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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:
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It is the 3rd generation of the flagship APS-C DSLR from Pentax, and share with its predecessor, '''[[Pentax K-3]]''' and '''K-3 II''', the same magnesium-alloy, weather sealed body.  In this generation the control layout was redesigned, and many new features that were presented in the [[Pentax K-1]] (2016) and K-1 II (2018) and [[Pentax KP]] (2017) are implemented:
  
 
*Viewfinder with 100% coverage and improved brightness, with 105% magnification.
 
*Viewfinder with 100% coverage and improved brightness, with 105% magnification.
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** Diopter adjustment: -4.0m to + 1.0m
 
** Diopter adjustment: -4.0m to + 1.0m
 
**Eye sensor
 
**Eye sensor
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*Button layout now includes a third command wheel and it also includes a joystick for moving the active AF point
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*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
 
*Rear monitor is a touch screen
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*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.
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*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
 
*Electronic shutter
 
*Wireless tethering using Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
 
*Wireless tethering using Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
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*However, no built-in GPS is in the camera, having to use the O-GPS1 accessory.
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==Monochrome Version==
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On April 2023 Pentax announced that a special version for Black and White photography, called '''K3-III Monochrome'''.  This version has a debayered sensor and firmware has been modified for Black and White.<ref>[https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/k-3-3-mono/spec/ K3-iii Monochrome] at Ricoh Imaging</ref>
  
 
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==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
 
*'''Sensor''':  26 Megapixel APS-C (23.7x15.7mm) CMOS sensor
 
*'''Sensor''':  26 Megapixel APS-C (23.7x15.7mm) CMOS sensor
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*'''Lightmeter''' -4 to 20 EV in 307K pixels
 
*'''Lightmeter''' -4 to 20 EV in 307K pixels
 
*'''AF Points''': SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points)
 
*'''AF Points''': SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points)
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*'''Sensitivity''': ISO AUTO/100 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
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*'''Sensitivity''': ISO AUTO/100 to 1,600,000 (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)
 
*'''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.
 
*'''Astro-tracer''': with accessory GPS O-GPS1 / O-GPS2 unit.  Exposure up to 300s.
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** Firmware updates make astrotracer without GPS unit possible
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** Firmware updates (1.40) make Astro-tracer without GPS unit possible  
 
** Night vision monitor screen is also available
 
** Night vision monitor screen is also available
 
*'''Maximum FPS''': 12 FPS
 
*'''Maximum FPS''': 12 FPS
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**640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps  
 
**640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps  
 
*'''Interval shooting'''  
 
*'''Interval shooting'''  
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** Interval shooting images can be composed in-camera
 
*'''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
 
*'''Wireless Lan''':IEEE 802.11b/g/n
 
*'''Bluetooth''': Bluetooth® v4.2  
 
*'''Bluetooth''': Bluetooth® v4.2  
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*'''Battery''' D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargeable
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*'''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
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**'''USB-charging''' available with USB-C
 
*'''Weight''': 735g (body only) 820g (with battery and SD card)
 
*'''Weight''': 735g (body only) 820g (with battery and SD card)
 
* '''Dimensions''': 134.5 x103.5 x 73.5mm  
 
* '''Dimensions''': 134.5 x103.5 x 73.5mm  
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*'''Remote Control''' Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205
 
*'''Remote Control''' Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205
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**Tethering capability with smartphones via WiFi
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**Tethering capability with smartphones via Wi-Fi
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* [https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-3-iii/introduction.html In-depth review] at Pentaxforums
 
* [https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-3-iii/introduction.html In-depth review] at Pentaxforums
  
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[[Category: Japanese digital SLR]]
 
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[[Category: Pentax|K-3 III]]
 
[[Category: Pentax|K-3 III]]

Latest revision as of 19:40, 25 April 2023

The Pentax K-3 III is a DSLR which was introduced by Pentax Ricoh Imaging in 2021.

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Pentax K-3 III
image by Pablo Coronel (Image rights)

It is the 3rd generation of the flagship APS-C DSLR from Pentax, and share with its predecessor, Pentax K-3 and K-3 II, the same magnesium-alloy, weather sealed body. In this generation the control layout was redesigned, and many new features that were presented in the Pentax K-1 (2016) and K-1 II (2018) and Pentax KP (2017) are implemented:

  • 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
  • Wireless tethering using Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
  • However, no built-in GPS is in the camera, having to use the O-GPS1 accessory.

Monochrome Version

On April 2023 Pentax announced that a special version for Black and White photography, called K3-III Monochrome. This version has a debayered sensor and firmware has been modified for Black and White.[1]


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 1,600,000 (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 (1.40) make Astro-tracer 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
    • Interval shooting images can be composed in-camera
  • 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
    • USB-charging available with USB-C
  • 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 Wi-Fi

Notes

  1. ↑ K3-iii Monochrome at Ricoh Imaging

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