K-3 II
General Description
Like its predecessors, the K-7, K-5, K-5 II(s), and K3 the K-3II’s body has a steel chassis, a mangesium-alloy shell, and many (92) seels to keep out dust and moisture.
Pixel Shift Resolution
Advanced resolution technology for capturing still life subjects in ultra high definition
The CMOS sensor is operated to consecutively shoot four images for individual pixel. Using the overwhelmingly large volume of color information (24M×RGB), the Pixel Shift Resolution generates a single ultra-high-definition image. The increase in resolving power and color reproducibility makes it possible to obtain such high-definition images, especially when photographing stationary subjects. High-ISO noise is also greatly reduced, and, in theory, moiré and false color are not generated. During shooting, an electronic shutter is used so camera shake can be minimized.
Built-in GPS
Record location information and such only with K-3 II
The K-3 II features a built-in GPS function. Only with the camera itself, you can record the information of shooting location, facing direction, and the shooting date and time (Coordinated Universal Time) in image data. The K-3 II’s GPS button allows you to easily activate the GPS function when shooting.
ASTROTRACER
Easy Astronomical tracking for capturing vivid stars
Coupled with in-body SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, this function easily tracks and photographs astronomical body such as stars. The latitude obtained by the GPS function, and camera position (horizontal/vertical tilt and facing direction) detected by the magnetic and acceleration sensors are used to calculate the movement of astronomical body. The CMOS sensor is synchronized with the movement of astronomical body, making it possible to capture stars as points of light not as trails of light even during long exposures.
Silver Edition
The special Silver Edition of the Pentax K-3 II is announced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of RICOH’s foundation. It is limited to 500 units worldwide.
| Product Variations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | K-3 II | K-3 II |
| Color | black | silver |
| Year of Introduction | 2015 | 2016 |
| Catalog Number | 16159 | unknown |
| Sold with Case | — | — |
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | “crippled” KAF2 |
| Mount Limitations | digital A aperture or metered manual only |
| AF System (sensitivity) | SAFOX X, 27 sensors, 25 cross-sensors, f2.8 sensor (-3 ~ 18 EV) |
| AF with supersonic lenses | yes |
| Power-Zoom Features | auto-lens retract, power zoom |
| Self-Timer | 12 / 2 sec |
| Mirror Lock-Up | — |
| Cable Release | CS-205 |
| Infra-Red Release | remote control F |
| Custom Functions | 27 |
| Additional Features | weather sealed, DOF preview, mirror lock-up |
| Width x Height x Depth | 131.5 x 100 x 77.5 mm |
| Weight | 715 g |
| Image Sensor | |
| Effective Pixel Count | 24 megapixel |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 15.6 x 23.5 mm |
| Focal-Length Multiplication Factor | 1.53 x |
| Image Storage | |
| Data-Storage Formats | RAW (DNG, PEF), RAW + JPG, JPG |
| Storage Media | Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) |
| Digital Features | |
| Shake Reduction | yes |
| Dust Removal | yes |
| Pixelshift Resolution | yes |
| Live View | yes |
| Orientation Sensor | yes |
| Exposure System | |
| Exposure Modes | Av, HyM, HyP, P, Pgreen, Sv, TAv, Tv |
| Metering Modes with K and M Lenses | center-weighted, spot |
| Metering Modes with A and newer Lenses | 77-segment, center-weighted, spot |
| Meter Material | SPD |
| Exposure Compensation (Step) | +/-5 (1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Exposure Lock | yes |
| Meter Range | 0 ~ 22 EV |
| ISO Range | 80 ~ 51200 ASA |
| Shutter | |
| Construction | electronic (vertical) |
| Material | metal |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 ~ 1/8000, B |
| Mechanical Speeds | — |
| Viewfinder | |
| Magnification [Coverage] | 0.95x [100%] |
| Aperture Indication | LED |
| Shutter-Speed Indication | LED |
| Interchangeable Screens | yes |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | 1 x Lithium-Ion D-LI90 rechargeable |
| External | Battery Grip D-BG5 |
| Continuous Shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting | 8.3 frames per second |
| Flash System | |
| Command Protocol(s) | — |
| Features | HS, P-TTL |
| Synchronization Speed(s) | 1/180 ~ 30, B |
| Built-GPS | |
| GPS Log | yes |
| Electronic Compass | yes |
| Astrotracer | yes |
| Accessories | |
| Fitting Case(s) | unknown |