Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body (Black)
Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body (Black)
- 25.73 megapixels
- High-quality black-and-white images
- Monochrome-specific CMOS image sensor
- APS-C-format
- PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
- 3.2-inch wide viewing angle TFT color LCD
- Three Custom Image modes: Standard, Hard, and Soft
- Exclusively designed for the monochrome-specific image sensor
- White backlight illumination on the LCD data panel
- Menu with a black and white visual scheme
- Icons printed on buttons and switches are finished in three shades of gray
- Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Body Kit
- Rechargeable-ion Battery D-LI90(E)
- USB Power Adapter
- Power Plug
- USB Cable I-USB166
- Finder Cap For Me
- Pentax Strap O-st162
- Eyecup FU
- Hotshoe Cover FK
- Body Mount Cap KII
- Synchro Terminal 2P Cap
- Pentax K-1 Triangular Ring
- Pentax K-1 Protective Cover
- Battery Grip Connector Cover
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 camera’s user interface menu features a black-and-white color scheme as default, while the icons printed on buttons and switches across the camera’s 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.
Specifications
Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Body Kit
Model Description
- 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 lens
- Image Capture Unit
- Image Sensor: Monochrome, 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/200 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 formats
- 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, Reset
Viewfinder
- Type: 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 screen
- Viewfinder: Overlay AF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop, Smart Function, Operation Control Lock
Live View
- Type: 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 Adjustment
LCD 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/OFF
Autofocus System
- Type: TTL: Phase-matching autofocus
- Focus Sensor: SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points)
- Brightness Range:
- EV-3 to 19 (ISO 200 / at normal temperature)
- *-3 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), Select(XS), 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-2 to 21 (ISO200 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
- Shutter Speed:
- Mechanical shutter: 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.)
- Electronic shutter: Auto:1/16000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/16000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps)
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. 55 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. 100 frames, RAW: up to
- approx. 40 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames
- Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to
- approx. 100 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 65 frames
- * The number of images captured in the continuous shooting mode is an approximate figure,
- tested at a sensitivity of ISO 200. 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.
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