K-3 II $849 at B&H

K-3 II $849 at B&H · **1 Like**

The Pentax K-3 II has seen another price drop at B&H:

Pentax K-3 II DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16160 B&H Photo Video

farhaddad · 08-13-2015, 02:50 PM

Great! B&H is actually matching Amazon's price of $830 but even at $850 it is great and the forum benefit from the sale too.

Quicksand · 08-13-2015, 04:41 PM

Wow, I really got soaked on my pre-order!

naldopr · 08-13-2015, 05:39 PM

Wondering if the k3 will get cheaper since the mark 2 is dropping in price

Tighelander · 08-13-2015, 08:59 PM

I'm still pretty happy 4 months after I bought a K-3 for $799 with a free battery grip, but the new price of the K3II is really good. I just placed an order for a FLU card, using the "reward" from the K3 to bring the price of that to $40. The built-in WiFi, and the Pixel Shift would be nice to have. Maybe I should sell my K5IIs, and get me one.

farhaddad · 08-13-2015, 09:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tighelander

I'm still pretty happy 4 months after I bought a K-3 for $799 with a free battery grip, but the new price of the K3II is really good. I just placed an order for a FLU card, using the "reward" from the K3 to bring the price of that to $40. The built-in WiFi, and the Pixel Shift would be nice to have. Maybe I should sell my K5IIs, and get me one.

K3II is just bundled with a FLU card. The wireless feature is the same exact one you've got with K3.

Tighelander · 08-13-2015, 09:25 PM

REALLY??? !!!!!
Gawd, I thought that Pentax finally got that right with this model.

farhaddad · 08-13-2015, 10:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tighelander

REALLY??? !!!!!
Gawd, I thought that Pentax finally got that right with this model.

Only KS2 has built-in Wifi.

Sandy Hancock · 08-13-2015, 10:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tighelander

REALLY??? !!!!!
Gawd, I thought that Pentax finally got that right with this model.

The K-S2 has native WiFi if it's really important to you :-)

Adam · 08-14-2015, 02:00 AM

I'm not sure why everybody thinks the K-3 II has built-in wi-fi, but it certainly doesn't. Just GPS. You can use the flucard though, and one is included for free in the US (subject to change).

Sandy Hancock · 08-14-2015, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I'm not sure why everybody thinks the K-3 II has built-in wi-fi

Everybody doesn't. Unfortunately some bodies let their aspirations interfere with their ability to read the specifications.

naldopr · 08-14-2015, 06:51 AM

Many complain about k3 AF did Pentax made improvement on the k3ii?

**MJSfoto1956** · 08-14-2015, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by naldopr

did Pentax made improvement on the k3ii [AF]?

Yes.

M

Adam · 08-14-2015, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by naldopr

Many complain about k3 AF did Pentax made improvement on the k3ii?

Pentax said they made some (unspecified) improvement to AF-C. I haven't noted any difference, though it's easy to get the placebo effect to convince you otherwise. My gut initially told me the K-3 II was better until I tried the same exercise with the K-3 and ended up the same results. The same goes for the SR performance.

For there to be a noticeable improvement in AF performance, a complete overhaul of SAFOX is needed. A few tweaks won't change the way the system works.

**jpzk** · 08-14-2015, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Pentax said they made some (unspecified) improvement to AF-C. I haven't noted any difference, though it's easy to get the placebo effect to convince you otherwise. My gut initially told me the K-3 II was better until I tried the same exercise with the K-3 and ended up the same results. The same goes for the SR performance.

For there to be a noticeable improvement in AF performance, a complete overhaul of SAFOX is needed. A few tweaks won't change the way the system works.

That's what I thought when I read this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/301750-japanese-blogger-te...provement.html
Have you read that thread?
Just curious what your thoughts are on this "revelation" !

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08-13-2015, 09:14 PM - 1 Like	#6
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Originally posted by Tighelander I'm still pretty happy 4 months after I bought a K-3 for $799 with a free battery grip, but the new price of the K3II is really good. I just placed an order for a FLU card, using the "reward" from the K3 to bring the price of that to $40. The built-in WiFi, and the Pixel Shift would be nice to have. Maybe I should sell my K5IIs, and get me one. K3II is just bundled with a FLU card. The wireless feature is the same exact one you've got with K3. Last edited by farhaddad; 08-13-2015 at 10:07 PM.

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	I'm not sure why everybody thinks the K-3 II has built-in wi-fi, but it certainly doesn't. Just GPS. You can use the flucard though, and one is included for free in the US (subject to change). 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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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by naldopr Many complain about k3 AF did Pentax made improvement on the k3ii? Pentax said they made some (unspecified) improvement to AF-C. I haven't noted any difference, though it's easy to get the placebo effect to convince you otherwise. My gut initially told me the K-3 II was better until I tried the same exercise with the K-3 and ended up the same results. The same goes for the SR performance. For there to be a noticeable improvement in AF performance, a complete overhaul of SAFOX is needed. A few tweaks won't change the way the system works. 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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08-13-2015, 02:50 PM	#2
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Great! B&H is actually matching Amazon's price of $830 but even at $850 it is great and the forum benefit from the sale too.

08-13-2015, 04:41 PM	#3
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Wow, I really got soaked on my pre-order!

08-13-2015, 05:39 PM	#4
naldopr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 163	Wondering if the k3 will get cheaper since the mark 2 is dropping in price

08-13-2015, 08:59 PM	#5
Tighelander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 228	I'm still pretty happy 4 months after I bought a K-3 for $799 with a free battery grip, but the new price of the K3II is really good. I just placed an order for a FLU card, using the "reward" from the K3 to bring the price of that to $40. The built-in WiFi, and the Pixel Shift would be nice to have. Maybe I should sell my K5IIs, and get me one.

08-13-2015, 09:25 PM	#7
Tighelander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 228	REALLY??? !!!!! Gawd, I thought that Pentax finally got that right with this model.

08-13-2015, 10:08 PM - 1 Like	#8
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Originally posted by Tighelander REALLY??? !!!!! Gawd, I thought that Pentax finally got that right with this model. Only KS2 has built-in Wifi.

08-13-2015, 10:23 PM - 1 Like	#9
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,269	Originally posted by Tighelander REALLY??? !!!!! Gawd, I thought that Pentax finally got that right with this model. The K-S2 has native WiFi if it's really important to you :-)

08-14-2015, 03:07 AM	#11
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,269	Originally posted by Adam I'm not sure why everybody thinks the K-3 II has built-in wi-fi Everybody doesn't. Unfortunately some bodies let their aspirations interfere with their ability to read the specifications.

08-14-2015, 06:51 AM	#12
naldopr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 163	Many complain about k3 AF did Pentax made improvement on the k3ii?

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MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Originally posted by naldopr did Pentax made improvement on the k3ii [AF]? Yes. M

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jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by Adam Pentax said they made some (unspecified) improvement to AF-C. I haven't noted any difference, though it's easy to get the placebo effect to convince you otherwise. My gut initially told me the K-3 II was better until I tried the same exercise with the K-3 and ended up the same results. The same goes for the SR performance. For there to be a noticeable improvement in AF performance, a complete overhaul of SAFOX is needed. A few tweaks won't change the way the system works. That's what I thought when I read this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/301750-japanese-blogger-te...provement.html Have you read that thread? Just curious what your thoughts are on this "revelation" !