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

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Pentax K-3 II

Features:90%
Design:85%
Performance:90%
Image Quality:90%
Value:95%

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

Product:

Pentax K-3 II Review

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 Full Specification

Details

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
  1. 1. Pentax K-3 II Review – Features
  2. 2. Build and Handling
  3. 3. LCD/Viewfinder
  4. 4. Autofocus
  5. 5. Metering
  6. 6. White Balance and Colour
  7. 7. Pixel Shift Resolution System
  8. 8. Image Quality
  9. 9. Dynamic Range
  10. 10. Noise
  11. 11. Verdict
  12. 12.  Full Specification
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