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[[Pentax]] K3 is the flagship APSC-DSLR by Ricoh Imaging introduced in 2014.   
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[[Pentax]] K-3 is the flagship APSC-DSLR by Ricoh Imaging introduced in 2014.   
 
Like its predecessor ([[Pentax_K-5_II|K5-II/IIs]]) it has a magnesium alloy body and weather sealing.
 
Like its predecessor ([[Pentax_K-5_II|K5-II/IIs]]) it has a magnesium alloy body and weather sealing.
Among the immprovements form the K5-II are:  Improved resolution, larger display, better weather sealing and AF system.
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Among the improvements from the K5-II are:  Improved resolution, larger display, better weather sealing and AF system.
  
An improved version called '''K3 II''' was launched in 2015 and had Built-in GPS instead of the pop-up flash and PIXEL-Shift resolution as main improvements.  IN 2021 the [[Pentax K-3 III]] was launched with many more improvements
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An improved version called '''K-3 II''' was launched in 2015 and had Built-in GPS instead of the pop-up flash and PIXEL-Shift resolution as main improvements.  IN 2021 the [[Pentax K-3 III]] was launched with many more improvements
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
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*'''Sensitivity''': ISO equivalent 80-51,200
 
*'''Sensitivity''': ISO equivalent 80-51,200
 
*'''Shutter Speed''': 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb
 
*'''Shutter Speed''': 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb
*'''Astro-tracer''': with accesory GPS O-GPS1 unit.  Exposure up to 300s.
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*'''Astro-tracer''': with accesory GPS O-GPS1 unit.  Exposure up to 300s. ''(K-3 II has built-in GPS)''
 
*'''Maximum FPS''': 8.3 FPS
 
*'''Maximum FPS''': 8.3 FPS
 
*'''Video Modes''': 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)  
 
*'''Video Modes''': 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)  

Revision as of 01:57, 1 August 2022

Pentax K-3 is the flagship APSC-DSLR by Ricoh Imaging introduced in 2014. Like its predecessor (K5-II/IIs) it has a magnesium alloy body and weather sealing. Among the improvements from the K5-II are: Improved resolution, larger display, better weather sealing and AF system.

An improved version called K-3 II was launched in 2015 and had Built-in GPS instead of the pop-up flash and PIXEL-Shift resolution as main improvements. IN 2021 the Pentax K-3 III was launched with many more improvements

Specifications

  • Sensor: 24.4 Megapixel (6016 x 4000) APS-C (23.7x15.7mm) size CMOS sensor, without an AA filter
  • Mount : Pentax KAF2 and KAF3
    • Lenses of the K and M series are restricted to Av and M
    • M42 lenses can use Av stopped down
  • AF Points: 27-Point SAFOX XI module
  • Sensitivity: ISO equivalent 80-51,200
  • Shutter Speed: 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb
  • Astro-tracer: with accesory GPS O-GPS1 unit. Exposure up to 300s. (K-3 II has built-in GPS)
  • Maximum FPS: 8.3 FPS
  • Video Modes: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
  • Storage type: Dual SD, SDHC or SDXC Card
  • Battery D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargable
    • Battery Pack D-BG5 for 6AA or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well
    • AC-Adapter K-AC132
  • Weight: 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
  • Dimensions:131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03″)
  • Firmware updates: at the Ricoh/Pentax website
  • Focusing Screens: Not user serviceable but the following are available
    • MF-60 - Standard screen
    • ME-60 - All surface matte
    • ML-60 - AF Cross-lined matte
    • MI-60 - AF Scale matte
  • Remote Control Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205