Pentax K-3 body
Code: 34126
EAN: 0027075274198
Manufacturer code: 15529
Main info
- 23.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- In-body image stabilization
- Selectable anti-aliasing filter
- FullHD 1920 × 1080 50i video recording
- Durable weather sealed body
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Benchmarked as the most advanced enthusiast DSLR available, featuring unparalleled technology and specifications, the PENTAX K-3 will set your photography free with the new standard of imaging performance and unsurpassed user-flexibility. The K-3 touts 24 effective mega-pixels in an APS-C sensor, continuous shooting at an incredible 8.3 frames per second, and champions the world’s first selectable anti-aliasing filter, giving the user the ability to easily toggle anti-aliasing functionality on or off, for supreme resolution and zero limitation. Power your pictures using the new top-tier SAFOX11 autofocus module, and go beyond wireless functionality with the new FLU card SDHC technology for complete remote camera control, and image transfer. Complete, and capable for every serious photographer, also enjoy professional H.264 video capture, dual memory card slots, and the distinguished PENTAX weather sealing in a stunning magnesium alloy body. Harness the summit of the K-mount with the PENTAX K-3.
24 effective mega-pixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor
Designed for the demanding photographer, the K-3 features 24 effective megapixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor for outstanding high resolution imagery. By coupling this sensor with a newly developed PRIME III imaging engine with high-efficiency noise and image processing capacities and an anti-aliasing filter-less design, the K-3 delivers high-resolution, fine-gradation images.
Selectable Anti-Aliasing Filter
Enjoy the world’s first selectable anti-aliasing filter, giving the user the ability to easily toggle anti-aliasing functionality on or off, for supreme resolution and zero limitations. This breakthrough technology eliminates the need to commit to either supreme resolution or superior moiré control, by providing both options in a single camera body. Newly developed for the K-3, the anti-aliasing simulator applies microscopic vibrations to the image sensor unit at the subpixel level during image exposure, generating the same level of moiré-reduction effect as an optical anti-aliasing filter. This function is most effective with a shutter speed of 1/1000 second or slower. This function is not available during HDR shooting.
24 effective mega-pixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor
Designed for the demanding photographer, the K-3 features 24 effective megapixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor for outstanding high resolution imagery. By coupling this sensor with a newly developed PRIME III imaging engine with high-efficiency noise and image processing capacities and an anti-aliasing filter-less design, the K-3 delivers high-resolution, fine-gradation images.
Selectable Anti-Aliasing Filter
Enjoy the world’s first selectable anti-aliasing filter, giving the user the ability to easily toggle anti-aliasing functionality on or off, for supreme resolution and zero limitations. This breakthrough technology eliminates the need to commit to either supreme resolution or superior moiré control, by providing both options in a single camera body. Newly developed for the K-3, the anti-aliasing simulator applies microscopic vibrations to the image sensor unit at the subpixel level during image exposure, generating the same level of moiré-reduction effect as an optical anti-aliasing filter. This function is most effective with a shutter speed of 1/1000 second or slower. This function is not available during HDR shooting.
Fastest continuous shooting at 8.3FPS
Never miss a single moment with an incredibly fast frame rate of 8.3 FPS, for extreme action capture and demanding high performance shooting. With a maximum 1/8000 second shutter speed, freeze even the fastest action without subject movement blur--rated for 200,000 cycles. The K-3 continuously records as many as 22 images in the RAW format or 60 images in the JPEG format in a single sequence. This is made possible through the use of several innovative technologies, including a high-speed, high-accuracy control mechanism that regulates the shutter, mirror and diaphragm independently; a damper mechanism that effectively minimizes mirror shock; and a high-speed data transmission system incorporated in the PRIME III imaging engine
SAFOX11 Autofocus Module
The newly designed SAFOX11 autofocus module maximizes 27 AF sensors and a vast light sensitivity range of –3EV to +18EV. The new focus module includes 25 cross sensors and three AF sensors dedicated to low light focusing.
Optional FLU, Eye-fi Wireless, and SDX Memory card compatibility, Dual SD Card Slots
With installation of the optional, dedicated 16 GB FLU CARD for PENTAX in the K-3, the photographer can remotely change settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, shift the AF focus point, release the camera shutter, check Liveview image, and browse and download images to mobile devices and PC. Eye-fi Wireless and standard SDX Memory cards also compatible.
Dual SD card slots allow for greater memory card flexibility, for separation of JPG and RAW files, and for use with Eye-fi card and new FLU card technology.
