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2025-04-16T04:14:17

Rated 5 out of 5

What took me so long

I can't believe I waited so long to get this camera. It will greatly improve my wildlife photo success.

DARREN R.

2021-12-15T07:47:58

Rated 5 out of 5

A Great Pair

There is noting like looking through an optical viewfinder and this is the best optical veiwfinder on any camera. Image quality and color rendition are outing standing. 4K video is very good. Autofocus and subject tracking are greatly improved and are on par with the Nikon D500. which I also own. The 24-40mm Limited is a great walk around lens, and is perfect for street photography. It produces very accurate color.

Darryl L.

2021-12-07T11:55:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Preformance.

This camera has great erognimics. The build quality is outstanding. The focus is greatly improve over previous Pentax DSLR. The new snsor yeild excelent imaga quality and color rendition. For those folks that are optical view finders this is the camera.

Darryl L.

2021-12-04T03:02:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding

Incredible camera! Pentax really stepped up their game on this one

Mark E.

2021-12-03T04:55:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Possibly the best APS-C DSLR on the market

I?m a Pentax shooter since 2012 with two K-3 bodies, one K-r and LOTS of accumulated glass. The K-3 Mark III is really a brand new camera, and it?s WONDERFUL! Aside from a relocated playback button, I needed to learn nothing new to just go out and shoot. Key controls are familiar to Pentax users, and K-3 shooters in particular. Improvements: slightly more sensor resolution and better color accuracy. Image stabilization from quite good to uncanny / class leading. Customization takes a quantum leap with many options to program buttons, dials and entire camera setups through 5 user modes. I use this stuff a lot already, and it makes me more efficient. The new viewfinder is huge, and hey - that's what the DSLR experience is all about! The back LDC is bigger and sharper. What is brand new and wonderful: super-quick and accurate AF acquisition, something Pentax has always struggled with, even in the FF K-1. Track a bird coming straight at you - or a jet fighter, doesn't matter - and with continuous AF turned on, one can nail perfect focus. Touch-screen menu control - and better menu organization. A new switch for viewfinder / live view / movie. Separate controls for drive mode and remote control use. What have we given up vs the K-3? Built-in flash. The K-3 Mark II had already lost that, as well. What's missing? Ahh...just one thing: an articulating screen. When shooting from very low positions, or shooting something overhead from a tripod - that feature would be SO handy. Maybe with the Mark IV? Who's it for? Pentaxians, or someone wanting a very high-end DSLR experience...and for whom jumping to a whole new system is no big deal. (Said another way, folks who value seeing what they're shooting directly through the lens AND who want the best hardware available.) Pentax has chosen to double-down on mirrors - they may not even be developing a mirrorless body. So they're committed to this older capture method. For me, that's perfect, but... Who is it not for? Someone starting out fresh in photography and seeking their first real camera should think twice. There's a reason every other manufacturer spends all their R&D budget on mirrorless systems today: that's the future. Lens makers have also begun to drop DSLR glass production. DSLR's may persist for decades to come, but as a niche. I happen to love the experience, but if I were just entering the game I'd be shopping mirrorless. Battery life notwithstanding, mirrorless makers have solved the problems that held them back for a while, matching or even surpassing DSLR in some areas.

RICK O.

2021-11-20T15:18:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice camera with a LOT of capability.

I am just starting to use this very nice camera. It has a bunch of options and such to learn from the manual. It is just a bit on the heavy side, but not bad at all if you are at all accustomed to a "real" camera. Controls work nice and are easy to reach for all the common stuff. Dynamic range looks good so far and auto-focus is so fast I don't always realize it has done it. Battery grip also works nice, but Pentax has dropped the AA battery option with it. (I like AA rechargeables since they recharge quickly - if you have a high-end charger - and the same batteries work in my portable flash.)

CLIFFORD C.

