Pentax K-3 Mark III Body Silver

Ricoh Imaging is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, the new flagship model in our APS-C format digital SLR camera series. It offers advanced functions and outstanding imaging performance with a goal of optimizing the fun and excitement of photography in a wide variety of conditions.Type   TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera

Lens Mount   PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power

                      contacts)

Compatible Lens   KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lensImage Sensor   Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.3 x 15.5 (mm)

Effective Pixels   Approx. 25.73 megapixels

Total Pixels   Approx. 26.78 megapixels

Dust Removal   Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II"

Sensitivity

(Standard output) ISO AUTO/100 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)

Image Stabilizer   Sensor-shift shake reduction "SR II"(5-axis), Auto/Panning/Off

AA Filter Simulator   Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Low/High/Bracketing (2 images)/Bracketing (3 images)File format   RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant

Recorded Pixels   JPEG:L(26M:6192x4128)?M(15M:4752x3168)?S(9M:3648x2432)?XS(2M:1920x1280)

                             RAW:(26M:6192x4128)

Quality Level   RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG

                        JPEG: ??? (Best), ?? (Better), ? (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available

Color Space   sRGB, AdobeRGB

Storage Medium   SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards * UHS-1/UHS-II compatible (UHS-II is only available for

                              the memory card inserted in the SD1 slot.)

Dual SD slot   Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPG, Image copy between slots possible

Storage Folder   Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX")

Recording File   File Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name

File name numbering:  Sequential, ResetViewfinderType   Pentaprism Finder

Coverage   (FOV) Approx. 100%

Magnification   Approx. 1.05x (FA 50mmF1.4 at infinity)

Eye-Relief Length    Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.0mm (from the center of lens)

Diopter adjustment    Approx. -4.0m to + 1.0m-1

Focusing Screen   Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screenType   TTL method using image sensor

Focusing Mechanism   Contrast detection (Auto Area, Zone Select, Tracking, Select(L/M/S), Spot)

Functions   Focus Peaking, Face detection, Touch AF

Display

Field of View   approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x),

Grid Display   (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S),Grid Color:  Black/Gray/White), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition AdjustmentLCD monitor

Type    Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass

Size    3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)

Dots    Approx. 1620K dots

Touch Screen    Capacitive sensing method

Adjustment    Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable

Outdoor View Setting    Adjustable ±2 step

Night Vision   LCD

Display    ON/OFFWhite Balance

Type    Method using a combination of the image sensor and the RGBIr sensor

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, CTE,

Manual WB   (up to 3 settings),   Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a                         captured image

Fine Adjustment    Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axisAutofocus System

Type TTL: Phase-matching autofocus

Focus Sensor    SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points)

Brightness Range   EV-4 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) *-4 EV is only available for AF points that support F2.8                                      light flux when an F2.8-light-flux compatible lens is attached.

AF mode   Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)

AF Point Selection   Auto Area, Zone Select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Select(S), Spot

AF Assist   Light Dedicated LED AF assist light

Metering

Type   TTL open aperture metering using 307K pixel RGBIr sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot and Highlight-                 weighted

Metering Range    EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)

Exposure Mode   Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter &

                            Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5

EV Compensation   ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)

AE Lock Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the                                      shutter button is halfway pressed

Shutter

Type    Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution

Shutter Speed   Auto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure                                  setting possible from 1 sec. to 20min.)Drive modes

Mode Selection Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Depth of Field Bracketing, Motion                                      Bracketing, Mirror-up,

Multi-Exposure    (Average/Additive/Bright), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite

Self-timer   12s, 2s

Remote Control    0s, 3s

Continuous Shooting:

·Max. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: ??? at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG L: ??? at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames

·Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: ??? at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to

·approx. 39 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 37 frames * The number of images captured in the continuous shooting mode is an approximate figure, tested at a sensitivity of ISO 100. The number may vary depending on the type of memory card used and/or the photographic conditions.

·* The continuous shooting speed may decrease depending on the type of lens used and/or the

·aperture, shutter speed and sensitivity selected by the user.

·* A certain amount of time is required for the playback of images captured in the continuous

·shooting mode. The time required may vary depending on the number of captured images

·and/or the recording format.Capture Settings

Custom Image    Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass,

Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing

Cross Process Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3

Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor

Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome

Clarity