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product_id: 304112384
title: "K-3 Mark III Flagship APS-C Black Camera Body - 12fps, Touch Screen LCD, Weather Resistant Magnesium Alloy Body with in-Body 5-Axis Shake Reduction. 1.05x Optical viewfinder with 100% FOV"
brand: "pentax"
price: "$5831.06"
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category: "Pentax"
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# 12 fps ultra-fast burst 101-point SAFOX13 autofocus system Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body K-3 Mark III Flagship APS-C Black Camera Body - 12fps, Touch Screen LCD, Weather Resistant Magnesium Alloy Body with in-Body 5-Axis Shake Reduction. 1.05x Optical viewfinder with 100% FOV

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** $5831.06
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your craft with the unstoppable Pentax K-3 Mark III

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** K-3 Mark III Flagship APS-C Black Camera Body - 12fps, Touch Screen LCD, Weather Resistant Magnesium Alloy Body with in-Body 5-Axis Shake Reduction. 1.05x Optical viewfinder with 100% FOV by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** $5831.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Intuitive 3.2" touch LCD:** Navigate menus and review images effortlessly with a high-res touchscreen designed for fast, tactile control.
- • **Precision 101-point autofocus:** Lock onto your subject instantly with expanded AF coverage and blazing response.
- • **In-body 5-axis shake reduction:** Get blur-free shots even in low light or with telephoto lenses—stabilization that works with every Pentax lens ever made.
- • **Lightning-fast 12 fps shooting:** Capture every decisive moment with pro-level speed.
- • **Rugged weather-resistant build:** Shoot confidently in rain, dust, or snow with a durable magnesium alloy chassis.

## Overview

The Pentax K-3 Mark III is a flagship APS-C DSLR designed for serious photographers who demand speed, precision, and durability. Featuring a 25MP sensor, 12 fps continuous shooting, a rugged weather-sealed magnesium alloy body, and an advanced 101-point autofocus system, it delivers professional-grade performance in any environment. Its in-body 5-axis shake reduction ensures sharp images across all Pentax lenses, while the bright 1.05x optical viewfinder and high-res 3.2" touchscreen LCD provide an immersive and intuitive shooting experience.

## Description

[Viewfinder that enables you to become more immersed when taking a photo ] The viewfinder and the height of the screen are designed to prevent your nose from contacting the camera body so that you can look into it more naturally. Also equipped with an eye sensor, the image monitor turns off at the same time as looking through the viewfinder. This prevents the screen's illumination from affecting visibility during shooting, while allowing you to capture images more comfortably.

Review: Long Live Pentax! - The DSLR may be considered dead, but having owned many mirrorless cameras I find myself wanting a more old school experience. Considering that many of the finest images were taken on SLR style cameras, I do not find the technology to be limiting. Instead, it opens up your creative freedom and allows you to see the world in a different way: through the lens. The K3 Mark III is an exceptional camera in every regard. The viewfinder is big and bright, comparable to a full-frame viewfinder in an APS-C body. The autofocus system is fast and tracking works well. Weather sealing, ergonomics and build quality are all outstanding. The touchscreen and new menu system work very well. The screen doesn't flip out or articulate. I'm fine with this, since it is more compact and I'm mainly using the viewfinder 99% of the time. If you find yourself doing tripod work you may consider the K1 Mark II instead for its excellent screen implementation. Image quality out of it's APS-C sensor is great. It has a lot of dynamic range, relatively little noise at higher ISOs, and good color depth with 14-bit RAW files. There is a lot of flexibility to the RAW files, offered in both PEF and DNG. Pentax color science is really good, I find it to have a natural look. Overall, the RAW files are very flexible and require minimal effort in post-processing. I would compare the image quality from this sensor to that of Fujifilm's X-T4, another excellent, albeit mirrorless, APS-C camera. Video shooters, while this can do 4K video, you'll probably want to look at a different brand. This is a photography focused camera. Pentax offers a fully featured and well thought out DSLR in the mirrorless age and for that they would be commended. If you like seeing through the lens and mechanical feeling of the mirror and shutter actuate, this is the camera for you.
Review: Great Camera - I was using the DA*300mm f4 for the test shots I did here. I love this camera. It seems very well thought out. Pentax took their time to make sure what they're releasing is a quality product, and I think perhaps some of the things that could use a little improvement are exactly the kinds of things that firmware updates can address. When trying out a camera the grip isn't something I usually think about because I assume it will feel "quirky" in some way or other, and that I'll just "get use to it," as if it was made for some other hands. Not so with this camera. I found it immediately comfortable. I wasn't sure if I would like the touch screen, but I now see how useful they've made it. I love it. Also with the few tests I've done they've really hugely improved upon immediate transfer of images (even RAW) to a smartphone. The auto-focus is excellent. As expected, it's a super solid build. It's not silent like a mirrorless, but I think this is the first DSLR where the sound of the shutter was soft enough where birds aren't startled right at go. The menu takes a little getting use to as it's changed quite a bit, but there's nothing I haven't searched for that I didn't find with occasional use of the provided manual. Is it worth the price tag? For me it was. I have a bunch of Pentax lenses already and I wasn't going to wait six months for the price to maybe come down to try this out. Now that I have it I won't be returning it. :)