2021-08-16T10:09:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the Pentax K-3 III

Wow! What a step up from my Pentax K-70. The pictures are excellent. Has all the bells and whistles to create perfect photos. I?ve owned Pentax since 1966 when I bought my first one in Vietnam at the PX, in the Cholon district of Saigon. In all these years, I have never been disappointed in Pentax cameras. Since I upgraded to the K-3 III, I have bought a new lens, new filter, and extra battery. I feel like a professional photographer.

Van W.

2021-07-27T08:20:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Great upgrade

Still learning all the possible custom settings, because this camera is very, very, customizable, but in the meantime I have captured some great photos. I loved my previous Pentax K5ii, but this is another level up.

LINDA H.

2021-07-07T16:17:32

Rated 1 out of 5

Excellent product.

Love the 12 fps and fast auto focus. Major upgrade.

DIANE P.

2021-07-01T13:50:18

Rated 5 out of 5

The PERFECT Pentax DSLR Upgrade

At last, a Pentax DSLR with a fast, accurate AF system! FAST!!! In fact, the AF may match the best DSLR's from the big 2 competitors, and perhaps the best mirrorless stuff as well. That alone is worth the upgrade from a K-3 or Mark II, but a better sensor, powerful new programmability - more on that later, a huge viewfinder and upgrades in every aspect of performance - well, this camera is a no-brainer for Pentax DSLR shooters. Also very nice: they key controls, (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), are all in the same place, allowing a K-3 shooter to go right to work. I am ecstatic with this new body and, together with my 2 K-3 bodies and many K-mount lenses, I'm joyfully locking into DSLR tech for at least another 5 years. OK, about programming: with the twist of a dedicated dial, I can change from using the 5 center focus points with center weighted metering, single shot, single focus with preset shutter, ISO and aperture settings - to a different set of exposure settings, center 5 plus the box of AF points immediately around that, continuous AF, continuous shooting and global metering. Just as an example. In practical terms, I go from shooting birds stationary in a tree to shooting them in flight, just that fast - one click of a dial. That's a powerful trick!

RICK O.

2021-06-08T07:01:42

Rated 5 out of 5

K-3 Mark III - best new DSLR out there

Pentax has really down a nice job on this camera. The look of it, the feel of it, the quality of it - it screams Pentax. This camera has become my everyday camera and compliments my K1 nicely. I know there are a lot of individuals that miss the articulating screen, but honestly, I never really used it, so I am not missing it on this one. The touchscreen is a nice addition.

REBEKAH S.

2021-05-21T09:03:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera

Great camera. DSLR with qualities of mirrorless.

JOHN H.

2021-05-07T10:18:27

Rated 5 out of 5

K3 III, IT'S FOR ME

Very nice like it very much, still learning all about ir

R C.

2021-04-30T21:36:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Home Run!

The one we've been waiting for. A real action capable DSLR from Pentax. But oh man, is it so much more. Has to be the most well rounded DSLR from Pentax yet, capable of doing everything extremely well photographically, and quite decent video too! The few days I've had with it so far have been a wake up call, this is a gargantuan effort by Ricoh on all fronts. Pro's are loving it. Compared to my D500 it has better build, better weather sealing, a better viewfinder, better menu system, better ergonomics, and the AF system is very much comparable to my D500- that shocked me. This is the first Pentax I'll recommend for action photographers. There's so much more to say about it I don't know where to start. But if the price has you concerned remember this, five years ago the D500 was the same price, and hasn't really dropped much. This camera is absolutely loaded. Hats off to Ricoh for giving photographers another DSLR they wanted. The market will always want DSLR's in it, good for them to see the light. This one is a beauty and worth every penny.

Carl G.

2021-04-24T13:43:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow, a big leap forward for DSLR's, and from Pentax?

