Pentax K-3 Mark III Flagship APS-C Black Camera Body with Pentax HD 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW Large-Aperture Standard Zoom Lens
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Color: Black
Style: w/ DA 16-50mm
Features
- Based on core principles of passion for photography, The All New Flagship APS-C model K-3 III continues a heritage of craftsmanship combined with todays new technologies.
- The newly designed optical veiwfinder provides a 100% field of view and 1.05x image magnification. The veiwfinder offers a wide viewing angle comparable to full frame cameras with increased image brightness due to the improved reflectance of the pentaprism.
- Top ISO sensitivity of 1.6 million provides image capture in low light situations and achieves excellent descriptive power in the entire sensitivity range. Multi-dimensional image space filtering reduces noise while leaving fine contours. It maximizes the resolution performance and reproduces the texture and details of the subject.
- The HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW represents Pentax's top of the line STAR series, combining exceptional imaging power and image rendition with outstanding operability and environment- resistant performance which compensates various aberrations to a minimum and delivers sharp, clear images.
- The PLM Pulse motor provides high speed focusin. This zoom lens incorporates a newly designed optical system which features a lighter, more compact focus-lens group. By driving this focus-lens group with an advanced PLM (Pulse Motor), it assures smooth, high-speed autofocus operation with minimized operational noise.
- Compatible with in body shake reduction of the K series DSLR cameras. The Pentax digital SLR camera K series is equipped with in-body shake reduction SR / SR II. Any lens compatible with the K-series camera can benefit from image stabilization
Compatible Mountings: Pentax K
Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS
Supported File Format: HD
Image Stabilization: Digital, Optical
Maximum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f
Expanded ISO Minimum: 100
Brand: Pentax
Model Name: k-3
Brand: Pentax
Model Name: k-3
Built-In Media: Pentax HD 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW Large-Aperture Standard Zoom Lens
Are Batteries Included: Yes
Model Number: K-3
Remote Included: No
Model Series: k-3
Series Number: 3
Unit Count: 1 Count
Exposure Control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program
White Balance Settings: Auto
Display Type: LCD
Display Fixture Type: Articulating
Display Resolution Maximum: 25.73 MP
Has Color Screen: Yes
Write Speed: High
Compatible Mountings: Pentax K
Sensor Type: CMOS
Image stabilization: Digital, Optical
Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f
Expanded ISO Minimum: 100
Photo Sensor Size: APS-C
Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/4000 seconds
Form Factor: Compact, DSLR
Special Feature: Image Stabilization
Color: Black
Video Resolution: 2160p
Viewfinder: Optical
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Synch
Camera Flash: Built-In
Skill Level: Professional
Compatible Devices: Pentax K
Aperture modes: Auto Aperture (Auto Focus)
Viewfinder Magnification: 1.05x
Video Capture Format: MP4
Expanded ISO Maximum: 25600
Audio Output Type: Internal Speaker or Headphone Jack
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Frame Rate: 30
Mount Type: Pentax K mount
Viewfinder Coverage Percentage: 100
Crop Factor: 1.6
Mounting Thread Type: 42mm x 1mm
Enclosure Material: Metal And Plastic
File Format: HD
JPEG Quality Level: Normal
Supported Image Format: JPEG
Bit Depth: 16 Bit
Total Still Resolution: 25 MP
Maximum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Lens Type: Standard Zoom
Zoom: smooth zoom
Camera Lens: 50 millimetres
Minimum Focal Length: 16 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View: 54.4 Degrees
Total USB Ports: 1
Total Video Out Ports: 1
Shooting Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Movie
Digital Scene Transition: zoom
Digital-Still: Yes
Movie Mode: Yes
Image Capture Type: Stills & Video
Auto Focus Technology: Phase Detection
Focus Features: Phase Detection Autofocus
Autofocus Points: 150
Focus Type: Auto Focus
Focus Mode: Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus: Yes
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