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product_id: 313303347
title: "Pentax K-3 Mark III Body Black APS-C DSLR Camera - Field of view 100%~1.05x optical viewfinder, 5-axis 5.5 step in-body SR mechanism, ISO 1.6 million, weather resistant, up to 12fps, Touch screen"
brand: "pentax"
price: "$6607"
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# 12 FPS high-speed burst 26MP APS-C sensor Weather-sealed magnesium body Pentax K-3 Mark III Body Black APS-C DSLR Camera - Field of view 100%~1.05x optical viewfinder, 5-axis 5.5 step in-body SR mechanism, ISO 1.6 million, weather resistant, up to 12fps, Touch screen

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** $6607
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax K-3 Mark III Body Black APS-C DSLR Camera - Field of view 100%~1.05x optical viewfinder, 5-axis 5.5 step in-body SR mechanism, ISO 1.6 million, weather resistant, up to 12fps, Touch screen by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** $6607 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Speed Meets Control:** Shoot up to 12 frames per second with a responsive touchscreen interface and customizable controls designed for the modern creative pro.
- • **Rock-Solid Durability:** Built with 95 weather seals and a magnesium alloy chassis, this camera thrives in any environment, from urban streets to rugged outdoors.
- • **Unmatched Low-Light Mastery:** ISO sensitivity up to 1.6 million lets you capture stunning detail in near darkness—never miss a moment, day or night.
- • **Immersive 100% Field of View:** Experience a bright, natural optical viewfinder with 1.05x magnification that keeps you fully engaged in every shot.
- • **Precision Autofocus with 101 Points:** Stay razor-sharp with an expanded AF system that locks onto your subject quickly and accurately, perfect for fast-paced professional shoots.

## Overview

The Pentax K-3 Mark III is a professional-grade APS-C DSLR featuring a 26MP sensor, a bright 100% field-of-view optical viewfinder, and an advanced 5-axis in-body image stabilization system. It boasts an extraordinary ISO range up to 1.6 million for exceptional low-light performance, a rugged weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, and rapid 12fps continuous shooting. With 101 autofocus points and dual UHS-II SD card slots, it’s engineered for precision, speed, and durability—ideal for photographers who demand excellence in any environment.

## Description

[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. [Dust-proof / weather resistant construction / Magnesium body on the entire chassis] Thorough dust-proof and weather resistant construction with 95 seals on the body prevents water droplets and dust from entering for great outdoor performance. High-strength and lightweight magnesium alloy is used for the entire camera chassis which achieves a body that is strong against impact and has excellent durability. [Up to 12 images per second high-speed drive] With the newly developed mirror, shutter drive system and high-speed image processing of the PRIME V image engine, high speed continuous shooting of approximately 12 images per second in AF.S mode and approximately 11 images per second in AF.C model is achieved. [SAFOX13 autofocus system with 101 focus sensors] The number of AF points has been increased to 101 points. The AF coverage area has also been expanded to achieve highly accurate subject capture. [Dual slot UHS-II compatible] Equipped with two SD memory card slots. Slot 1 is compatible with UHS-II which allows high-speed writing. Image copying between cards is also possible. [Touch screen type LCD monitor] Equipped with a large LCD monitor that supports touch screen control allows for more speedy operation.

