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Pentax K-3 II body

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Rating: 80; Sensor size: APS-C (23x15.5 mm); Effective MP number: 24.35; Manual focus; Image stabilization: with matrix shift; White balance measuring; Auto bracketing; Viewfinder: optical (pentaprism); Continuous shooting (fps): 8.3; Screen ("): 3.2; 2 card slots; Memory cards types: SD, SDHC, SDXC
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Pentax K-3 II body
Panel:APS-C (23x15.5 mm), 24.35 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p)
Snapshot size:6016x4000 px
ISO range:100-51200
Burst shooting:8.3 fps
Screen:3.2 ''
Excellent image detail and natural colour reproduction, matrix stabilization system, dust and water protection, GPS module and electronic compass, no built-in flash, non-touch and fixed screen.
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Specifications K-3 II body
Main
Camera typedigital mirror
DxOMark rating80
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS) / prime III processor /
Sensor sizeAPS-C (23x15.5 mm) / 23.5x15.6 mm /
Total MP24.71
Effective MP number24.35
Maximum image size6016x4000 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-51200
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording / Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0 /
No AA filter
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Pentax KAF3
Manual focus
Image stabilizationwith matrix shift / by 4.5 stops /
Photo shooting
Frames per series (JPEG)60 шт
Frames per series (RAW)23 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / ± 2 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, in 1/2-stop increments) /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps
File recording formatsMPEG-4, H.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video lengthtime limit / up to 25 minutes /
Connection portsHDMI
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
tracking
Focus points27 шт
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism) / magnification 0.95x /
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting8.3 fps
Shutter typemechanical
Screen
Screen size3.2 '' / anti-reflective coating /
Screen resolution1037 thousand pixels
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC
CommunicationsGPS / + compass /
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelD-LI90
Shots per charge720 шт
General
Charger modelD-LI90, D-LI90P
Materialmagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)131.5x100х77.5 mm
Weight785 g / with battery and memory card /
Added to E-Catalogapril 2015
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Video reviews

Pentax cameras are not wildly popular among photographers. And absolutely in vain, since they are in no way inferior to A-brands. For example, the flagship cropped model with the K-3 II index can offer high quality photos and videos, as well as reliable weather protection.

Matrix

The DSLR matrix has a 24-megapixel resolution, and its main advantage is the absence of an anti-moir filter, which allows you to get sharper images. The sensor in tandem with the top-end Prime III processor produces a clear and low-noise image even at high ISO values, the maximum threshold of which reaches 51200 ISO. By the way, the same processor is installed in the heart of the Pentax 645Z professional medium format camera.

Vibration compensation

One of the key features of Pentax cameras is the matrix image stabilization system. In this case, it acts as the strongest in the line — not every optical stabilizer built into the lens is given to compensate for 4.5 exposure steps when shooting handheld. In addition, Japanese engineers have applied the matrix shift function, the main purpose of which lies in more natural colour reproduction and increased detail in photographs.

Ergonomics

The body of the SLR in order to avoid the ingress of dust and moisture into the structure is dotted around the perimeter with rubber seals. Reliable protection makes it possible to use the camera in snow or in heavy rain. The “carcass” itself fits perfectly in the hand, and all kinds of controls are located so that it is easy to reach them with your fingers. Particularly demanding amateur photographers may not have enough touch control of a 3.2-inch display, which, moreover, cannot rotate.

Orientation

In the place where the complete flash is usually located, a GPS module is built-in. Therefore, to highlight the scenes being shot, it will be useful to purchase an external flash. Well, GPS paired with an electronic compass will help determine the location of a photo or video shoot. I am glad that the included modules do not greatly affect the life of the 1860 mAh battery — on a single charge it allows you to click about 700-800 frames.

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