Pentax K-3
Pentax K-3|
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Digital single-lens reflex camera |
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| Sensor |
APS-C 23.7 × 15.7 mm CMOS sensor |
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| Maximum resolution |
24.71 megapixels (6016×4000) |
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| Recording medium |
2 slots for SD/SDHC/SDXC; dedicated Flucard for wireless tethering available |
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| Lens |
Interchangeable Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode |
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| Flash |
Onboard pop-up flash; hot shoe for P-TTL flash units with high-speed sync support; PC socket for studio flashes; 1/180 s X-sync speed |
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| Shutter speed range |
1/8000 – 30 s, Bulb |
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| ASA/ISO range |
ISO 100–51,200 in 1, ½, or ⅓ EV steps |
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| Exposure metering |
86,000-pixel RGB metering sensor with Real-Time Scene Analysis System |
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| Exposure modes |
Green (fully automatic), program, aperture priority, shutter priority, sensitivity priority, aperture and shutter priority, manual, bulb, X-sync shutter speed, three User presets. |
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| Metering modes |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
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| Continuous shooting |
Up to 8.3 fps for 60 JPEG or 23 RAW images |
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| Viewfinder |
Eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification |
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| Rear LCD monitor |
3.2″, 1,037,000 dots (720×480 RGB pixels) |
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| Battery |
D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
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| Optional battery packs |
D-BG5 battery grip accepts additional D-LI90 battery or 6 AA (R6) batteries |
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| Dimensions |
131×97×73 mm |
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| Weight |
With battery: 800 g (28 oz)
Without battery: 715 g (25.2 oz) |
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| Made in |
 Philippines |
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The Pentax K-3 is a 24-megapixel Pentax high-end digital single-lens reflex camera with APS-C sensor, announced on 7 October 2013.[1] Pentax K-3 is the successor of both the K-5 II and K-5 IIs models, which have a 16 megapixel sensor and differ in that the K-5 IIs omits the optical low pass filter or anti-aliasing (AA) filter that can prevent the appearance of moire in the K-5 II (and most other cameras of its time). Pentax obviated the need for providing two separate models by including a selectable AA filter "simulator" in the K-3. This mechanism vibrates the sensor when switched on, slightly blurring the image in a way that replaces the function of the optical AA filter, providing the same benefit as the K-5 II or other cameras with an optical AA filter. When the AA simulator is disabled, the sensor records a sharper image, as in the K-5 IIs.
The Pentax K-3 was also the first camera to support the Pentax FluCard for wireless remote capture and download of images.
Pentax K-3 mid-size DSLR has a magnesium alloy body that is weather sealed, and has relatively same price with newer low-entry DSLR Nikon D5500,[2] and cheaper $300 than newer mid-size DSLR Nikon D7200 which Pentax K-3 is better than Nikon D7200 and got ranked #2 in mid-size DSLR with lead in portrait, street, daily, landscape and only slight less of sport in image qualities. In-body stabilization makes Pentax K-3 has also get the advantage, but the 800 grams weight is slightly more than average of mid-size DSLR.[3]
Limited editions
When the K-3 was originally announced, Ricoh made available a Premium Silver Edition that included the camera body and battery grip in a silver paint finish as well as an exclusive red leather neck strap. According to Ricoh, this would match the silver versions of Pentax HD DA Limited lenses.[4] In July 2014, Ricoh announced the Prestige Edition, which included a K-3 and battery grip in "gunmetal gray" paint finish as well as two batteries and black artificial leather neckstrap,[5] embossed with the lettering "2014 TIPA BEST DIGITAL SLR EXPERT" and Pentax K-3 logo.[6] Each edition is limited to 2000 units.[4][5]
Awards
The Pentax K-3 has won the TIPA Award "Best Digital SLR Expert" for 2014,[7] and the EISA Photo Award 2014-2015 for Best Advanced DSLR.[8]
References
External links
Official page
Reviews
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