## Features

- Based on core principles of passion for photography, The All New Flagship APS-C model K-3 III continues a heritage of craftsmanship combined with todays new technologies.
- The newly designed optical veiwfinder provides a 100% field of view and 1.05x image magnification. The veiwfinder offers a wide viewing angle comparable to full frame cameras with increased image brightness due to the improved reflectance of the pentaprism.
- Top ISO sensitivity of 1.6 million provides image capture in low light situations and achieves excellent descriptive power in the entire sensitivity range. Multi-dimensional image space filtering reduces noise while leaving fine contours. It maximizes the resolution performance and reproduces the texture and details of the subject.
- PENTAX SHAKE REDUCTION MECHANISM - Equipped with the PENTAX SR II, the K-3 Mark III provides up-to 5.5-Shutter-Step image stabilization on 5-Axis' for blur-free images when using telephoto lenses or challenging low-light. The Pentax Shake Ruduction Mechanism is comptible with every Pentax lens ever manufactured and is also used for other photo applications such as [ Pixel Shift Resolution, AstroTracer, HDR, Image Composistion, AA-Filter Simulator ]
- PENTAX RENOWED CONSTRUCTION - To start the entire chassis of the K-3 Mark III is built with High-Strengh, Lightweight Magnesium Alloy. 95 Seals are then applied to the body to prevent the intrusion of dust and watter. The End Result: A rugged, durrable, dependable camera which can be used in the harshest environments.
- The newly developed mirror, shutter drive mechanisim and images procesing engine produces 12 FPS image capture, perfect for fast action and movment.
- Newly enhanced SAFOX13 Af sytem expands the AF points to 101, aloowing for an increased AF area, faster response and highly accureate subject capture.
- Dual SD card slots allow for similtaneous capture as well as customized image placement. Slot 1 is compatible with UHS-II cards for high speed read/write and image copying.
- The High reolution touch scren LCD allows for allows for faster engagment to the cameras menu system for image and operational customization. The touch LCD also provides imroved image review capbilites as well as swipe and pinch between and withing images.
- [What's in the box] Strap O-ST162, ME finder cap, battery D-LI90P, USB power adapter, power plug, USB cable I-USB166, (the following are shipped attached to the camera) Eye cup FU, hot shoe cover FK, Synchro Socket 2P Cap, Body Mount Cap KII, Battery Grip Contact Cover; Mounting type: Bayonet

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Wi-FiBluetooth |
| Video Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Bulb Mode, Time Mode,Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Flash Memory Type | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Recording Capacity | 25 minutes |
| Write Speed | UHS-II or faster |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | U3 |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U3 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 30 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-II, UHS-I |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| File Format | DNG, JPEG, Raw |
| Effective Still Resolution | 25 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Supported Image Format | DNG, JPEG, Raw |
| Maximum Image Size | 6E+3 Pixels |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Total Still Resolution | 25 MP |
| Lens Type | NO |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | Pentax K-mount |
| Real Angle Of View | 39.8 Degrees |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 62 Millimeters |
| Metering Methods | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Color Temperature, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Shade |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds, 12 seconds |
| Crop Mode | fixed |
| Screen Size | 3.2 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 1040000 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Touch Screen Type | LCD |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1620000 Dots |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Features | Autofocus |
| Autofocus Points | 101 |
| Focus Type | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Phase Detection Sensor Points | 25 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Compatible Mountings | Pentax K |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 25 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Form Factor | DSLR |
| Special Feature | Interval Recording,mirror_lock_up |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Flash Modes | P-TTL |
| Camera Flash | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Skill Level | Novice |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Compatible Devices | Pentax K-mount lenses |
| Continuous Shooting | 12 fps |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.05x |
| Audio Input | Microphone |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 Second |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 101 |
| Battery Weight | 2.99 Ounces |
| Delay between shots | 0.08 seconds |
| Audio Output Type | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Pentax K
- **Aspect Ratio:** 3:2
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** DNG, JPEG, Raw
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot
- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Model Name:** PENTAX K-3 Mark III

