The long rumored Pentax K-3 announced today, the Pentax K-3 features newly developed 23.35MP APS-C CMOS Sensor and K-3 is the world first camera to feature user selectable low-pass filter, Pentax K-3 comes with redesigned SAFOX11 autofocus module with 27 AF points (all are cross-type) and a metering range of -3 to +20 EV, the K-3 also comes with sensor-shift image stabilization system…
Pentax K-3 Major Features
- 23.35MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- PRIME III Image Processor
- User-Selectable Anti-Aliasing Filter
- Full HD 1080i/p Video Recording
- 3.2″ 1,037k-Dot LCD Monitor
- Optical 0.95x Mag. Pentaprism Viewfinder
- Continuous Shooting up to 8.3 fps
- In-Camera Shake Reduction Stabilization
- Dual SD Memory Card Slots
- Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body
The K-3 made with durable magnesium alloy body with stainless steel chassis, the K-3 is fully weather and coldproof due to the inclusion of 92 independent seals, K- available from November 2013 for a suggested retail price of $1,299.95 for body only and $1,699.95 for the kit including the DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 WR zoom lens.
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October 07, 2013
Ricoh Imaging Sets New Standard of Performance
New PENTAX K-3 advanced enthusiast DSLR features 24 megapixel sensor, selectable anti-aliasing filter and fast 8.3 frames per second frame rate
DENVER, CO, October 7, 2013 – Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation (Ricoh Imaging) is pleased to establish a new standard of performance with the debut of the PENTAX K-3 advanced enthusiast DSLR. As the Premiere DSLR in Ricoh Imaging’s robust and full-featured APS-C lineup, the PENTAX K-3 brings unparalleled technology and advanced specifications presenting photographers with a solution that raises the bar while removing limitations.
Elevating standard performance, the PENTAX K-3 boasts a 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, incredibly fast 8.3 fps (frames per second) frame rate, innovative selectable anti-aliasing (AA) filter technology and outstanding HD video performance; all while giving demanding photographers dual card slots for quick and easy image recording and seamless wireless remote capture and image transfer capabilities.
“Ricoh Imaging has made an investment to ensure that our product lineup features the most complete and capable APS-C offering in our history,” said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging. “This goal was realized with the introduction of the K-3. Its unmatched feature set and revolutionary technology set a benchmark of excellence that raises the bar for the entire APS-C category.”
Housed in the PENTAX K-3’s sleek and ergonomic body is a host of cutting-edge technology including the innovative and proprietary selectable AA filter which allows photographers to toggle anti-aliasing functionality on or off using the lauded PENTAX SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism. This breakthrough in imaging technology empowers photographers to retain greater control of image output while eliminating the need to commit to supreme resolution or superior moiré control by providing both options in a single camera body. Also new to the PENTAX K-3, and the APS-C category, is the PENTAX FLU SDHC memory card that delivers wireless connectivity with unprecedented functionality to a compatible PC or connected device via a web browser. Using this advanced technology, photographers are able to perform a variety of functions including inspect a live-view image, release the K-3’s shutter, shift the AF sensor point, and check images recorded on the card using any connected device with a web browser. And, thanks to its SD card-based, internal placement the PENTAX K-3 retains its weather-resistant, moisture-tight capabilities with no protruding devices preventing door closure.
The K-3 also features an enhanced video recording experience including the ability to change from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch to capture full HD movie recording in H.264 format. The K-3 comes equipped with a headphone terminal and stereo mic terminal for external microphone connection. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and monitor sound levels during recording. In addition to a variety of creative special-effect modes, the K-3 also provides an upgraded interval movie mode, which captures a series of 4K-resolution movie clips (3840 x 2160 pixels) at a fixed interval.
Rounding out the new and advanced capabilities offered in the PENTAX K-3 is a newly designed autofocus module, SAFOX11, which boasts 27 AF sensors and high light-sensitivity, covering a wide AF working range of –3EV to +18EV. Finally, the new Real-Time Scene Analysis System features an 86,000 pixel RGB light-metering sensor and improved algorithms that further enhance the accuracy of exposure, white balance and auto-focusing.
Pricing and Availability
The PENTAX K-3 will be available for purchase online at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retailers nationwide in November 2013 for a suggested retail price of $1,299.95 for body only and $1,699.95 for the kit including the DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 WR zoom lens.
The PENTAX K-3 Premium Silver Edition* will also be made available in a limited quantity with only 2,000 units being offered worldwide. This limited-edition model features a silver body with a silver BG-5 battery grip designed exclusively for the K-3, making it a perfect match for the silver HD PENTAX DA Limited lens series, which is designed for unrivaled image rendering. This special package also includes an exclusive leather strap and silver D-BG5 battery grip. The PENTAX K-3 Premium Silver Edition will be available for purchase online at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retailers nationwide in November 2013 for a suggested retail price of $ 1,599.95.
