Pentax K-3 User Manual

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Shooting
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You can choose from the following drive modes.
u Caution
• There are restrictions on some drive modes when used in
combination with some other functions. (p.80)
t Memo
•Only 4, Q or Y can be selected in C mode.
• The Drive Mode setting is saved even after the power is
turned off. If [Drive Mode] is set to [Off] in [Memory] of the A
4 menu, the setting returns to Single Frame Shooting when
the power is turned off. (p.75)
• The Shake Reduction function is automatically turned off
when Self-timer, Remote Control, or Mirror Lock-up Shooting
is selected.
• When the drive mode that employs
the self-timer or remote control is
selected, the exposure may be
affected if light enters the
viewfinder. In such a case, use the
AE Lock function or attach the
optional ME viewfinder cap.
Remove the eyecup before attaching the ME viewfinder cap.
Setting the Drive Mode
W
Single Frame
Shooting (L)
Normal capture mode
Continuous
Shooting
(Z/a/b)
Continuously takes pictures while the
shutter release button is kept pressed.
The number of pictures that can be taken
continuously varies according to the
shutter speed.
Self-timer
(O/P)
Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or
2 seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed.
Remote Control
(Q/R/S)
Enables shooting with remote control.
Select from [Remote Control], [Remote
Control (3 sec. delay)] or [Remote
Continuous Shooting].
Exposure
Bracketing
(T/1/U)
Takes consecutive images at different
exposure levels.
Select from [Exposure Bracketing], [Self-
timer+Exposure Bracketing] or [Exposure
Bracket+Remote Ctrl].
Mirror Lock-up
Shooting
(c/d)
Takes images with the mirror raised.
Select from [Mirror Lock-up Shooting] or
[Remote Control+Mirror Lock-up].
Multi-exposure
(V/2/W/X)
Creates a composite picture by taking
multiple exposures and merging them into
a single image.
Select from [Multi-exposure], [Multi-
exposure+Continuous], [Self-timer+Multi-
exposure] or [Remote Control+Multi-
exposure].
Interval Shooting
(Y)
Takes pictures at a set interval from a set
time.
Interval
Composite (3)
Takes still pictures at a set interval and
merges them into a single image.
Star and moon trails can be captured in
one image.
Interval Movie
Record (Y)
Takes still pictures at a set interval from a
set time and saves them as a single movie
file.
Available only in C mode.

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