Wavelength BlogPentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body (Black)
- mfr: 01195
- SKU: 01195-RICOH
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Product highlights
- 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 Camera Body (Black)
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
| Camera Features | Touch Screen |
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| Lens Included | Body Only |
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| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional) |
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| Camera Model | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
| Configuration | Core |
| Color | Black |
| Wireless | Bluetooth |
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| Memory Card Slot | Yes |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200sec |
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| Flash Compensation | -2.0～+1.0EV |
| 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, Highspeed sync, Wireless sync * Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires 2 or more dedicated external flash |
| Recording Limit | Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high |
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| Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| 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) |
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| ISO Sensitivity | ISO AUTO/200 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) |
| Exposure Compensation | -2.0～+1.0EV |
| Metering Range | EV-2 to 21 (ISO200 at 50mm F1.4) |
| Self Timer | 12s, 2s |
| Exposure Modes | 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 |
| 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. |
| Sensor Resolution | 25.73 Megapixels |
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| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 Bayonet |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Camera Format | APS-C |
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 25.73 |
| Focus Points | 101 point (25 cross type focus points) |
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| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus, Focus Free |
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