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Pentax K-3 User Manual

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Appendix
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All exposure modes are available when DA, DA L, or FA J lens
is used, or when a lens with an 9 position is used with the
aperture ring set to the 9 position.
When they are used in a position other than 9, or other lenses
are used, the following restrictions apply.
x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available
*1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of F2.8 or faster. Only available at
the 9 position.
*2 Lenses with a maximum aperture of F5.6 or faster.
*3 Available when using the built-in flash, AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, AF200FG or AF160FC.
*4 Only available with compatible lenses.
*5 Distortion Correction and Peripheral Illumination Correction are
disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used.
*6 To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, or
F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in
the E4 menu. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set, but
only within a manual aperture range.
*7 Only available with an FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, FA 43mm F1.9
Limited, or FA 77mm F1.8 Limited lens.
*8 Fixed to [Spot].
*9 J with the aperture open. (The aperture ring has no effect on the
actual aperture value.)
u Caution
When the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9 or a
lens without an 9 position or accessories such as an auto
extension tube or auto bellows are used, the camera will not
operate unless [27. Using Aperture Ring] is set to [Enable] in
the E4 menu. Refer to “Using the Aperture Ring” (p.83) for
details.
Functions Available with Various
Lenses
Lens
[Mount type]
Function
DA
DA L
D FA
FA J
FA
*6
F
*6
A M
P
[KAF]
[KAF2]
[KAF3]
[KAF]
[KAF2]
[KAF] [KA] [K]
Autofocus
(Lens only)
(With AF adapter 1.7x)
*1
x
x
x
#
#
Manual focus
(With focus indicator)
*2
(With matte field)
xxxxx
Quick-shift focus #
*4
××××
Focus point selection mode
[Auto]
xxx #
*8
×
AE Metering [Multi-segment] xxxx
×
G/H/I/J/K mode xxxx #
*9
L mode xxxx #
P-TTL auto flash
*3
xxxx
×
Power zoom
×
–––
Automatically obtaining the
lens focal length information
xxx
××
Lens Correction x
*5
×
*7
×××
Lens names and mount names
DA lenses with a motor and FA zoom lenses with power
zoom use the K
AF2 mount. DA lenses with a motor and no AF
coupler use the K
AF3 mount.
FA single focal length lenses (non-zoom lenses), DA or DA
L lenses without a motor, and D FA, FA J and F lenses use
the K
AF mount.
Refer to respective lens manuals for details.

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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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