Where are the k3iii reviews?

VSTAR · 05-06-2021, 05:00 PM - **1 Like**

So the K3iii has been available for purchase for several weeks now. Yet I cannot find an in depth professional review...anywhere. I know dpreview put out a first impressions review but nothing in detail. Other sites basically posted just the specs. YouTube videos were itching to brag about, again because there was no real detailed testing and performance shown. The camera stores in Toronto emailed me a new spring flyer. It has the newest cameras from all the companies in it, just one missing. Just curious...is it the brand, or Ricoh did not give any away for reviewing or...????

**clackers** · 05-06-2021, 05:05 PM - **9 Likes**

I think this site's review when it appears will be the one to trust, Vstar, since it will be by people who actually understand the Pentax system.

Superficial reviews happen when some Canon owner does a box opening for Youtube and then posts their review the same day. They cannot possibly be qualified to do serious gear reviews.

Look at how an academic article is assessed before publication - for approval it has to go to someone respected in the same, not similar field, because 'the devil is in the detail'.

I do not want to know an unmotivated, ignorant person's opinion. And I don't care that he only had 24 hours before he had to make another video on some Sony, that's not my problem.

**jatrax** · 05-06-2021, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by clackers

box opening for Youtube and then posts their review the same day. They cannot possibly be qualified to do serious gear reviews.

Agree 100%. To do a real thorough review that is actually of some benefit would require using the camera extensively for some time, perhaps weeks. I'm sure there will be any number of 'new camera' videos that are useless. And DPreview might someday post something that is condescending but will likely admit it is a decent camera for a DSLR but no one would really be able to make good images with a DSLR so why bother.
Wait for the Pentax Forum review if you want the real story.

In the meantime you can read some of the dozens of reviews that all came up in search. I doubt anyone had much time to use the camera prior to posting their 'review' but who knows, there might be something useful there. I didn't bother reading them, none of them are going to influence my decision.

Pentax K3 III Hands-On Pictures: First Impressions (techtoyreviews.com)
Pentax K-3 III Review | Camera Decision
Pentax K-3 III Review (imaging-resource.com)
Pentax K-3 Mark III initial review: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Pentax K-3 Mark III Hands-on Review - GearOpen.com
Review: The Pentax K-3 III Proves That DSLR Tech is Far From Finished | PetaPixel
Pentax K-3 mark III Review ⋆ Mike Muizebelt Fotografie
First Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera reviews and hands-on reports - Pentax Rumors
Pentax Lifts the Veil on the K-3 Mark III SLR | PCMag

**mikesbike** · 05-06-2021, 05:48 PM

Here in the US, B&H still has not received stock, but has been taking preorders for purchase, so when finally available they will be shipped right out. As clackers says, in-depth reviews will take some time, even after the new camera is widely in stock.

**DWS1** · 05-06-2021, 05:55 PM

Give it more time. It's only been in the hands of the public for just a few days.

**ramseybuckeye** · 05-06-2021, 05:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by VSTAR

So the K3iii has been available for purchase for several weeks now. Yet I cannot find an in depth professional review...anywhere. I know dpreview put out a first impressions review but nothing in detail. Other sites basically posted just the specs. YouTube videos were itching to brag about, again because there was no real detailed testing and performance shown. The camera stores in Toronto emailed me a new spring flyer. It has the newest cameras from all the companies in it, just one missing. Just curious...is it the brand, or Ricoh did not give any away for reviewing or...????

I agree that it is a little early, but ALL reviewers do have biases towards certain systems no matter how hard they try not too, good or bad, so look at specs and real world photos. If you strictly use Pentax and got a Canon to review, you would not be as familiar with it and could say that the interface is awful, where a Canon user may say that about Pentax, people like familiarity because the understand it. Real users are also biased, usually they will reinforce their decision to buy,

stevebrot · 05-06-2021, 06:17 PM

Pretty much anything that is out there currently and is even halfway valid is based on pre-production firmware.

Steve

Qwntm · 05-06-2021, 06:22 PM - **9 Likes**

Here's my review after 4 days of using it: It's the best APS-c Dslr ever made.

As for the details, that's going to take a while...

**luftfluss** · 05-06-2021, 06:27 PM

DPR's latest review, the Oly OMD EM10, was published today - 7 months after the camera hit the shelves.

Ricoh does not have a great track record of getting gear to English-speaking review sites.

**aslyfox** · 05-06-2021, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by DWS1

Give it more time. It's only been in the hands of the public for just a few days.

