New product
Pentax continues its long tradition of developing unique cameras for passionate photographers. The camera is based on the popular Pentax K-3 III but has no color sensor. This means more light reaches the sensor and noise is reduced and lets the user make black and white pictures with a unique expression.
The Pentax K3 III Monochrome is a unique DSLR that only produces black and white images. The camera inherits all other features from the popular premium model K-3 III such as a robust and weatherproof design, powerful IBIS, a fast and advanced autofocus and optical viewfinder with 1.05x magnification that makes it easy to set focus manually. Like all previous models, the camera is fully compatible with older K-mount lenses an adapter to use older lenses with M42 screw mount is also available.
The exterior of the camera has been slightly redesigned, and the logo and model name have been given a slightly greyer tone to mimic the look black and white film. The use of a specially designed monochrome sensor with no Bayer interpolation that utilizes all the original light information of each pixel results in an image with a much wider tonal range, better noise in higher ISO and better detail reproduction.
With today's image editing software and apps, it is easy to create black and white images from images that are originally in color, but with the new Pentax K3 III Monochrome you get a unique camera that corresponds to the classic combination of camera and black and white film in modern times. The camera's monochrome APS-C sensor and Prime V processor are developed and adapted to optimized to produce an unequalled black and white image.
Key specifications:
Lens Mount | Pentax K |
Sensor Resolution | Actual: 26.78 Megapixel Effective: 25.73 Megapixel (6192 x 4128) |
Crop Factor | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Up to 20 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/16,000 to 30 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode, Time Mode |
ISO Sensitivity | 200 to 1,600,000 in Auto Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -2 to 21 EV |
White Balance | Presets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten |
Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 55 Frames (JPEG) / 32 Frames (Raw) Mechanical Shutter Up to 7 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 40 Frames (Raw) Mechanical Shutter Up to 2.5 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 100 Frames (Raw) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
Image Sizes | 3:2 Raw 6192 x 4128 3:2 JPEG 6192 x 4128 4752 x 3168 3648 x 2432 1920 x 1280 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image File Format | DNG, JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Recording Modes | H.264/MOV UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00/30.00 fps 1920 x 1080p at 24.00/30.00/60.00 fps |
External Recording Modes | None |
Recording Limit | Up to 25 Minutes |
Broadcast Output | NTSC |
IP Streaming | None |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output |
Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Size | 3.2" |
Resolution | 1,620,000 Dot |
Display Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
Secondary Display | Top: Status Display |
Type | Optical (Pentaprism) |
Eye Point | 20.5 mm |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 1.05x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +1 |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 101 (25 Cross-Type) |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -3 to +19 EV |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Hi-Speed Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, TTL Auto, Wireless |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
Flash Compensation | -2 to +1 EV |
Dedicated Flash System | P-TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
Battery Type | 1 x D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh (Approx. 800 Shots) |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.3 x 4.1 x 2.9" / 134.5 x 103.5 x 73.5 mm |
Weight | 1.8 lb / 820 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 1.6 lb / 735 g (Body Only) |
Model | Pentax K-3 |
Camera set | with no lens (body) |
Adapter is for cameras | Canon EOS M |