Pentax K-3 Silver + Free 50mm Lens & Card

Pentax K-3 Silver + Free 50mm Lens & Card · **1 Like**

Now you can get a free 50mm with the silver K-3. Can't believe these are still in stock!

Pentax K-3 DIGITAL CAM SILVER EDITION/KIT B&H Photo Video

Adam · 01-09-2014, 05:08 PM

Man these are moving slowly!

jimr-pdx · 01-09-2014, 05:12 PM

They'll be gone the day before our house sells and all debts are cleared out..

macoy2003 · 01-18-2014, 05:49 PM

Most buyers of the limited edition before were loyal and diehard pentax fans (fanboys) who love the Pentax brand. That's why it's a complete turnoff if they would be purchasing a Pentax limited edition with a Ricoh logo on the back?!

Adam · 01-18-2014, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by macoy2003

Most buyers of the limited edition before were loyal and diehard pentax fans (fanboys) who love the Pentax brand. That's why it's a complete turnoff if they would be purchasing a Pentax limited edition with a Ricoh logo on the back?!

I don't think it's that. Lots of people pre-ordered and received their silver K-3's, but there seems to be very little ongoing interest in it...

zbrueningsen · 01-18-2014, 08:07 PM - **1 Like**

McCoy - fanboys should be happy that a competent company, named Ricoh, saved Pentax and plans to make it a healthy company again. Ricoh's name on the back should be a reminder that a fiscally able company bought 'our brand' and we should be thankful.

**monochrome** · 01-18-2014, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by macoy2003

Most buyers of the limited edition before were loyal and diehard pentax fans (fanboys) who love the Pentax brand. That's why it's a complete turnoff if they would be purchasing a Pentax limited edition with a Ricoh logo on the back?!

RonHendricks says the 600 allocated to Europe were all sold in pre-order. They can't get them in Europe anywhere. In fact, he wrote that Europe was out of stock on K3 altogether for about three weeks - they were getting orders faster than shipments were being delivered. They apparently just caught up.

saladin · 01-19-2014, 04:13 AM

The Australian allocation of silver K3's (believed to be around 120 units) also sold out very quickly on pre-order. None to be had down here. I suspect they would sell more if they could get them, which is why I'm astounded that B and H don't seem to have moved all theirs . The first batch of the standard k3 also sold out in Aus with many retail stores not able to get one.

**stens** · 01-19-2014, 07:37 AM

I'm still stuck in the old 35 mm mindset, when more cameras were black and silver. I got my first Pentax, an ME, when I was in high school, and bought the black body. I thought it was cool (it was...but i was still a nerd). I'd still probably pay extra for all black, since I like the look, for both esthetic and sentimental reasons.

Well, that explains one of us not ordering the silver...

zbrueningsen · 01-19-2014, 01:59 PM

Stens, good post. My explanation is money

gosman · 01-25-2014, 09:55 PM

I wanted one until I saw an unboxing on you tube. Really ugly! The all black with grip, is nice and has little reflection in a dark studio!

Marktax · 01-26-2014, 06:19 AM

As a reminder, the SE comes with an extra battery.

kosmoejtg · 01-26-2014, 11:21 AM

Interesting. If you follow the link to B&H and click on the 360 degree view it shows the K-3 in black not the silver. However, it is interactive and has a pop up for each button, display etc. on the camera. Pretty cool.

**nicoprod** · 02-06-2014, 07:22 AM

I was interested in the silver edition.... Is it cosmetically as durable as a all black one?

Marktax · 02-06-2014, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Now you can get a free 50mm with the silver K-3. Can't believe these are still in stock!

Pentax K-3 DIGITAL CAM SILVER EDITION/KIT B&H Photo Video

The K-3 Silver might be moving slowly, but I'm very glad I got one. To someone's question -- yes, the silver finish is durable, but I'm also careful. I absolutely do not use Domke-type straps with those metal clips. Stuffing a camera into a camera bag with a metal-containing strap on it is a perfect prescription for scratches on the finish or the LCD's. Cloth straps only! BTW, I do not use the custom leather strap that came with the K-3 Silver. It's nice, but leather is likewise not my cup of tea. I have my K-3 on a K-01 strap, which is the only Pentax strap having the rough inner surface for its entire length, not just at the top in the middle. It keeps the camera from sliding off my shoulder much better. I also use a wrist leash to prevent drops; this camera is too nice to drop. I dropped a K-7 once and didn't like the experience. R. I. P.