Australia still hasn't gotten any of the K 3 III that were pre-ordered at the first of April

**Mr. Ed** · 05-06-2021, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by clackers

I think this site's review when it appears will be the one to trust, Vstar, since it will be by people who actually understand the Pentax system.

Superficial reviews happen when some Canon owner does a box opening for Youtube and then posts their review the same day. They cannot possibly be qualified to do serious gear reviews.

Look at how an academic article is assessed before publication - for approval it has to go to someone respected in the same, not similar field, because 'the devil is in the detail'.

I do not want to know an unmotivated, ignorant person's opinion. And I don't care that he only had 24 hours before he had to make another video on some Sony, that's not my problem.

Well said!

**jumbleview** · 05-06-2021, 06:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Qwntm

Here's my review after 4 days of using it: It's the best APS-c Dslr ever made...

"Brevity is the sister of talent."... But stepmother of income.

Adam · 05-06-2021, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by mikesbike

Here in the US, B&H still has not received stock, but has been taking preorders for purchase, so when finally available they will be shipped right out. As clackers says, in-depth reviews will take some time, even after the new camera is widely in stock.

They have gotten some, but not enough to fulfill all orders unfortunately.

Marktax · 05-06-2021, 08:13 PM - **3 Likes**

I have one. I've pixel peeped, looked at NR, operated it through the Image Synch app, shot pixel shift, learned the menu system, etc. I'm just not pretending to be a "reviewer," and open boxing is pretty meaningless. Having said that, I am also aware of how manufacturer bias, limited familiarity, and the desire to project droll "comedy" can affect even "professional" reviews. Reviews can help, but not if they take themselves more seriously than they take the camera. (Telling me "professionally" that the pebble-grain rubber zoom grip on a lens is "ouchy" under the fingertips or that a camera is "heavy for its size" is pretty far useless. I'd rather watch an unboxing.) I'm expecting dust-up over the RAW NR, but I'm seeing no problems at any practical level. Ultimately, one makes up one's own mind. The death of brick and mortar stores has made this more difficult.

tjstimbo · 05-07-2021, 01:48 AM

I'm lucky to have one. Slowly working through the menu system and getting an idea of what is what. However, first impressions are that the ISO response is bloody amazing.
Tim

05-06-2021, 05:00 PM - 1 Like	#1
VSTAR Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 390	Where are the k3iii reviews? So the K3iii has been available for purchase for several weeks now. Yet I cannot find an in depth professional review...anywhere. I know dpreview put out a first impressions review but nothing in detail. Other sites basically posted just the specs. YouTube videos were itching to brag about, again because there was no real detailed testing and performance shown. The camera stores in Toronto emailed me a new spring flyer. It has the newest cameras from all the companies in it, just one missing. Just curious...is it the brand, or Ricoh did not give any away for reviewing or...????

05-06-2021, 05:05 PM - 9 Likes	#2
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	I think this site's review when it appears will be the one to trust, Vstar, since it will be by people who actually understand the Pentax system. Superficial reviews happen when some Canon owner does a box opening for Youtube and then posts their review the same day. They cannot possibly be qualified to do serious gear reviews. Look at how an academic article is assessed before publication - for approval it has to go to someone respected in the same, not similar field, because 'the devil is in the detail'. I do not want to know an unmotivated, ignorant person's opinion. And I don't care that he only had 24 hours before he had to make another video on some Sony, that's not my problem. Last edited by clackers; 05-06-2021 at 05:48 PM.

05-06-2021, 06:56 PM	#13
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by mikesbike Here in the US, B&H still has not received stock, but has been taking preorders for purchase, so when finally available they will be shipped right out. As clackers says, in-depth reviews will take some time, even after the new camera is widely in stock. They have gotten some, but not enough to fulfill all orders unfortunately. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by clackers box opening for Youtube and then posts their review the same day. They cannot possibly be qualified to do serious gear reviews. Agree 100%. To do a real thorough review that is actually of some benefit would require using the camera extensively for some time, perhaps weeks. I'm sure there will be any number of 'new camera' videos that are useless. And DPreview might someday post something that is condescending but will likely admit it is a decent camera for a DSLR but no one would really be able to make good images with a DSLR so why bother. Wait for the Pentax Forum review if you want the real story. In the meantime you can read some of the dozens of reviews that all came up in search. I doubt anyone had much time to use the camera prior to posting their 'review' but who knows, there might be something useful there. I didn't bother reading them, none of them are going to influence my decision. Pentax K3 III Hands-On Pictures: First Impressions (techtoyreviews.com) Pentax K-3 III Review \| Camera Decision Pentax K-3 III Review (imaging-resource.com) Pentax K-3 Mark III initial review: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) Pentax K-3 Mark III Hands-on Review - GearOpen.com Review: The Pentax K-3 III Proves That DSLR Tech is Far From Finished \| PetaPixel Pentax K-3 mark III Review ⋆ Mike Muizebelt Fotografie First Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera reviews and hands-on reports - Pentax Rumors Pentax Lifts the Veil on the K-3 Mark III SLR \| PCMag

