Pentax K-3 Mark III

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Pentax K-3 Mark III
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Pentax K-3 Mark III
Overview
Maker Ricoh
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Released23 April 2021;
4 years ago
 (2021-04-23)
Intro price$1,900 USD
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2
Lens Interchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Sensor type BSI-CMOS, without low-pass filter
Sensor size 23.3×15.5 mm (APS-C type) [1]
Sensor maker Sony
Maximum resolution 6192×4128 (25.73 megapixels)
Film speed ISO 100-1,600,000
Recording medium Dual 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 bracketing Yes (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 metering TTL open aperture metering using 307.000 pixel RGB sensor
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering
Flash
Flash External only: 1/200 X-sync speed, hot shoe for P-TTL flash units with high-speed sync support, X-sync socket
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter, Electronic Shutter.
Shutter speeds Mechanical shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb; Electronic shutter: 1/16000 to 30 sec
Continuous shooting up to 12 fps for 37 JPG or 30 RAW images (11 fps with AF.C)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (Pentaprism)
Viewfinder magnification1.05
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processor PRIME V with Accelerator Unit II
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten/Incandescent, Fluorescent, CTE, Manual, 3 user presets
Dynamic range compressorHighlight and Shadow Correction
General
Video recording1920×1080 (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 packs D-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
Dimensions 134.5×103.5×73.5 mm (5.30×4.07×2.89 in)
Weight 735 g (25.9 oz) (body only)
820 g (29 oz) (including battery and SD Card)
Made in Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Chronology
Predecessor Pentax 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

  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.