Pentax K-3 II

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  • Effective pixels

    24 megapixels

    Max resolution

    6016 x 4000

  • Screen Size

    3.2″

    Screen Dots

    1,037,000

  • Physical

    131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03″)

  • Body Type

    Mid-size SLR

    Flash

    No

  • Sensor type

    CMOS

    Sensor size

    APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100 - 51200

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type Mid-size SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution6016 x 4000
  • Image ratio w:h3:2
  • Effective pixels24 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors25 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • ProcessorPrime III

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100 - 51200
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets9
  • Custom white balanceYes (3 slots)
  • Image stabilizationSensor-shift
  • Image stabilization notes4.5 stops of shake reduction
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsBest, better, good

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomNo
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points27
  • Lens mountPentax KAF2
  • Focal length multiplier1.5×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFixed
  • Screen size3.2″
  • Screen dots1,037,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen typeTFT LCD monitor
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed30 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/8000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesNo
  • Built-in flashNo
  • External flashYes (Hot shoe, flash sync port)
  • 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, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
  • Continuous drive8.3 fps
  • Self-timerYes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±2 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, H.264
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneMono
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesDual SD/SDHC/SDXC

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (mini)
  • Microphone portYes
  • Headphone portYes
  • WirelessOptional
  • Wireless notesSpecial version of Flu Card available
  • Remote controlYes (optional, wired or wireless)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedYes (Weather and dust resistant)
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-Ion D-LI90 rechargeable battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)720
  • Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
  • Dimensions131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingYes (up to 9999 pictures)
  • GPSBuilt-in