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Pentax K-3 III DSLR Camera
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 reviewDigital Camera Description
The Pentax K-3 III is a Professional DSLR with an APS-C sensor and a Pentax K lens mount. Its 26 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 100-1600000 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 100-1600000. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in very low-light. With 26 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 26" x 17" at 240 DPI.
A builtin 5-Axis Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Pentax K-3 III to compensate for camera shake up to 5.5-Stops beyond hand-holding with any mounted lens.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/8000 to 20m. Bulb exposures of an unspecified duration are possible with this camera. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/8000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Pentax K-3 III features a 101-point Phase-Detect AF system. Autofocus can continuously adjust according to subject distance. Manual Focus is also available.
Rare triple control-dials are featured on this digital camera, giving the efficient direct control over every exposure-parameter needed by professional photographers. The weatherproof construction of this digital camera protects it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. This particular model is also freezeproof down to -10C. Framing on the Pentax K-3 III is performed via an extra large reflex optical viewfinder with 1.05X magnification and 100% coverage. This magnification is equivalent to 0.7X on a Full-Frame camera.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | K-3 III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 26 Megapixels CMOS *Pixel-Shift Ultra-Resolution with Optional Motion Correction. Moire-Reduction, 3 levels. | Sensor Size | 24 x 16mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | No | Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | 5-Axis , 5.5-Stops | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 1600000 | Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 1200s |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K KAF4 Mount | Crop Factor | 1.5X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 101-point Phase-Detect, Assist-lamp *25 Cross-Type Points. Sensitive to -4 EV. |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Viewfinder Size | 1.05X - 100% Coverage *Natural-Bright-Matte III with Electronic-Level. |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 1.6 Megapixels 3.2" LCD 100% Coverage *Air Gapless Capacitive Touchscreen with Optional Night Vision. |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, S, M, B, TA | Scene Modes | None |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Highlight Weighed | Bracketing | 5 Shots ±3 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV |
| White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 29 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 12 FPS, 37 JPEG, 32 RAW *7 FPS, Max 60 JPEG or 37 RAW. 2.5 FPS, Max 90 JPEG or 39 RAW. | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote, Auto MLU |
| Command Dials | 3 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Weatherproof to -10C | Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Wired, Infrared, WiFi | Eye-Start Sensor | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | Yes | Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
| Built-In Flash | No | Flash Sync | 1/200s |
| Video Capture | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1920x1080 @ 60 FPS. Stereo headset mini-jack. | Sound Input | Stereo |
| Video Format | MPEG-4, Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | Yes |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 | GPS | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 800 *CIPA Standard |
| Introduced | 2020-10-27 | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 135 x 104 x 74mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 735g |
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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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