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Operating Manual
Getting Started
To ensure the best performance from your
camera, please read the Operating Manual
before using the camera.
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Introduction
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Shooting
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Playback
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Settings
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Appendix

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  • Page 1 Introduction Getting Started SLR Digital Camera Shooting PENTAX Playback Operating Manual Settings Appendix To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Checking the Contents of the Package Hot shoe cover F Eyecup F ME viewfinder cap Sync socket 2P cap (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera) Body mount cover Triangular ring and protective cover Battery grip terminal cover Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Installed on camera) (Installed on camera)

  • Page 3: Introducing The K-3

    Introducing the K-3 Getting Started Taking Pictures Playback Functions Changing the Settings Appendix...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

     Setting the Focus Method ......p.42 Getting Started ........p.25  Setting the Drive Mode .......p.47 Explains how to get your K-3 ready for shooting as  Setting the White Balance ......p.52 well as basic operations.  Controlling the Image Finishing Touch ..p.54 ...
  • Page 5 Playback Functions Appendix ......p.59 ...........p.80 Explains various operations for playing back and Provides various resources. editing images.  Restrictions on the Combinations of Special  Playback Mode Palette Items .....p.59 Functions .............p.80  Changing the Playback Method ....p.60  Functions Available with Various ...
  • Page 6 How to Use This Manual ......2 Basic Shooting Operation ......... 31 Shooting with Live View ..........33 Reviewing Images ..........34 Introducing the K-3 ........7 Taking Pictures ........35 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ..7 Buttons and Dials ............8 Configuring the Capture Settings .....
  • Page 7 Setting the White Balance ......... 52 Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera ....75 Adjusting the White Balance Manually ......53 File Management Settings ......... 75 Adjusting the White Balance with Color Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ....75 Temperature ..............
  • Page 8 Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of The Working Parts

    Names and Functions of the Working Parts Hot shoe Speaker Built-in flash Strap lug Strap lug AF assist light X-sync socket Microphone Headphone terminal Self-timer lamp/ Mirror Remote control receiver AF coupler Lens mount index Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Image plane indicator Diopter adjustment dial LCD panel...

  • Page 10: Buttons And Dials

    3 Shutter release button Buttons and Dials Press to capture images. (p.32) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode. 4 Main switch Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.29, p.46) 5 Front e-dial (Q) Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure.

  • Page 11: Monitor Display

    h Rear e-dial (R) p MENU button (F) Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is Changes the value for camera settings such as exposure. (p.36) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.17) displayed.
  • Page 12 Status Screen Live View 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 4 0 0 0 4000 1/ 1/ 1 2 8 0 0 12800 17 18 12345 12345 +1.0 +1.0 17 18 12345 12345 G1A1 G1A1 +1.7...
  • Page 13 t Memo Control Panel • Items that can be selected vary depending on the current camera setup. A mode • If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control 12345 12345 ISO AUTO Setting ISO AUTO Setting panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode. Adjustment Range Adjustment Range 12345...

  • Page 14: Playback Mode

    Shooting Info Display When the camera is held vertically 2 5 0 2 5 0 When the camera is rotated to the vertical 1/ 1/ You can change the type of information displayed in standby position, the status screen and control mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed.
  • Page 15 19 AE Metering (p.40) 34 Color Fringe Correction Detailed Information Display 20 AF point (p.44) (p.69) 21 White Balance (p.52) 35 Custom Image setting Still pictures 22 White Balance fine-tuning (p.54) (p.53) 36 Custom Image parameters 100-0001 100-0001 23 AA Filter Simulator (p.58) 37 Shooting date and time +1.0 +1.0 ±0...

  • Page 16: Viewfinder

    t Memo Aperture value 12 Histogram (R) 10 Sensitivity 13 Histogram (G) • The information is displayed in the viewfinder when the 11 EV Compensation 14 Histogram (B) shutter release button is pressed halfway, or during the meter operating time (default setting: 10 sec.). •...

  • Page 17: Lcd Panel

    LCD Panel Electronic Level You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be displayed in the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and/or LCD panel, or on the Live View screen. Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic Level] of the A3 menu.

  • Page 18: How To Change Function Settings

    Using the Control Panel How to Change Function Settings You can set frequently used shooting functions. Press G in The camera functions and their settings can be selected and standby mode. changed by using the following ways. ABCD to select an item. Direct keys Press ABCD...

