This exceptional field camera allows you to get closer to the action in the most extreme conditions.
Building on Performance
Building upon the legacy of the award-winning K-3, the PENTAX K-3 II offers outstanding image quality and operability to meet a photographer’s greatest demands. It features an impressive 24.35 effective megapixel AA Filter-less APS-C CMOS sensor, along with a high-performance 27-point AF system and 8.3 frames per second of continuous shooting. The addition of the newly developed Pixel Shift Resolution System delivers more truthful colour reproduction and finer details while significantly lowering the level of high-sensitivity noise. With the updated PENTAX Real-time Scene Analysis System, supported by the 86K-pixel RGB light-metering sensor, the K-3 II has more responsive subject tracking. Thanks to its new high-precision gyro-sensor, the K-3 II assures more effective camera-shake compensation up to 4.5EV steps. The K-3 II’s newly integrated, built-in GPS and Electronic Compass extends the range of your photo shooting expedition, while the built-in ASTROTRACER function simplifies astrophotography by eliminating the need of an extra accessory to capture celestial objects such as stars, nebulas and planets. With a weather-resistant and dust proof magnesium alloy body, this exceptional field camera allows you to get closer to the action in the most extreme conditions.
Accessories:
Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash |
Sensor | Type: CMOS with primary colourcolor filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm Effective Pixels: 24.35 megapixels Total Pixels: 24.71 megapixels Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational comp |
Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount |
Usable Lens | PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screw mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w/adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes Power zoom function: Yes (power zoom only) |
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) |
Metering System | TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, center-weighted and spot metering |
Weight (g) | Without battery or removable memory: 715g (1lb, 9oz) Loaded and ready: 800g (1b, 12oz) w/dedicated battery & SD memory card |
Image Sizes | JPEG:L (24M:6016×4000), M (14M: 4608×3072), S (6M: 3072×2048), XS (2M: 1920×1280) RAW:L (24M:6016×4000) |
File Formats | RAW (PEF, DNG), JPEG (EXIF 2.30), DCF 2.0 compliant |
Quality Level | RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good RAW + JPEG: simultaneous capture available |
Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Storage Media | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-1 standards), Eye-Fi card, FLU card. |
Type | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching – 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Brightness Range | EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature, 25 cross sensors, 2 vertical sensors) |
AF 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) |
AF assist | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Metering Range | EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) |
Exposure Compensation | ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) |
Exposure Bracketing | 2, 3, or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps) |
AE Lock | Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed |
Capture Modes | 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, Landscap |
Playback Modes | Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Extract ColourColor, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert ColourColor, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome Data record: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright |
File Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) – JPEG(AVI) for internal movie record |
Recorded Pixels | Full HD (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280×720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Sound | Built-in monaural microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable. |
Recording time | Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
Capture Modes | Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Cross Processing: Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. Digital Filter: Extract Colour, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contr |
White Balance | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight ColourColor, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), ColourColor Temperature Configuration |
Shutter | Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb |
Drive Modes | 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) |
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), di |
LCD Monitor | Type: 3.2” TFT colourcolor LCD with brightness/saturation/colourcolor 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: Contrast + Face Detection, Contrast Detection, Phase Difference |
Built-in Flash | Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual pop-up 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 Synchronization | Hot shoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w/PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec |
Custom Function | 27 custom-programmable functions available |
Interfaces | Ports: USB3.0 (micro B), external power supply terminal, external release controller terminal, X-synch socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D) , stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL |
Power Sources | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90 Recordable images: Approx. 720 (approx 560. w/50% flash, CIPA)* Playback time: Approx. 370 min.* Movie recording time: Approx. 25 min (automatic overheat shutdown protection)* AC adapter available: Yes (so |
Dimensions | (W x H x D): 131.5 x 100 x 77.5 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.04 inches) |
Box Contents:
K-3 II Body |
Li-Ion Battery D-LI90E |
Battery Charger Kit K-BC90U |
Strap O-ST132 |
Eyecup FS |
Finder Cap ME |
PC Socket Cap |
Hotshoe Cover FK |
Body Mount Cover |
Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte |
Software CD-ROM S-SW160 |