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Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome
Product Code: 5012239K
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The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera features a specially designed B&W sensor, which captures beautiful images rich in tonal gradation made for photographers to immerse themselves in light and dark.
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- Exclusively designed DSLR camera which is made for photographers to capture purely black and white images
- High resolution APS-C format sensor design records highlight and shadow detail which are rich in tonal gradation
- Exclusive monochrome themed camera body design with grey toned buttons and top panel LCD white light
- Three image modes made especially to refine monochromatic photos through settings such as tone, key, contrast and sharpness
- Built-in 5-axis body shake reduction system effective for any K mount lenses whether vintage or newly released
Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body Summary
Pentax has utilised a specific monochrome sensor, which solely records black and white data for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera, enabling you to capture beautiful images rich in tonal gradation. It has been designed for photographers who pursue black and white photography and compose their images solely with light and shadow, in order to express a unique view of the world.
Every pixel in the high resolution 25.73 megapixel APS-C-format CMOS sensor detects brightness data coming through the lens and converts this in order to compose a photograph. Pentax continued the monochrome theme across the K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera body design, with white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel and grey toned buttons and dials. The camera also features three Custom Image modes designed exclusively for the monochrome sensor, which provide adjustment of tone, key, contrast and sharpness, for fine tuning of the results. Photographers also gain an advanced SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism found in certain Pentax DSLR cameras, which helps to capture blur-free images while optimising the distinctive expression of each Pentax K mount lens.
Key Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Features
- Specially designed monochromatic APS-C-format CMOS sensor
- Exclusively for black and white photography
- Captures 25.73 megapixel resolution images rich gradation
- Exclusive Standard, Hard and Soft modes for B&W photography
- Camera body design themed with monochrome lettering and white LCD panel light
- Camera buttons and switches finished in grey
- In-body shake reduction mechanism
- White balance button replaced with an Fx (function) button
Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome in More Detail
Monochrome image sensor
The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome features a Monochrome APS-C-format CMOS image sensor with approx. 25.73 effective megapixels specifically designed to capture only black and white images. By designing the camera solely for the purpose of monochrome photography, each pixel detects brightness data of the light coming through the lens. The obtained data is then directly converted to compose an image. This enables the photographer to create extra-fine monochromatic expression in an image high in resolution and rich in gradation.
Capture pure images through only light and shadow
Monochrome (or black-and-white) photography is the origin of photographic art. Without colour data, monochrome can more clearly depict the form and texture of a subject using light, shadow and the in-between gradations. This means that the photographer can create images that are more impressive and persuasive. By designing the camera solely for the purpose of monochrome photography, each pixel detects brightness data of the light coming through the lens. The obtained data is then directly converted to compose an image.
Typical colour image sensors are designed to receive light passing through red (R), green (G) and blue (B) colour filters, so each pixel detects only one colour data component. To compose a monochrome image, colour sensors must convert colour data into monochromatic data by interpolating the obtained colour data while using adjacent areas of the image field as a reference.
Since a monochrome-specific image sensor can faithfully reflect the brightness data obtained by each pixel in the image — without the interpolation process — the photographer can create extra-fine monochromatic expression, in an image high in resolution and rich in gradation.
Image quality made exclusively for black and white photography
Image quality has been re-evaluated and redesigned to optimise the imaging characteristics of the monochrome-specific image sensor. Unlike a colour sensor that requires the interpolation process, each pixel of the monochrome-specific image sensor corresponds precisely to each pixel in the resulting image. The result is minimal deterioration of the data obtained, and optimal visual expression. To optimise these advantages, the imaging process has been completely restructured to assure highly sensitive expression with a natural bokeh (defocus) effect, rich gradation and extra-fine sharpness — an image only the monochrome-specific image sensor can deliver.
Monochrome-specific Custom Image modes
The camera features three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for the monochrome-specific image sensor: Standard, Hard and Soft. Each mode provides minute adjustment of parameters such as tone, key, contrast, and sharpness. This allows the photographer to personalise images for the desired finishing touch.
Exterior body design reflects the monochrome concept
The concept of monochrome photography is evident throughout the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera body, from the white backlight illumination on the LCD data panel positioned on its upper panel, to the Monochrome lettering printed on the upper-left shoulder of the back panel. The camera’s User Interface menu features a black-and-white colour scheme as default, while the icons printed on buttons and switches across the camera’s exterior are finished in three shades of grey.
Other noteworthy features
- Minimum ISO setting at 200 – Since the monochrome-specific image sensor is free of the colour filters that cause a loss of light, it can take in more light. This allows the camera’s minimum ISO to be set at 200.
- Fx button – Unlike full-colour photography, in which colour reproduction varies depending on the light source (or colour temperature), monochrome photography doesn't require white balance control. In the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome, the white balance button of the Pentax K-3 Mark III is replaced with the Fx (function) button.
- In-body 5-axis shake reduction mechanism – The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome incorporates an advanced SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which lets the photographer use all types of lenses, whether the latest or vintage and to capture sharp, blur-free images while optimising the distinctive visual expression of each lens.
Huge range of lenses and accessories
Joining the Pentax K mount system provides access to a huge variety of new K mount lenses as well as used and vintage legacy lenses, which are fully compatible with the camera. You’ll also benefit from a large selection of Pentax camera accessories, which are available to enhance any photographic journey.
Sample Images
Sample 1 by Kerrick James. Captured with K-3 Mark III Monochrome and HD PENTAX-DA* 11-18mm F2.8 ED DC AW
Sample 2 by Kerrick James. Captured with K-3 Mark III Monochrome and HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW
What’s in the box
- Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Camera Body
- Strap O-ST162
- ME Viewfinder Cap
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
- USB Power Adapter
- Power Plug
- USB Cable I-USB166
- Software for PC Digital Camera Utility 5 (Installer saved inside the camera)
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Our Verdict
The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera features an image sensor specifically designed to capture only monochrome images, which is perfect for photographers who want to master B&W photography. The APS-C-format CMOS sensor records 25.73 effective megapixel high resolution images, with each pixel converting light gathered by the lens.
The Black and white camera also includes three exclusive image modes, which refine your results through settings such as tone, key, contrast and sharpness. The exterior body is also themed, with a white LCD top panel light and grey-toned buttons in order to distinguish it from the colour DSLR.
Aside from the monochromatic theme, this Pentax DSLR features a built-in 5-axis stabilisation (Shake reduction) system, which works regardless of whether you are using a vintage lens, or contemporary K mount optic. This helps to effectively reduce camera shake and gain sharp results in low light situations. Joining the Pentax ecosystem also offers access to an extensive selection of camera accessories to support your photography, with everything needed to pursue the joys of pure image making.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