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01-18-2014, 05:49 PM	#4
macoy2003 New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	limited edition Most buyers of the limited edition before were loyal and diehard pentax fans (fanboys) who love the Pentax brand. That's why it's a complete turnoff if they would be purchasing a Pentax limited edition with a Ricoh logo on the back?!

01-18-2014, 06:38 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by macoy2003 Most buyers of the limited edition before were loyal and diehard pentax fans (fanboys) who love the Pentax brand. That's why it's a complete turnoff if they would be purchasing a Pentax limited edition with a Ricoh logo on the back?! I don't think it's that. Lots of people pre-ordered and received their silver K-3's, but there seems to be very little ongoing interest in it... 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:

01-19-2014, 04:13 AM	#8
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	The Australian allocation of silver K3's (believed to be around 120 units) also sold out very quickly on pre-order. None to be had down here. I suspect they would sell more if they could get them, which is why I'm astounded that B and H don't seem to have moved all theirs . The first batch of the standard k3 also sold out in Aus with many retail stores not able to get one. Last edited by saladin; 01-19-2014 at 04:18 AM.

01-09-2014, 05:12 PM	#3
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	They'll be gone the day before our house sells and all debts are cleared out..

01-18-2014, 08:07 PM - 1 Like	#6
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	McCoy - fanboys should be happy that a competent company, named Ricoh, saved Pentax and plans to make it a healthy company again. Ricoh's name on the back should be a reminder that a fiscally able company bought 'our brand' and we should be thankful.

01-18-2014, 08:23 PM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by macoy2003 Most buyers of the limited edition before were loyal and diehard pentax fans (fanboys) who love the Pentax brand. That's why it's a complete turnoff if they would be purchasing a Pentax limited edition with a Ricoh logo on the back?! RonHendricks says the 600 allocated to Europe were all sold in pre-order. They can't get them in Europe anywhere. In fact, he wrote that Europe was out of stock on K3 altogether for about three weeks - they were getting orders faster than shipments were being delivered. They apparently just caught up.

01-19-2014, 07:37 AM	#9
stens Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 61	I'm still stuck in the old 35 mm mindset, when more cameras were black and silver. I got my first Pentax, an ME, when I was in high school, and bought the black body. I thought it was cool (it was...but i was still a nerd). I'd still probably pay extra for all black, since I like the look, for both esthetic and sentimental reasons. Well, that explains one of us not ordering the silver...

01-19-2014, 01:59 PM	#10
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	Stens, good post. My explanation is money

01-25-2014, 09:55 PM	#11
gosman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 263	I wanted one until I saw an unboxing on you tube. Really ugly! The all black with grip, is nice and has little reflection in a dark studio!

01-26-2014, 06:19 AM	#12
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	As a reminder, the SE comes with an extra battery.

01-26-2014, 11:21 AM	#13
kosmoejtg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dundee Illinois Photos: Gallery Posts: 103	Interesting. If you follow the link to B&H and click on the 360 degree view it shows the K-3 in black not the silver. However, it is interactive and has a pop up for each button, display etc. on the camera. Pretty cool.

02-06-2014, 07:22 AM	#14
nicoprod Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Berlin, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 528	I was interested in the silver edition.... Is it cosmetically as durable as a all black one?

02-06-2014, 08:17 AM	#15
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610	Originally posted by Adam Now you can get a free 50mm with the silver K-3. Can't believe these are still in stock! Pentax K-3 DIGITAL CAM SILVER EDITION/KIT B&H Photo Video The K-3 Silver might be moving slowly, but I'm very glad I got one. To someone's question -- yes, the silver finish is durable, but I'm also careful. I absolutely do not use Domke-type straps with those metal clips. Stuffing a camera into a camera bag with a metal-containing strap on it is a perfect prescription for scratches on the finish or the LCD's. Cloth straps only! BTW, I do not use the custom leather strap that came with the K-3 Silver. It's nice, but leather is likewise not my cup of tea. I have my K-3 on a K-01 strap, which is the only Pentax strap having the rough inner surface for its entire length, not just at the top in the middle. It keeps the camera from sliding off my shoulder much better. I also use a wrist leash to prevent drops; this camera is too nice to drop. I dropped a K-7 once and didn't like the experience. R. I. P.

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