Pentax has released more details on the next DSLR, which has been in development, including the new name for the camera, the K-3 III, plus pricing information and expected release date.
Posted: 27/10/2020 - 10:12
Pentax has released further details on the next Pentax DSLR which has been under development, it will be called the Pentax K-3 III, and comes with a 26mp APS-C sensor. Here are some of the key features we've found out from the video released by Pentax:
- New optical viewfinder, with 1.05x magnification, new glass material
- New shutter control mechanism, Touch-screen for improved operation, Improved user interface
- 1.6 million ISO (ISO100 to 1.6million) - Dramatic improvement in image quality, image sensor, image engine, and accelerator completely redesigned with
- Improved continuous shooting and tracking performance, 12fps continuous shooting, improved AF, with wider coverage and improved tracking for moving subjects
- 200,000 yen expected price ($1911 US, £1469 at current exchange rates)
Pentax K3 III Viewfinder
Video, which you can watch below, or on YouTube
From Pentax: RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. have been developing a new PENTAX K-series digital SLR camera, which will be positioned as the flagship model of the APS-C-format SLR lineup.
Currently in development, the new camera now has its official name: the PENTAX K-3 Mark III. Designed to be a camera embodying The Five Principles of PENTAX (described in the PENTAX STATEMENT* featured on the RICOH IMAGING official website), it will incorporate an array of functions and features to showcase the significance of SLR photography, and also to optimize the joy of picture-taking for those photographers who regard photography as their lifetime passion.
The product prototype was exhibited last year at the PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special fan event. At the event, we announced that it would be launched by the end of 2020 -- and it is now in the final stage of development. Once development is complete, we will then begin streamlining the camera's production system. It will take a bit more time for all this to happen, so we appreciate your patience as we give you an overview of the product, as below. We'll provide you with more specific product information, such as the timing of the official product announcement and the scheduled market launch date, as soon as they are finalized.
Also, we would like you to visit our RICOH IMAGING website for videos giving more information on the new PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR flagship, and to get ready for the arrival of the camera that we expect to set new standards for the future of SLR photography.
Overview of the new product in development:
- Product name: PENTAX K-3 Mark III
- Launch date: The launch target is around the period of the CP+ camera exhibition, which will be held from February 25 to 28 in 2021.
- Price: Not decided (see video above)
THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF PENTAX
- We design new cameras through sheer devotion.
- Our goal is to produce cameras with the power to capture images that allow for direct communication with the subject.
- We design cameras that allow our users to enjoy all the processes involved in taking a picture.
- We pursue a level of quality and performance that can't be measured by numbers alone.
- We respect and value the photographic experiences of our users and view this as an invaluable asset.
Related information:
Specifications: Pentax K-3 III |
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| General | ||||
| Lens Mounts | Pentax K | |||
| Availability | ||||
| Year announced | 2021 | |||
| Discontinued | No | |||
| Dimensions | ||||
| Depth | 73.5mm | |||
| Height | 103.5mm | |||
| Width | 134.5mm | |||
| Weight | 820g | |||
| Image Sensor | ||||
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | |||
| Sensor Size (height) | 15.5mm | |||
| Sensor Size (width) | 23.3mm | |||
| Sensor Size | APS-C | |||
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |||
| Pixels (H) | 4128 | |||
| Pixels (W) | 6192 | |||
| Pixels | 26Mp (Megapixels) | |||
| Exposure Control | ||||
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | Yes | |||
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 | |||
| Digital filter | Yes | |||
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Outdoors/Daylight, Shade | |||
| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 1600000 | |||
| Metering | Centre Spot, Centre-weighted - Average, Multi Pattern, Spot | |||
| AE lock | Yes | |||
| Exp modes | Aperture-Priority, Manual, Program, Program Variable, Shutter-Priority | |||
| Self Timer | Yes | |||
| Bulb mode | Yes | |||
| Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/8000sec | |||
| Construction | ||||
| Weather-sealed | Yes | |||
| Focusing | ||||
| Auto Focus Sensitivity | 18 - -4EV | |||
| Focusing Points | 101 | |||
| Focusing modes | AF Tracking, Autofocus, Centre | |||
| Viewfinder | ||||
| Magnification | 1.05x | |||
| Depth of field preview | Yes | |||
| Viewfinder field of view | 100% | |||
| LCD Monitor | ||||
| Touch Screen | Yes | |||
| Screen resolution | 1.62m dots | |||
| Live view | Yes | |||
| Tilting screen | No | |||
| Brightness adjust | Yes | |||
| LCD Monitor | 3.2in | |||
| Video | ||||
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |||
| Stereo Sound | Yes | |||
| Video FPS | 4K UHD 30/24fps | |||
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 FullHD, 4K | |||
| Movie mode | Yes | |||
| Lens | ||||
| Effective Magnification | 1.5x | |||
| Power Source | ||||
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 800shots | |||
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 | |||
| Storage | ||||
| File Type | JPG, RAW, RAW + JPG | |||
| Card Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |||
| Interface | ||||
| Headphone Socket | Yes | |||
| Microphone Socket | Yes | |||
| Bluetooth | Yes | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | |||
| USB | USB-C | |||
| HDMI | Yes | |||
| Other Features | ||||
| Histogram | Yes | |||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |||
| Dust removal | Yes | |||
| Shooting Options | ||||
| Sound recording | Yes | |||
| Multiple exposure | Yes | |||
| Continuous shooting | 12fps | |||
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