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6
Appendix
85
The following functions are available when the optional GPS
unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera.
t Memo
Refer to the manual of the GPS unit for details on how to
attach the unit and information on the unit’s functions.
To display [Electronic Compass], refer to “Shooting Info
Display” (p.12).
u Caution
“Simple Navigation” cannot be used with this camera.
1 Set the mode dial to M.
2 Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D.
The [GPS] screen appears.
3 Select [ASTROTRACER] and press D.
The [ASTROTRACER] screen appears.
4 Set [Action in B Mode] to
a and press E.
5 To set the desired exposure time, first set
[Timed Exposure] to [ON].
You can set the exposure time between 0'10" and 5'00" in
[Exposure Time].
6 Press F three times.
The camera returns to standby mode.
7 Press the shutter release button fully.
Shooting starts.
8 Press the shutter release button fully again.
Shooting stops.
When [Timed Exposure] is enabled, shooting ends
automatically after the set time has elapsed.
u Caution
When ASTROTRACER is activated, the drive mode cannot
be set to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting] and [Multi-exposure].
Using the GPS Unit
Electronic
Compass
The current latitude,
longitude, altitude,
direction, and
Coordinated
Universal Time
(UTC) are displayed.
ASTRO-
TRACER
Tracks and captures celestial bodies.
By matching the movement of the camera’s
built-in Shake Reduction unit with the
movement of celestial bodies, celestial bodies
can be captured as individual points even when
shooting with a long exposure setting. (p.85)
GPS Time
Sync
Automatically adjusts the camera’s date and
time settings using information acquired from
GPS satellites.
N
36°45.410'
N
36°45.410'
W140°02.000'
W140°02.000'
89m
89m
09/09/2013
09/09/2013
10:00:00
10:00:00
Shooting Celestial Bodies
(ASTROTRACER)
A2
Action in B Mode
Action in B Mode
ASTROT RACER
ASTROTRACER
Precis e Cali bration
Precise Calibration
Timed Ex posure
Timed Exposure
Exposu re Time
Exposure Time
GPS LE D Indi cators
GPS LED Indicators

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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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