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Pentax K-3 III Summary
26 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Automatic Level: Corrects for some degree of tilt to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Ultra HD (4K) video: 3840x2160 resolution or more.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Built-In GPS
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Neocamera detailed reviewPentax K-3 III Assessment
The Pentax K-3 III is easily the ultimate APS-C DSLR. It truly delivers class-leading performance for just about everything and comes close for the rest.
Image-quality from the K-3 III is superb. Its new 26 MP BSI-CMOS sensor captures images with crispness and clarity that match the K-5 IIs
Pentax K-5 IIs while with more resolution than the K-3 II
Pentax K-3 II. From base to medium ISO, this DSLR has the lowest noise of any APS-C cameras. Above that the Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor has a very slight edge. The Pentax K-3 III also manages to come in second in terms of dynamic-range, once more a similar level as the K-5 IIs.
Newly designed shutter and mirror mechanisms allow the K-3 III to sustain 12 FPS, faster than any APS-C DSLR. Its 101-Point SAFOX XIII autofocus system is highly capable and can operate continuous up to 11 FPS. This AF system is highly reliable and sensitive down to -4 EV, although its performance falls short of the Nikon D500
Nikon D500 for action-photography.
The Pentax K-3 III provides an enormous feature-set, including a vastly improved 5-axis image-stabilization system that is effective to 5½-stops, while remaining remarkably compact. It is an extremely sturdy camera with a weatherproof and freezeproof body.
Ergonomics of this DSLR are simply outstanding. Triple control-dials, an 8-way focus joystick, extensive exposure modes and ten customizable buttons make this the most efficient camera yet. Ricoh kept most innovative features and truly helpful features inherited from Pentax in their latest APS-C flagship.
This spectacular performance and capabilities really makes the Pentax K-3 III stand-out at a time when DSLR are losing ground to mirrorless cameras. The only aspect holding this camera back is its high price that rivals Full-Frame models. None of those are as usable as the K-3 III yet they come with advantages of their own, a larger viewfinders and faster speed for those that are mirrorless.
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| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Superb detail capture | Random overexposure |
| Extremely low noise | Variable AF speed |
| Wide dynamic-range | Poor menu system |
| Nicely saturated colors | Limited lens lineup |
| Most powerfull DSLR Image-Stabilization | Not Exposure-Priority Live-View |
| Fastest APS-C DSLR | High price |
| Excellent autofocus accuracy | |
| Extremely responsive | |
| Automatic Horizon Correction | |
| Unique Anti-Alias Simulator | |
| Post-shot RAW saving | |
| Excellent usability | |
| Superb ergonomics | |
| Best-in-class weather resistance | |
| Fantastic build quality | |
 Excellent + Excellent + |
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Pentax K-3 III Related Information
| Sister Models |
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| Pentax K-3 II Pentax K-3 II - 24 MP, ISO 51200 Max, 4½-Stop IBIS, 27-Point AF, 1080p Max Video |
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Pentax K-3 III Highlights
SLR digital cameraSensor-Size: 24 x 16mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 26 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 100-1600000 |
| Pentax K Mount 1.5X FLM | Shutter 1/8000-1200s |
| 5-Axis Built-in Stabilization, 5.5-Stop Improvement | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 100% Coverage Extra Large Viewfinder | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Automatic Eye-Start sensor | Spot-Metering |
| Auto Horizon Correction 2 Axis Digital Level | Hot-Shoe & Sync-Port |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Stereo audio input |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 12 FPS Drive, 37 Images | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
| 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | |
| 3.2" LCD 1.6 Megapixels |
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