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Pentax K-3 User Manual

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Appendix
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Autofocus System
Exposure Control
Shutter
Drive Modes
Built-in Flash
Capture Functions
Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus
Focus Sensor
SAFOX 11, 27 points (25 cross type focus points in
the center)
Brightness Range EV -3 to 18 (ISO100, at normal temperature)
AF Modes
Single AF (x), Continuous AF (y), Auto
select AF (z)
Focus operation customizable
Focus Point
Selection Modes
Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone
Select, Auto (27 AF Points)
AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light
Type
TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB
sensor, Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering,
Center-weighted metering, Spot metering
Metering Range EV -3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)
Exposure Modes
Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority,
Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority,
Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed,
USER1, USER2, USER3
EV Compensation ±5 EV (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 EV steps can be selected)
AE Lock
Button type (timer-control: two times the meter
operating time set in Custom Setting); continues as
long as the shutter button is halfway pressed.
Type
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane
shutter
Shutter Speed
Auto: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Manual: 1/8000 to 30
seconds (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb
Mode Selection
Still image: Single frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-
timer (12 sec., 2 sec.), Remote Control (immediately,
3 sec., continuous), Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, or 5
frames; available with Self-timer or Remote Control),
Mirror Lock-up Shooting (available with Remote
Control), Multi-exposure (available with Self-timer or
Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval
Composite
Movie: Remote Control, Interval Movie Record
Continuous
Shooting
Max. approx. 8.3 fps, JPEG (q: m at
Continuous H): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to
approx. 23 frames
Max. approx. 4.5 fps, JPEG (q: m at
Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up
to approx. 32 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (q: m at
Continuous L): up to approx. 200 frames, RAW: up
to approx. 52 frames
*When the sensitivity is set to ISO100.
Multi-Exposure
Composite Mode: Additive, Average, Bright
Number of Shots: 2 to 2000 images
Interval Shooting
Still image:
Interval: 2 sec. to 24 hr., Number of shots: 2 to 2000
images, Start Interval: Now, Set Time
Movie:
Recorded size: z/u/t, Interval: 2 sec. to 1 hr.,
Recording time: 14 sec. to 99 hr., Start Interval: Now,
Set Time
Type
Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash
Guide number: approx. 13 (ISO100/m)
Angle of view coverage: equivalent to 28mm lens in
35 mm format
Flash Modes
Auto Flash Discharge (Green mode), Flash On,
Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing
Curtain Sync., Manual Flash Discharge (FULL to
1/128)
High-speed sync and wireless sync are also
available with a dedicated external flash.
Sync Speed 1/180 seconds
Flash Exposure
Compensation
-2.0 to +1.0 EV
Custom Image
Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,
Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,
Monochrome, Cross Processing
Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3
Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR
Dynamic Range
Settings
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Lens Correction
Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration
Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction

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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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