  • Page 19: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. Functions that can be set on the control panel can also be set from the menus. Use Q to change the menu category. 2 3 4 Memory Card Options Memory Card Options to switch between menu tabs.

  • Page 20: Menu List

    Menu List Rec. Mode Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is Exposure Modes p.74 set to O, P or Q. Memory Card Options Sets the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted. p.35 File Format Sets the file format of images.
  • Page 21 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a slow Slow Shutter Speed NR Auto – shutter speed. Program Line Selects Program Line. Normal p.37 Sets the camera action for when the optional GPS unit is used. –...
  • Page 22 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Zoom Instant Sets whether to display a magnified image during Digital Review Preview. Save Preview Sets whether to enable saving an image displayed in Digital Digital p.46 Image Preview. Preview Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Digital Preview. Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red during Digital Preview.

  • Page 23: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Exposure Setting Sets the exposure mode for C mode. p.38 Selects one of memory cards inserted in SD1 and SD2 slots for Memory Card Options p.35 recording movies. Movie Capture Settings Sets the number of recorded pixels and framerate. u/30p p.35 Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for...

  • Page 24: Set-Up Menu

    Set-up Menu Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Language/W Changes the display language. English p.29 Date Adjustment Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2013 p.30 Switches between the date and time display of your hometown World Time Hometown p.74 city and that of a specified city.

  • Page 25: Custom Setting Menu

    Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is Wireless Memory Card – p.78 used. Resets the settings of the direct keys and for the items of the A Reset menu, C menu, B menu, D menu, control panel, and –...
  • Page 26 Menu Item Function Default Setting Page Sets the tungsten light color tone for when the white balance is Subtle 12. AWB in Tungsten Light p.53 set to (Auto White Balance). Correction 13. Color Temperature Steps Sets the adjustment steps for color temperature. Kelvin p.54 14.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens Pass the end of the strap Make sure that the camera is turned off. through the protective Remove the body mount cover and triangular ring. cover (1) and lens mount cover (2). After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.

  • Page 28: Using The Battery And Charger

    u Caution Using the Battery and Charger • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively attached.

  • Page 29: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    t Memo Face the A mark on the • The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes (it battery towards outside of depends on temperature and remaining battery power). Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C the camera, and insert the and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

  • Page 30: Inserting A Memory Card

    Using the AC Adapter Inserting a Memory Card We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 The following memory cards can be used with this camera. when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the •...

  • Page 31: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Close the card cover, and slide it in the direction of Turn the camera on and make the initial settings Turning the Camera On u Caution Turn the main switch to [ON]. • Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp is lit.

  • Page 32: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Use CD to select a city. Hometown Hometown to change the region. Press D, and use AB to Refer to “List of World Time Date Adjustment Date Adjustment Cities” (p.94) for cities that can be select the date format.

  • Page 33: Basic Shooting Operation

    • Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. t Memo • When a memory card is formatted, the volume label assigned to the card is “K-3”. When this camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “K-3”.
  • Page 34 Set the mode dial to T Position the subject inside while pressing the mode the AF frame and press the dial lock button. shutter release button halfway. P appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus. Focus indicator y Setting the Sound Effects (p.22)

  • Page 35: Shooting With Live View

    t Memo Shooting with Live View • You can use I to focus on the subject. (p.42) • You can preview the image on the monitor and check the Press K in Step 6 on p.32. depth of field before shooting. (p.46) The Live View image is displayed •...

  • Page 36: Reviewing Images

    Changes the type of Reviewing Images information displayed (p.12). t Memo Review the captured image on the monitor. • When is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format Press B. (Save RAW Data).

  • Page 37: Configuring The Capture Settings

    Memory Card Settings A1/v when P is pressed. (p.72) • [PEF] of [RAW File Format] is a PENTAX original RAW file The recording method for when two memory cards are inserted format. can be set in [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu or the control panel.

  • Page 38: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Turn the mode dial to select the desired exposure mode. Q or R appears on the Select the exposure mode that suits the subject and shooting status screen for the value that conditions. 1/ 1/ can be changed. 1 0 0 1 0 0 The following exposure modes are available on this camera.

  • Page 39: Ev Compensation

    t Memo EV Compensation • The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of 1/3 EV steps. In [1. EV Steps] of the E1 menu, you can The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 change the adjustment steps to 1/2 EV steps.