Holy smokes, this thing is a rock, and I mean that in a good way. Well-crafted, solid and substantial, it feels like a camera built for a decades use. The low light capability is impressive, with 25600 now my new max ISO. Yes that's eminently usable, particularly with a quick spin with Topaz. Eye-focus in the viewfinder on a DSLR. Seriously? Drunk bicyclist AF tracking too. 12 frame bursts on a leaf shutter good for 300,000 activations? That's a massive leap for Pentax. If you're one of those photographers who simply cannot work with mirrorless displays, or simply prefer the look and in-hand ergonics of a DSLR you'll kick yourself it you don't put the K3 III on your short list. It's too good to be a Pentax!

Warren M.

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Pentax K-3 Mark III Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Silver

  • 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

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  • Image Sensor

    Primary color filter, CMOS
    Size: 0.91 x 0.61" (23.3 x 15.5mm)

  • 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

    Moire reduction using SR unit. OFF/Low/High/Bracketing (2 images)/Bracketing (3 images)

File Formats

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  • 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: 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Type

    Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass

  • Size

    3.2" (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

White Balance

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  • 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 axis

Autofocus System

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

External Flash

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  • Flash Modes

    Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync

  • Sync Speed

    1/200sec.

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    -2.0 - +1.0EV

Capture Settings

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  • 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

    Adjustable +/-4 step

  • Skin Tone

    Type1/Type2

  • HDR

    Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function

  • Pixel Shift Resolution

    Available, Motion Correction On/Off

  • Lens Correction

    Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction

  • D-Range Correction

    Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

  • Noise Reduction

    Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction

  • Horizon Correction

    SR On: correction up to 1 degree, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees

  • Composition Adjustment

    Adjustment range of +/-1.5mm up, down, left or right ( +/-1mm when rotated); Rotating range of +/-1 degree

  • Electronic Level

    Displayed in viewfinder (Horizontal and vertical); Displayed on LCD monitor (Horizontal and vertical)

  • Program Line

    Auto, Normal, Hi-speed Priority, DOF Priority (Deep), DOF Priority (Shallow), MTF Priority

  • File Format

    MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV)

  • Recorded Pixels

    4K (3840x2160, 30p/24p)
    Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p)

  • Sound

    Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible)
    Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction

  • Recording Time

    Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.

  • White Balance

    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

  • Custom Images

    Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing

  • Cross Processing

    Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3.

  • Digital Filter

    Extract Color, Replace Color, Retro, High Contrast, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome

Playback

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  • Playback View

    Single frame, Multi-image display (20, 48, 70 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display, quick zoom and Focus Magnification available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S), Grid Color: Black/Gray/White), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram)

  • Playback View (Contd.)

    Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display

  • Delete

    Single image, All images, Selected images, Folder, Images on the selected shooting date, Instant review image

  • Digital Filter

    Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome, Miniature, Soft, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome, Frame Composite

  • RAW Development

    RAW file select:
    Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting date
    RAW Development Parameter:
    White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Digital filter, Clarity, Skin Tone, HDR, Pixel Shift Resolution, Distortion Correction

  • RAW Development (Contd.)

    Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, High-ISO Noise Reduction, Shadow Correction, File Format (JPEG/TIFF), JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Aspect Ratio, Color Space

  • Edit

    Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Save RAW Data in buffer memory, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available),
    Levels Adjustment, WB Adjustment, Color Moire Correction, Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie

Customization

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  • Settings

    USER Mode, Fx Button, AF/AE Lock Settings, Preview Dial, E-Dial Programming, Smart Function, Monitor Touch Operation, Eye Sensor, Viewfinder Display, LCD Panel, Monitor Display, Instant Review, Zoom Review, Warning Display, Control Panel, Memory, EV Steps, ISO Sensitivity Steps, Color Temperature Steps, Input MF Lens Focal Length, Save Rotation Information, Aperture Information Record, AF Fine Adjustment, Copyright Information

  • Language

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese

Power Supply

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  • Battery Type

    Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90

  • AC Adapter

    AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional)

  • Battery Life

    Number of recordable images: Approx. 800 images
    Playback time: Approx. 250 minutes

