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The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome features an exclusively designed image sensor that delivers the ultimate in black-and-white photography, enabling photographers to express a distinct view of the color-rich world in high-resolution black-and-white images.
Monochrome (or black-and-white) photography is the origin of photographic expression. Without color data, monochrome can more clearly depict the form and texture of a subject using light, shadow and the in-between gradations. This means that the photographer can create images that are more impressive and persuasive.
Typical color image sensors are designed to receive light passing through red (R), green (G) and blue (B) color filters, so each pixel detects only one color data component. To compose a monochrome image, color sensors must convert color data into monochromatic data by interpolating the obtained color data while using adjacent areas of the image field as a reference.
Since a monochrome-specific image sensor can faithfully reflect the brightness data obtained by each pixel in the image — without the interpolation process — the photographer can create extra-fine monochromatic expression, in an image high in resolution and rich in gradation.
Monochrome-Specific CMOS Image Sensor
For users who want to master monochrome photography, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome features an image sensor specifically designed to capture monochrome images only. By designing the camera solely for the purpose of monochrome photography, each pixel detects brightness data of the light coming through the lens. The obtained data is then directly converted to compose an image.
Image Quality Exclusively Designed for Monochrome Photography
Image quality has been re-evaluated and redesigned to optimize the imaging characteristics of the monochrome-specific image sensor. Unlike a color sensor that requires the interpolation process, each pixel of the monochrome-specific image sensor corresponds precisely to each pixel in the resulting image. The result is minimal deterioration of the data obtained, and optimal visual expression. To optimize these advantages, the imaging process has been completely restructured to assure highly sensitive expression with a natural bokeh (defocus) effect, rich gradation and extra-fine sharpness — an image only the monochrome-specific image sensor can deliver.
The image captured with the K-3 Mark III Monochrome more clearly and sharply depicts each strand of the thread. The gradation from highlight to shadow is also smoother and more consistent.
Monochrome-Specific Custom Image
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome features three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for the monochrome-specific image sensor: Standard, Hard and Soft. Each mode provides minute adjustment of parameters such as tone, key, contrast and sharpness. This allows the photographer to personalize images for the desired finishing touch.
Exterior Design Signifying the Monochrome Photography Concept
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome provides white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel positioned on its upper panel, while featuring the Monochrome lettering printed on the upper-left shoulder of the back panel. The camera’s User Interface menu features a black-and-white color scheme as default, while the SR (Shake Reduction) badge is finished in silver. The icons printed on buttons and switches across the camera’s exterior are finished in three shades of gray to assist the users with their camera operation. All in all, the concept of monochrome photography is evident throughout the camera body.
Minimum ISO Setting at 200
Since the monochrome-specific image sensor is free of the color filters that cause a loss of light, it can take in more light. This allows the camera’s minimum ISO to be set at 200.
Fx Button
Unlike full-color photography, in which color reproduction varies depending on the light source (or color temperature), monochrome photography doesn’t require white balance control. In the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome, the white balance button of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III is replaced with the Fx (function) button.
In-body Shake Reduction Mechanism
The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome incorporates an advanced SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which lets the photographer use all types of lenses — from the latest to vintage — and to capture sharp, blur-free images while optimizing the distinctive visual expression of each lens.
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 |
Monochrome, 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 |
ISO AUTO/200 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) |
Quality Level |
RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG |
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 |
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 |
Viewfinder Overlay |
AF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop, Smart Function, Operation Control Lock |
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), |
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 |
Type |
TTL: Phase-matching autofocus |
Focus Sensor |
SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points) |
Brightness Range |
EV-3 to 19 (ISO 200 / at normal temperature) |
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), Select(XS), Spot |
AF Assist Light |
Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Type |
TTL open aperture metering using 307K pixel RGBIr sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot and Highlight-weighted |
Metering Range |
EV-2 to 21 (ISO200 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); |
Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter / Electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed |
Mechanical shutter: |
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. 55 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames |
Flash Modes |
Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Sync Speed |
1/200sec. |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
-2.0 to +1.0EV |
Custom Image |
Standard, Hard, Soft |
Digital Filter |
Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Tone Expansion, Grainy Monochrome |
Clarity |
Adjustable ±4 step |
HDR |
Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function |
Lens Correction |
Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Diffraction Correction |
D-Range Correction |
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
Noise Reduction |
Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction |
ASTROTRACER |
Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 * Type 1 and Type 2 available with O-GPS unit(Optional) |
Horizon Correction |
SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees |
Composition Adjustment |
Adjustment range of ±1.5mm up, down, left or right (±1mm when rotated); Rotating range of ±1 degree |
Electronic Level |
Displayed in viewfinder (Horizontal and vertical); Displayed on LCD monitor (Horizontal and vertical) |
Program Line |
AUTO, Normal, Hi-speed Priority, DOF Priority (Deep), DOF Priority (Shallow), MTF Priority |
File Format |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
Recorded Pixels |
4K(3840x2160, 30p/24p) |
Sound |
Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) |
Recording Time |
Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
Custom Images |
Standard, Hard, Soft |
Digital Filter |
Retro, High Contrast, Invert Color |
Playback View |
Single frame, Multi-image display (20, 48, 70 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display, quick zoom and Focus Magnification available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S), Grid Color: Black/Gray/White, Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display |
Delete |
Single image, All images, Selected images, Folder, Images on the selected shooting date, Instant review image |
Digital Filter |
Base Parameter Adj, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Tone Expansion, Grainy Monochrome, Miniature, Soft, Fish-eye, Slim, Frame Composite |
RAW Development |
RAW file select: |
Edit |
Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Save RAW Data in buffer memory, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Levels Adjustment, Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie |
Settings |
USER Mode, Fx Button, AF/AE Lock Settings, Preview Dial, E-Dial Programming, Smart Function, Monitor Touch Operation, Eye Sensor, Viewfinder Display, LCD Panel, Monitor Display, Instant Review, Zoom Review, Warning Display, Control Panel, Memory, EV Steps, ISO Sensitivity Steps, Input MF Lens Focal Length, Save Rotation Information, Aperture Information Record, AF Fine Adjustment, Copyright Information |
Language |
English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
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 |
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) |
Standards |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Frequency |
2412MHz~2462MHz (1ch~11ch) |
Security |
Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES |
Standards |
Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
Frequency |
2402MHz~2480MHz(CH0~CH39) |
Dimensions |
Approx. 134.5mm (W) x103.5mm (H) x 73.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
Weight |
Approx. 820g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), |
Temperature |
-10°C~40°C (14°F~104°F) |
Humidity |
85% or less (no condensation) |
Included |
Strap O-ST162, ME Viewfinder Cap, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90, USB Power Adapter, Power Plug, USB Cable I-USB166 |
Software |
Digital Camera Utility 5 |
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