Ricoh Imaging is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, the new flagship model in our APS-C format digital SLR camera series. It offers advanced functions and outstanding imaging performance with a goal of optimizing the fun and excitement of photography in a wide variety of conditions.

Type   TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera
Lens Mount   PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power
                      contacts)
Compatible Lens   KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens

Image Sensor   Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.3 x 15.5 (mm)
Effective Pixels   Approx. 25.73 megapixels
Total Pixels   Approx. 26.78 megapixels
Dust Removal   Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II"
Sensitivity
(Standard output) ISO AUTO/100 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)
Image Stabilizer   Sensor-shift shake reduction "SR II"(5-axis), Auto/Panning/Off
AA Filter Simulator   Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Low/High/Bracketing (2 images)/Bracketing (3 images)

File format   RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant
Recorded Pixels   JPEG:L(26M:6192x4128)?M(15M:4752x3168)?S(9M:3648x2432)?XS(2M:1920x1280)
                             RAW:(26M:6192x4128)
Quality Level   RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
                        JPEG: ??? (Best), ?? (Better), ? (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
Color Space   sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage Medium   SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards * UHS-1/UHS-II compatible (UHS-II is only available for
                              the memory card inserted in the SD1 slot.)
Dual SD slot   Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPG, Image copy between slots possible
Storage Folder   Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX")
Recording File   File Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name
File name numbering:  

Sequential, Reset

Viewfinder

Type   Pentaprism Finder
Coverage   (FOV) Approx. 100%
Magnification   Approx. 1.05x (FA 50mmF1.4 at infinity)
Eye-Relief Length    Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.0mm (from the center of lens)
Diopter adjustment    Approx. -4.0m to + 1.0m-1
Focusing Screen   Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen

Type   TTL method using image sensor
Focusing Mechanism   Contrast detection (Auto Area, Zone Select, Tracking, Select(L/M/S), Spot)
Functions   Focus Peaking, Face detection, Touch AF
Display
Field of View   approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x),
Grid Display   (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S),

Grid Color:  Black/Gray/White), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition Adjustment

LCD monitor
Type    Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass
Size    3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)
Dots    Approx. 1620K dots
Touch Screen    Capacitive sensing method
Adjustment    Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable
Outdoor View Setting    Adjustable ±2 step
Night Vision   LCD
Display    ON/OFF

White Balance
Type    Method using a combination of the image sensor and the RGBIr sensor
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, CTE,
Manual WB   (up to 3 settings),   Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a                         captured image
Fine Adjustment    Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis

Autofocus System
Type TTL: Phase-matching autofocus
Focus Sensor    SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points)
Brightness Range   EV-4 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) *-4 EV is only available for AF points that support F2.8                                      light flux when an F2.8-light-flux compatible lens is attached.
AF mode   Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)
AF Point Selection   Auto Area, Zone Select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Select(S), Spot
AF Assist   Light Dedicated LED AF assist light
Metering
Type   TTL open aperture metering using 307K pixel RGBIr sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot and Highlight-                 weighted
Metering Range    EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)
Exposure Mode   Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter &
                            Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5
EV Compensation   ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)
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
Shutter
Type    Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution
Shutter Speed   Auto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure                                  setting possible from 1 sec. to 20min.)

Drive modes
Mode Selection Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Depth of Field Bracketing, Motion                                      Bracketing, Mirror-up,
Multi-Exposure    (Average/Additive/Bright), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite
Self-timer   12s, 2s
Remote Control    0s, 3s
Continuous Shooting:

• Max. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: ??? at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG L: ??? at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames
• Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: ??? at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to
• approx. 39 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 37 frames * The number of images captured in the continuous shooting mode is an approximate figure, tested at a sensitivity of ISO 100. The number may vary depending on the type of memory card used and/or the photographic conditions.
• * The continuous shooting speed may decrease depending on the type of lens used and/or the
• aperture, shutter speed and sensitivity selected by the user.
• * A certain amount of time is required for the playback of images captured in the continuous
• shooting mode. The time required may vary depending on the number of captured images
• and/or the recording format.

Capture Settings
Custom Image    Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass,
Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Cross Process Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3
Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor
Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome
Clarity Adjustable   ±4 step
Skin Tone  Type1/Type2
HDR Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic
composition correction function
Pixel Shift Resolution   Available, Motion Correction On/Off
Lens Correction Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction,
                           Diffraction Correction D-Range Correction Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Noise Reduction    Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction
Horizon Correction   SR On: correction up to 1 degree, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees
 

Recorded Pixels 4K (3840x2160, 30p/24p)
Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p)
Sound Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible)
Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction
Recording Time Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera
becomes high.
White Balance
AUTO WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White,
W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE,
Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the
white balance setting of a captured image
Custom Images Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass,
Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3.
Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Retro, High Contrast, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold
Monochrome

Power supply
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional)
Battery Life
Number of recordable images: Approx. 800 images
Playback time: Approx. 250 minutes
* With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Tested in compliance with CIPA
standard.
Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition

Interfaces
Connection Port USB Terminal (USB Type-C), External cable switch terminal (2.5mm diameter), X-sync socket,
HDMI output terminal (Type D), Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal
USB Connection USB 3.2 Gen1, Data Transfer: MTP/CD-ROM, Battery Recharge/Power Supply (Optional AC
Adapter required)
Wireless LAN
Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency (Center
Frequency) 2412MHz~2462MHz (1ch~11ch)
Security Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES
Bluetooth
Standards Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Frequency (Center
Frequency) 2402MHz~2480MHz (CH0~CH39)