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Appendix
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Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash
may be limited.
The Shake Reduction function operates by obtaining the lens
information such as focal length. Set the focal length when
using a lens of which the focal length information cannot be
automatically obtained.
1 Turn the camera off.
2 Attach a lens to the camera and turn the camera
on.
The [Input Focal Length] screen appears.
3 Use AB to set the focal
length.
Press C to select a value from
the list.
When using a zoom lens, select
the actual focal length which the
zoom is set to.
4 Press E.
The camera returns to standby mode.
t Memo
The focal length setting can be changed in [Input Focal
Length] of the A3 menu.
When using a lens without an 9 position or a lens with an 9
position with the aperture ring set to a position other than 9,
set [27. Using Aperture Ring] to [Enable] in the E4 menu.
(p.83)
Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
Lens
Restrictions when using the
built-in flash
DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm
F3.5-4.5 ED (IF)/
DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL/
DA 14mm F2.8 ED (IF)/
FA
k
300mm F2.8 ED (IF)/
DA
k
560mm F5.6 ED AW/
FA
k
600mm F4 ED (IF)/
FA
k
250-600mm F5.6 ED
(IF)
The built-in flash is not available
due to vignetting.
F FISH-EYE 17-28mm
F3.5-4.5
Vignetting may occur if the focal
length is less than 20 mm.
DA 16-45mm F4 ED AL
When the focal length is less than
28 mm, or when the focal length
is 28 mm and the shooting
distance is 1 m or less, vignetting
may occur.
DA
k
16-50mm F2.8 ED
AL (IF) SDM
When the focal length is 20 mm
or less or when the focal length is
35 mm and the shooting distance
is less than 1.5 m, vignetting may
occur.
DA 17-70mm F4 AL (IF)
SDM
When the focal length is less than
24 mm or when the focal length is
35 mm and the shooting distance
is 1 m or less, vignetting may
occur.
DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3
ED AL (IF)
Vignetting may occur if the focal
length is less than 35 mm.
DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
ED SDM
Vignetting may occur if the focal
length is less than 24mm.
FA
k
28-70mm F2.8 AL
Vignetting may occur if the focal
length is 28 mm and the shooting
distance is less than 1 m.
FA SOFT 28mm F2.8/
FA SOFT 85mm F2.8
The built-in flash always
discharges fully.
Setting the Focal Length
A3
Lens
Restrictions when using the
built-in flash
Input Focal Length
Input Focal Length
OK
OK
35
35
mm
mm

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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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