Pentax K-3
Pentax K-3 is the flagship APSC-DSLR by Ricoh Imaging introduced in 2014. Like its predecessor (K-5 II/IIs) it has a magnesium alloy body and weather sealing. Among the improvements from the K-5 II are: Improved resolution, larger display, better weather sealing and AF system.
An improved version called K-3 II was launched in 2015 and had Built-in GPS instead of the pop-up flash and PIXEL-Shift resolution as main improvements. IN 2021 the Pentax K-3 III was launched with many more improvements
Specifications
- Sensor: 24.4 Megapixel (6016 x 4000) APS-C (23.5x15.6mm) size CMOS sensor, without an AA filter
- K-3 II introduced Super Resolution with Pixel-Shift technology
- Mount : Pentax KAF2 and KAF3
- Lenses of the K and M series are restricted to Av and M
- M42 lenses can use Av stopped down
- AF Points: 27-Point SAFOX XI module
- Sensitivity: ISO equivalent 100-51,200
- Shutter Speed: 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb
- Astro-tracer: with accesory GPS O-GPS1 unit. Exposure up to 300s.
- K-3 II has built-in GPS
- Maximum FPS: 8.3 FPS
- Video Modes: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
- Storage type: Dual SD, SDHC or SDXC Card
- Battery D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargable
- Battery Pack D-BG5 for 6AA or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well
- AC-Adapter K-AC132
- Weight: 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) with battery and SD card
- Dimensions:132.1 x 100 x 78.7 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03″)
- Firmware updates: at the Ricoh/Pentax website
- Focusing Screens: Not user serviceable but the following are available
- MF-60 - Standard screen
- ME-60 - All surface matte
- ML-60 - AF Cross-lined matte
- MI-60 - AF Scale matte
- Remote Control Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205
Links
- Pentax K3 user manual at Ricoh-Pentax
- Pentax K-3 II user manual at Ricoh-Pentax manual library
- In-depth review of K-3 at Pentaxforums
- In-depth review of K-3 II at Pentaxforums
