Pentax K-3 User Manual

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Shooting
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1 Press B in standby mode.
2 Select a flash mode.
3 To compensate the flash
output or when
K is
selected, press
B and then
use
R to adjust the value.
Press M to reset the value to 0.0.
For [Wireless], first press B, then
use CD to select 8 or 9.
4 Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode.
5 Press 1.
The built-in flash is popped up.
t Memo
• The flash modes that can be selected vary depending on the
exposure mode.
• You cannot take pictures while the flash is being charged. If
you want to take pictures while the flash is being charged, set
[20. Release While Charging] in the E3 menu.
• Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash
may be limited. (p.82)
• When the built-in flash is used in J mode, the shutter speed
automatically changes over a range from 1/180 seconds to a
slow shutter speed depending on the lens being used. The
shutter speed is locked at 1/180 seconds when a lens other
than a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA or F lens is used.
Using the Built-in Flash X
A
Auto Flash
Discharge
Automatically measures the
ambient light and determines
whether to use the flash.
B
Auto
Flash+Red-eye
Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before an automatic
flash.
C
Flash On
Discharges a flash for each picture.
D
Flash On+Red-
eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before the main flash.
E
Slow-speed
Sync
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Use this when shooting a portrait
with the sunset in the background.
F
Slow-speed
Sync+Red-eye
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye
reduction before the main flash is
discharged with Slow-speed Sync.
H
G
Trailing Curtain
Sync
Discharges a flash immediately
before closing the shutter.
Sets to a slow shutter speed.
Captures moving objects as if they
are leaving a light trail behind them.
K
Manual Flash
Discharge
Sets the amount of flash discharge
between FULL and 1/128.
8
9
Wireless
Synchronizes the dedicated external
flash without using a sync cord. (p.83)
Select [Wireless (Master)] or
[Wireless (Controller)].
Flash On
Flash On
Cancel
Cancel
OK
OK
0.0
0.0
Exposure Modes Selectable Flash Mode
T A, B (No flash compensation)
G, H, J C, D, E, F, H, K, 8, 9
I, K, L, M C, D, G, K, 8, 9
N C, D, K, 8, 9
Flash On
Flash On
Cancel
Cancel
OK
OK
+0.7
+0.7

Pentax K-3 Specifications

General

Megapixel	24.35 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Total megapixels	24.71 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Maximum image resolution	6016 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 type	Bayonet
Focal length range	- mm
Lens mount interface	Pentax KAF2
Minimum aperture number	-
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Auto Focus (AF) points	27
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 51200, Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)	51200
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure correction	±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
Flash sync-speed	1/180 s
Flash range (wide)	- m
Shoe mounting point type	Hot shoe
Video formats supported	AVC, AVI, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Maximum video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Resolution at capture speed	1280x720@25fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	Eye-Fi, FLU, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal	3.2 \
Vari-angle LCD display	No
Display resolution (numeric)	1037000 pixels
Magnification	0.95 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector	Micro-USB B
HDMI connector type	Micro
Data network	Not supported
Scene modes	Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Crop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Sepia
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Shooting modes	Aperture priority, Manual, Sensitivity priority, Shutter priority
Camera playback	Movie, Single image, Slide show
Self-timer delay	2, 12 s
Languages support	CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, POL, POR, RUS, SWE, TUR
Camera file system	DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Diopter adjustment (D-D)	-2.5 - 1.5
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	D-LI90
Battery life (CIPA standard)	720 shots
Material	Magnesium, Metal
Product color	Black
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	77.5 mm
Width	131.5 mm
Height	102.5 mm
Weight	715 g
Weight (including battery)	800 g