Certainly was, started weight training but I am sure it will be worth it!

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I would try to use the joystick to move the focus point. I had the same issue and now find this second nature.

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-3-3.html

[Enhanced features]

Corresponded to IMAGE Transmitter 2 (Version2.6.0)
[Others]

Improved the individual AF fine-adjustment settings to identify the attachment of the HD PENTAX-DA AF REAR CONVERTER 1.4X AW.
Improved stability for general performance.
*When this update is done, the contents of version 1.10 and earlier will be also updated

I understand your view but as an NHS worker that has worked through all this 'madness' my photography has kept my sanity (or what's left of it) and the K3 III has really 'brightened my life' (and I feel privileged that I am in that position). I was just intrigued that there was so much 'traffic' on the more U.S. based forum that led me to believe that there may not have been many sales in the UK.

I am surprised not to see more posts on this forum from new K3-III owners? Are there that few in the UK?

May be something for the K3 IV??

Yes!!!! Now that does away with the need for a 'flippy screen'! - I was a true Pentaxian after all

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143646322538?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-13442...

Want more than my old K3!!

As an avid user of Pentax gear (now proud owner of a K3 III!!) I am trying to recall the fist SLR I purchased back in the late 70's.

I was working overseas in Iran (when the Shah of Iran was around!) and had some spare cash and decided to buy an SLR. The choices were limited (1) in the local town 'camera shop / bazaar'. I am struggling to remember/confirm the brand but thought it was a 'Ricoh' .

It was black (narrows it down!) and the unique feature I remember it had a neat system of 'flipping an internal mirror/prism' to allow top viewing of the pentaprism (through similar eyepiece as traditional viewfinder opening but covered with a cover) beside the hotshoe on top of pentaprism..

I have searched various historical websites / wikis but no joy..

Any historic camera buffs able to confirm whether I started the Pentax / Ricoh journey earlier than I imagined?

Read more at: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/424766-help-me-...#ixzz6uTMuzgkO

SRS have been in contact and K3 iii Ordered!! Let's hope it is as good as it seems....