Review: Excellent, but.... - I debated whether to upgrade from my K3 as it an excellent camera that I have come to understand well, both its strengths and weaknesses. I'm writing this review so that you can also add it to your decisions about your future purchase of the K3iii. The problem is there are hardly any faults, its damned near perfect, the viewfinder, the configurable rear screen that allows you to chose the touch buttons you want and where they go, the feature that turns off the rear screen when you put the camera up to your eye, love that. Then there is the clarity of image the new processor turns out, amazing. All these things made me very happy that I had gone ahead and bought this (ouch) expensive camera. I would also urge anyone thinking about buying this to download the manual and read it, you will get a good idea of the changes, if you are a Pentax user and its capabilities. There are some faults. For me the new joystick feature is something I don't think I will use, I don't take those type of shots, and it also lies across the path of the oh so useful Green Button. The problem is the joystick alters the position of the focus and I have taken several shots and then after checking exposure settings etc, using the Green Button, found I have shifted the focus to the left or right. It is easily corrected before shooting, just press the joystick down to centre focus but hopefully a firmware update will allow some form of lockout for those who don't require this feature to be live all the time. The other thing that was disappointing was the overall package that came with the K3iii. I mean the plug is self assembly! The lead is also only USB C at one end the other is USB A, there is also no battery charger you have to plug the camera in through the USB C port. At this price I also felt that Pentax could have made an effort and chucked in a lens cloth or a soft case, but what I would really have liked was a strap that was long enough for someone over 6 foot, we do exist and the strap is just that bit to short requiring me to buy one online that came from a seventies model Pentax when people were presumably taller. I also think the battery is another item that lets this camera down. Batteries have come a long way but this old beast first reared its head in the Pentax K7; my MacBook has an eighteen hour battery life and charges in no time compared to the first generation of Macs in 2009, but Pentax are still using this old type and it takes an age to charge up, and beware fast chargers on it. The biggest pain is having to forward/back focus all my lenses again, maybe one day there will be an auto feature for that, but the effort is worth it. I think that, when reading this back, it is obvious that my gripes are small fry compared to the functionality of the Pentax K3iii, it is excellent, but.... As an after thought anyone who hasn't should go to the Pentax forum and read the reviews there, it is an excellent place for all things Pentax. Update: The original version of this camera I bought on desertcart I sent back and got a refund, why? Well it had clearly been used and was missing the manual and when I checked the Shutter count, let's say it wasn't zero. desertcart were great and gave me a refund with no problem. I bought the Pentax k3iii elsewhere and it is still amazing, there is also the ability to lock out the annoying focus shift, you just need to read the manual and it is all in there. In addition the update to the firmware allows for astrophotography with no additional purchases other than a tripod. Truly amazing.
Review: Excellent but expensive. I - Compared to the k3 mark 1, the k3iii is a major upgrade. The new view finder is large and bright. Noise levels are not bad at all even at 3200. Auto focus on this camera is much superior. Definitely a lot more in focus bird photos. Also with the latest firmware there is astro tracer 3 so there is no need for the gps unit for deep sky objects. You will still need the gps unit for wide angle night shots with earth bound foregrounds.

## Features

- [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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B091D149QJ |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Phase Detection |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 101 |
| Available Memory Slots | 2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 115,127 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 213 in Digital SLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 24 Bit |
| Brand Name | Pentax |
| Camera Flash Type | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Pentax K-mount lens |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Pentax DSLR cameras with a Pentax K mount |
| Compatible Mountings | Pentax KAF3 |
| Compatible mountings | Pentax KAF3 |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 12 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 86 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | false |
| Digital Zoom | 10 x |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Type | LED |
| Dots Per Screen | 1037 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 25.7 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Shutter Priority |
| File Format | JPEG, MP4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-II |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | U3 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 3 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V60 or above |
| Flash Modes Description | Automatic |
| Focus Features | Auto |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | DSLR |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027075311107 |
| Hardware Interface | Secure Digital Card |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| ISO Range | ISO 100 - 1.600.000 |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization Type | Sensor-shift |
| Image stabilisation | Sensor-shift |
| Item Weight | 820 Grams |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Construction | Simple |
| Lens Type | 24 - 70 millimeters |
| Light Sensitivity | 100/101 cm |
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Maximum Aperture | 22 Millimetres |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 3.2 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | ≥ 1/4000 secondes |
| Maximum aperture | 22 Millimetres |
| Media Types | ProductImage |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.083 seconds |
| Model Number | 01050 |
| Model Series | K-3 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x |
| Optical zoom | 1 x |
| Phase Detection Sensor Points | 1 |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Product Features | Touch Sensitive Screen |
| Real Angle Of View | 105 Degrees |
| Rear Webcam Resolution | 25.7 MP |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Series Number | 3 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Supported file format | JPEG, MP4 |
| Total Still Resolution | 26 MP |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 027075311107 |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology Type | Wi-Fi |
| Write Speed | Up to 250MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical and Digital Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Compatible mountings:** Pentax KAF3
- **Aspect ratio:** 3:2
- **Photo sensor technology:** CMOS
- **Supported file format:** RAW
- **Image stabilisation:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum aperture:** 22 Millimetres
- **Expanded ISO minimum:** 100
- **Metering description:** Evaluative
- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Model name:** PENTAX K-3 III

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this camera a grey import**
A: If you keep to any camera sold and delivered by Amazon you will have an official body. I would not trust any third party supplier unless they are a genuine camera shop based in the uk.

**Q: Are olympus lenses campatable with this camera please?**
A: No, they are not only Pentax K mount, full frame and ASP-C lenses.

