The PENTAX K-3 offers a new standard of imaging performance and unsurpassed user-flexibility. It features 24 effective megapixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor, continuous shooting at an incredible 8.3 frames per second, and champions the world’s first innovative anti-aliasing simulator function—giving the user the ability to easily toggle anti-aliasing functionality on or off by way of the PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism—for supreme resolution and zero limitation. Power your pictures using the new top-tier autofocus module, SAFOX11, maximized with 27 AF sensors and a vast light sensitivity range of –3EV to +18EV. Add enhanced wireless camera control with the optional FLU CARD for PENTAX memory card, allowing photographers to change settings such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus point selection, shutter release, and transfer images to smart devices and laptops. Enjoy professional H.264 video capture, dual memory card slots, Live View, an electronic level, and the distinguished PENTAX weather sealing in a stunning magnesium alloy body.
- 24 effective mega-pixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor
Designed for the demanding photographer, the K-3 features 24 effective megapixels in an APS-C sized CMOS sensor for outstanding high resolution imagery. By coupling this sensor with a newly developed PRIME III imaging engine with high-efficiency noise and image processing capacities and an anti-aliasing filter-less design, the K-3 delivers high-resolution, fine-gradation images. - Innovative Anti-Aliasing Simulator Function
This breakthrough technology eliminates the need to commit to either supreme resolution or superior moiré control, by providing both options in a single camera body. Newly developed for the K-3, the anti-aliasing simulator* applies microscopic vibrations to the image sensor unit at the subpixel level during image exposure, generating the same level of moiré-reduction effect as an optical anti-aliasing filter.*This function is most effective with a shutter speed of 1/1000 second or slower. This function is not available during HDR shooting. - Continuous shooting at 8.3FPS
Never miss a single moment with an incredibly fast frame rate of 8.3 FPS, for extreme action capture and demanding high performance shooting. A maximum 1/8000 second shutter speed freezes even the fastest action without subject movement blur, and is rated for 200,000 cycles. The K-3 continuously records as many as 22 images in the RAW format or 60 images in the JPEG format** in a single sequence. This has been made possible through the use of several innovative technologies, including a high-speed, high-accuracy control mechanism that regulates the shutter, mirror and diaphragm independently; a damper mechanism that effectively minimizes mirror shock; and a high-speed data transmission system incorporated in the PRIME III imaging engine.**JPEG Recorded Pixels：L, JPEG Quality：★★★ - SAFOX11 Autofocus Module
The newly designed SAFOX11 autofocus module maximizes 27 AF sensors and a vast light sensitivity range of –3EV to +18EV. The new focus module includes 25 cross sensors and three AF sensors designed to detect the light flux of an F2.8 lens, making it easy to obtain pinpoint focus on the subject when using a large-aperture lens. - Real Time Scene Analysis with 86,000 pixel sensor
The new Real Time Scene Analysis System features an 86,000 pixel RGB light-metering sensor and improved algorithms that further enhance accuracy of exposure, white balance and autofocusing. - FLU, Eye-fi Wireless, and SDX Memory card compatibility
Newly developed for the PENTAX K-3, the optional FLU CARD for PENTAX 16GB memory card offers wireless LAN connection to a compatible smartphone. Via a designated Web browser, the user can inspect a live-view image, change aperture, shutter speed, ISO, release the K-3’s shutter, shift the AF sensor point, and check images recorded on the card using the smartphone screen. Transfer of images to your smartphone device also possible. Eye-fi Wireless and standard SDX Memory cards also compatible. - Professional H.264 video
Enhance your video recording experience with full HD movie capture in the H.264 format (60p/50p/30p/24p), also including the ability to switch from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch. Equipped with a headphone terminal and stereo microphone terminal for external microphone connection. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and monitor sound levels during recording. - PENTAX body-based Shake Reduction (SR)
The PENTAX-original SR stabilization system is built right into the body, and is compatible with any of the 27 million PENTAX lenses ever produced. Thanks to the addition of an SR-dedicated servo controller and an increase in the magnetic force driving the SR unit, this mechanism assures more stable, effective camera-shake compensation than ever before. With the SR unit’s flexible design, which tilts the image sensor unit in all directions, the K-3 can offer a host of handy shooting functions, including auto level compensation, image-composition fine-adjustment, and ASTROTRACER, which simplifies advanced astronomical photography in combination with the optional O-GPS1 GPS Unit. - Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder for 100% FOV and 0.95-times magnification
Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor. Treated with a new coating, its glass prism improves reflectance resulting in a brighter viewfinder image. Also, its improved design assures 0.95-times viewfinder magnification for a broader image field and enhanced focus and composition confirmation. - Large, easy-to-view 3.2-inch LCD monitor
The newly designed 3.2-inch high-resolution LCD monitor with approximately 1,037,000 dots (in a 3:2 aspect ratio) features a protective tempered-glass front panel for added durability. The unique air-gapless construction, in which the air space between LCD layers is eliminated, effectively reduces the reflection and dispersion of the light to improve visibility during outdoor shooting. - 80-51200 ISO
High sensitivity 80-51200 ISO range with improved noise performance throughout, including ISO-specific noise reduction. - Built-in Electronic Level
Built-in electronic level now features a tilt scale display in Live View. - Magnesium alloy body w/stainless steel chassis
Durable magnesium alloy covers surround a rugged stainless steel chassis. - Fully weather sealed
With 92 special seals, the K-3 boasts a fully weather and cold proof design to resist water, fog, snow, sand, and dust, for top performance in extreme field conditions as well as in the studio. - Multi-pattern white balance
When shooting scenes that include multiple light sources, such as sunlight and shade or flash, light sources are recognized automatically and the image is separated into different areas. White balance is adjusted separately in each area according to the different light sources to achieve optimal colour reproduction. - Dual SD card slots
Dual SD card slots allow for greater memory card flexibility (compatible with SDXC UHS-1 speed class in SDR104 bus speed mode). - PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG files
Native support for both PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG 14 bit RAW files, including the ability to retrieve RAW data from JPG files if still present in buffer memory. - HDMI port
An HDMI port outputs high definition images, video and sound to HDTVs. - HDR Image Capture
Improved in-camera HDR image capture features more blending options and better pixel registration for easier operation without a tripod. - Customizable RAW/Fx button
Customizable RAW/Fx button allows for easy access to common shooting settings.
K-3 Features
K-3 Specifications
| Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash |
| Sensor |
Type: CMOS with primary colour filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm Effective Pixels: 24.35 megapixels Total Pixels: 24.71 megapixels Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation Dust Removal: DR II (ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter) with Dust Alert function |
| 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) |
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount |
| Usable Lens |
PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w/adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes Power zoom function: Yes (power zoom only) |
| Recording & Image Formats | |
| Image Sizes |
JPEG：L (24M：6016x4000), M (14M: 4608x3072), S (6M: 3072x2048), XS (2M: 1920x1280) RAW：L (24M：6016x4000) |
| File Formats | RAW (PEF, DNG), JPEG (EXIF 2.30), DCF 2.0 compliant |
| Quality Level | RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good RAW + JPEG: simultaneous capture available |
| Colour Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-1 standards), Eye-Fi card, FLU card. |
| Focusing System | |
| Type | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
| Brightness Range | EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature, 25 cross sensors, 2 vertical sensors) |
| AF Modes | AF Single (w/focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF Continuous (w/ focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual |
| Focus Point Adjustment | Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (27 AF points) |
| AF assist | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering System | TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, center-weighted and spot metering |
| Metering Range | EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2, 3, or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps) |
| 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 |
| Capture Modes |
Mode selection: Green, Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed, USER (3 presets). Custom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function - All include gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Monochrome mode includes adjustments for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia, warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular, fine, and extra sharp adjustment scales). Green simplified mode available: Yes P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Extract Colour, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Colour, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome Data record: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright |
| Playback Modes |
