Will you buy the k3 Mark 3?

**aslyfox** · 04-06-2021, 09:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SimplyCreativePhotography

The Camera Store in Calgary just updated their website. Pentax K-3 Mark III

Originally posted by Pentikonian

. . . insert "impatiently drumming fingers on table" emoji...

insert pounding head against the wall emoji

mtkeller · 04-06-2021, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Pentikonian

I've been back and re-read as much as I can remember reading the last few days, and I'm not finding it.

With only 1000 each of the black and silver premium kits worldwide, I'm curious if B&H and/ or Adorama will get any, and how many if they do.

insert "impatiently drumming fingers on table" emoji...

I did find this from HD Guru, which appears to be regurgitating a press release from Ricoh. It mentions the 1700 EDT pre-order time. Can't find the Ricoh press release myself, of course.

Pentikonian · 04-06-2021, 09:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mtkeller

I read somewhere (the Yaotomi blog post?) that they were holding 400 premium kits in each color for Japan, and I interpreted that as the other 1200 (600+600) would be for global distribution. I probably won't buy the premium kit anyway. I have five D-LI90 batteries already and just don't see myself using the grip enough to justify the add-on cost. However, I will celebrate each Pentaxian who wants one and succeeds in getting one!

Only reason I'm considering the premium kit is the battery grip. As I understand it, buying the camera and grip separately will be slightly more pricey than the kit, and I will likely have the grip on the camera most of the time. I'm good on spare batteries as well, and the strap isn't a selling point for me.

bertwert · 04-06-2021, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

according to reports here at PF

[ and I have no reason to doubt them ]

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Yes, I've seen people from multiple regions posting about their preorders. I don't doubt them either.

But the real question is, did they actually order K-3iiis or K-1iis?

Sorry Allen

mtkeller · 04-06-2021, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Pentikonian

Only reason I'm considering the premium kit is the battery grip. As I understand it, buying the camera and grip separately will be slightly more pricey than the kit, and I will likely have the grip on the camera most of the time. I'm good on spare batteries as well, and the strap isn't a selling point for me.

For someone who will get good use out of the grip, it seems like a very sensible decision to try to get one of the premium kits!

Andrea K · 04-06-2021, 09:34 AM - **1 Like**

No (I'm a FF shooter), but the wait for the K-1 Mark III will be really exciting!!!

**aslyfox** · 04-06-2021, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

But the real question is, did they actually order K-3iiis or K-1iis?

Sorry Allen

mean

but true

SimplyCreativePhotography · 04-06-2021, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

insert pounding head against the wall emoji

I think my account with has expired (or I never had a registered account) so I need to create one to add it to my "wish list". Not sure if that will actually let me pre-order it or if it just acts as a bookmark.

**c.a.m** · 04-06-2021, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by SimplyCreativePhotography

The Camera Store in Calgary just updated their website. Pentax K-3 Mark III

Yeah, it says "The collection is empty."

Don't tell me those Aussies have siphoned our allotment as well...

- Craig

mtkeller · 04-06-2021, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I am unhappy that they decided to make a new battery grip for the K 3 III

perhaps it is a size thing ?

It has the joystick for controlling the AF point, so that's why they needed a new one. I think (but am not sure) it also has the same new shutter button that the body has.

---------- Post added 04-06-21 at 13:01 ----------

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Well for those of you in North America that are looking for the release date to get one...I had emailed BHPhoto and they got back to me to say they don't know yet..

"Thank you for contacting the Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio.

Unfortunately at this time we do not have information when the Pentax K-3 Mark III will be available for pre-orders. This will be announced in our email blast. If you do not already get them you can sign up with the "SIGN UP FOR B&H NEWS AND SPECIAL OFFERS" box on the bottom of every page on our website.

Please let me know if you require any further assistance.

Thank you for choosing B&H"

If anyone hears otherwise please post it.

Thanks,
AL

I just got this in response to an email I sent to Adorama:

Quote:

Hi Mitchel,

Thank you for contacting Adorama to inquire about the new Pentax K-3 III.

Right now, we still yet to receive confirmation from the manufacturer on when the item will be ready for pre-order.

Rest assured that it will be available on the webpage once it is available for preorder.

Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for shopping with us we appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

**aslyfox** · 04-06-2021, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by mtkeller

It has the joystick for controlling the AF point, so that's why they needed a new one. I think (but am not sure) it also has the same new shutter button that the body has. . .

there is a size difference too between the K 3 III and the K 3 II I just discovered

Compare camera dimensions side by side

Pentax K-3 III is 2% (3 mm) wider and 1% (1 mm) taller than Pentax K-3 II.
Pentax K-3 III is 5% (4 mm) thinner than Pentax K-3 II.
Pentax K-3 III [820 g] weights 4% (35 grams) more than Pentax K-3 II [785 g] (*inc. batteries and memory card).

Pentax K-3 III dimensions: 134.5x103.5x73.5 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion)
Pentax K-3 II dimensions: 131.5x102.5x77.5 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion)

Wasp · 04-06-2021, 11:06 AM

To answer the question, that is a no from me. For the money I would rather have full frame.

**dwalt** · 04-06-2021, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Well for those of you in North America that are looking for the release date to get one...I had emailed BHPhoto and they got back to me to say they don't know yet..

"Thank you for contacting the Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio.

Unfortunately at this time we do not have information when the Pentax K-3 Mark III will be available for pre-orders. This will be announced in our email blast. If you do not already get them you can sign up with the "SIGN UP FOR B&H NEWS AND SPECIAL OFFERS" box on the bottom of every page on our website.

Please let me know if you require any further assistance.

Thank you for choosing B&H"

If anyone hears otherwise please post it.

Thanks,
AL

I emailed B&H today asking when I could preorder and got this reply from Luis L.:
"That is a decision that is up to the manufacturer and until we get the word from them we do not know when or if the Pentax K3 III will be available for preorder."

**jon.partsch** · 04-06-2021, 11:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Andrea K

No (I'm a FF shooter), but the wait for the K-1 Mark III will be really ~~exciting~~ grueling !!!

I fixed your typo for you

surfar · 04-06-2021, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

my 1/50th of a dollar.

Shouldn't it be 1/100TH?

btw,Is Bro back from his swim?

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04-06-2021, 09:29 AM - 1 Like	#166
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by SimplyCreativePhotography The Camera Store in Calgary just updated their website. Pentax K-3 Mark III Originally posted by Pentikonian . . . insert "impatiently drumming fingers on table" emoji... insert pounding head against the wall emoji

04-06-2021, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#167
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Pentikonian I've been back and re-read as much as I can remember reading the last few days, and I'm not finding it. With only 1000 each of the black and silver premium kits worldwide, I'm curious if B&H and/ or Adorama will get any, and how many if they do. insert "impatiently drumming fingers on table" emoji... I did find this from HD Guru, which appears to be regurgitating a press release from Ricoh. It mentions the 1700 EDT pre-order time. Can't find the Ricoh press release myself, of course.

04-06-2021, 09:31 AM - 1 Like	#168
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	Originally posted by mtkeller I read somewhere (the Yaotomi blog post?) that they were holding 400 premium kits in each color for Japan, and I interpreted that as the other 1200 (600+600) would be for global distribution. I probably won't buy the premium kit anyway. I have five D-LI90 batteries already and just don't see myself using the grip enough to justify the add-on cost. However, I will celebrate each Pentaxian who wants one and succeeds in getting one! Only reason I'm considering the premium kit is the battery grip. As I understand it, buying the camera and grip separately will be slightly more pricey than the kit, and I will likely have the grip on the camera most of the time. I'm good on spare batteries as well, and the strap isn't a selling point for me.

04-06-2021, 09:32 AM	#169
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by aslyfox according to reports here at PF [ and I have no reason to doubt them ] Originally posted by Pentikonian Yes, I've seen people from multiple regions posting about their preorders. I don't doubt them either. But the real question is, did they actually order K-3iiis or K-1iis? Sorry Allen

04-06-2021, 09:32 AM	#170
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Pentikonian Only reason I'm considering the premium kit is the battery grip. As I understand it, buying the camera and grip separately will be slightly more pricey than the kit, and I will likely have the grip on the camera most of the time. I'm good on spare batteries as well, and the strap isn't a selling point for me. For someone who will get good use out of the grip, it seems like a very sensible decision to try to get one of the premium kits!

04-06-2021, 09:34 AM - 1 Like	#171
Andrea K Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 822	No (I'm a FF shooter), but the wait for the K-1 Mark III will be really exciting!!!