  • Page 40: Recording Movies

    t Memo Recording Movies • Recording can be started or stopped by pressing the shutter release button fully. • You can change the movie settings in the C1 menu or from Turn the Stills/Movie switch to C. the control panel. (p.21) When [Exposure Setting] is set to Live View is displayed.

  • Page 41: Setting The Exposure

    Playing Back Movies Setting the Exposure 100-0001 100-0001 Sensitivity Press N, and then turn 10'00" 10'00" The sensitivity displayed on the Available operations status screen, Live View screen, Plays back/pauses a movie. LCD panel and in the viewfinder Forwards a frame (when paused). changes.

  • Page 42: Ae Metering

    AE Metering Noise Reduction when Shooting with a High ISO Sensitivity Choose the part of the sensor to use for measuring brightness You can set the Noise Reduction and determining exposure. High-ISO NR High-ISO NR setting when shooting with a high ISO Auto Auto Turn R while pressing...

  • Page 43: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash To compensate the flash Flash On Flash On output or when K is selected, press B and then Press B in standby mode. +0.7 +0.7 use R to adjust the value. Press to reset the value to 0.0. Select a flash mode.

  • Page 44: Setting The Focus Method

    • When the built-in flash is used in I, K or L mode, any Setting the Focus Method desired shutter speed of 1/180 seconds or slower can be set. • The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from approx.

  • Page 45: Setting The Af Mode When Shooting With The Viewfinder

    t Memo Setting the AF Mode when Shooting • The following settings pertaining to AF operations can be set with the Viewfinder in the E3 menu. Focus-priority (default setting), 15. AF.S Setting Turn Q while pressing Release-priority 16. 1st Frame Action in Release-priority (default setting), AF.C Auto, Focus-priority...

  • Page 46: Setting The Af Mode During Live View

    Available operations Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) ABCD Changes the AF point. Returns the AF point to the center. Turn R while pressing b. Switches the function of ABCD to that Out of the 27 AF points, the camera Auto (27 AF for Change AF Point or the direct key automatically selects the optimum...

  • Page 47: Af Fine Adjustment

    AF Fine Adjustment Selecting the Desired Focusing Area You can set the position and range of the autofocusing area (AF You can precisely fine tune your lenses with the camera’s area). autofocus system. Set [AF Mode] to g or h. Select [26.

  • Page 48: Checking The Depth Of Field (Preview)

    t Memo Checking the Depth of Field (Preview) • Optical Preview is always used when the drive mode is set to [Mirror Lock-up Shooting], [Multi-exposure], [Interval Turn the main switch to U to use the Shooting] or [Interval Composite], or when ASTROTRACER preview function.

  • Page 49: Setting The Drive Mode

    Takes still pictures at a set interval and Setting the Drive Mode Interval merges them into a single image. Composite (3) Star and moon trails can be captured in one image. You can choose from the following drive modes. Takes still pictures at a set interval from a Single Frame Normal capture mode Interval Movie...

  • Page 50: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Self-timer Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select Z and press B. Select O and press B. Self-timer (12 sec.) Self-timer (12 sec.) Continuous Shooting (H) Continuous Shooting (H) Cancel Cancel...

  • Page 51: Remote Control

    Remote Control Exposure Bracketing Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select T and press B. Select Q and press B. Remote Control Remote Control Select T, 1, or U and press B. Use Q to select the number of shots.

  • Page 52: Mirror Lock-Up Shooting

    Mirror Lock-up Shooting Multi-exposure Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select V and press B. Select c and press B. Mirror Lock-up Shooting Mirror Lock-up Shooting Select V, 2, W or X, and press B.

  • Page 53: Interval Shooting

    Interval Shooting Interval Composite Press A in standby mode. Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode screen appears. The Drive Mode screen appears. Select Y and press B. Select 3 and press B. Set the shooting Set the shooting Interval Shooting Interval Shooting Interval Composite...

  • Page 54: Setting The White Balance

    Interval Movie Record Setting the White Balance In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a Press C in standby mode. single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). The White Balance setting screen appears.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    Adjusting the White Balance Manually Press G. The fine-tuning screen appears. Measure the white balance of a given scene. G3 G3 A2 A2 Select o in Step 2 on p.52 and press B. Check Check Cancel Cancel ±0 ±0 Select from o1 to o3. Manual White Balance Manual White Balance Available operations...

