Pentax K-3 Mark III initial review

Pentax K-3 Mark III Review

For longtime Pentax owners, the K-3 Mark III ($1,999.95, body only) is a hotly anticipated camera. Its development was documented in an ongoing marketing campaign, and after some delays it's finally shipping. There are reasons for system owners to get excited for the first update to the K-3 in half a decade, including a new autofocus engine, an improved video toolkit, and the rugged, all-weather build brand loyalists expect. In spite of these advances, the K-3 III doesn't match competitors in features, performance, or pricing. Dedicated Pentax users and SLR stalwarts should take a look, but photographers shopping for an APS-C system camera will be much better served by the Fujifilm X-T4.A Reimagined K-3 The K-3 II didn't do much to move the needle in terms of design. A few updates aside, It was the same body as its predecessor, not surprising as its release came just a couple of years after the first K-3. Engineers at Ricoh (the parent company behind the Pentax brand) have had...

The Pentax K-3 Mark III includes the company's best-yet autofocus system and a sturdy, all-weather build. It's a worthwhile upgrade for devoted Pentax users, but others should look elsewhere.

Stabilized 25.7MP image sensor; Wide-spread autofocus; 10fps continuous shooting; High-magnification optical viewfinder; Magnesium body with dust and splash protection; In-camera USB-C charging

Shaky viewfinder with unstabilized lenses; 4K video doesn't use full sensor width; Only one card slot supports UHS-II speed; Many compatible lenses showing their age; Omits built-in GPS for Astrotracer; External battery charger not included; Buffer fills quickly at 10fps

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Introduction; Sample Images; Size and handling; Controls; LCD and OVF; Autofocus vs Nikon D500; Buffer; Battery and charging; Shake reduction features; Pixel Shift mode; Menus; Video performance; Image quality; Who is it for?;

Introduction; Sample Images; Size and handling; Controls; LCD and OVF; Autofocus vs Nikon D500; Buffer; Battery and charging; Shake reduction features; Pixel Shift mode; Menus; Video performance; Image quality; Who is it for?;