Digital SLR Camera, Digital Cameras, Toronto Canada Digital Camera Store, Aden Camera

11-11-2018, 07:43 AM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by erichope I see Aden Camera has body only @ $1049.99 (Toronto), The Camera Store has a body + DA 18-135 @ $1,399.87 (Calgary), and Amazon has a used body only for $948. Otherwise, it looks like everywhere else is sold out. Of course, my answer depends on how accurate these websites are.... and sometimes they're not. I've had issues with Aden not having access to product they claimed to have in the past. Aden checks with Pentax every now and then to see what's available to order, but they often aren't up to date, I ordered a 15ltd. once for them which I still don't own. If i'd ordered from here's the same day, I'd have it. Where as I know The Camera Store carries Pentax stock on their shelves and probably physically have what they are advertising.

11-11-2018, 08:41 AM	#6
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Henry's lists a used K-3 II: Henrys.com : USED PENTAX K-3 II DSLR BODY 8+

11-11-2018, 09:39 AM	#7
Sagala Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montréal Photos: Gallery Posts: 101	Originally posted by ros81 Does anyone know a local/online store (in Canada) that I can buy the Pentax K3ii? I know it's been discontinued. I had waited for too long hoping the K3iii would get open in the market, in September. Photo Service, Montreal

11-11-2018, 10:34 AM	#8
basquist02 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 273	The Camera Store in Calgary is showing with 18-135

11-11-2018, 11:01 AM	#9
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Canada is such a large area of woods populated by bears and wolfs Has anyone fired an emergency smoke signal from Canada for Pentax USA to drop a container of Pentax gear over Canada by helicopter?

11-11-2018, 12:26 PM - 1 Like	#10
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by biz-engineer Has anyone fired an emergency smoke signal from Canada for Pentax USA to drop a container of Pentax gear over Canada by helicopter? We sent out a dogsled team last year in the middle of winter and we did receive a message in March 2018 saying they were having difficulty finding the Ricoh/Pentax supply depot down south. We hope to see them back next month with the shipment. In the meantime, we're happy to share the two cameras and several lenses that came into Canada a while ago.

11-11-2018, 03:08 PM	#11
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	Burlington Camera Burlington Camera \| Home has some limited Pentax Stock, and I think had a K3 and K3 II in stock recently. Plus they have a lot of older models, used, and brains to help you. Anoher option is McKitrick's in London, ON.

11-11-2018, 03:18 PM	#12
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	there is a listing in the Market Place for a K 3 located in Canada , don't know the seller or the camera or whether it is still available k3 prestige, 31ltd, 77ltd, 16-50, 50-135, *60-250, tripod foot, 18-55 - PentaxForums.com not sure what a K 3 " prestige edition " means the K 3 is very similar to the K 3 II Pentax K-3 II vs. Pentax K-3 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

11-12-2018, 09:13 AM	#13
ros81 New Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 13 Original Poster	I was waiting for their price to drop. 1400 for the camera and kit lens was kind of steep. Best buy was offering the same for $1100, but they are out of stock now. Originally posted by BrianR The Camera Store shows one with the DA 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 WR: Pentax K-3 II Body. ---------- Post added 11-12-18 at 10:14 AM ---------- Thanks for the adencamera. They do have it, and I'm placing my order with them. Originally posted by Saltwater Images Sadly Pentax’s lack of marketing has caused most local stores to abandon the brand. When Henry’s stopped carrying any Pentax locally, I started shopping at Newfoundland Camera. On Friday I dropped in to Newfoundland Camera - not a single Pentax in the store. I asked why. Here’s the answer “Pentax is doing nothing to drive sales. No marketing. Nothing. We have to dedicate our limited showcase space to brands that consumers are seeking. Advertising drives that. We can still order in Pentax for you but we can’t carry it.” I did find that Aden Camera in Toronto has the K-3II. Pentax K-3 II DSLR Camera (Body Only) \| Digital SLR Camera, Digital Cameras, Toronto Canada Digital Camera Store, Aden Camera

11-12-2018, 09:44 AM	#14
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by ros81 I was waiting for their price to drop. 1400 for the camera and kit lens was kind of steep. Best buy was offering the same for $1100, but they are out of stock now. ---------- Post added 11-12-18 at 10:14 AM ---------- Thanks for the adencamera. They do have it, and I'm placing my order with them. Wait to see. For my SMC DA 15 ltd. they waited two weeks to tell me they couldn't get it. And I had to phone them to find out they couldn't get it. By then everyone else had sold out. So I'm waiting to see how it turns out for you.

11-12-2018, 04:40 PM	#15
rml63 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 100	I just checked today with my LCS and Ricoh imaging does not have any K3 or K3 ii instock. Mike Ps I ordered the K1 mkii which I was probably going to do anyway.