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.
 Pentax K-3 Mark III | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Ricoh |
| Type | Digital single-lens reflex camera |
| Released | 23 April 2021 |
| 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 x 15.5mm (APS-C type)[1] |
| Sensor maker | Sony |
| Maximum resolution | 6192 x 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 | |
| Focus | 101 point Phase detection autofocus, 25 cross type, autofocus working range from -4 EV to 18 EV, contrast detection autofocus |
| Focus modes | Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A) |
| Focus areas | Auto Area, Select, Zone Select, Expanded Select Area (S, M or L), Select S, Spot. |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure bracketing | Yes (5 stops) |
| Exposure modes | 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 |
| 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 | Eye-level pentaprism |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.05 |
| Frame coverage | 100% |
| 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 compressor | Highlight and Shadow Correction |
| General | |
| Video recording | 1920x1080 (60p/30p//24p） 4K (30p/24p) |
| LCD screen | 3.2 inch GFZ LCD touchscreen with 1,620,000 dots |
| Battery | D-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 features | 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) |
| Made in |  Philippines |
| Chronology | |
| Replaced | Pentax K-3 II |
| Predecessor | Pentax K-3 II |
| References | |
| http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/k-3-3/spec/ | |
References
edit- ^ "PENTAX K-3 Mark III". 2 May 2023.
- ^ 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
- ^ Product Stories of New APS-C"K-3 Mark III" Vol.1 (Wakashiro)
- ^ "PENTAX K-3 Mark III | RICOH IMAGING". www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
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