Pentax K-3 II for $684 @BuyDig

Pentax K-3 II for $684 @BuyDig · 06:20 AM

(Saw this on a deal discussion site, and thought it is more appropriate here)

BuyDig.com - Pentax K-3 II 24.35MP Digital SLR Camera with 3.2-Inch TFT LCD Screen Body Only Bundle

$15 off with coupon HOLIDAYDIG15

What would be a better choice? K3 + 50mm and flash bundle from Adorama or this K3-II?

Edit:
Original coupon code has expired; new $15 off coupon code NEWDIGYEAR15

Thanks to a5m!

Also you might want to confirm with BuyDig about Mfr warranty. Please check out Spodeworld's reply in this thread

pathdoc · 12-31-2015, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by First Poster

K3 + 50mm and flash bundle from Adorama or this K3-II?

Look to the features each has and (more importantly) does not have, and ask which is best for your style of shooting.

If any camera needed a flash bundle, it's the K3-II because it doesn't come with one on-board. If you're trading up from another DSLR, how often do you use your onboard flash? A lot? Don't own a stand-alone unit or want to travel light without it? You'll want the K-3 bundle (because the K-3 has the onboard flash).
How often do you use/feel the lack of a GPS tag when taking your photos? A lot? Need flash at the same time? Lean towards the K3-II, because I'm not sure the K3 internal flash plays well with the clip-on GPS.
Dedicated long-exposure/deep sky astrophotographer but not that much into star-trails? Who needs flash! K3-II.
Dedicated landscape photographer or still-life-on-tripods shooter? Pixel Shift was put there just for you! K3-II.
First DSLR ever/first Pentax SLR ever and you're breaking the piggybank to find those last nickels to afford it? You need a lens to go with that camera and the 50 is an optically decent lens that will at least get you shooting; K-3 bundle (as opposed to staring with a mixture of adoration and confusion at your highly capable but glassless and therefore useless K3-II).

HOWEVER, don't buy a K3-II with the idea that hey, maybe I'll get into astro or landscapes. Buy it for what you're doing now and need the new gadgetry for now, and consider at the same time all the gadgetry (lenses, flashes, etc.) you already have (or don't have!) now (and what else you might need to support it). Think SYSTEM, not just CAMERA.

Haminacan · 12-31-2015, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

(Saw this on a deal discussion site, and thought it is more appropriate here)

BuyDig.com - Pentax K-3 II 24.35MP Digital SLR Camera with 3.2-Inch TFT LCD Screen Body Only Bundle

$15 off with coupon HOLIDAYDIG15

What would be a better choice? K3 + 50mm and flash bundle from Adorama or this K3-II?

I just came here to say this.

DA35 f2.4 is a very good lens for the money. $107 on Amazon.

Biro · 12-31-2015, 10:35 AM

Drat. BuyDig collects sales tax for my state. $731 even with the $15 discount.

disord3r · 12-31-2015, 10:41 AM

If the price is the only concern, I'd say hold off until an official sale date for the FF body is announced. I'm sure people will be dumping fresh bodies, and there may also be a small price drop on the current flagship model(s). It may not be better than this, but you may be able to find it for a similar price from an authorized retailer.

pathdoc · 12-31-2015, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by disord3r

I'm sure people will be dumping fresh bodies

Given the profusion of crime shows on TV these days, I read that sentence fragment with something resembling alarm...

**Spodeworld** · 12-31-2015, 11:34 PM

I don't remember BuyDig offering the manufacturer warranty, if that is a concern to you (I think they have their own)

a5m · 01-02-2016, 10:53 AM - **1 Like**

Original coupon code has expired; new $15 off coupon code NEWDIGYEAR15

a5m · 01-04-2016, 08:07 PM

Seems to be sold out - showing as 'Not Available.'

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12-31-2015, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#2
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by First Poster K3 + 50mm and flash bundle from Adorama or this K3-II? Look to the features each has and (more importantly) does not have, and ask which is best for your style of shooting. If any camera needed a flash bundle, it's the K3-II because it doesn't come with one on-board. If you're trading up from another DSLR, how often do you use your onboard flash? A lot? Don't own a stand-alone unit or want to travel light without it? You'll want the K-3 bundle (because the K-3 has the onboard flash). How often do you use/feel the lack of a GPS tag when taking your photos? A lot? Need flash at the same time? Lean towards the K3-II, because I'm not sure the K3 internal flash plays well with the clip-on GPS. Dedicated long-exposure/deep sky astrophotographer but not that much into star-trails? Who needs flash! K3-II. Dedicated landscape photographer or still-life-on-tripods shooter? Pixel Shift was put there just for you! K3-II. First DSLR ever/first Pentax SLR ever and you're breaking the piggybank to find those last nickels to afford it? You need a lens to go with that camera and the 50 is an optically decent lens that will at least get you shooting; K-3 bundle (as opposed to staring with a mixture of adoration and confusion at your highly capable but glassless and therefore useless K3-II). HOWEVER, don't buy a K3-II with the idea that hey, maybe I'll get into astro or landscapes. Buy it for what you're doing now and need the new gadgetry for now, and consider at the same time all the gadgetry (lenses, flashes, etc.) you already have (or don't have!) now (and what else you might need to support it). Think SYSTEM, not just CAMERA. Last edited by pathdoc; 12-31-2015 at 06:49 AM.

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Haminacan New Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NW Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 19	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey (Saw this on a deal discussion site, and thought it is more appropriate here) BuyDig.com - Pentax K-3 II 24.35MP Digital SLR Camera with 3.2-Inch TFT LCD Screen Body Only Bundle $15 off with coupon HOLIDAYDIG15 What would be a better choice? K3 + 50mm and flash bundle from Adorama or this K3-II? I just came here to say this. DA35 f2.4 is a very good lens for the money. $107 on Amazon.

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Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Drat. BuyDig collects sales tax for my state. $731 even with the $15 discount.

12-31-2015, 10:41 AM	#5
disord3r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 135	If the price is the only concern, I'd say hold off until an official sale date for the FF body is announced. I'm sure people will be dumping fresh bodies, and there may also be a small price drop on the current flagship model(s). It may not be better than this, but you may be able to find it for a similar price from an authorized retailer.

12-31-2015, 11:07 AM	#6
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by disord3r I'm sure people will be dumping fresh bodies Given the profusion of crime shows on TV these days, I read that sentence fragment with something resembling alarm...

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Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	I don't remember BuyDig offering the manufacturer warranty, if that is a concern to you (I think they have their own)

01-02-2016, 10:53 AM - 1 Like	#8
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Original coupon code has expired; new $15 off coupon code NEWDIGYEAR15

01-04-2016, 08:07 PM	#9
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