Pentax K-3 II Review
Overview
Pros: + In-body image stabilisation
+ Quick autofocusing system
+ Pixel Shift Resolution feature
+ Unique astrotracer feature for astrophotography
Cons: - No touch/Articulation to LCD screen
- No Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity
- Only 27 autofocusing points
Manufacturer:
The Pentax K-3 II aims to improve on the K-3 with better continuous autofocusing, in-body image stabilisation and never before seen features like Pixel Shift Resolution and Astrotracer. Callum McInernery-Riley investigates
Specifications
Sensor
24.35 MP APS-C-sized CMOS
Output size
6016 x 4000
Focal length mag
1.5x
Lens mount
Pentax K-mount
File format
Raw (Adobe DNG or PEF) JPEG
Shutter speeds
30-1/8,000sec
ISO
ISO 100-51,200
Exposure modes
PASM, TAV, bulb, X sync, auto, scene modes
Metering sensor
86,000-pixel RGB Matrix sensor
Metering modes
Multi, centreweighted, spot
Exp comp
±/5EV
Drive
8.3fps
Video
Full HD 1080p 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p
Viewfinder
Pentaprism viewfinder – 100% 0.95x magnification
AF points
27 AF points (25 cross type)
Display
1.04-million-dot, 3.2in TFT LCD
Memory card
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Dimensions
131.5 x 102.5 x 77.5mm
Weight
800g with battery and card
