Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body (Black) with Battery Grip and 64GB SD Card

Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body (Black)

Monochrome-specific CMOS image sensor

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome incorporates a monochrome-specific, APS-C-format CMOS image sensor free of an AA (anti-aliasing) filter with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels. Typical color image sensors are designed to receive light passing through red (R), green (G), and blue (B) color filters, so each pixel detects only one color data component. To compose a monochrome image, color sensors must convert color data into monochromatic data by interpolating the color data they collect. The new monochrome-specific image sensor, however, can faithfully reflect the brightness data obtained by each pixel in the image without the interpolation process to produce extra-fine monochromatic expression, in images high in resolution and rich in gradation.

Image quality exclusively designed for monochrome photography

The image quality produced by the original PENTAX K-3 Mark III was thoroughly reevaluated and totally redesigned to optimize the imaging characteristics of the new monochrome-specific image sensor. The result is a highly sensitive expression with a natural bokeh (defocus) effect, rich gradation, and extra-fine sharpness an image only the monochrome-specific image sensor can deliver.

A selection of monochrome-specific finishing touches

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome offers three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for monochrome photography to provide distinctive finishing touches. In addition to Standard mode, it also provides Hard mode to produce high-contrast images, and Soft mode to create high-key, low-contrast images. Each mode provides minute adjustments of parameters such as tone, key, contrast, and sharpness, allowing the photographer to personalize images for the desired finishing touch.

Exterior design reflecting the monochrome photography concept

The concept of monochrome photography is evident throughout the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera body, from the white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel positioned on its upper panel, to the Monochrome lettering printed on the upper-left shoulder of the back panel, and the SR (Shake Reduction) logo finished in silver. The cameras user interface menu features a black-and-white color scheme as default, while the icons printed on buttons and switches across the cameras exterior are finished in three shades of gray.

Note: Since the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome is solely designed for black-and-white photography, some of its features and functions may differ from those of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III.

Pentax Battery Grip D-BG8 (Black)

Designed for exclusive use with the PentaxKEY_TAB K-3 Mark III, this battery grip features a dustproof, weather-resistant construction, and provides an extra set of control buttons (shutter release, Smart Function, AF/AE lock, exposure compensation, and green), a focus point selector lever, and a pair of electronic dials to facilitate vertical-position shooting. It is powered by the large-capacity D-LI90(E) Lithium-ion Battery, which is also used to power the camera body while increasing the number of recordable images. This battery can be recharged using the cameras USB terminal.

SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Memory Card

The SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Memory Card saves you time transferring media with reading speeds of up to 200MB/s. With shot speeds of up to 90MB/s and UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) recording, you are ready to capture stunning, high-resolution, stutter-free 4K UHD video.

Improve Your Workflow Efficiency

With SanDisk QuickFlow Technology, this card optimizes performance for timesaving media offloads with quick transfer speeds up to 200MB/s (64GB-1TB). You can pair with the SanDisk Professional Pro-Reader SD and microSD to achieve maximum speeds (sold separately).

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