Interfaces

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  • Connection Port

    USB Terminal (USB Type-C), External cable switch terminal (2.5mm diameter), X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D), Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal

  • USB Connection

    USB 3.2 Gen1, Data Transfer: MTP/CD-ROM, Battery Recharge/Power Supply (Optional AC Adapter required)

Wireless LAN

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  • Standards

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n

  • Frequency (Center Frequency)

    2412MHz-2462MHz (1ch-11ch)

  • Security

    Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES

Bluetooth

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  • Standards

    Bluetooth v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy)

  • Frequency (Center Frequency)

    2402MHz-2480MHz (CH0-CH39)

Operating Environment

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  • Temperature

    14 Degree F-104 Degree F (-10 Degree C-40 Degree C)

  • Humidity

    85% or less (no condensation)

System Requirements

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  • OS

    Windows: Windows 10(FCU/CU) (32bit/64bit), Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit)
    Mac: macOS 11.0 Big Sur, macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.12 Sierra

  • CPU

    Windows: Intel Core i5 or higher
    Mac: Intel Core i5 or higher

  • RAM

    Windows: 8GB or more
    Mac: 8GB or more

  • Free Disk Space

    Windows: Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space
    Image file saving: Approximately 15 MB per file (JPEG) / approximately 50MB (RAW)

    Mac: Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space
    Image file saving: Approximately 15 MB per file (JPEG) / approximately 50MB (RAW)

  • Monitor

    Windows: 1280 x 1024 dots, 24 bit full-color or more
    Mac: 1280 x 1024 pixels, 24 bit full-color or more

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium-ion

  • Battery Quantity

    3

  • Battery Type

    -

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 5.29 x 4.07 x 2.89" (134.5 x 103.5 x 73.5mm) (excluding protrusions)

  • Weight

    Approx. 28.92 oz (820g) (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card)
    Approx. 25.92 oz (735g) (Body only)

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About Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Camera Premium Kit with D-BG8 Battery Grip, Silver

FEATURED REVIEWS

Home Run!

By Carl G.

The one we've been waiting for. A real action capable DSLR from Pentax. But oh man, is it so much more. Has to be the most well rounded DSLR from Pentax yet, capable of doing everything extremely well photographically, and quite decent video too! The few days I've had with it so far have been a wake up call, this is a gargantuan effort by Ricoh on all fronts. Pro's are loving it. Compared to my D500 it has better build, better weather sealing, a better viewfinder, better menu system, better e...

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K-3 Mark III - best new DSLR out there

By REBEKAH S.

Pentax has really down a nice job on this camera. The look of it, the feel of it, the quality of it - it screams Pentax. This camera has become my everyday camera and compliments my K1 nicely. I know there are a lot of individuals that miss the articulating screen, but honestly, I never really used it, so I am not missing it on this one. The touchscreen is a nice addition.

Pentax K-3 Mark III

Pentax K-3 Mark III.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III builds on the PENTAX legacy of outstanding image quality, incorporating a
back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels. By coupling this
sensor with an AA (anti-aliasing) filter- free optical design, the camera produces super-high-resolution
images. A new, super-bright optical viewfinder delivers a nearly 100% field of view and magnification
of approximately 1.05 times. With a newly developed high-refraction glass prism, the viewfinder provides a wide field of view equivalent to that of a full-frame SLR, fully immersing the photographer in shooting. It features a high-performance, five-axis shake-reduction (SR) system and the innovative Pixel Shift Resolution System. The camera’s PENTAX Real-time Scene Analysis System, supported by the latest artificial intelligence technology, assists the camera in optimizing exposure settings and improving autofocusing accuracy, assuring more accurate subject detection and more reliable scene judgment.
The high-definition 3.2-inch touch-screen LCD monitor—the first touch screen in the PENTAX K series, improves efficiency and operability. Its compact, rugged dustproof and weather resistant body
makes it suitable for use in the most extreme environmental conditions.

