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PENTAX K-3 15530 Black 23.35 MP Digital SLR Camera - Body

  • CMOS 23.35 MP
  • 3.2" 1037K LCD
  • Auto: ISO 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Auto ISO range selectable, Bulb mode: Auto ISO n/a Manual: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
  • PENTAX KAF2 Bayonet Mount
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Model
Brand PENTAX
Model K-3
Part 15530
Details
Color Black
Package Type Body Only
Image Sensor
Image Sensor CMOS
Image Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6mm
Gross Pixels 24.71 MP
Effective Pixels 23.35 MP
Color Filter System Primary color filter
Dust Cleaning System DR II (ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter) with Dust Alert function
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (3.5EV TBD)
Resolution Jpeg:
L (24M: 6016x4000),
M (14M: 4608x3072),
S (6M: 3072x2048),
XS (2M: 1920x1280)

RAW:
L (24M: 6016x4000)
White Balance
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, Flash, CTE, Manual mode(s): Yes, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image* WB fine adjustment available in all modes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism
Coverage 100%
Magnification 0.95X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
Dioptric Adjustment -2.5m to 1.5m
Focusing Screen Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable)
Depth-of-Field Preview Optical (diaphragm stop-down), Digital
LCD Monitor
LCD 3.2" 1037K
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Focus
Focus Type SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Focusing Modes AF Single (w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF Continuous (w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual
Focusing Point Selection Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (27 AF points)
Exposure
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)
Metering System TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor
ISO Sensitivity Auto: ISO 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Auto ISO range selectable,
Bulb mode: Auto ISO n/a
Manual: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
Shutter
Shutter Type Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb
Self-timer Yes (12s, 2s)
Flash
Flash Type Retractable P-TTL popup flash
Flash Mode Auto, On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual
Flash Range 28mm wide angle (equiv 35mm)
Flash Exposure Compensation -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps)
External Flash Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket
Drive System
Drive Modes Single, Continuous (H,M,L), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Exp. Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), Mirror up (standard, remote), HDR Capture (3 shots at 1EV, 2EV, or 3EV, 3 blend settings plus Auto, pixel alignment)
Continuous Shooting Speed Continuous H: Approx 8.3 FPS (60 JPG, 23 RAW)
Continuous M: Approx 4.5 FPS (100 JPG, 32 RAW)
Continuous L: Approx 3.0 FPS (200 JPG, 52 RAW)
Function
Playback Single frame, multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16, 100% display and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, detailed info, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie, Magnification: up to 16X, scrollable, quick magnification.
Customization 27 Functions
Recording System
Image Type RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.30), DCF 2.0 compliant
Recording Media SD, SDHC, SDXC, EyeFi, FLU
Movie
Movie Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) - JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record
Movie Recording Full HD (1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
HD (1280x720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Lens
Compatible Lenses PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)
Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 Bayonet Mount
Interface
USB USB 3.0
A/V Out Yes
HDMI Yes
Power Source
Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90
Battery Life Recordable images: Approx 720 (approx 560 w 50% flash, CIPA)
Playback time: Approx 370 min
Movie recording time: Approx 25 min (automatic overheat shutdown protection)
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions 5.17in x 3.94in x 3.05in
Weight Without battery or removable memory: 25.2 oz.
Loaded and ready: 28.2 oz.
Package Contents
Package Contents K-3 DSLR Camera
Li-Ion Battery D-LI90
Strap O-ST132
Eyecup FS
Finder Cap ME
PC Socket Cap
Battery Charger Kit K-BC90
Hotshoe Cover FK
Body Mount Cover
Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte
Software CD-ROM S-SW140
Group
Type Body Only
Grip Color Black
Body Color Black
Additional Information
Date First Available December 26, 2013

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