Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Black (Body Only)
- Effective Pixels 25.73M
- PRIME V & Accelerator II
- ISO 100 to 16000000
- Approx. 12 FPS Continuous Shooting
- In-body Shake Reduction 5 Axis, 5.5steps
- Weather-resistant body
- Smart Function
- Pixel Shift Resolution
High-performance viewfinder
Optical viewfinder with approx. 100% field of view, and approx. 1.05X magnification
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III features a high-performance viewfinder with a high-refraction glass pentaprism to provide approximately 1.05-times magnification (with an FA 50mm F1.4 lens set at infinity). Despite the compact, lightweight APS-C-format SLR body, it delivers a truthful, wide-view image equal to that of a full-frame SLR, and helps you to become more fully immersed in the photo-shooting process. This viewfinder also provides an almost 10-percent increase in brightness, thanks to the improved reflectance of the pentaprism, while also assuring a nearly 100-percent field of view. By incorporating a distortion-compensating optical element and optimizing the lens coatings, it provides natural, true-to-life image rendition with high-magnification observations.
High-speed drive system
High-speed drive, with a maximum speed of approximately 12 images per second
Thanks to the combination of a newly developed mirror and shutter driving unit and the high-speed, high-performance PRIME V imaging engine, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III provides a high-speed drive system with a maximum speed of approximately 12 images per second in the AF.S mode, or approximately 11 images per second in the AF.C mode. This system lets you capture a momentary expression of the subject, which couldn’t otherwise have been captured by previous models.
High-precision autofocus system
SAFOX 13 AF system with 101 focus points
The number of focus points in the PENTAX K-3 Mark III have been increased to 101, from 27 in the PENTAX K-3 II. The AF area also has been greatly expanded. Of 41 user-selectable points,* 25 are cross-type sensors. This high-density AF system enhances the flexibility of image composition, while optimizing focusing accuracy on the subject. Since its middle focus point is designed to detect an F2.8 luminance flux, the camera assures super-high-precision focusing when using a bright lens with an open aperture of F2.8 or larger.
SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism
SRII for five-axis, 5.5-shutter-step camera shake compensation
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III’s SR II mechanism compensates for camera shake caused by horizontal and vertical shift, roll, pitch and yaw, with a wide compensation range up to approximately 5.5 shutter steps.* In addition to the all-purpose Auto mode, this mechanism also provides a Panning mode to capture slow-moving subjects. You can choose the mode that provides the ideal compensation effect for your subject.
Smart Function
More versatile Smart Function
The PENTAX-original Smart Function provides easy, single-action selection of menu items and functions. Featuring a new Smart Function button, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III now lets you preprogram a maximum of five functions from 22 options, and displays a list of the selected functions in the viewfinder window, so you can select the desired function without removing your eye from the viewfinder. It even lets you select and program the desired values for each function, allowing you to more precisely customize this function to meet your preferences.
Rugged construction
All-surface magnesium-alloy body
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III’s top, bottom, front and rear panels are all made of magnesium alloy. This lightweight, high-rigidity material not only protects the camera’s internal mechanisms from shock and vibration, but also creates the look of a solid, high-grade camera body.
Model Description
Type |
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera |
Lens Mount |
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) |
Compatible Lens |
KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens |
Image Capture Unit
Image Sensor |
Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.3 x 15.5 (mm) |
Effective Pixels |
Approx. 25.73 megapixels |
Total Pixels |
Approx. 26.78 megapixels |
Dust Removal |
Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II" |
Sensitivity |
ISO AUTO/100 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) |
Image Stabilizer |
Sensor-shift shake reduction "SR II"(5-axis), Auto/Panning/Off |
AA Filter Simulator |
Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Low/High/Bracketing(2 images)/Bracketing (3 images) |
File Formats
File Format |
RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
Recorded Pixels |
JPEG:L(26M:6192x4128)、M(15M:4752x3168)、S(9M:3648x2432)、XS(2M:1920x1280) |
Quality Level |
RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG |
Color Space |
sRGB、AdobeRGB |
Storage Medium |
SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards UHS-1/UHS-II compatible (UHS-II is only available for the memory card inserted in the SD1 slot.) |
Dual SD Slot |
Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPG, Image copy between slots possible |
Storage Folder |
Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX") |
Recording File |
File Name: ""IMGP****"" or User assigned file name |
Viewfinder
Type |
Pentaprism Finder |
Coverage (FOV) |
Approx. 100% |
Magnification |
Approx. 1.05x (FA 50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
Eye-Relief Length |
Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.0mm (from the center of lens) |
Diopter adjustment |
Approx. -4.0m to + 1.0m-1 |
Focusing Screen |
Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Viewfinder Overlay |
AF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop, Smart Function, Operation Control Lock |
Live View
Type |
TTL method using image sensor |
Focusing Mechanism |
Contrast detection (Auto Area, Zone Select, Tracking, Select(L/M/S), Spot) |
Functions |
Focus Peaking, Face detection, Touch AF |
Display |
Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), |
LCD Monitor
Type |
Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass |
Size |
3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
Dots |
Approx. 1620K dots |
Touch Screen |
Capacitive sensing method |
Adjustment |
Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable |
Outdoor View Setting |
Adjustable ±2 step |
Night Vision LCD Display |
ON/OFF |
White Balance
Type |
Method using a combination of the image sensor and the RGBIr sensor |
White Balance |
AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, |
Fine Adjustment |
Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
Autofocus System
Type |
TTL: Phase-matching autofocus |
Focus Sensor |
SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points) |
Brightness Range |
EV-4 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) |
AF mode |
Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) |
AF Point Selection |
Auto Area, Zone Select, Select, Expanded Area(S, M, L), Select(S), Spot |