  • Page 56: Controlling The Image Finishing Touch

    Adjusting the White Balance with Color Controlling the Image Finishing Temperature Touch Specify the white balance with the color temperature. When you want to take pictures with a slightly different style, you can set the desired picture style before shooting. Select p in Step 2 on p.52, and press B.
  • Page 57 Saving the Cross Processing Settings of a Press G. Captured Image The parameter setting screen appears. The outcome of Cross Processing varies each time a picture is Set the parameters. Saturation Saturation taken. If you take a cross processed image that you like, you Check Check can save the Cross Processing settings used in that image so...

  • Page 58: Digital Filter

    Digital Filter A1/v Set the parameters. Extracted Color 1 Extracted Color 1 Select [Digital Filter] in A1 menu and press D. The Digital Filter setting screen appears. Cancel Cancel Check Check Select a filter. MENU Extract Color Extract Color Select [No Filter] to not shoot with Available operations a digital filter.

  • Page 59: Correcting Images

    Correcting Images Set whether to use Auto Align or not. T Uses Auto Align. (Default setting) S Does not use Auto Align. Brightness Adjustment Press F twice. The camera returns to standby mode. Highlight Correction/ u Caution A2/v Shadow Correction •...

  • Page 60: Composition Adjustment

    u Caution Composition Adjustment • This function cannot be used in the following situations. • When the drive mode is set to [Interval Shooting], [Interval It allows you to adjust the composition of your image using the Composite] or [Interval Movie Record] Shake Reduction mechanism.

  • Page 61: Playback Functions

    Item Function Page Playback Mode Palette Items Develops RAW images into JPEG images and saves p.69 Development Playback functions can be set in the them as a new file. Image Rotation Image Rotation playback mode palette as well as the Divides a movie or deletes Movie Edit p.68...

  • Page 62: Changing The Playback Method

    Deleting Selected Images Changing the Playback Method Press L in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. Displaying Multiple Images Select the images to 100 _ 0505 100 _ 0505 001/500 001/500 delete. You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time.

  • Page 63: Displaying Images By Folder

    Displaying Images by Folder Displaying Images by Shooting Date Images will be grouped and displayed by shooting date. Turn R to the left in Step 100PENTX 100PENTX 1 of “Displaying Multiple Select G in Step 1 of “Displaying Multiple Images”. Images”.

  • Page 64: Playing Back Images Continuously (Slideshow)

    Playing Back Images Continuously Displaying Rotated Images (Slideshow) When you take pictures with the camera held vertically, image rotation information is saved when shooting. When [Auto Image Select Z in the playback mode palette. Rotation] in the B1 menu is set to [On], the image is Slideshow starts.

  • Page 65: Connecting The Camera To An Av Device

    t Memo Connecting the Camera to an AV Device • Check the operating manual of the AV device and select a suitable input terminal for connecting the camera. Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI •...

  • Page 66: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Turn the camera on. The camera is recognized as a removable disk. If the “K-3” dialog appears, select [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and click the OK button. Save the captured images to the computer. Disconnect the camera from the computer.

  • Page 67: Editing And Processing Images

    Changing the Image Size Editing and Processing Images u Caution • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. Copying an Image • Images already resized or cropped to the minimum file size cannot be processed. Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots.

  • Page 68: Correcting Color Moiré

    Specify the size and Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press position of the area to crop by using the cropping frame. u Caution • The Color Moiré Correction function can be used only for the JPEG images captured with this camera. Available operations Processing Images with Digital Filters Changes the size of the cropping frame.

  • Page 69: Recreating Filter Effects

    Recreating Filter Effects Set the parameters. Brightness Brightness Retrieves the filter effects of the selected image and applies the same filter effects to other images. Display a filter-processed image in single image Cancel Cancel display. Available operations Select T in the playback mode palette. Selects a parameter.

  • Page 70: Creating A Composite Image (Index)

    t Memo Creating a Composite Image (Index) • The file name format for index image is “INDXxxxx.JPG”. Joins a number of images together and creates a new image with them. Editing Movies Select X in the playback mode palette. Display the movie to edit in single image The Index setting screen appears.

  • Page 71: Raw Development

    Press G. Press F. The screen for selecting the parameter setting method The screen of Step 3 reappears. appears. Press E. Select the parameter 100 _ 0505 100 _ 0505 001/500 001/500 The save confirmation screen appears. setting method and press Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press Develop images as shot Develop images as shot...
  • Page 72 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or [Exit], and press E. u Caution • Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. t Memo • When [Select multiple images] or [Select a folder] is selected in Step 2, a folder with a new number is created, and the JPEG images are stored in the new folder.

