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Pentax K-3 User Manual

Pentax K-3
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Shooting
37
t Memo
The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of
1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E 1 menu, you can
change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps.
A proper exposure may not be obtained with the selected
shutter speed and aperture value when the sensitivity is set
to the fixed value.
•In L or N mode, the difference from the proper exposure is
displayed in the EV bar scale while the exposure is adjusted.
•In M mode, the drive mode cannot be set to Continuous
Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, Multi-exposure+Continuous,
Interval Shooting, or Interval Composite.
For each exposure mode, you can set the camera operation
for when Q or R is turned or M is pressed. Set in [E-Dial
Programming] of the A4 menu. (p.71)
The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2
and +2 EV in C mode).
1 Press J, and then turn
R.
e and the compensation value
are displayed on the status
screen, Live View screen, LCD
panel and in the viewfinder
during adjustment.
Available operations
t Memo
Exposure Bracketing shooting enables you to take pictures
while automatically changing exposure. (p.49)
Program Line
In [Program Line] of the A2 menu, you can specify how
exposure is controlled when [GLINE] is selected for the M
button operation.
A Auto
The camera determines the
appropriate settings.
B Normal
Basic Program Automatic
Exposure (default setting)
C Hi-speed priority Prioritizes high shutter speeds.
D
DOF priority
(deep)
Closes the aperture for a deep
depth of field.
E
DOF priority
(shallow)
Opens the aperture for a shallow
depth of field.
F MTF priority
Prioritizes the best aperture
setting of the attached lens when
a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J or FA
lens is used.
EV Compensation
J Starts/ends adjusting the compensation
value.
M Resets the adjustment value to the default
setting.

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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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