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Firmware version 1.10

• Enabled selection of "electronic shutter".
• Supports high-speed shutters of up to 1/16000 seconds when "electronic shutter" is selected.
• Optimized for the operation with the new lens HD PENTAX-DA ★ 16-50mm F2.8ED PLM AW.
• Improved overall operational stability

PENTAX Real-time Scene Analysis System, supported by the latest artificial intelligence technology

Supported by the combination of the new, high-density RGBIr image sensor and the high-performance PRIME V imaging engine, the PENTAX Real-time Scene Analysis System instantly detects the subject’s face and eyes using the advanced image recognition technology, then makes real-time analysis of their movement. This assists the camera in optimizing exposure settings and improving autofocusing accuracy. By adopting Deep Learning**** — the latest, much-publicized artificial intelligence technology — the PENTAX K-3 Mark III assures more accurate subject detection and more reliable scene judgment.

High-speed continuous shooting at a top speed of approximately 12 images per second

Thanks to a newly developed mirror-driving mechanism assuring high-speed, high-accuracy control of the mirror and shutter mechanisms, and the high-performance PRIME V imaging engine that performs high-speed data transmission, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III provides high-speed drive continuous shooting — with a maximum speed of approximately 12 images per second in the AF.S mode, or approximately 11 images per second in the AF.C mode.

User-friendly shooting functions to improve shooting efficiency and operability

• PENTAX-exclusive Hyper Operation system, featuring a new Advanced mode for more flexible exposure control.
• Operation Control Lock function, to prevent accidental operational errors of exposure-setting buttons and the four-way controller.
• New-generation Smart Function with the dedicated Smart Function button, for speedy selection and setting of various functions without the need of switching on-screen menus. *Button Customization function, to assign user-selected functions to 10 different control buttons.

Compact, sturdy body with dustproof, weather-resistant construction

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III’s top, bottom, front and rear panels are all made of lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy. Coupled with a dustproof, weather-resistant construction with special seals applied to crucial parts of the camera body, and outstanding cold-resistant performance to ensure stable operation at -10°C, the camera is designed to be extremely durable and dependable even in harsh environmental conditions, such as when shooting in the rain, or at dust-prone or low-temperature locations. The camera also features a durable, dependable shutter unit — verified in an endurance test of 300,000 shutter-release actions — to perfect the rugged body for worry-free shooting at any location.

4K-resolution movie recording with a range of functional settings

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III captures 4K-resolution movie clips (3840 x 2160 pixels; 30p/24p frame rate) or Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels; 60p/30p/24p frame rate) in the H-264 recording format. Equipped with a stereo microphone input terminal and headset terminal, it also allows the user to manually set the audio recording level and monitor the sound pressure level for microphone input. Thanks to quiet touch-screen control on the LCD monitor positioned on its back panel, the desired shooting function and exposure compensation level can be set without worrying about operational noise.

Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN connection

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III provides two wireless interface options — Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN — for connection with mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. By installing the dedicated Image Sync application in a mobile device, the user can view Live View images on a smartphone screen or capture images and change camera settings using the mobile device. This application also allows the user to transfer captured images to a mobile device and upload them to various SNS sites.

Other features

• DR II (Dust Removal II) mechanism, for effective removal of dust particles using ultrasonic vibrations
• Effortless recharging of the camera battery via USB Type-C terminal
• Outdoor-friendly monitor with a Night Vision LCD Display function, for speedy adjustment of the monitor’s brightness level depending on the shooting location
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) function, for simplifying handheld photography and saving captured images as RAW-format files
• Dual SD-card slot (with Slot One conforming to the UHS-II standard)
• Ergonomic design of camera exterior and control parts, optimized to accommodate different hand sizes and finger lengths
• Compatibility with old lenses without electronic contacts, for shooting in the Av (Aperture-priority) mode and saving the lens focal length as Exif data
• Latest version of Digital Camera Utility 5 software included

PR

Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, the new flagship model in its APS-C format digital SLR camera series. Designed around the PENTAX Principles, the new camera offers advanced functions and outstanding imaging performance with a goal of optimizing the fun and excitement of photography in a wide variety of conditions.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III builds on the PENTAX legacy of outstanding image quality, incorporating a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 25.73 effective megapixels. By coupling this sensor with an AA (anti-aliasing)-filter-free optical design, the camera produces super-high-resolution images. A newly developed, high-performance PRIME V imaging engine and new-generation accelerator unit delivers well-defined images with minimal noise, while retaining high-resolution reproduction at all sensitivities. The PENTAX K-3 Mark III boasts a super-high sensitivity of ISO 1600000 and features a newly developed SAFOX 13 autofocus system with 101 focus sensors.

