Price: £2,249.00
(as of Sep 26, 2024 22:24:32 UTC – Details)
This new model’s design is based on the PENTAX K-3 Mark III — the flagship model of PENTAX’s APS-C-format series that integrates remarkable imaging performance and a host of advanced features in a com-pact, durable body — while adding a new, monochrome-specific image sensor. At launch the camera is the only monochrome-specific digital SLR camera currently on the market. It cap-tures high-resolution monochromatic images rich in gradation, allowing users who enjoy using all their senses when taking photographs and applying their imagination to express a view of the color-rich world in plain, black-and-white images. 1. Monochrome-specific CMOS image sensor To optimize the quality of monochromatic images, the camera incorporates a monochrome-specific, APS-C-format CMOS image sensor free of an AA (anti-aliasing) filter with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels. Typical color image sensors are designed to receive light passing through red (R), green (G) and blue (B) color filters, so each pixel detects only one color-data component. To compose a mono-chrome image, color sensors must convert color data into monochromatic data by interpolating the color data they collect. The new monochrome-specific image sensor, however, can faithfully reflect the brightness data obtained by each pixel in the image — without the interpolation process — to produce extra-fine monochromatic expression, in images high in resolution and rich in gradation. 2. Image quality exclusively designed for monochrome photography The image quality produced by the original PENTAX K-3 Mark III was thoroughly re-evaluated and total-ly redesigned to optimize the imaging characteristics of the new monochrome-specific image sensor. The result is highly sensitive expression with a natural bokeh (defocus) effect, rich gradation and extra-fine sharpness — an image only the monochrome-specific image sensor can deliver. 3. A selection of monochrome-specific finishing touches The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome provides three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for monochrome photography to provide distinctive finishing touches. In addition to Standard mode, it also provides Hard mode to produce high-contrast images, and Soft mode to create high-key, low-contrast images. Each mode provides minute adjustment of parameters such as tone, key, contrast and sharp-ness. This allows the photographer to personalize their images with the desired finishing touch. 4. Exterior design reflecting the monochrome photography concept The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome provides white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel po-sitioned on its upper panel, while featuring “Monochrome” lettering printed on the upper-left shoulder of the back panel. Its menu screen features a black-and-white visual scheme as default, while the SR (Shake Reduction) badge is finished in silver. The icons printed on buttons and switches across the camera’s exterior are finished in three shades of gray to assist the users with their camera operation. All in all, the concept of monochrome photography is evident throughout the camera body.
Monochrome-specific CMOS image sensor – The specifically designed CMOS image sensor reflects the brightness data captured by each pixel, rather than the usual interpolation process. This allows for more accurate and extra-fine monochromatic expression, producing high-resolution and rich gradation images. The highly sensitive light reproduction also creates a natural bokeh effect on defocussed areas.
Three custom image modes offer different finishing touches for your monochrome photography. These include the cameras’ Standard mode, a Hard mode to increase contrast, and a Soft mode for creating low-contrast images. Minute adjustments are also possible, offering the ability to personalise the tone, key, contrast, and sharpness of your shot.
[APS-C flagship model] PENTAX made the first single-lens reflex camera in Japan, The K-3 Mark III was crafted with all of the founding philosophy, technology and passion.
[Field of view 100%, approx. 1.05x optical viewfinder] A compact and lightweight APS-C single-lens reflex camera with a wide viewing angle equivalent to that of a full-size camera. Brightness is increased by approx. 10% by improving the reflectance of the pentaprism (compared to K-3 II).
[Viewfinder that enables you to become more immersed when taking a photo ] The viewfinder and the height of the screen are designed to prevent your nose from contacting the camera body so that you can look into it more naturally. Also equipped with an eye sensor, the image monitor turns off at the same time as looking through the viewfinder. This prevents the screen’s illumination from affecting visibility during shooting, while allowing you to capture images more comfortably
[Top ISO sensitivity of 1.6 million] Achieves excellent descriptive power in the entire sensitivity range. Multi-dimensional image space filtering reduces noise while leaving fine contours. It maximizes the resolution performance and reproduces the texture and details of the subject.
[5-axis 5.5-shutter-step in-body SR mechanism SRII] Effective on all compatible lenses allows you to expand the limits of handheld shooting.
Video Capture Resolution: 2160p