Pentax K-3 Mark III explained

Camera Name:Pentax K-3 Mark III
Maker:Ricoh
Type:Digital single-lens reflex camera
Price:$1,900 USD
Lens Mount:Pentax KAF2
Lens:Interchangeable lens
Sensor Type:BSI-CMOS, without low-pass filter
Sensor Size:23.3 x 15.5mm (APS-C type)[1]
Sensor Maker:Sony
Res:6192 x 4128 (25.73 megapixels)
Filmgauge:-->
Speedrange:ISO 100-1,600,000
Recording Medium:Dual SD, SDHC or SDXC card slots (Slot 1 UHS-II, Slot 2 UHS-I)
Focus Type:101 point Phase detection autofocus, 25 cross type, autofocus working range from -4 EV to 18 EV, contrast detection autofocus
Fmode:Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A)
Farea:Auto Area, Select, Zone Select, Expanded Select Area (S, M or L), Select S, Spot.
Exbkt:Yes (5 stops)
Emode:Scene 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
Metering:TTL open aperture metering using 307.000 pixel RGB sensor
Mmode:Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering
Flash:External only: 1/200 X-sync speed, hot shoe for P-TTL flash units with high-speed sync support, X-sync socket
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
Cont:up to 12 fps for 37 JPG or 30 RAW images (11 fps with AF.C)
Viewfinder:Eye-level pentaprism
Magnification:1.05
Coverage:100%
Iproc:PRIME V with Accelerator Unit II
Wb:Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten/Incandescent, Fluorescent, CTE, Manual, 3 user presets
Drcomp:Highlight and Shadow Correction
Vidrecord:1920x1080 (60p/30p//24p)
4K (30p/24p)
Rearlcd:3.2 inch GFZ LCD touchscreen with 1,620,000 dots
Battery:D-Li90P (body USB rechargeable)
Obp:D-BG8
Interface Avout:USB 3.2 Type-C, HDMI (Type D), external power supply, external cable switch, X-sync socket, Stereo microphone input, Headphone output
Interface Data:IEEE802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2(
Body Comp-Feats:Shake Reduction II, magnesium alloy, dustproof, weather-resistant and -10°C (14°F) cold-resistant construction
Dimensions:134.5 x 103.5 x 73.5mm
Weight:735g (body only)
820g (including battery and SD Card)
Replaced:Pentax K-3 II
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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PENTAX K-3 Mark III . 2 May 2023 .
  2. https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1269714.html 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. https://pentaxofficial.com/en/5848/ Product Stories of New APS-C"K-3 Mark III" Vol.1 (Wakashiro)
  4. Web site: PENTAX K-3 Mark III RICOH IMAGING. 2021-09-15. www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. en.