Pentax K-3 Mark II

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    Highlights

    • 24.35 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
    • 27 Focus Points (27 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.2" 1,037k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 8.3 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 25 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in GPS
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandPentax
    ModelK-3 Mark II
    Predecessor ModelPentax K-3
    Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark III
    MSRP$1099/£769 (body only)
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm
    Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels24.35 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 51,200
    Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
    Photo
    ProcessorPRIME III
    Max Image Resolution6016 x 4000
    Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, good
    Bit Depth14-Bit
    Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
    Timelapse Recording
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    Number of Focus Points27
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
    Optics
    Lens MountPentax KAF2
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image StabilizationSensor Shift
    Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.2"
    Screen Resolution1,037k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
    Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting8.3 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames
    Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG (L: at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames
    Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to approx. 39 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 37 frames
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto 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)
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure LockButton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting);
    Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO1106
    DxO Color Depth23.6
    DxO Dynamic Range13.6
    DxO Overall Score80
    Video
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit25 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneMono
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")
    Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 6.4 x 5.1"
    Package Weight3.25 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackD-LI90
    Battery Life720 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
    Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
    Orientation Sensor
    Electronic Level Gauge


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