The PENTAX FLU SDHC 16GB memory card and D-BG5 battery grip will be available for purchase online at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retailers nationwide in November 2013 for a suggested retail price of $ 99.95 and $229.95, respectively.
Pentax K-3 Specification
Pentax K-3 Specifications
| Camera Type | Digital SLR |
| Sensor Type | CMOS w primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system |
| Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Color Depth | 8 bits/channel JPG, 14 bits/channel RAW |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: 23.35 MP Total pixels: 24.71 MP |
| Recorded Resolutions | Still: Jpeg – L (24M?6016×4000), M (14M: 4608×3072), S (6M: 3072×2048), XS (2M: 1920×1280) RAW – L (24M?6016×4000) Movie (resolution/FPS): Full HD (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280×720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) Quality levels: Best, Better, Good, RAW (14-bit) |
| Dust Removal | DR II (ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter) with Dust Alert function |
| Lens Mount | Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes Power zoom function: Yes (power zoom only) |
| Focus | Type: SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching – 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) Focus modes: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF Continuous (w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual Focus point adjustment: Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (27 AF points) |
| Viewfinder | Type: Pentaprism Coverage (field of view): 100% Magnification: 0.95X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable) Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5m Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), Digital |
| LCD Monitor | Type: 3.2″ TFT color LCD with brightness/saturation/color adjustment AR coating and air-gapless glass. Resolution: 1037K dots Wide angle viewable: Yes |
| Live View | Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor Field Of View: 100% Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF), Grid Overlay (4×4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, Histogram Autofocus: Yes, Contrast + Face Detection, Contrast Detection, Phase Difference |
| Built-in Flash | Type: Retractable P-TTL popup flash Guide number: 13m (ISO 100) Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equiv 35mm) Flash modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps) |
| External Flash | Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec |
| Storage Media | Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC, EyeFi, FLU |
| Interfaces | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone, X-sync socket Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL Printer interfaces: n/a |
| Image Stabilization | Type: Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max) Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and LCD panel |
| Metering System | Type: TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor Sensitivity range: EV -3 to 20 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) Multi-Segment: Yes Center weighted: Yes Spot: Yes Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) Exposure lock: Yes Exposure bracketing: Yes (2, 3, or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps) |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto: ISO 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), Auto ISO range selectable, Bulb mode: Auto ISO n/a Manual: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), |
| White Balance | AUTO WB, 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 mode(s): Yes, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image* WB fine |
| Shutter | Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb |
| Mode Selection | Green, Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed, USER (3 presets). |
| Custom Image Modes | Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
| Capture Modes, HDR | Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function |
| Fine Tuning | Gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Monochrome mode includes adjustments for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan,infrared), toning (sepia, warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular, fine, and extra sharp adjustment scales). |
| Othre Capture Modes | Green simplified mode available: Yes P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome Data record: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright. |
| Drive Mode Selection | Single, Continuous (H,M,L), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Exp. Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), Mirror up (standard, remote), HDR Capture (3 shots at 1EV, 2EV, or 3EV, 3 blend settings plus Auto, pixel alignment) |
| Multi-exposure | Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots (2 to 2000 images), Interval 2000 shots, 2 sec to 24 hrs, time delay available) |
| Continuous FPS | Continuous H: Approx 8.3 FPS (60 JPG, 23 RAW) Continuous M: Approx 4.5 FPS (100 JPG, 32 RAW) Continuous L: Approx 3.0 FPS (200 JPG, 52 RAW) |
| Self-timer | Yes (12s, 2s) |
| Remote Control | Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous), cable switch |
| Mode Selection Playback | Single frame, multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), display magnification (up to 16, 100% display and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, detailed info, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show |
| Mode Pallet Playback | Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie, Magnification: up to 16X, scrollable, quick magnification. |
| Digital Filters Playback | Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim |
| File Formats | Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.30), DCF 2.0 compliant Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MOV) – JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record |
| Custom Functions | Functions available: 27 |
| Computer System Requirements | Windows: Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit), Windows XP SP3 (32 bit) Mac: Mac OS X 10.8 / 10.7 / 10.6 |
| Power Source | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG5 Battery Grip (optional) for 2nd D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteries |
| Battery Recordable Images | Approx 720 (approx 560 w 50% flash, CIPA) |
| Battery Playback Time | Approx 370 min |
| Battery Movie Recording Time | Approx 25 min (automatic overheat shutdown protection) |
| AC Adapter Available | Yes (optional) K-AC132 |
| Construction | Magnesium alloy shell over stainless steel chassis |
| Weather Resistant | Yes (92 weather protection seals) |
| Operating Temperature | 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C) |
| Body Dimensions WxHxD | 5.1.7 x 3.94 x 3.05″ |
| Weight | 25.2 oz without battery or removable memory 28.2 oz Loaded and ready |
| Language Support | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese |
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