Pentax K-3 Mark III

Pentax K-3 Mark III
Pentax K-3 Mark III
Overview
MakerRicoh
TypeDigital single-lens reflex camera
Released23 April 2021;
3 years ago
 (2021-04-23)
Intro price$1,900 USD
Lens
Lens mountPentax KAF2
LensInterchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeBSI-CMOS, without low-pass filter
Sensor size23.3 x 15.5mm (APS-C type)[1]
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution6192 x 4128 (25.73 megapixels)
Film speedISO 100-1,600,000
Recording mediumDual SD, SDHC or SDXC card slots (Slot 1 UHS-II, Slot 2 UHS-I)
Focusing
Focus101 point Phase detection autofocus, 25 cross type, autofocus working range from -4 EV to 18 EV, contrast detection autofocus
Focus modesSingle AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A)
Focus areasAuto Area, Select, Zone Select, Expanded Select Area (S, M or L), Select S, Spot.
Exposure/metering
Exposure bracketingYes (5 stops)
Exposure modesScene Analyze Auto, Manual (M), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter Priority (Tv), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Flexible Program (P), Bulb (B), 5 User Modes
Exposure meteringTTL open aperture metering using 307.000 pixel RGB sensor
Metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering
Flash
FlashExternal only: 1/200 X-sync speed, hot shoe for P-TTL flash units with high-speed sync support, X-sync socket
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter, Electronic Shutter.
Shutter speedsMechanical shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb; Electronic shutter: 1/16000 to 30 sec
Continuous shootingup to 12 fps for 37 JPG or 30 RAW images (11 fps with AF.C)
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism
Viewfinder magnification1.05
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorPRIME V with Accelerator Unit II
White balanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten/Incandescent, Fluorescent, CTE, Manual, 3 user presets
Dynamic range compressorHighlight and Shadow Correction
General
Video recording1920x1080 (60p/30p//24p)
4K (30p/24p)
LCD screen3.2 inch GFZ LCD touchscreen with 1,620,000 dots
BatteryD-Li90P (body USB rechargeable)
Optional battery packsD-BG8
AV Port(s)USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI (Type D), external power supply, external cable switch, X-sync socket, Stereo microphone input, Headphone output
Data Port(s)IEEE802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 (
Body featuresShake Reduction II, magnesium alloy, dustproof, weather-resistant and -10°C (14°F) cold-resistant construction
Dimensions134.5 x 103.5 x 73.5mm
Weight735g (body only)
820g (including battery and SD Card)
Made in Philippines
Chronology
ReplacedPentax K-3 II
PredecessorPentax K-3 II
References
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/k-3-3/spec/

The Pentax K-3 Mark III is a professional digital single-lens reflex camera released by Ricoh Imaging on 23 April 2021. It was developed as the flagship model of the Pentax APS-C camera range.[2][3] It has a 1/8000 conventional and 1/16,000 electronic shutter (via firmware update). It also has familiar Pentax features, such as Astrotracer, Pixel Shift Resolution, AA Filter simulator, as well as Depth-of-field, Shutter, and Motion Bracketing.[4] This is the first Pentax camera with 4K video recording and a touchscreen.


References

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  1. ^ "PENTAX K-3 Mark III". 2 May 2023.
  2. ^ リコーイメージング、新APS-C機のペンタプリズムへのコダワリを公開
  3. ^ Product Stories of New APS-C"K-3 Mark III" Vol.1 (Wakashiro)
  4. ^ "PENTAX K-3 Mark III | RICOH IMAGING". www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
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