  • Page 73: Camera Settings

    t Memo Camera Settings • If you select [Rotation Direction] in Step 2, you can reverse the effect obtained by turning Q or R. Setting the Button Operation Customizing the Button/E-dial Functions You can set the functions for when P or I is pressed, or when the main switch is turned to U.
  • Page 74 Setting Function Page Setting the One Push File Format Autofocus is performed Enable AF1 when I is pressed. Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [One Push File Format] in Step 3 of “Setting the Button Operation” Autofocus is performed when I is pressed and (p.71).

  • Page 75: Saving Frequently Used Settings

    t Memo Saving Frequently Used Settings • The settings saved as USER mode can be displayed on the monitor when you select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3. Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode •...

  • Page 76: Displaying The Local Date And Time Of The Specified City

    Displaying the Local Date and Time of After entering the text, move the text selection the Specified City cursor to [Finish], and press E. The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears. The date and time set in Initial Setting (p.29) serve as the date and time of your present location and are reflected in the Using the Saved USER Mode shooting date and time for images.

  • Page 77: File Management Settings

    t Memo File Management Settings • Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.94) for cities that can be selected as a hometown or destination. • Select Hometown] in Step 3 to change the city and DST settings for the hometown. Protecting Images from Deletion •...

  • Page 78: Selecting The Folder/File Settings

    Selecting the Folder/File Settings Change the text. Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters. Refer to Steps 3 and 4 of “Editing a Setting Name” (p.73) for Folder Name how to enter text. When images are captured with this camera, a folder is Press F twice.
  • Page 79 File Name File No. One of the following string of characters is used as the file name Each file name consists of a string of 4 File No. File No. prefix depending on the [21. Color Space] setting of the E3 characters and a sequential number Sequential Numbering Sequential Numbering...

  • Page 80: Setting The Copyright Information

    Setting the Copyright Information Using a Wireless Memory Card Sets the photographer and copyright information embedded in A memory card with a built-in wireless LAN “Eye-Fi card” (Wi-Fi transmission) or a “Flucard” compatible with this camera can be Exif data. used.
  • Page 81 u Caution • Be sure to insert an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard in the SD2 slot. If it is inserted in the SD1 slot, the wireless LAN function cannot be used. When an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is not inserted in the SD2 slot, the [Wireless Memory Card] settings of the D3 menu cannot be set.

  • Page 82: Restrictions On The Combinations Of Special Functions

    Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions × : Not available Composition Distortion HDR Capture Save RAW Data Digital Filter Adjust. Correction × Flash × × Continuous Shooting × Exposure Bracketing × Mirror Lock-up Shooting × × × Multi-exposure × Interval Shooting ×...

  • Page 83: Functions Available With Various Lenses

    Only available with compatible lenses. Functions Available with Various Distortion Correction and Peripheral Illumination Correction are disabled when a DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm lens is used. Lenses To use an FA SOFT 28mm F2.8 lens, FA SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, or F SOFT 85mm F2.8 lens, set [27.

  • Page 84: Setting The Focal Length

    Restrictions when using the Compatibility with the Built-in Flash Lens built-in flash Vignetting may occur if the focal Depending on the lens being used, the use of the built-in flash 28-70mm F2.8 AL length is 28 mm and the shooting may be limited.

  • Page 85: Using The Aperture Ring

    t Memo Using the Aperture Ring • If the aperture ring is set to a position other than 9, the camera operates in J mode regardless of the mode dial The shutter can be released even if the aperture ring of the D setting except when set to L, M or N mode.

  • Page 86: Functions When Using An External Flash

    Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II. Functions when Using an Multiple AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II units, External Flash or a combination of an AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II unit and the built-in flash is required. u Caution Using an optional external flash AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, •...

  • Page 87: Using The Gps Unit

    Shooting Celestial Bodies Using the GPS Unit (ASTROTRACER) The following functions are available when the optional GPS Set the mode dial to M. unit O-GPS1 is attached to this camera. The current latitude, Select [GPS] in A2 menu and press D. N 36°45.410' N 36°45.410' longitude, altitude,...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting When the flash mode is set to The built-in flash or B, the flash will not The flash mode is does not discharge if the subject is t Memo set to or B. discharge. bright. • In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to Change the flash mode.

