The biggest players in the DSLR camera industry are Canon and Nikon. This has become an open secret for the photographer.
However, besides that there is one company that still survives on the DSLR market. The brand is Pentax. Although it doesn’t have great success with digital cameras, Pentax has enough power to make DSLRs.
One of their reliable DSLR cameras is the Pentax K-3 II. The Pentax K-3 II is a new semi-professional DSLR camera with some exciting new technologies. This DSLR can do fast shooting with a stabilized image sensor.
So that it can provide excellent image quality. The main features of the K-3 II include a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor with an anti-aliasing simulator. Pentax K-3 II is available in black. The price of the Pentax K-3 II for the body only 769.99 / $ 1099, or £ 1149 with a 16-85mm WR lens.
Then what are the advantages of this camera? This is a review of the Pentax K-3 II.
Auto Focus Pentax K-3 II
Pentax K-3 II does not have many focal points. However, this is not a problem because this camera has a variety of fast phase detection. So, the K-3 II can track the subject and continuous AF well.
This camera can also be set to Auto Aperture Control. Whereas for shutter speeds cannot be set by the user in movie mode. So, you have to rely on the camera’s automatic exposure system when shooting.
Less aspects of K-3 II are focusing capabilities. Especially when in live view mode. Because it only has a traditional contrast detection system that is reliable and not as fast as fast as it is associated with the viewfinder.
Design and Button
This camera has a complex use because it is intended for semi-professionals. Complexity can be seen in the functionality and number of external controls. K-3 II has more than 30 total and many of them have more than one function. In addition this camera has a deep and contoured handle on the right side.
The handle on this camera is also coated with rubber compounds. So it will be helpful to use three fingers when holding it. The RAW / FX button is located on the front. So that it can instantly adjust image quality to RAW format.
This button can also be customized to optionally control Exposure Bracketing, Digital Preview, Electronic Level, or Composition Adjustment. Below it is the Auto Focus Mode button, with three modes available. At the bottom of the K-3 II switch to switch between manual and automatic focusing.
The Pentax K-3 II follows the conventional DSLR design by having a shooting mode button on the top left of the camera. So it is possible to choose one of the advanced modes such as the diaphragm priority, shutter priority and manual, or even more Auto mode and point-and-shoot programs. There is no scene mode on this camera.
LCD and Viewfinder
The Pentax K-3 II has one of the best LCDs. This camera has a large 3.2-inch LCD size. In addition this camera also has an LCD screen with a resolution of 1,037K dots. The LCD is also capable of capturing wide viewing angles.
Brightness, saturation and screen color temperature can be modified. The rear screen also functions as a comprehensive status display, which can be called by pressing the OK or Info button in record mode.
Located above the LCD screen and to the left of the viewfinder are clear Play and Delete buttons. To the right of the viewfinder is the LV button that turns on K-3 II Live View mode. Along with this is the back e-dial, mainly used to change the aperture.
AF button that can be used instead of pressing the shutter button halfway to adjust the auto focus. As well as the AE-L button, it is placed easily to lock the exposure.
The Pentax LCD series also maintains a traditional top LCD panel that displays quite a lot of information about camera settings. In addition, the Pentax K-3 II also features an eye-level optical TTL viewfinder. The camera’s viewfinder capability is very impressive.
Because, being able to see exactly what will be captured. The viewfinder is bright and free of distortion. In addition, the K-3 II also features a Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen. Its function is to increase focusing accuracy during manual focus operation.
Supporting Features
At the bottom of K-3 II is a weather sealed battery compartment, which has a rechargeable D-LI90P 1860mAh lithium-ion battery. The K-3 II regulates around 700 shots using a rechargeable Li-ion battery that is provided before it runs out.
There is also a metal tripod mount that is completely parallel to the center of the lens holder. On the right side of the K-3 II is a weather-closed SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card compartment that is compatible with SDXC UHS-1 speed cards.
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The K-3 II has a magnesium-alloy outer frame, providing the ultimate results and durability of a high-end camera. This camera is also weather resistant, with no less than 92 parts that are water and dust resistant.
The Pentax K-3 II also offers eight different Digital Filters, which allow you to quickly apply artistic effects to photos before taking them. So, are you interested in having this semi-professional camera?
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