Pentax K-3 User Manual

Contents
5
Setting the White Balance .................................52
Adjusting the White Balance Manually ........................ 53
Adjusting the White Balance with Color
Temperature ................................................................ 54
Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ............54
Custom Image ............................................................. 54
Digital Filter .................................................................. 56
Correcting Images ..............................................57
Brightness Adjustment ................................................. 57
Lens Correction ........................................................... 57
Composition Adjustment .............................................. 58
Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator ........................................ 58
Playback Functions ...............................59
Playback Mode Palette Items ............................59
Changing the Playback Method ........................60
Displaying Multiple Images .......................................... 60
Displaying Images by Folder ....................................... 61
Displaying Images by Shooting Date ........................... 61
Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow) .......... 62
Displaying Rotated Images .......................................... 62
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device .................... 63
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............64
Editing and Processing Images ........................65
Copying an Image ........................................................ 65
Changing the Image Size ............................................ 65
Correcting Color Moiré ................................................. 66
Processing Images with Digital Filters ......................... 66
Creating a Composite Image (Index) ........................... 68
Editing Movies ............................................................. 68
RAW Development ...................................................... 69
Changing the Settings ...........................71
Camera Settings .................................................71
Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions ..................... 71
Saving Frequently Used Settings ................................ 73
Displaying the Local Date and Time of the Specified
City ............................................................................... 74
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ................... 75
File Management Settings .................................75
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................... 75
Selecting the Folder/File Settings ................................ 76
Setting the Copyright Information ................................ 78
Using a Wireless Memory Card ................................... 78
Appendix.................................................80
Restrictions on the Combinations of Special
Functions ............................................................80
Functions Available with Various Lenses ........81
Setting the Focal Length .............................................. 82
Using the Aperture Ring ............................................... 83
Functions when Using an External Flash ........84
Using the GPS Unit .............................................85
Shooting Celestial Bodies (ASTROTRACER) ............. 85
Troubleshooting .................................................86
Sensor Cleaning .......................................................... 87
Error Messages ............................................................ 88
Main Specifications ............................................90
Operating Environment for USB Connection and
Provided Software ........................................................ 94
Index ....................................................................96
For Using Your Camera Safely ........................ 100
Care to be Taken During Handling ..................101
WARRANTY POLICY ........................................104

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