**Q: can you get a screen protector for the new touch screen Pentax K3 mark 3?**
A: Generally available online.  Either soft or hard versions

**Q: K-3 mark iii + 18-135mm  what’s in the box? there’s no details in description.**
A: I bought the Pentax K3 mk 3 body only, inside the box there is the operating manual, the Wireless communication guide, a Pentax rechargeable D-L190 battery (which is the same as in the mk 1 version). A camera strap.
 A Ricoh power adapter which plugs directly into the mains with either a 2 pin or 3 pin plug and a charging cable - USB to USB-C, and this plugs directly into the camera, so battery charges in the camera. This is different to the Mk 1 which has an actual charger which holds the battery, and so you can charge a spare battery while still using the original in the camera, so you may want to buy a seperate charger ! 
   The 18-135 mm lens I bought some years ago when I had the K3 Mk 1, a very useful lens, it isn't top quality definition wise but more than adequate for amateur use.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, but....
*by S***N on 11 December 2022*

I debated whether to upgrade from my K3 as it an excellent camera that I have come to understand well, both its strengths and weaknesses. I'm writing this review so that you can also add it to your decisions about your future purchase of the K3iii. The problem is there are hardly any faults, its damned near perfect, the viewfinder, the configurable rear screen that allows you to chose the touch buttons you want and where they go, the feature that turns off the rear screen when you put the camera up to your eye, love that. Then there is the clarity of image the new processor turns out, amazing. All these things made me very happy that I had gone ahead and bought this (ouch) expensive camera. I would also urge anyone thinking about buying this to download the manual and read it, you will get a good idea of the changes, if you are a Pentax user and its capabilities. There are some faults. For me the new joystick feature is something I don't think I will use, I don't take those type of shots, and it also lies across the path of the oh so useful Green Button. The problem is the joystick alters the position of the focus and I have taken several shots and then after checking exposure settings etc, using the Green Button, found I have shifted the focus to the left or right. It is easily corrected before shooting, just press the joystick down to centre focus but hopefully a firmware update will allow some form of lockout for those who don't require this feature to be live all the time. The other thing that was disappointing was the overall package that came with the K3iii. I mean the plug is self assembly! The lead is also only USB C at one end the other is USB A, there is also no battery charger you have to plug the camera in through the USB C port. At this price I also felt that Pentax could have made an effort and chucked in a lens cloth or a soft case, but what I would really have liked was a strap that was long enough for someone over 6 foot, we do exist and the strap is just that bit to short requiring me to buy one online that came from a seventies model Pentax when people were presumably taller. I also think the battery is another item that lets this camera down. Batteries have come a long way but this old beast first reared its head in the Pentax K7; my MacBook has an eighteen hour battery life and charges in no time compared to the first generation of Macs in 2009, but Pentax are still using this old type and it takes an age to charge up, and beware fast chargers on it. The biggest pain is having to forward/back focus all my lenses again, maybe one day there will be an auto feature for that, but the effort is worth it. I think that, when reading this back, it is obvious that my gripes are small fry compared to the functionality of the Pentax K3iii, it is excellent, but.... As an after thought anyone who hasn't should go to the Pentax forum and read the reviews there, it is an excellent place for all things Pentax. Update: The original version of this camera I bought on Amazon I sent back and got a refund, why? Well it had clearly been used and was missing the manual and when I checked the Shutter count, let's say it wasn't zero. Amazon were great and gave me a refund with no problem. I bought the Pentax k3iii elsewhere and it is still amazing, there is also the ability to lock out the annoying focus shift, you just need to read the manual and it is all in there. In addition the update to the firmware allows for astrophotography with no additional purchases other than a tripod. Truly amazing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent but expensive. I
*by R***D on 12 August 2022*

Compared to the k3 mark 1, the k3iii is a major upgrade. The new view finder is large and bright. Noise levels are not bad at all even at 3200. Auto focus on this camera is much superior. Definitely a lot more in focus bird photos. Also with the latest firmware there is astro tracer 3 so there is no need for the gps unit for deep sky objects. You will still need the gps unit for wide angle night shots with earth bound foregrounds.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic upgrade to previous K-3's but expensive for what it is
*by M***Y on 7 June 2022*

Fantastic upgrade for any Pentax crop user but quite expensive for what I consider older technology now. It's all about mirrorless these days but if you prefer a DSLR and are a Pentax user already then you won't be disappointed (saying that Pentax say they won't be making mirrorless so you have no choice if you want to keep using your lenses on a native body), the autofocus is MUCH improved, the egonomics are great and all the usual bells and whistles are in there from Pentax.

## Frequently Bought Together

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