A new, super-bright optical viewfinder delivers a nearly 100% field of view and magnification of approximately 1.05 times. With a newly developed high-refraction glass prism, the viewfinder provides a wide field of view equivalent to that of a full-frame SLR, fully immersing the photographer in shooting.

The camera's compact, rugged body is dustproof and weather resistant, making it suitable for use in the most extreme environmental conditions. It features PENTAX's high-performance, five-axis shake-reduction (SR) system, minimizing camera shake to deliver sharp, blur-free images. Furthering its commitment to producing the highest quality images, the PENTAX K-3 Mark III features the innovative Pixel Shift Resolution System, employing advanced super-resolution technology to capture four images of the same scene by shifting the image sensor by a single pixel for each image, then synthesize them into a single composite image.

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III is equipped with user-friendly shooting functions, improved efficiency and operability. These include a high-definition 3.2-inch touch-screen LCD monitor---the first touch screen in the PENTAX K series. The screen allows intuitive operation of a variety of functions, including scrolling menu selection and image zooming during playback.

The camera also features PENTAX Real-time Scene Analysis System, supported by the latest artificial intelligence technology. It can instantly detect a subject's face and eyes using advanced image recognition technology and makes a real-time analysis of the subject's movement. The system assists the camera in optimizing exposure settings and improving autofocusing accuracy, assuring more accurate subject detection and more reliable scene judgment.

"The development of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III has been a longtime labor of love," said Kaz Eguchi, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. "At Ricoh, our goal is to develop high-quality cameras with the power to capture images that speak louder than words and inspire photographers to continue pursuing their passion for photography every day."

Pricing and Availability

The PENTAX K-3 Mark III will be available in late April at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and can be pre-ordered at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets starting on April 6 at 5 p.m. ET for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,999.95.

Ricoh is also producing two limited-edition kits -- the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Black Premium Kit and PENTAX K-3 Mark III Silver Premium Kit. These special packages include a camera body and battery grip (the Silver Premium Kit comes with a silver camera body and a silver battery grip that is exclusive to this package), plus an exclusive leather strap and a spare battery. The specifications of the limited-edition models are identical to those of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III. The Premium Kits will be available in late April for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $2,299.95.

More casing

Development update regarding the PENTAX’s new APS-C- format digital SLR flagship camera, PENTAX K-3 Mark III (second report)

RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. sincerely appreciates your support and patronage of PENTAX products.

We would like to present a progress report on the development of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III, the PENTAX’s new APS-C-format digital SLR flagship camera, whose development was first announced to the public on October 27, 2020.

Although it was initially announced that this camera would be launched on the market around the world premiere show “CP + 2021” of cameras and photographic images, scheduled to be held from February 25 to 28, 2021.

As some of the product parts are delayed, and we have determined that development will require a greater amount of time for us to achieve the exceptional performance and finest quality that is the hallmark of next aps-c flagship model.

We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause,and ask for your kind understanding of our development efforts. Note:

• Product name: PENTAX K-3 Mark III
• Launch date:Initially announced market launch date: The launch target is around the period of the CP+ camera exhibition, which will be held from February 25 to 28 in 2021. Revised market launch date (forecast): We will inform you again in the near future.

Rumors are that Pentax can be sold and cease cameras production around May-June 2021.

Interesting article overall

The first is our commitment to the "optical viewfinder." Mr. Takahashi, who says that the optical viewfinder is a symbol of a single-lens reflex camera, wants you to enjoy shooting "as if you were interacting with the subject" by capturing the raw light and seeing the live image directly with your eyes. .. This camera uses a newly developed optical viewfinder, which is not only the size of the viewfinder magnification that can be seen numerically, but also the "color", "easy to check focus and blur", and "four corners". It is said that he is thoroughly particular about the part of "how it looks".

The second is our commitment to the "shooting process." Through the optical viewfinder, you can use your imagination to "imagine in your head and put your heart into it" to release the shutter. He said that he wants you to fully enjoy the shooting process because he is particular about sensuality such as the optical viewfinder, grip shape, and comfortable shutter feeling so that you can find fun and excitement there.

The third is our commitment to "painting". The company explained that the impressions and colors that were engraved in the mind when the photographer faced the subject were called "impression colors." He says he has continued to take on the challenge of how to reproduce this impression color as the color of a photograph.

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I think I saw one on a cave painting.

Note how many hand soldered wires, big issue with production

Pentax K-3 Mark III

• 26-megapixel CMOS sensor
• 5-axis in-body image stabilization
• SAFOX 13 sensor with 101 points (25 cross-type points) for AF
• dual SD card slots
• 12fps serial shooting
• 100% coverage VF
• 3.2” 1.62M-dot LCD
• February 2021 launch
• $1999 price

This can be absolutely last DSLR camera from Ricoh under Pentax brand.

Passed FCC

LSI is so old that it saw dinosaurs (around 4 years old).

Support only Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2.