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Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR Camera
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Key Features
- Capture stunning monochrome images with the Pentax K-3 Mark III's 25.73MP sensor.
- Experience exceptional low light performance with ISO up to 1600000 for crisp details.
- Enjoy fast, precise autofocus with 101 focus points for capturing every moment sharply.
- Create unique perspectives with 12 fps continuous shooting, perfect for action shots.
- Utilize the 5-axis image stabilization for sharper images, even in challenging conditions.
- Record detailed 4K videos at 30p/24p, bringing your creative vision to life in motion.
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About Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome
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Pentax really did well with this monochrome camera...with the Bayer filter removed, the fine details are revealed with excellent tones of Black & White, I'm able to shoot at ISO 6400 before any fine grain appears and than higher I S O such as 8K, 10k even 25K ISO the fine grain is pleasing....I am so pleased Pentax has listened to it's customers and developed this camera
The joy of B&W Photography is now affordable!
If both of the following are true for you the K3 Monochrome is not the camera for you. 1) You leave your camera on Auto almost all the time. 2) Contrast "snap" in your pictures isn't some you really notice. I started with a Nikon FTn primarily using black and white film. The FTn handled the metering, but the rest was up to the photographer. As a result one develops a keen awareness of focusing and the interrelationship between shutter speed and aperture. With black and white shadows and...
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The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome features three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for the monochrome-specific image sensor: Standard, Hard and Soft. Each mode provides minute adjustment of parameters such as tone, key, contrast, and sharpness, allowing the photographer to personalize images for the desired finishing touch.
The exterior design of the camera has also been customized to reflect its monochrome capabilities. Design features include white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel, “Monochrome” lettering printed on the upper-left shoulder of the back panel, a menu screen featuring a black-and-white visual scheme as default, and icons printed on buttons and switches across the camera’s exterior finished in three shades of gray.
The camera’s design is based on the PENTAX K-3 Mark III — the flagship model of PENTAX’s APS-C-format series that integrates remarkable imaging performance and a host of advanced features in a compact, durable body — while totally redesigning and optimizing the imaging characteristics by adding a new, monochrome-specific image sensor with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels.
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 re-evaluated and totally redesigned to optimize the imaging characteristics of the new monochrome-specific image sensor. The result is 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 adjustment 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.
Because capturing the world in stunning black and white is an art form, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR Camera by Ricoh Imaging is designed to bring your monochromatic visions to life. As the only digital SLR camera on the market specifically engineered for monochrome photography, it delivers high-resolution images rich in gradation, allowing photographers to express a unique perspective of the vibrant world in high-quality black-and-white imagery.
Built on the foundation of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, the flagship model of PENTAX's APS-C-format series, this camera combines exceptional imaging performance with a plethora of advanced features. Its compact, durable body houses a newly designed monochrome-specific image sensor with an impressive 25.73 effective megapixels, ensuring every shot is captured with the utmost detail and clarity.
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome stands out with its three Custom Image modes - Standard, Hard, and Soft - exclusively designed for the monochrome-specific image sensor. These modes allow for fine-tuning of parameters such as tone, key, contrast, and sharpness, enabling photographers to add their personal touch to each image.
Reflecting its monochrome capabilities, the camera's exterior design features white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel, "Monochrome" lettering on the back panel, a menu screen with a black-and-white visual scheme, and icons on buttons and switches finished in three shades of gray.
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome incorporates a monochrome-specific, APS-C-format CMOS image sensor, free of an AA (anti-aliasing) filter. Unlike typical color image sensors, this monochrome sensor can faithfully reflect the brightness data obtained by each pixel in the image, without the need for interpolation. This results in high-resolution images rich in gradation, offering an extra-fine monochromatic expression that only a monochrome-specific image sensor can deliver.
The image quality produced by the original PENTAX K-3 Mark III has been completely reevaluated and redesigned to optimize the imaging characteristics of the new monochrome-specific image sensor. This results in highly sensitive expression with a natural bokeh (defocus) effect, rich gradation, and extra-fine sharpness.
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome is more than just a camera; it's a tool for artists who see the world in shades of gray. Its unique features and design make it the perfect companion for those who want to explore the captivating world of monochrome photography.
Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Features
- Monochrome-specific CMOS image sensor with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels
- Image quality exclusively designed for monochrome photography
- A selection of monochrome-specific finishing touches
- Exterior design reflecting the monochrome photography concept
- Minimum ISO setting at 200
- Optical viewfinder with approx. 100% field of view, and approx. 1.05X magnification
- TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera
- Incorporates an advance In-body shake reduction mechanism
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Key Features
- Capture stunning monochrome images with the Pentax K-3 Mark III's 25.73MP sensor.
- Experience exceptional low light performance with ISO up to 1600000 for crisp details.
- Enjoy fast, precise autofocus with 101 focus points for capturing every moment sharply.
- Create unique perspectives with 12 fps continuous shooting, perfect for action shots.
- Utilize the 5-axis image stabilization for sharper images, even in challenging conditions.
- Record detailed 4K videos at 30p/24p, bringing your creative vision to life in motion.
What's in the box:
- Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR Camera Body
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (D-LI90 E)
- USB Power Adapter
- Power Plug
- USB Cable (I-USB166)
- ME Viewfinder Cap
- Strap (O-ST162)
- Eyecup FU
- Hotshoe Cover FK
- Body Mount Cap KII
- Synchro Terminal 2P Cap
- K-1 Triangular Ring
- K-1 Protective Cover
- Battery Grip Connector Cover
- Pentax 1 Year Limited Warranty