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04-01-2021, 08:54 PM - 3 Likes   #1
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Will you buy the k3 Mark 3?

With all the pre-release hype, discussions, criticisms and speculations going on (understandably so) I just have a simple question. Do you plan on buying the new Flagship K-3?
I've read through countless posts now on the subject of the new camera trying to get a feel for what people here will do..but its just not easy to sort through it all.

Its just a matter of curiosity for me as my mind was
made up long ago. Please just sound off if will you be buying it or not.. Maybe add a brief reason why or why not but lets not rehash the very the detailed discussions going on in other threads.

I will start.. YES!!! I will be buying it.I've wanted an upgraded k-3 for years and am looking forward to the improved autofocus in particular. .. but actually all the improvements in specs are perfect for what I need and want.
I can not wait to shoot that camera with my DFA 150-450 and every other pentax lens I have. I haven't been this stoked about gear in awhile.

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04-01-2021, 09:09 PM - 7 Likes   #2
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Yes..........eventually. Not that I need one or can even make a solid case for having one, because what I've already got is more than adequate for my needs. But........it looks like such an amazing camera that I feel like supporting the effort that Ricoh is putting into the Pentax brand. I'm looking forward to reading the impressions of the early adopters on here.
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I won't buy it right away, but the fact that it and the k-1 exist as fantastic aspirational cameras makes me a lot more willing (and excited!) to buy nicer K-mount lenses!

And I'm extremely curious to start reading user experiences.
04-01-2021, 09:22 PM   #4
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At some point, probably.


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04-01-2021, 09:43 PM - 3 Likes   #5
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Will you buy the new K3 111

Yes, oui, si, ya....money in place, will go for black plus battery grip. The 150-450 is waiting for the new arrival.
04-01-2021, 09:44 PM - 5 Likes   #6
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I was going to say 'probably not'...

... but if it's anything like the K-5... and the K-3... and K-70... and KP, and K-1ii, I'll probably find one at a stupid-good deal and buy it as a crime of opportunity.
04-01-2021, 09:50 PM   #7
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Unconditionnally yes (pre-ordered) ; to replace my still excelllent shape & working conditions K-3 ordered october, 2013, and now for sale ("premium kit" silver, with grip and brown leather-like strap).

Main use : wildllife & BIF.

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Already pre-ordered.

I can't wait to get my long zooms on it.
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Considering it, just wish it had a flip screen at the back. Makes low level shots easier on my back. Also waiting to confirm it has an electronic shutter option. Then will move up consideration a notch or two...
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I'm not going to.... no way. What need would I have for 2 of them?
04-01-2021, 11:11 PM - 1 Like   #11
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Dream ---- yes
Reality ------ probably when K3 4 is released
04-01-2021, 11:19 PM - 1 Like   #12
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I want it but don't need it. So, probably not at $2000.

It would be the perfect APS-C camera if it had a shift-tilt screen. It's got everything else I need. But I think I will wait and see.
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Already preordered so I think yes :P
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Just buy the k1ii and love the tilt screen alot will wait and see.
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I will. Actually I don't really have a choice. My current Pentax is a K-5II. Actually I do have a choice but I like my 60-250 too much.
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