Dual SD card slots allow for greater memory card flexibility, for separation of JPG and RAW files, and for use with Eye-fi card and new FLU card technology.
PENTAX body-based Shake Reduction (SR)
The PENTAX-original SR stabilization system is built right into the body, and is compatible with any of the 27 million PENTAX lenses ever produced.
Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder for 100% FOV and .95 magnification
Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor. Treated with a new coating, its glass prism improves reflectance resulting in a brighter viewfinder image. Also, its improved design assures 0.95-times viewfinder magnification for a broader image field and enhanced focus and composition confirmation.
Fully Weather Sealed with Magnesium alloy body w stainless steel chassis
With 92 special seals, the K-3 boasts a fully weather and cold proof design to resist water, fog, snow, sand, and dust, for top performance in extreme field conditions as well as in the studio.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
23.35
Megapixels
23 megapixels
Sensor size
Crop frame
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
APS-C
APS-C
Full frame
No
Crop factor
1.5×
Aspect ratio
3 : 2
Largest image size
6000 × 4000
Smallest image size
1920 × 1280
Imaging processor
PRIME III (PENTAX Real iMage Engine)
ISO
100 – 51 200
1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments
1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Selectable Anti-Aliasing filter
Selectable Anti-Aliasing filter
Dust removal
DRII (Dust Removal II)
Dust Alert function
Dust Alert function
Colour space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
Bayonet
Camera body mount
Pentax KAF
Compatible lenses
Pentax KAF3
Pentax KAF2 (power zoom not compatible)
Pentax KAF
Pentax K-mount (with restrictions)
Compatible with Pentax S-mount
Pentax 67 (with 37954 adapter)
Pentax 645 (with 38455 adapter)
M-42 (with 30120 adapter)
Pentax KAF2 (power zoom not compatible)
Pentax KAF
Pentax K-mount (with restrictions)
Compatible with Pentax S-mount
Pentax 67 (with 37954 adapter)
Pentax 645 (with 38455 adapter)
M-42 (with 30120 adapter)
Image stabiliser
Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sensori shift type
Sensor Shift Shake Reduction (SR)
Sensor Shift Shake Reduction (SR)
Stabilization axis
3-axis
Stabilizer performance
3.5 stops
Focusing
Focusing sensor
SAFOX 11 sensor
TTL phase detection
Contrast detect autofocus in Live View mode
TTL phase detection
Contrast detect autofocus in Live View mode
Autofocus points
27
25 cross-type points
25 cross-type points
AF sensor working range
-3 – 18 EV
Autofocus modes
Single
Continuous
Auto
Manual
Continuous
Auto
Manual
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Focus point selection
Auto (27 points)
Manual zone
Expanded area (S, M, L)
Spot
Center spot
Manual zone
Expanded area (S, M, L)
Spot
Center spot
Autofocus micro adjustment
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Exposure metering
Metering
TTL metering
86000 pixel RGB sensor
86000 pixel RGB sensor
Metering range
-3 – 20 EV
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Assignable to AF/AE-L button through the menu
Assignable to AF/AE-L button through the menu
Exposure compensation
±5 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
2, 3 or 5 frames
±2 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
±2 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Shutter
Shutter
Electronically-controlled
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed
1/8000 – 30 sec
Bulb
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Bulb
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Shooting
Exposure modes
Auto
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Sensitivity priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual (metered)
Bulb
X (flash x-sync speed)
User (3)
Movie
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Sensitivity priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual (metered)
Bulb
X (flash x-sync speed)
User (3)
Movie
Scene modes
Yes
Drive modes
Single
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Medium)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 12 sec
Remote control (No delay)
Remote (3 sec)
Remote (Continuous)
HDR capture
Multi-exposure (2 - 2000 images)
Interval shooting (up to 200 shots, 2 sec - 24 hours interval, time delay available)
Exposure bracketing
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Continuous (High)
Continuous (Medium)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 12 sec
Remote control (No delay)
Remote (3 sec)
Remote (Continuous)
HDR capture
Multi-exposure (2 - 2000 images)
Interval shooting (up to 200 shots, 2 sec - 24 hours interval, time delay available)
Exposure bracketing
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Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
8.3 fps
JPEG: up to 60 frames
RAW: up to 23 frames