AF Assist Light |
Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Metering
Type |
TTL open aperture metering using 307K pixel RGBIr sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot and Highlight-weighted |
Metering Range |
EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) |
Exposure Mode |
Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5 |
EV Compensation |
±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) |
AE Lock |
Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); |
Shutter
Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter |
Shutter Speed |
Auto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 1 sec. to 20min.) |
Drive Modes
Mode Selection |
Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Depth of Field Bracketing, Motion Bracketing, Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure(Average/Additive/Bright), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite |
Self-timer |
12s, 2s |
Remote Control |
0s, 3s |
Continuous Shooting |
Max. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames |
External Flash
Flash Modes |
Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Sync Speed |
1/200sec. |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
-2.0 to +1.0EV |
Capture Settings
Custom Image |
Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
Cross Process |
Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 |
Digital Filter |
Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome |
Clarity |
Adjustable ±4 step |
Skin Tone |
Type1/Type2 |
HDR |
Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function |
Pixel Shift Resolution |
Available, Motion Correction On/Off |
Lens Correction |
Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction |
D-Range Correction |
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
Noise Reduction |
Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction |
Horizon Correction |
SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees |
Composition Adjustment |
Adjustment range of ±1.5mm up, down, left or right (±1mm when rotated); Rotating range of ±1 degree |
Electronic Level |
Displayed in viewfinder (Horizontal and vertical); Displayed on LCD monitor (Horizontal and vertical) |
Program Line |
AUTO, Normal, Hi-speed Priority, DOF Priority (Deep), DOF Priority (Shallow), MTF Priority |
Movie
File Format |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
Recorded Pixels |
4K(3840x2160, 30p/24p) |
Sound |
Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (stereo recording compatible) |
Recording Time |
Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
White Balance |
AUTO WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, |
Custom Images |
Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
Cross Processing |
Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. |
Digital Filter |
Extract Color, Replace Color, Retro, High Contrast, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Playback
Playback View |
Single frame, Multi-image display (20, 48, 70 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display, quick zoom and Focus Magnification available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S), Grid Color: Black/Gray/White), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display |
Delete |
Single image, All images, Selected images, Folder, Images on the selected shooting date, Instant review image |
Digital Filter |
Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome, Miniature, Soft, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome, Frame Composite |
RAW Development |
RAW file select: |
Edit |
Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Save RAW Data in buffer memory, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), |
Customization
Settings |
USER Mode, Fx Button, AF/AE Lock Settings, Preview Dial, E-Dial Programming, Smart Function, Monitor Touch Operation, Eye Sensor, Viewfinder Display, LCD Panel, Monitor Display, Instant Review, Zoom Review, Warning Display, Control Panel, Memory, EV Steps, ISO Sensitivity Steps, Color Temperature Steps, Input MF Lens Focal Length, Save Rotation Information, Aperture Information Record, AF Fine Adjustment, Copyright Information |
Language |
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
Power Supply
Battery Type |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 |
AC Adapter |
AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional) |
Battery Life |
Number of recordable images: Approx. 800 images |
Interfaces
Connection Port |
USB Terminal(USB Type-C), External cable switch terminal(2.5mm diameter), X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D) , Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal |
USB Connection |
USB 3.2 Gen1, Data Transfer: MTP/CD-ROM, Battery Recharge/Power Supply (Optional AC Adapter required) |
Wireless LAN
Standards |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Frequency |
2412MHz~2462MHz (1ch~11ch) |
Security |
Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES |
Bluetooth
Standards |
Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
Frequency |
2402MHz~2480MHz(CH0~CH39) |
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions |
Approx. 134.5mm (W) x103.5mm (H) x 73.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
Weight |
Approx. 820g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), |
Operating Environment
Temperature |
-10°C~40°C (14°F~104°F) |
Humidity |
85% or less (no condensation) |
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Storage Capacity
<Still>(approx.)
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JPEG |
RAW |
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Recorded Pixels |
L: 26M |
M: 15M |
S: 9M |
XS: 2M |
6192 x 4128 |
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6192 x 4128 |
4752 x 3168 |
3648 x 2432 |
1920 x 1280 |
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Quality Level |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
PEF |
8GB |
495 |
1120 |
2190 |
837 |
1872 |
3607 |
1401 |
3105 |
5840 |
4717 |
9812 |
16353 |
141 |
shots
<Movie>(approx.)
Recorded Pixels |
4K |
Full HD |
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30p |
24p |
60p |
30p |
24p |
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8GB |
00:08′39″ |
00:10′46″ |
00:12′17″ |
00:24′09″ |
00:29′56″ |
Hours : Minutes' Seconds''
* You can record up to 25 min. or 4GB movie for one shooting.
* ‘Storage Capacity’ refers to confirmed operation by RICOH IMAGING, and is intended for customer convenience but is not a guarantee by RICOH IMAGING to the customer.
* Use a high-speed SD memory card when recording movies. If the writing speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, writing may be interrupted during recording.
Brand: Pentax |
Code: 1052
APN: 027075302327 |
Supplier Code: S0001052
Brand: Pentax |
Code: 1052
APN: 027075302327 |
Supplier Code: S0001052
At a glance
- Effective Pixels 25.73M
- PRIME V & Accelerator II
- ISO 100 to 16000000
- Approx. 12 FPS Continuous Shooting
- In-body Shake Reduction 5 Axis, 5.5steps
- Weather-resistant body
- Smart Function
- Pixel Shift Resolution