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Pentax K-3 User Manual

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Appendix
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Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the
CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust.
Make sure that the camera is in the following status.
Attach a DA, DA L, FA J lens or a D FA, FA or F lens that has
an 9 position, and set the aperture ring to the 9 position.
Turn the Stills/Movie switch to A.
Set the focus mode switch to v.
1 Select [Dust Alert] in D4 menu and press D.
The [Dust Alert] screen appears.
2 Fully display a white wall or other bright subject
with no detail in the viewfinder and press the
shutter release button fully.
After image processing is performed, the Dust Alert image
appears.
If [The operation could not be completed correctly] appears,
press E and take another picture.
3 Check the sensor for dust.
Use R to display the Dust Alert
image at full screen display.
4 Press E.
The Dust Alert image is saved and the D4 menu reappears.
t Memo
Only the latest Dust Alert image is saved to the SD1 slot
memory card for approximately 30 minutes. If Sensor
Cleaning is performed during this time, the Dust Alert image
can be checked while cleaning the sensor. (If the SD1 slot is
disabled, the image is not saved. You cannot check the image
in playback mode.)
Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the
CMOS sensor with a blower.
1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
2 Turn the camera on.
3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in D4 menu and press
D.
The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.
4 Select [Mirror Up] and press E.
The mirror rises up.
If a Dust Alert image is saved, it appears.
5 Clean the CMOS sensor with a blower.
6 Turn the camera off.
The mirror automatically returns to its original position.
u Caution
Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. The
CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS
sensor with a cloth.
Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If
the power is turned off, this may cause damage to the shutter,
CMOS sensor and the mirror.
When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough
battery power remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the
monitor. Install a fully charged battery. If the battery capacity
becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. In
this case, stop cleaning immediately.
t Memo
Please contact your nearest service center for professional
cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part.
You can use the optional Imagesensor Cleaning kit O-ICK1
when cleaning the CMOS sensor.
Sensor Cleaning
Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert)
Exit
Exit
x1
x1
Removing Dust with a Blower

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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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