4.5 fps [Medium]
JPEG: up to 100 frames
RAW: up to 32 frames
3 fps [Low]
JPEG: up to 200 frames
RAW: up to 52 frames
JPEG: up to 60 frames
RAW: up to 23 frames
4.5 fps [Medium]
JPEG: up to 100 frames
RAW: up to 32 frames
3 fps [Low]
JPEG: up to 200 frames
RAW: up to 52 frames
JPEG+RAW
Yes
White balance
White balance metering
System combining CMOS image and light source detection sensors
White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Fluorescent (4)
Tungsten
Flash
CTE
Manual (up to 3 settings)
Color temperature configuration (up to 3 settings, adjustable ±7 steps on A-B or G-M axis)
Copying the white balance from image
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Fluorescent (4)
Tungsten
Flash
CTE
Manual (up to 3 settings)
Color temperature configuration (up to 3 settings, adjustable ±7 steps on A-B or G-M axis)
Copying the white balance from image
Movie recording
Video recording
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60i/50i
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HD] 1280 × 720 60p/50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p/25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 24p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HD] 1280 × 720 60p/50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p/25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 24p
Duration
25 minutes (max)
Automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone
File types
JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF 2.0
DCF 2.0
RAW
PEF
DNG
14 bit lossless compression
DNG
14 bit lossless compression
Movie format
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
AVI (Video: Motion JPEG; Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
AVI (Video: Motion JPEG; Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder type
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage
100%
Magnification
0.95×
Dioptre correction
-2.5 – +1.5
Focusing screen
Natural Bright Matte III
Depth of field preview
Yes
LCD monitor
Display type
TFT LCD
AR (anti-reflection) coating
Air-gapless glass
AR (anti-reflection) coating
Air-gapless glass
Display size (inches)
3.2
Screen dots
1 037 000
Articulation
Fixed
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Viewing angle
170°
Adjustments
Brightness
Saturation
Saturation
Live View
Yes
Storage
Memory card slots
2
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC (UHS-I)
SDHC
SDXC (UHS-I)
Other
Slot 2 can be used for overflow or backup storage or for separate storage of copies created using RAW+JPEG
Pictures can be copied between cards
Eye-Fi card support
FLU card support
Photos can be copied between cards
Eye-Fi compatible
FLU card compatible
Pictures can be copied between cards
Eye-Fi card support
FLU card support
Photos can be copied between cards
Eye-Fi compatible
FLU card compatible
Flash
Flash type
Built-in flash
Guide number
13 (m, ISO 100)
Coverage
28mm (in 35mm format)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
High speed sync
Rear curtain sync
Manual
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
High speed sync
Rear curtain sync
Manual
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
Flash exposure compensation
-2 – +1 EV
1/2 EV increments
1/2 EV increments
External flash
External flashguns with P-TTL support
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Hot shoe
Yes
ISO 518 standard hot shoe
ISO 518 standard hot shoe
X-Sync
1/180 sec
Interface
USB
microUSB 3.1
Video
microHDMI (Type D)
Sound
3.5 mm microphone input
3.5 mm headphones out
3.5 mm headphones out
Remote controller interface
2.5 mm
Remote control
Pentax cable switch CS-205
Pentax remote control O-RC1
Pentax remote control O-RC1
Wireless
With Eye-Fi or FLU memory card
Other connections
PC terminal
Features
GPS
With O-GPS1 module
Electronic level
Yes (dual axis, can be displayed on screen or viewfinder)
Panorama
No
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
Yes
2 sec to 24 hrs interval
Up to 2000 shots
Time delay available
2 sec to 24 hrs interval
Up to 2000 shots
Time delay available
Power source
Battery
D-LI90P lithium battery
Battery life
560 shots (CIPA)
External power source
AC adapter K-AC132
Battery grip model
Pentax Battery Grip D-BG5
Body
Materials
Magnesium alloy body
Stainless steel chassis
Stainless steel chassis
Weather sealing
Dust- and weatherproof (92 special sealing parts)
Color
Black
Height (mm)
100
Width (mm)
131.5
Depth (mm)
77.5
Weight (body only)
715 g
Kit
Body only
Package contents
Lithium battery D-LI90P
Battery charger D-BC90
Shoulder strap
AC plug cord
ME viewfinder cap
Neck strap O-ST132
Body mount cover
Body mount cover
Battery grip terminal cover
Software CD-ROM S-SW140
Battery charger D-BC90
Shoulder strap
AC plug cord
ME viewfinder cap
Neck strap O-ST132
Body mount cover
Body mount cover
Battery grip terminal cover
Software CD-ROM S-SW140
Product codes
EAN
0027075274198
027075274198
4828537274192
027075274198
4828537274192
Manufacturer code
15529