Ricoh Imaging is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, the new flagship model in our APS-C format digital SLR camera series. It offers advanced functions and outstanding imaging performance with a goal of optimizing the fun and excitement of photography in a wide variety of conditions.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 lensImage 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
(Standard output) 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 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)
RAW:(26M:6192x4128)
Quality Level RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
JPEG: ??? (Best), ?? (Better), ? (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
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
File name numbering: Sequential, ResetViewfinderType 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 screenType 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),
Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S),Grid Color: Black/Gray/White), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition AdjustmentLCD 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/OFFWhite Balance
Type Method using a combination of the image sensor and the RGBIr sensor
White Balance AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE,
Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axisAutofocus 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) *-4 EV is only available for AF points that support F2.8 light flux when an F2.8-light-flux compatible lens is attached.
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); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution
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 Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG L: ??? at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames
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·Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: ??? at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to
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·approx. 39 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 37 frames * The number of images captured in the continuous shooting mode is an approximate figure, tested at a sensitivity of ISO 100. The number may vary depending on the type of memory card used and/or the photographic conditions.
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·* The continuous shooting speed may decrease depending on the type of lens used and/or the
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·aperture, shutter speed and sensitivity selected by the user.
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·* A certain amount of time is required for the playback of images captured in the continuous
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·shooting mode. The time required may vary depending on the number of captured images
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·and/or the recording format.
·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