  • Page 89: Sensor Cleaning

    Sensor Cleaning Removing Dust with a Blower Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor with a blower. Detecting Dust on the CMOS Sensor (Dust Alert) Turn the camera off and remove the lens. Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust.

  • Page 90: Error Messages

    Error Messages Description Error Messages Not enough battery power remaining to Error Messages Description activate Pixel Mapping Appears during Pixel Mapping, Sensor The memory card is full and no more Not enough battery Cleaning, or when trying to update the Memory card full images can be saved.
  • Page 91 Error Messages Description You are trying to set a function that is not This function is not available available for the exposure mode that is in the current mode set. The camera will turn off because its The camera will turn off internal temperature gets too hot.

  • Page 92: Main Specifications

    TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital camera Eye-Relief Length Type Approx. 22.3 mm (from the center of lens) with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Diopter PENTAX K bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens Approx. -2.5 to +1.5 m Lens Mount Adjustment information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
  • Page 93 Autofocus System Max. approx. 8.3 fps, JPEG (q: m at Continuous H): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus approx. 23 frames SAFOX 11, 27 points (25 cross type focus points in Max. approx. 4.5 fps, JPEG (q: m at Focus Sensor the center) Continuous...
  • Page 94 Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Single image, all images, select & delete, folder, Delete Digital Filter Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold instant review image Monochrome Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3 Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor HDR Capture Exposure Bracket Value adjustable Digital Filter...
  • Page 95 AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 (optional) Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Number of recordable images: Playback Time (with 50% flash usage): approx. 560 images, (without flash usage): approx: 720 images Playback time: approx. 370 minutes (When using the fully charged battery) Battery Life * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard using a fully charged lithium-ion battery under the...

  • Page 96: Operating Environment For Usb Connection And Provided Software

    Operating Environment for USB Connection List of World Time Cities and Provided Software The following cities can be set as Hometown and Destination. With the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”, you can Region City develop RAW files, make color adjustments, or check shooting Honolulu, Anchorage, Vancouver, San North information on a computer.
  • Page 97 t Memo • QuickTime is required to play back movies transferred to a computer. You can download it from the following site: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Symbols Aspect Ratio ....66, 69 n......... 52 ASTROTRACER ..... 85 Custom Image ....54 A menu ......18 Cable switch terminal ..7 Auto (AF point) ....44 Custom Setting menu ..23 C menu......21 Calendar Filmstrip Display Auto EV Compensation ...
  • Page 99 Editing images ....65 ISO AUTO Setting ... 39 Memory Card Options ..35 Electronic Compass .. 12, 85 ISO sensitivity....39 Menus......17 GPS Time Sync ....85 Electronic Level ..12, 15 Meter Operating Time..23 GPS unit ......85 Error messages ....
  • Page 100 Pastel (Digital Filter) ..66 Recording Sound Level Sharpness ....... 55 Tone Expansion (Digital Shooting ......31 PEF ......... 35 ........21, 38 Filter) ....... 66 Peripheral Illumination Red-eye Reduction..41 Shooting celestial bodies Toy Camera (Digital Filter) Correction......57 Release While Charging ........
  • Page 101 X-sync socket ....84 Zone Select (AF point) ..44...

  • Page 102: For Using Your Camera Safely

    About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter For Using Your Camera Safely Warning We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the • Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed following symbols.

  • Page 103: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    About the Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Care to be Taken During Handling Warning • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, Before Using Your Camera do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

  • Page 104: Cleaning Your Camera

    • Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using 2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical a tripod. interference. 3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. 4.
  • Page 105 Trademarks AVC Patent Portfolio License Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard registered in the U.S.

  • Page 106: Warranty Policy

    If your camera was K-3 model. When sending in your camera for repair, be sure purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it...
  • Page 107 For customers in USA FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may material, which may require special handling.

  • Page 108: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Name: Digital Camera For more information about collection and recycling of used Model Number: PENTAX K-3 products, please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the Contact person: Customer Service Manager products.
  • Page 109 For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
  • Page 110 Memo...
  • Page 111 Regarding User Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on our website. Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Page 112 RICOH IMAGING Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY DEUTSCHLAND GmbH (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de) RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk) RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS 633 17th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. CORPORATION (http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com)

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