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Pentax K-3 User Manual

Pentax K-3
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Introduction
23
D3
Wireless Memory Card
Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is
used.
p.78
Reset
Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A
menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and
playback mode palette.
––
D4
Pixel Mapping
Maps out and corrects any defective pixels on the CMOS sensor.
p.86
Dust Alert
Detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays
the location of the dust on the monitor.
p.87
Dust Removal Cleans the CMOS sensor by shaking it. p.86
Sensor Cleaning
Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CMOS sensor
with a blower.
p.87
Format Formats a memory card. p.31
Firmware Info/Options Displays the camera’s firmware version.
Custom Setting Menu
Menu Item Function Default Setting Page
E1
1. EV Steps Sets the adjustment steps for exposure. 1/3 EV Steps p.37
2. Sensitivity Steps Sets the adjustment steps for ISO sensitivity. 1 EV Step p.39
3. Meter Operating Time Sets the meter operating time. 10sec.
4. AE-L with AF Locked
Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked.
Off
5. Link AE and AF Point
Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing
area.
Off p.40
6. Auto EV Compensation
Sets whether to automatically compensate when the proper
exposure cannot be determined.
Off
7. Bulb (B) Mode Options
Sets the camera operation when pressing the shutter release
button in M mode.
Mode1
E2
8. Bracketing Order Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. 0 - + p.49
9. One-Push Bracketing
Sets whether to shoot all frames with one release when using
Exposure Bracketing.
Off p.49
10. WB Adjustable Range
Sets whether to automatically fine-tune the white balance when
the light source is specified for the white balance setting.
Fixed p.53
11. WB When Using Flash Sets the white balance setting for when using flash.
Auto White
Balance
p.53
Menu Item Function Default Setting Page

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Pentax K-3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel24.35 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels24.71 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution6016 x 4000 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)23.5 x 15.6 mm
Still image resolution(s)Jpeg – L (24M:6016x4000), M (14M: 4608x3072), S (6M: 3072x2048), XS (2M: 1920x1280)\\r RAW – L (24M:6016x4000)
Optical zoom- x
Mounting typeBayonet
Focal length range- mm
Lens mount interfacePentax KAF2
Minimum aperture number-
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points27
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 51200, Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)51200
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
Flash sync-speed1/180 s
Flash range (wide)- m
Shoe mounting point typeHot shoe
Video formats supportedAVC, AVI, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsEye-Fi, FLU, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal3.2 \
Vari-angle LCD displayNo
Display resolution (numeric)1037000 pixels
Magnification0.95 x
Viewfinder typeOptical
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connectorMicro-USB B
HDMI connector typeMicro
Data networkNot supported
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingCrop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effectsBlack&White, Sepia
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Shooting modesAperture priority, Manual, Sensitivity priority, Shutter priority
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay2, 12 s
Languages supportCZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR
Camera file systemDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)-2.5 - 1.5
Power source typeBattery
Battery typeD-LI90
Battery life (CIPA standard)720 shots
MaterialMagnesium, Metal
Product colorBlack
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth77.5 mm
Width131.5 mm
Height102.5 mm
Weight715 g
Weight (including battery)800 g

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