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*'''Multi-exposure''' 2 to 20 | *'''Multi-exposure''' 2 to 20 | ||
*'''Storage type''': 2 SD, SDHC or SDXC Card | *'''Storage type''': 2 SD, SDHC or SDXC Card | ||
+ | *'''Wireless Lan''':IEEE 802.11b/g/n | ||
+ | * '''Bluetooth'': Bluetooth® v4.2 | ||
*'''Battery''' D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargeable | *'''Battery''' D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargeable | ||
**'''Battery Pack''' D-BG8 for AA or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well | **'''Battery Pack''' D-BG8 for AA or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well | ||
**'''AC-Adapter''' K-AC166 | **'''AC-Adapter''' K-AC166 | ||
− | *'''Weight''': 735g (body only) | + | *'''Weight''': 735g (body only) 820g (with battery and SD card) |
+ | * '''Dimensions''': 134.5 x103.5 x 73.5mm | ||
*'''Firmware updates''': [https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-3-3.html at the Ricoh/Pentax website] | *'''Firmware updates''': [https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k-3-3.html at the Ricoh/Pentax website] | ||
Revision as of 02:38, 1 August 2022
The Pentax K-3 III is a DSLR which was introduced by Pentax Ricoh Imaging in 2021. It is the 3rd generation of the flagship APS-C DSLR from Pentax, and share with it's predecessor, Pentax K-3 and K-3 II, the same magnesium-alloy, weather sealed body but the control layout was redesigned, and many new features are presented in this camera:
- Viewfinder with 100% coverage and improved brightness, with 105% magnification.
- Viewfinder has an LCD overlay with a customizable grid, electronic level, AF active points, Smart Function settings, and other features
- Depth of field preview (mechanical)
- Diopter adjustment: -4.0m to + 1.0m
- Eye sensor
- Button layout now includes a third command wheel and it also includes a joystick for moving the active AF point
- Rear monitor is a touch screen
- Support for legacy lenses has been improved, allowing for metering with K and M-series lenses (no electronics) and manually recording of the aperture data in EXIF. When the shutter button is half-pressed the camera stops the lens down and sets the exposure.
- Electronic shutter
Specifications
- Sensor: 26 Megapixel APS-C (23.7x15.7mm) CMOS sensor
- Mount : Pentax KAF2 (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
- Compatible with KA - KAF, KAF3, KAF3 and, KAF4 lenses
- Lenses of the K and M series are restricted to Av and M
- M42 lenses can be used in use Av stopped down
- Lightmeter -4 to 20 EV in 307K pixels
- AF Points: SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points)
- Sensitivity: ISO AUTO/100 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
- Shutter Speed: 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb (1/16,000 with electronic shutter)
- Astro-tracer: with accessory GPS O-GPS1 / O-GPS2 unit. Exposure up to 300s.
- Firmware updates make astrotracer without GPS unit possible
- Night vision monitor screen is also available
- Maximum FPS: 12 FPS
- Video Modes:
- 4K(3840x2160, 30p/24p)
- Full HD(1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p)
- 1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25 fps
- 640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps
- Interval shooting
- Multi-exposure 2 to 20
- Storage type: 2 SD, SDHC or SDXC Card
- Wireless Lan:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- 'Bluetooth: Bluetooth® v4.2
- Battery D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargeable
- Battery Pack D-BG8 for AA or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well
- AC-Adapter K-AC166
- Weight: 735g (body only) 820g (with battery and SD card)
- Dimensions: 134.5 x103.5 x 73.5mm
- Firmware updates: at the Ricoh/Pentax website
- Focusing Screens: Electronic display on viewfinder
- Remote Control Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205
- Tethering capability with smartphones via WiFi
Notes
Links
- Pentax K3-III at Ricoh-Pentax
- Pentax K-3 III user manual at Ricoh-Pentax manual library
- In-depth review at Pentaxforums