04-06-2021, 09:40 AM	#172
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by bertwert But the real question is, did they actually order K-3iiis or K-1iis? Sorry Allen mean but true

04-06-2021, 09:41 AM	#173
SimplyCreativePhotography Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Drayton, Ontario, Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 264	Originally posted by aslyfox insert pounding head against the wall emoji I think my account with has expired (or I never had a registered account) so I need to create one to add it to my "wish list". Not sure if that will actually let me pre-order it or if it just acts as a bookmark.

04-06-2021, 10:44 AM	#174
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,193	Originally posted by SimplyCreativePhotography The Camera Store in Calgary just updated their website. Pentax K-3 Mark III Yeah, it says "The collection is empty." Don't tell me those Aussies have siphoned our allotment as well... - Craig

04-06-2021, 10:56 AM	#175
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by aslyfox I am unhappy that they decided to make a new battery grip for the K 3 III perhaps it is a size thing ? It has the joystick for controlling the AF point, so that's why they needed a new one. I think (but am not sure) it also has the same new shutter button that the body has. ---------- Post added 04-06-21 at 13:01 ---------- Originally posted by brewmaster15 Well for those of you in North America that are looking for the release date to get one...I had emailed BHPhoto and they got back to me to say they don't know yet.. "Thank you for contacting the Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio. Unfortunately at this time we do not have information when the Pentax K-3 Mark III will be available for pre-orders. This will be announced in our email blast. If you do not already get them you can sign up with the "SIGN UP FOR B&H NEWS AND SPECIAL OFFERS" box on the bottom of every page on our website. Please let me know if you require any further assistance. Thank you for choosing B&H" If anyone hears otherwise please post it. Thanks, AL I just got this in response to an email I sent to Adorama: Quote: Hi Mitchel, Thank you for contacting Adorama to inquire about the new Pentax K-3 III. Right now, we still yet to receive confirmation from the manufacturer on when the item will be ready for pre-order. Rest assured that it will be available on the webpage once it is available for preorder. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for shopping with us we appreciate your business. Sincerely,

04-06-2021, 11:01 AM	#176
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by mtkeller It has the joystick for controlling the AF point, so that's why they needed a new one. I think (but am not sure) it also has the same new shutter button that the body has. . . there is a size difference too between the K 3 III and the K 3 II I just discovered Compare camera dimensions side by side Pentax K-3 III is 2% (3 mm) wider and 1% (1 mm) taller than Pentax K-3 II. Pentax K-3 III is 5% (4 mm) thinner than Pentax K-3 II. Pentax K-3 III [820 g] weights 4% (35 grams) more than Pentax K-3 II [785 g] (*inc. batteries and memory card). Pentax K-3 III dimensions: 134.5x103.5x73.5 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion) Pentax K-3 II dimensions: 131.5x102.5x77.5 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion)

04-06-2021, 11:06 AM	#177
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,661	To answer the question, that is a no from me. For the money I would rather have full frame.

04-06-2021, 11:09 AM	#178
dwalt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Big Sky, MT Photos: Albums Posts: 217	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Well for those of you in North America that are looking for the release date to get one...I had emailed BHPhoto and they got back to me to say they don't know yet.. "Thank you for contacting the Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio. Unfortunately at this time we do not have information when the Pentax K-3 Mark III will be available for pre-orders. This will be announced in our email blast. If you do not already get them you can sign up with the "SIGN UP FOR B&H NEWS AND SPECIAL OFFERS" box on the bottom of every page on our website. Please let me know if you require any further assistance. Thank you for choosing B&H" If anyone hears otherwise please post it. Thanks, AL I emailed B&H today asking when I could preorder and got this reply from Luis L.: "That is a decision that is up to the manufacturer and until we get the word from them we do not know when or if the Pentax K3 III will be available for preorder."

04-06-2021, 11:27 AM - 1 Like	#179
jon.partsch Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Originally posted by Andrea K No (I'm a FF shooter), but the wait for the K-1 Mark III will be really ~~exciting~~ grueling !!! I fixed your typo for you

04-06-2021, 11:36 AM	#180
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,144	Originally posted by RobA_Oz my 1/50th of a dollar. Shouldn't it be 1/100TH? btw,Is Bro back from his swim?