## Images

![K-3 Mark III Flagship APS-C Black Camera Body - 12fps, Touch Screen LCD, Weather Resistant Magnesium Alloy Body with in-Body 5-Axis Shake Reduction. 1.05x Optical viewfinder with 100% FOV - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZzIe-CRES.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the best Portrait lens for this camera? From face to full body in studio with lights and backdrops. How's the pancake lens?**
A: Have not tried that lens. The 100 f4 works very well.

**Q: Who did the editing on the camera description? Fire them.**
A: On top of the camera, there is a dial to switch from viewfinder to video recording.

**Q: Does this camera use the pixel shift feature for single shot , tripod free HDR photos?**
A: Yes.

**Q: Does it record videos??**
A: Of course.  It is better at still photography, but it will shoot 4K video (at 30/24fps) in a cropped mode, and HD (1080p) at up to 60fps uncropped.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long Live Pentax!
*by A***S on June 4, 2025*

The DSLR may be considered dead, but having owned many mirrorless cameras I find myself wanting a more old school experience. Considering that many of the finest images were taken on SLR style cameras, I do not find the technology to be limiting. Instead, it opens up your creative freedom and allows you to see the world in a different way: through the lens. The K3 Mark III is an exceptional camera in every regard. The viewfinder is big and bright, comparable to a full-frame viewfinder in an APS-C body. The autofocus system is fast and tracking works well. Weather sealing, ergonomics and build quality are all outstanding. The touchscreen and new menu system work very well. The screen doesn't flip out or articulate. I'm fine with this, since it is more compact and I'm mainly using the viewfinder 99% of the time. If you find yourself doing tripod work you may consider the K1 Mark II instead for its excellent screen implementation. Image quality out of it's APS-C sensor is great. It has a lot of dynamic range, relatively little noise at higher ISOs, and good color depth with 14-bit RAW files. There is a lot of flexibility to the RAW files, offered in both PEF and DNG. Pentax color science is really good, I find it to have a natural look. Overall, the RAW files are very flexible and require minimal effort in post-processing. I would compare the image quality from this sensor to that of Fujifilm's X-T4, another excellent, albeit mirrorless, APS-C camera. Video shooters, while this can do 4K video, you'll probably want to look at a different brand. This is a photography focused camera. Pentax offers a fully featured and well thought out DSLR in the mirrorless age and for that they would be commended. If you like seeing through the lens and mechanical feeling of the mirror and shutter actuate, this is the camera for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Camera
*by J***I on May 7, 2021*

I was using the DA*300mm f4 for the test shots I did here. I love this camera. It seems very well thought out. Pentax took their time to make sure what they're releasing is a quality product, and I think perhaps some of the things that could use a little improvement are exactly the kinds of things that firmware updates can address. When trying out a camera the grip isn't something I usually think about because I assume it will feel "quirky" in some way or other, and that I'll just "get use to it," as if it was made for some other hands. Not so with this camera. I found it immediately comfortable. I wasn't sure if I would like the touch screen, but I now see how useful they've made it. I love it. Also with the few tests I've done they've really hugely improved upon immediate transfer of images (even RAW) to a smartphone. The auto-focus is excellent. As expected, it's a super solid build. It's not silent like a mirrorless, but I think this is the first DSLR where the sound of the shutter was soft enough where birds aren't startled right at go. The menu takes a little getting use to as it's changed quite a bit, but there's nothing I haven't searched for that I didn't find with occasional use of the provided manual. Is it worth the price tag? For me it was. I have a bunch of Pentax lenses already and I wasn't going to wait six months for the price to maybe come down to try this out. Now that I have it I won't be returning it. :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent ergonomics, and the new autofocus system performs better than my D500!
*by W***L on September 10, 2023*

I have a Sony full-frame for my portrait and event photography, but want an APS-C body for wildlife. That's an activity that does best with an optical viewfinder, and in my opinion no camera has a better one than this Pentax. This makes the ideal pick for birds-in-flight and wildlife. I 'm glad at least one company remains committed to comfortable camera bodies for larger telephoto lenses and optical viewfinders free of lag and blackout. It's so much easier to track fast moving birds when you can see them thru glass rather than waiting for an electronic screen to redraw them.

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