Will you buy the k3 Mark 3?

Pentikonian · 04-06-2021, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by brewmaster15

My order is in for a black premium K3 , ordered through BHPhoto using the forum link so Pentaxforums gets some support out of it as well.

Al

Forgot about the affiliate link. Oops.

mtkeller · 04-06-2021, 06:00 PM

I did remember the affiliate link. I was a little slow on getting my order in because I had a prepaid Visa card that I needed to turn into an Adorama gift card and then applied that. Turns out you have to wait a little bit after getting the email before the electronic gift cards can be used. Gave me a chance to remember to do the affiliate link though!

**aslyfox** · 04-06-2021, 06:02 PM

some news from " down under "

Originally posted by PJ1

CR Kennedy''s website:

Digital SLR (DSLR) Cameras for Sale Online in Australia | C.R.Kennedy

Due on 30 April 2021.

Body (black or silver) AUD 2899 and premium kit (black or silver) AUD3299

I won't be an early adopter but it is on my list for the future,

Marktax · 04-06-2021, 07:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Not only "will I," but "I have" . . . .

**FozzFoster** · 04-06-2021, 07:33 PM - **2 Likes**

you guys ever feel like time is draggin? like you look at the clock 10 times and it's still April 6th

mtkeller · 04-06-2021, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

you guys ever feel like time is draggin? like you look at the clock 10 times and it's still April 6th

You've only looked 10 times?

**Larrymc** · 04-06-2021, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I was in too much of a hurry to think about that

Well just contact Adam and give him your order number, maybe he can get the credit that way. Same thing happened to me on a lens and that process worked for me.

**i_trax** · 04-06-2021, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

some news from " down under "

well , the Black Premium kit now jumped from "Due:30/04/21" to "NO STOCK"
and Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM HD AW Silver Edition completely vanished from Pentax AU site.
What does that mean?

cmroll · 04-06-2021, 08:46 PM

Just pre-ordered! I have a Ks2, k30, k70 and K3. I love Pentax but the auto focus is not the best. I'm excited for the K3iii auto focus improvement

**RobA_Oz** · 04-07-2021, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Shouldn't it be 1/100TH?

btw,Is Bro back from his swim?

Don't you read the newspapers?

**i_trax** · 04-07-2021, 03:14 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

well , the Black Premium kit now jumped from "Due:30/04/21" to "NO STOCK"
and Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM HD AW Silver Edition completely vanished from Pentax AU site.
What does that mean?

I was informed that there is no ETA on Premium Black , other 3 kitts still due on 30APR.
DFA* 50 Silver sold out and not available in Australia any more

**Mooncatt** · 04-07-2021, 07:20 AM

$2k for a body only APS-C, and another $300 for the grip? Even if I were in the market for a new camera, that's a hard pass for me.

5shot · 04-07-2021, 07:57 AM

Within the next 12 months.

troika · 04-07-2021, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

My plan is this:

Ideally wait for the PF - In Depth Staff Review and a few from real owners.
Would be great to wait out the retail price. I'm confident that it will fall in-line once it's on the market for a while.

But, my son plays travel baseball and didn't have much of a season last year. There are fairly aggressive schedule plans July-August for that team, but we'll have to see how vaccine and virus trends are going and if those plans hold up or get scaled down.

With a few of the right reviews from the right sources and his schedule being confirmed and imminent, I might pay the current asking price to shoot those events with the new camera. If reviews are lackluster and/or his season gets toned down, I'll wait out the price.

I can shoot his baseball events just fine with my K5ii and have been doing it for years now. Every indication is that the K3iii would get me some shots and enable some crops though that I'm missing out on now and frankly after a year of not really being able to see him play and staying mostly indoors, it would be worth it to me and my family.

It is an expensive camera, but I really appreciate that Pentax invested in making a camera around the things that I value in a camera and I'd be willing to help them recoup a little of their R&D money if everything lines up just so. Unless a problem reveals itself with the sensor or the AF, I know that I would never regret owning it and I suspect that it might be the last dSLR that I ever buy.

**aslyfox** · 04-07-2021, 09:18 AM

consider spending a little money and renting to get hands on experience

Quote:

Information on Businesses that offer cameras and lenses for rent

Information on Businesses that offer cameras and lenses for rent - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com

I have found LensRental.com from Tennessee to be good folks

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	some news from " down under " Originally posted by PJ1 CR Kennedy''s website: Digital SLR (DSLR) Cameras for Sale Online in Australia \| C.R.Kennedy Due on 30 April 2021. Body (black or silver) AUD 2899 and premium kit (black or silver) AUD3299 I won't be an early adopter but it is on my list for the future,

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Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Not only "will I," but "I have" . . . .

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FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	you guys ever feel like time is draggin? like you look at the clock 10 times and it's still April 6th

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mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by FozzFoster you guys ever feel like time is draggin? like you look at the clock 10 times and it's still April 6th You've only looked 10 times?

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Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by aslyfox I was in too much of a hurry to think about that Well just contact Adam and give him your order number, maybe he can get the credit that way. Same thing happened to me on a lens and that process worked for me.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,195	Originally posted by surfar Shouldn't it be 1/100TH? btw,Is Bro back from his swim? Don't you read the newspapers?

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by i_trax well , the Black Premium kit now jumped from "Due:30/04/21" to "NO STOCK" and Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM HD AW Silver Edition completely vanished from Pentax AU site. What does that mean? I was informed that there is no ETA on Premium Black , other 3 kitts still due on 30APR. DFA* 50 Silver sold out and not available in Australia any more

04-07-2021, 07:20 AM	#207
Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,372	$2k for a body only APS-C, and another $300 for the grip? Even if I were in the market for a new camera, that's a hard pass for me.

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5shot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington - the State Posts: 208	Within the next 12 months.

04-07-2021, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#209
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	My plan is this: Ideally wait for the PF - In Depth Staff Review and a few from real owners. Would be great to wait out the retail price. I'm confident that it will fall in-line once it's on the market for a while. But, my son plays travel baseball and didn't have much of a season last year. There are fairly aggressive schedule plans July-August for that team, but we'll have to see how vaccine and virus trends are going and if those plans hold up or get scaled down. With a few of the right reviews from the right sources and his schedule being confirmed and imminent, I might pay the current asking price to shoot those events with the new camera. If reviews are lackluster and/or his season gets toned down, I'll wait out the price. I can shoot his baseball events just fine with my K5ii and have been doing it for years now. Every indication is that the K3iii would get me some shots and enable some crops though that I'm missing out on now and frankly after a year of not really being able to see him play and staying mostly indoors, it would be worth it to me and my family. It is an expensive camera, but I really appreciate that Pentax invested in making a camera around the things that I value in a camera and I'd be willing to help them recoup a little of their R&D money if everything lines up just so. Unless a problem reveals itself with the sensor or the AF, I know that I would never regret owning it and I suspect that it might be the last dSLR that I ever buy.

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	consider spending a little money and renting to get hands on experience Quote: Information on Businesses that offer cameras and lenses for rent Information on Businesses that offer cameras and lenses for rent - Page 3 - PentaxForums.com I have found LensRental.com from Tennessee to be good folks