Pentax K-3 User Manual

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Shooting
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Expands the dynamic range and enables a wider range of tones
by the CMOS sensor and reduces the occurrence of
overexposed/underexposed areas.
Set the correction functions from [D-Range Settings] of the A2
menu or the control panel.
u Caution
• When the sensitivity is set to less than ISO 200, [Highlight
Correction] cannot be set to [On].
Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure
levels to create a single composite picture with them.
1 Select [HDR Capture] in A1 menu and press D.
The [HDR Capture] screen appears.
2 Select [HDR AUTO], [HDR
1], [HDR 2] or [HDR 3], and
press E.
3 Set the range in which to change the exposure in
[Exposure Bracket Value].
Select from ±1, ±2 or ±3.
4 Set whether to use Auto Align or not.
5 Press F twice.
The camera returns to standby mode.
u Caution
• HDR Capture is not available in M or N mode.
• This function cannot be used in combination with some other
functions. (p.80)
• When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], [Auto Align]
is fixed to [Off].
•In C mode, HDR Capture is available only when the drive
mode is set to [Interval Movie Record].
• For HDR Capture, multiple images are combined together to
create a single image, so it will take time to save the image.
The following features can be set from [Lens Correction] of the
A1 menu or the control panel.
t Memo
• Corrections can only be made when a compatible lens is
attached. (p.81) The features are disabled when using an
accessory such as a rear converter that is attached between
the camera and the lens.
• When the file format is set to [RAW] or [RAW+], the correction
information is saved as a RAW file parameter and you can
select [ON] or [OFF] when developing the RAW images. For
the RAW Development function, [Color Fringe Correction]
can also be set. (p.69)
Correcting Images
Brightness Adjustment
Highlight Correction/
Shadow Correction
A2/v
HDR Capture A1/v
Cancel
Cancel
OK
OK
HDR Ca pture
HDR Capture
Exposu re Bra cket Value
Exposure Bracket Value
Auto Align
Auto Align
HDR Ca pture
HDR Capture
T Uses Auto Align. (Default setting)
S Does not use Auto Align.
Lens Correction
A1/v
Distortion
Correction
Reduces distortions occurring due to lens
properties.
Lat-Chromatic-
Ab Adj
Reduces lateral chromatic aberrations
occurring due to lens properties.
Peripheral
Illumin. Corr.
Reduces peripheral light fall-off occurring
due to lens properties.

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