Optical Viewfinder With Nearly 100% Field Of View & Approximately 1.05 Times Magnification.

Optical Viewfinder With Nearly 100% Field Of View & Approximately 1.05 Times Magnification.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III features an optical viewfinder with a nearly 100-percent field of view and a magnification of approximately 1.05 times. A newly developed, high-refraction glass prism assures comfortable viewing with a wide field of view equivalent to that of a full-frame SLR. Also, by using a distortion-correcting optical element and optimizing the lens coatings, it delivers a clear, true-to-life
viewfinder image free of distortion.

Back Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III is equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels. By coupling this sensor with an AA (anti-aliasing) filter-free optical design, the camera produces super high resolution images. The newly developed, high-performance PRIME V imaging engine and new-generation accelerator unit delivers well-defined images with minimal noise, while retaining high-resolution reproduction at all sensitivities —
even in the super-low or super-high range. By greatly improving the noise-reduction performance at high-sensitivity ranges, it boasts a top sensitivity of ISO 1600000 to extend the range of scenes that can be photographed.

Back Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor.

High Speed Continuous Shooting.

Thanks to a newly developed mirror-driving mechanism assuring high-speed, high-accuracy control of the mirror and shutter mechanisms, and the high-performance PRIME V imaging engine that performs high-speed data transmission, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III provides high-speed drive continuous shooting — with a maximum speed of approximately 12 images per second in the AF.S mode, or approximately 11 images per second in the AF.C mode.

High Speed Continuous Shooting.
User Friendly Shooting Functions.

User Friendly Shooting Functions.

• PENTAX-exclusive Hyper Operation system, featuring a new Advanced mode for more flexible exposure control.
• Operation Control Lock function, to prevent accidental operational errors of exposure-setting buttons and the four-way controller.
• New-generation Smart Function with the dedicated Smart Function button, for speedy selection and setting of various functions without the need of switching on-screen menus.
• Button Customization function, to assign user-selected functions to 10 different control buttons.

Compact Sturdy Body With Dust & Weatherproof Construction.

Compact Sturdy Body With Dust & Weatherproof Construction.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III’s top, bottom, front and rear panels are all made of lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy. Coupled with a dustproof, weather-resistant construction with special seals applied to crucial parts of the camera body, and outstanding cold-resistant performance to ensure stable operation at -10°C, the camera is designed to be extremely durable and dependable even in harsh environmental conditions. The camera also features a durable, dependable shutter unit — verified in an endurance test of 300,000 shutter-release actions —to perfect the rugged body for worry-free shooting at any location.

4K Resolution Movie Recording.

4K Resolution Movie Recording.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III captures 4K-resolution movie clips (3840 x 2160 pixels;30p/24p frame rate) or Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels; 60p/30p/24p frame rate) in the H-264 recording format. Equipped with a stereo microphone input terminal and headset terminal, it also allows the user to manually set the audio recording level and monitor the sound pressure level for microphone input. Thanks to quiet touch-screen control on the LCD monitor positioned on its back panel, the desired shooting function and exposure compensation level can be set without worrying about operational noise.

Features.

  • DR II (Dust Removal II) mechanism, for effective removal of dust particles using ultrasonic vibrations
  • Effortless recharging of the camera battery via USB Type-C terminal
  • Outdoor-friendly monitor with a Night Vision LCD Display function, for speedy adjustment of the monitor’s brightness level depending on the shooting
  • location
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) function, for simplifying handheld photography
  • and saving captured images as RAW-format files
  • Dual SD-card slot (with Slot One conforming to the UHS-II standard)
  • Ergonomic design of camera exterior and control parts, optimized to accommodate different hand sizes and finger lengths
  • Compatibility with old lenses without electronic contacts, for shooting in the Av (Aperture-priority) mode and saving the lens focal length as Exif data

What's in the box:

  • Battery
  • Lithium Battery Tray
  • Box
  • Charger
  • Caps
  • Instruction Manual
  • Strap
  • USB Cable