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Pentax K-3 III : Specifications and Opinions

The Pentax K-3 III is a reflex camera with APS-C (1.5x) sensor and 25.7 megapixels manufactured from 2021. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 100 - 1640000 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 12 FPS x 30 RAW, 37 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1845 €;

34 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10

Sensor
Format	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.7 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.5x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	25.7 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.79 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 1640000
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Pentax (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	101
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	12 FPS x 30 RAW, 37 JPEG
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
MLU/SS	Yes, Mirrok Lock Up
Video mode	4K (3840x2160p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.2)
USB Charging	Yes
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	Yes, up to 9999 photos (ND13)
Pixel Shift	Yes, in-camera (26 megapixel)
Focus Stacking	No
Startrail/Composite mode	Yes
Astrotracer	Yes
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.2", 1.62 Mdots, 900 x 600 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 100%, 1.05x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Mechanical and electronic
Battery	Pentax D-LI90, 13.39 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	820 g
Dimensions	134 x 103 x 73 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Jacopo Maffei

sent on July 25, 2022

Pros: Solid and well built body, viewfinder, AF joystick, key design.

Cons: Small screen, short grip with telephoto lenses.

Opinion: The writer has been present on Juza for some years, Pentax user from the beginning, as can be seen from my galleries. I had the chance to try the new Pentax K3 III with the 70-200 star along with the K1 with 24-70 in outdoor and indoor events. Therefore, my considerations are expressed in relation to K1. The joystick. When a K1 III comes out with this, I won't be able to do without it. Move quickly and have the machine reactive with selective MAF is priceless. On K1 the cross menu is not at all immediate and, what is even more serious, the buffer momentarily blocks the movement of the points. On K3 III this does not happen, the machine remains "alert" and ready for action. The fps fashion has also reached Pentax. Of course, it can help but beware of the workflow. The AF is immediate, devoid of that slight lag that the K1 manifests in hooking the subject in AFC. On a burst of 30 on runners and fast-moving people (outdoor theater) I was not wrong more than 3.4 shots. The viewfinder: Approach the eye to the eyepiece and forget that you are on APSC. The viewfinder has an AF point distribution of about twice as much vertically as the K1. The design of the body. Accustomed to the K1 I can say that Pentax has even increased the quality compared to the latter: the large upper screen, with high readability even in conditions of strong contrast and lighting reports all the necessary information (similar to Leica SL). Imagine the size of a Nikon D5600 with the viewfinder of the D810. The menu has been completely redesigned, in GRIII style, personally I had some initial uncertainty as the main icons are smaller and the submenus increased. Nothing that you can not overcome after a few hours of use. Instant liveview face attachment, keeping it with fast-moving subjects. I can not express myself, depending on my intended use, the touchscreen and the video. The LCD screen at the bottom. I would have expected it bigger than on the K1 which it is not. Too bad, sometimes it is necessary to tilt the body slightly upwards to view the screen. As expressed above, use with telephoto lens would have required a longer grip. The depth is all there even if not like the K1 that appears decidedly more massive. For me who have medium-large hands, the little finger very often remains uncovered and the ring finger on the edge. I believe that the use of a BG is indispensable. FINAL CONCLUSIONS: A K1 in the body of an overweight K70. A real leap in quality for Pentax!

Stefano Banda

sent on July 22, 2022

Pros: Autofocus (finally) performing, excellent resistance to high ISO, infinite possibilities to customize the parameters

Cons: Fixed display, some commands to review, battery life not great

Opinion:

Photos taken with Pentax K-3 III

Tromso seen from above

by Juza
65 comments, 10621 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Endless expanses of snow

by Juza
31 comments, 6892 views

HI RES 24.2 MP

Homes in Senja, color in blue

by Juza
26 comments, 4944 views

HI RES 21.1 MP

Blue. Langøya

by Juza
17 comments, 4606 views

HI RES 24.8 MP

Cabins in the snow, Senja

by Juza
13 comments, 4696 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

The Cathedral of the Arctic

by Juza
11 comments, 5896 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Houses in the Lyngen Alps

by Juza
9 comments, 4779 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

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In the blue of the night...

by Juza
15 comments, 4045 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Arctic painting

by Juza
13 comments, 3864 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Arctic landscapes

by Juza
6 comments, 3845 views

HI RES 17.4 MP

The ocean in Senja

by Juza
8 comments, 3381 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Lyngen Alps

by Juza
6 comments, 3516 views

HI RES 13.2 MP

Efjorden

by Juza
13 comments, 2339 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Pleiades (with Pentax and his astrotracer)

by Juza
33 comments, 6529 views

HI RES 6.8 MP

Kvaløy Kirke

by Juza
6 comments, 4327 views

HI RES 25.3 MP

In the depths of ice

by Juza
12 comments, 3328 views

HI RES 20.9 MP

Mount Reka

by Juza
9 comments, 3081 views

HI RES 21.3 MP

Norwegian fjords

by Juza
6 comments, 2725 views

HI RES 24.8 MP

Otertinden

by Juza
9 comments, 3100 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

The old lighthouse, Senja

by Juza
12 comments, 2538 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Tromso Bridge

by Juza
6 comments, 3170 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Balsfjord

by Juza
4 comments, 2335 views

HI RES 25.6 MP

Ishavskatedralen

by Juza
9 comments, 2881 views

HI RES 23.4 MP

Fashion Week by ERMANNO SCERVINO

by Raffaele72
25 comments, 818 views

HI RES 23.9 MP

The tree and the moon

by Mctaveck
17 comments, 685 views

A grazing flight

by Stefano Banda
8 comments, 1426 views

HI RES 21.1 MP

Contrast

by Mctaveck
14 comments, 507 views

HI RES 20.6 MP

Redstart

by Paolo.m
28 comments, 1954 views

HI RES 19.4 MP

Photographer or model ...

by Saverio Perrotta
33 comments, 4019 views

HI RES 19.7 MP

Maloja Pass, La Margneta 2,785m - Switzerland

by Raffaele72
10 comments, 337 views

HI RES 26.6 MP

Blue

by Paolo.m
10 comments, 999 views

HI RES 14.5 MP

Mature beauties

by Gabriel Taylor
15 comments, 462 views

HI RES 21.9 MP

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Blue

by Paolo.m
18 comments, 509 views

HI RES 11.7 MP

Monastery of Bruzio

by Mctaveck
5 comments, 1161 views

HI RES 23.3 MP

King of Quail

by Vittorio51
9 comments, 1557 views

HI RES 21.1 MP

Lucherino

by Paolo.m
13 comments, 331 views

HI RES 8.2 MP

River Nightingale

by Iroiocram
2 comments, 1904 views

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