Pentax K-3 Specifications

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Model Name:	Pentax K-3
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Pentax K-3 II K-3 vs K-3 II
General
Model Number:	K-3
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1149.95
Street Price:	$699.00
Date Available:	2013-11-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	43.7 oz (1,240 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in. (132 x 100 x 77 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	24.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.91 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,216
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 203mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	62.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3.
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.79
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.64
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.69
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	75
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	24
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	25
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.01 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.226 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.097 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.33 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.096 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Wide-area mode, OVF = 0.157s Live View: Center mode AF lag = 1.014s Wide-area mode AF lag = 1.005s Prefocused = 0.226s
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	560 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW140
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Image stabilization system also acts as a selectable AA filter, 8.3 fps full-res burst mode, new 27-point AF system, new 86,000 pixel RGB metering system, Full HD video up to 60i with H.264 encoding, dual SD card slots, freeze-proof, dust-proof, weather-resistant magnesium alloy construction, USB 3.0 port.