The $996 Pentax K-3 + Grip

The $996 Pentax K-3 + Grip · 02:18 PM

Both B&H have made some changes to their K-3 pricing today, and the $996 Pentax K-3 deal has been moved to a body+grip kit:

Pentax K-3 DSLR Camera Body 15530 B&H Photo Video
Pentax K-3 Digital SLR Camera Body 15530

Both include free expedited (2-3 day) shipping.

rawr · 10-06-2014, 02:21 PM

These kind of great prices showing up everywhere indicate to me a camera at the end of it's sales cycle.

K-3 II (or it's big brother, or both ..) announced soon?

Adam · 10-06-2014, 02:27 PM

I think RIAC is just trying to stay competitive alongside Nikon at the moment. But you never know...

bxf · 10-06-2014, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by rawr

These kind of great prices showing up everywhere indicate to me a camera at the end of it's sales cycle.

K-3 II (or it's big brother, or both ..) announced soon?

My thoughts, precisely.

Aside from that, why do these deals so often include a grip? Is it that common, or are they in fact trying to discard an item that is not selling well? I like my gear compact, so I don't need a grip, and I don't want a grip, though I am aware that some people do. A bargain that is built upon an undesirable item greatly detracts for the value of the bargain.

ElJamoquio · 10-06-2014, 03:45 PM

K-3 is not even a year old yet. I would think we would've heard about the K-3II at photokina but who knows.

I would be impressed if they improved upon the K-3 in this short cycle.

Wild Mark · 10-06-2014, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

K-3 is not even a year old yet. I would think we would've heard about the K-3II at photokina but who knows.

I would be impressed if they improved upon the K-3 in this short cycle.

K-3 II (the full frame model) hehehe (that was naughty of me)

ElJamoquio · 10-06-2014, 04:18 PM

So... they're liquidating stock for the K-3 FF... hmmm....

rawr · 10-06-2014, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by ElJamoquio

I would be impressed if they improved upon the K-3 in this short cycle.

Well, the K-3 was announced in October 2013, but we can safely assume the K-3 design and tech was actually developed and then made ready for production months ahead of that. So Ricoh probably already has a K-3 upgrade (and perhaps more) 'in the can' and ready for 2015.

ElJamoquio · 10-06-2014, 04:31 PM

It's early IMO to clear out stock for what I would assume would be an October release, MAYBE a May release.

If they beat May with a K-3II that's improved, then kudos.

**crewl1** · 10-06-2014, 04:37 PM

Why not make something available that could be purchased for Christmas gifts. Purse strings get fairly loosened at that time.

GordonZA · 10-09-2014, 06:15 PM

It's probably because of the release of the Canon 7D Mark II as that camera puts Canon back on top in terms of APS-C bodies with amazing AF, high ISO and 10FPS!

rawr · 10-09-2014, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by GordonZA

puts Canon back on top in terms of APS-C bodies

Samsung NX1 might disagree with you

GordonZA · 10-09-2014, 07:09 PM

People probably know them even less than Pentax...

Adam · 10-09-2014, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by bxf

Aside from that, why do these deals so often include a grip? Is it that common, or are they in fact trying to discard an item that is not selling well? I like my gear compact, so I don't need a grip, and I don't want a grip, though I am aware that some people do. A bargain that is built upon an undesirable item greatly detracts for the value of the bargain.

All these freebie deals are either authorized by or offered by RIAC. Authorized details are not allowed to sell the K-3 for less than $996.95, but they can offer additional value for customers by bundling a limited dollar value of freebies.

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10-06-2014, 02:27 PM	#3
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10-09-2014, 07:17 PM	#14
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Originally posted by bxf Aside from that, why do these deals so often include a grip? Is it that common, or are they in fact trying to discard an item that is not selling well? I like my gear compact, so I don't need a grip, and I don't want a grip, though I am aware that some people do. A bargain that is built upon an undesirable item greatly detracts for the value of the bargain. All these freebie deals are either authorized by or offered by RIAC. Authorized details are not allowed to sell the K-3 for less than $996.95, but they can offer additional value for customers by bundling a limited dollar value of freebies. 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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10-06-2014, 02:21 PM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	These kind of great prices showing up everywhere indicate to me a camera at the end of it's sales cycle. K-3 II (or it's big brother, or both ..) announced soon?

10-06-2014, 02:30 PM	#4
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	Originally posted by rawr These kind of great prices showing up everywhere indicate to me a camera at the end of it's sales cycle. K-3 II (or it's big brother, or both ..) announced soon? My thoughts, precisely. Aside from that, why do these deals so often include a grip? Is it that common, or are they in fact trying to discard an item that is not selling well? I like my gear compact, so I don't need a grip, and I don't want a grip, though I am aware that some people do. A bargain that is built upon an undesirable item greatly detracts for the value of the bargain.

10-06-2014, 03:45 PM	#5
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	K-3 is not even a year old yet. I would think we would've heard about the K-3II at photokina but who knows. I would be impressed if they improved upon the K-3 in this short cycle.

10-06-2014, 04:16 PM	#6
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by ElJamoquio K-3 is not even a year old yet. I would think we would've heard about the K-3II at photokina but who knows. I would be impressed if they improved upon the K-3 in this short cycle. K-3 II (the full frame model) hehehe (that was naughty of me)

10-06-2014, 04:18 PM	#7
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	So... they're liquidating stock for the K-3 FF... hmmm....

10-06-2014, 04:28 PM	#8
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by ElJamoquio I would be impressed if they improved upon the K-3 in this short cycle. Well, the K-3 was announced in October 2013, but we can safely assume the K-3 design and tech was actually developed and then made ready for production months ahead of that. So Ricoh probably already has a K-3 upgrade (and perhaps more) 'in the can' and ready for 2015.

10-06-2014, 04:31 PM	#9
ElJamoquio Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,873	It's early IMO to clear out stock for what I would assume would be an October release, MAYBE a May release. If they beat May with a K-3II that's improved, then kudos.

10-06-2014, 04:37 PM	#10
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Why not make something available that could be purchased for Christmas gifts. Purse strings get fairly loosened at that time.

10-09-2014, 06:15 PM	#11
GordonZA Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Photos: Albums Posts: 351	It's probably because of the release of the Canon 7D Mark II as that camera puts Canon back on top in terms of APS-C bodies with amazing AF, high ISO and 10FPS!

10-09-2014, 06:55 PM	#12
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by GordonZA puts Canon back on top in terms of APS-C bodies Samsung NX1 might disagree with you

10-09-2014, 07:09 PM	#13
GordonZA Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Planet Earth Photos: Albums Posts: 351	People probably know them even less than Pentax...