Mode selection: 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 palette: 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. Digital filters (playback): Base Parameter Adj, Extract Colour, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Colour, Unicolour Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Colour, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim |
| Video Capture | |
| File Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264（MOV) - JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record |
| Recorded Pixels | Full HD (1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280x720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Sound | Built-in monaural microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable. |
| Recording time | Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
| Capture Modes |
Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Cross Processing: Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. Digital Filter: Extract Colour, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Colour, Unicolour Bold, Bold Monochrome |
| White Balance |
AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Colour, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Colour Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image * WB fine adjustment available in all modes
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| Shutter | Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb |
| Drive Modes |
Mode selection: 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) Multi-exposure: Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots (2 to 2000 images), Interval 2000 shots, 2 sec to 24 hrs, time delay available) Continuous Shooting: Max. approx. 8.3 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 23 frames Max. approx. 4.5 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous Lo): up to approx. 200 frames, RAW: up to approx. 52 frames *ISO100 Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s) Remote control: Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous), cable switch |
| Viewfinder |
Type: Pentaprism Coverage (field of view): 100% Magnification: 0.95X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable) Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5m Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital |
| LCD Monitor |
Type: 3.2” TFT colour LCD with brightness/saturation/colour adjustment AR coating and air-gapless glass. Resolution: 1037K dots Wide angle viewable: Yes |
| Live View |
Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor Field Of View: 100% Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF), Grid Overlay (4x4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, Histogram Autofocus: Contrast + Face Detection, Contrast Detection, Phase Difference |
| Built-in Flash |
Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual pop-up flash Guide number: 13m (ISO 100) Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equiv 35mm) Flash modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps) |
| External Flash Synchronization |
Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w/PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec |
| Custom Function | 27 custom-programmable functions available |
| Interfaces |
Ports: USB3.0 (micro B), external power supply terminal, external release controller terminal, X-synch socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D) , stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL |
| Power Sources |
Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90 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)* AC adapter available: Yes (sold separately) * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on shooting conditions/circumstances
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| Dimensions | (W x H x D): 131.5 x 100 x 77.5 mm |
| Weight |
Without battery or removable memory: 715g Loaded and ready: 800g w/dedicated battery & SD memory card |
| Construction material(s) | Magnesium alloy shell over metal chassis |
| Weather Resistant | Yes (92 weather protection seals) |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 40°C (14-104°F) |
| Time | World Time: 75 cities (28 time zones) |
| Language | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese |
K-3 Accessories
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Rechargeable L-ION Battery D-LI90(E)
Model No. 39993 -
Battery Charger Kit K-BC90U
Model No. 39835 -
FLUCARD for PENTAX 16GB O-FC1
Model No. 38610 -
Battery Grip D-BG5
Model No. 38799 -
AC Adapter Kit K-AC132U
Model No. 38780 -
Focusing Screen Frame Matte MF-60
Model No. 38578 -
Focusing Screen Divided Matte ML-60
Model No. 38579 -
Focusing Screen Scale Matte MI-60
Model No. 38580 -
Focusing Screen Plain Matte ME-60
Model No. 38581 -
Magnifying Eyecup O-ME53
Model No. 30150 -
Remote Control F
Model No. 37377 -
Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1
Model No. 39892 -
Cable Switch CS-205
Model No. 37248 -
PENTAX O-ST128 Hand Strap Carbon Black
Model No. 39987 -
Strap O-ST1401 Black
Model No. 38613 -
Strap O-ST1401 Red
Model No. 38614 -
PENTAX O-GPS1 GPS Unit
Model No. 39012
What’s In the Box
- Li-Ion Battery D-LI90
- Battery Charger Kit K-BC90
- Strap O-ST132
- Eyecup FS
- Finder Cap ME
- PC Socket Cap
- Hotshoe Cover FK
- Body Mount Cover
- Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte
- Software CD-ROM S-SW140
