Pentax K-3 II
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| Type: | Digital single lens reflex camera |
| Lens connection : | Pentax K (KAF2) |
| Image sensor : | CMOS sensor APS-C 23.6 x 15.8 mm (crop factor 1.5) 24.7 megapixels (physical) and 24.4 megapixels (effective) |
| File formats : | JPEG, RAW |
| Viewfinder : | optical prism viewfinder, changeable ground glass; Diopter compensation −2.5 to +1.5 dpt |
| Field of view : | 100% |
| Enlargement: | 0.95 |
| Screen : | TFT LCD monitor, anti-reflective, adjustable brightness, adjustable color |
| Size: | 3.2 "(8.1 cm) |
| Resolution: | 1,037,000 pixels |
| Frame rate : | Series picture function max. 8.3 fps at the highest resolution; Max. 23 saved RAW images or 60 JPEGs |
| Auto focus (AF) : | Phase comparison , contrast autofocus , catch-in-focus |
| AF points: | 27 |
| AF measuring range: | 25 cross-type sensors, 2 vertical ones, EV −3 to +18, the 3 middle vertical ones for light intensity 1: 2.8 |
| AF modes: | AF.S, AF.C |
| Exposure metering : | 86,000 pixel RGB sensor TTL open aperture measurement with spot measurement / center-weighted measurement and multiple segment measurement |
| Shutter speed : | 1/8000 to 30 s (automatic) 1/8000 to 30 s (manual) Bulb mode |
| Storage media : | Two card slots each for one SD, SDHC or SDXC (also UHS-I) memory card |
| Dimensions: | 132 mm × 103 mm × 78 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight: | 785 g (ready for use) |
The Pentax K-3 II is an APS-C digital SLR camera sold by the Japanese manufacturer Ricoh under the Pentax brand . It was presented as the new top model on April 23, 2015 and has been on the market in Germany since June 1, 2015.
It differs from its predecessor Pentax K-3 in particular through an integrated GPS module with astrotracer function (automatic tracking of the starry sky by sensor shift for sharp sky photography at night) and the "Pixel Shift Resolution" function, which provides a higher resolution with the same Number of pixels enabled. The integrated GPS module also records the positions of the camera in a log function and not just during a recording. With the integration of the GPS module, the built-in flash has been omitted.
With the "Pixel Shift Resolution" function, four individual images recorded in quick succession are automatically combined, whereby the sensor is moved by 1 pixel (approx. 4 µm) each time. This means that all 4 colors (2 * green, 1 * red and 1 * blue) of the Bayer pattern are recorded in the same place. This means that the entire color spectrum is recorded for each pixel. The result is more accurate color reproduction for every pixel and higher resolution. The images can be saved as JPEG as well as RAW files. The 4 individual images are available in this RAW file. At the moment, these raw files can only be developed by Pentax's own raw developer (DCU) and a modification by DCRaw ; the other large manufacturers of raw developers cannot process the format at the moment. However, the process is only suitable for static subjects, as it takes about 1.3 seconds from the first to the last exposure. The camera should also be on a stable tripod.
Furthermore, according to the manufacturer, the image stabilizer according to the CIPA standard has been improved from 3.5 to 4.5 light values and the autofocus module has been optimized.