05-06-2021, 05:48 PM	#4
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Here in the US, B&H still has not received stock, but has been taking preorders for purchase, so when finally available they will be shipped right out. As clackers says, in-depth reviews will take some time, even after the new camera is widely in stock.

05-06-2021, 05:55 PM	#5
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Give it more time. It's only been in the hands of the public for just a few days.

05-06-2021, 05:56 PM - 1 Like	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	Originally posted by VSTAR So the K3iii has been available for purchase for several weeks now. Yet I cannot find an in depth professional review...anywhere. I know dpreview put out a first impressions review but nothing in detail. Other sites basically posted just the specs. YouTube videos were itching to brag about, again because there was no real detailed testing and performance shown. The camera stores in Toronto emailed me a new spring flyer. It has the newest cameras from all the companies in it, just one missing. Just curious...is it the brand, or Ricoh did not give any away for reviewing or...???? I agree that it is a little early, but ALL reviewers do have biases towards certain systems no matter how hard they try not too, good or bad, so look at specs and real world photos. If you strictly use Pentax and got a Canon to review, you would not be as familiar with it and could say that the interface is awful, where a Canon user may say that about Pentax, people like familiarity because the understand it. Real users are also biased, usually they will reinforce their decision to buy,

05-06-2021, 06:17 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Pretty much anything that is out there currently and is even halfway valid is based on pre-production firmware. Steve

05-06-2021, 06:22 PM - 9 Likes	#8
Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Here's my review after 4 days of using it: It's the best APS-c Dslr ever made. As for the details, that's going to take a while...

05-06-2021, 06:27 PM	#9
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	DPR's latest review, the Oly OMD EM10, was published today - 7 months after the camera hit the shelves. Ricoh does not have a great track record of getting gear to English-speaking review sites.

05-06-2021, 06:41 PM	#10
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by DWS1 Give it more time. It's only been in the hands of the public for just a few days. Australia still hasn't gotten any of the K 3 III that were pre-ordered at the first of April

05-06-2021, 06:43 PM	#11
Mr. Ed Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 563	Originally posted by clackers I think this site's review when it appears will be the one to trust, Vstar, since it will be by people who actually understand the Pentax system. Superficial reviews happen when some Canon owner does a box opening for Youtube and then posts their review the same day. They cannot possibly be qualified to do serious gear reviews. Look at how an academic article is assessed before publication - for approval it has to go to someone respected in the same, not similar field, because 'the devil is in the detail'. I do not want to know an unmotivated, ignorant person's opinion. And I don't care that he only had 24 hours before he had to make another video on some Sony, that's not my problem. Well said!

05-06-2021, 06:50 PM - 1 Like	#12
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069	Originally posted by Qwntm Here's my review after 4 days of using it: It's the best APS-c Dslr ever made... "Brevity is the sister of talent."... But stepmother of income.

05-06-2021, 08:13 PM - 3 Likes	#14
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	I have one. I've pixel peeped, looked at NR, operated it through the Image Synch app, shot pixel shift, learned the menu system, etc. I'm just not pretending to be a "reviewer," and open boxing is pretty meaningless. Having said that, I am also aware of how manufacturer bias, limited familiarity, and the desire to project droll "comedy" can affect even "professional" reviews. Reviews can help, but not if they take themselves more seriously than they take the camera. (Telling me "professionally" that the pebble-grain rubber zoom grip on a lens is "ouchy" under the fingertips or that a camera is "heavy for its size" is pretty far useless. I'd rather watch an unboxing.) I'm expecting dust-up over the RAW NR, but I'm seeing no problems at any practical level. Ultimately, one makes up one's own mind. The death of brick and mortar stores has made this more difficult.

05-07-2021, 01:48 AM	#15
tjstimbo Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Daventry Posts: 84	I'm lucky to have one. Slowly working through the menu system and getting an idea of what is what. However, first impressions are that the ISO response is bloody amazing. Tim