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Progress report on PENTAX's new APS-C-format digital SLR flagship camera: officially named PENTAX K-3 Mark III

RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. have been developing a new PENTAX K-series digital SLR camera, which will be positioned as the flagship model of the APS-C-format SLR lineup.
Currently in development, the new camera now has its official name: the PENTAX K-3 Mark III. Designed to be a camera embodying The Five Principles of PENTAX (described in the PENTAX STATEMENT* featured on the RICOH IMAGING official website), it will incorporate an array of functions and features to showcase the significance of SLR photography, and also to optimize the joy of picture-taking for those photographers who regard photography as their lifetime passion.
The product prototype was exhibited last year at the PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special fan event. At the event, we announced that it would be launched by the end of 2020 -- and it is now in the final stage of development. Once development is complete, we will then begin streamlining the camera's production system. It will take a bit more time for all this to happen, so we appreciate your patience as we give you an overview of the product, as below. We'll provide you with more specific product information, such as the timing of the official product announcement and the scheduled market launch date, as soon as they are finalized.
Also, we would like you to visit our RICOH IMAGING website for videos giving more information on the new PENTAX APS-C-format digital SLR flagship, and to get ready for the arrival of the camera that we expect to set new standards for the future of SLR photography.
Overview of the new product in development:

• ・Product name: PENTAX K-3 Mark III
  
• ・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.
  
• ・Price: Not decided

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF PENTAX

• 1.We design new cameras through sheer devotion.
  
• 2.Our goal is to produce cameras with the power to capture images that allow for direct communication with the subject.
  
• 3.We design cameras that allow our users to enjoy all the processes involved in taking a picture.
  
• 4.We pursue a level of quality and performance that can't be measured by numbers alone.
  
• 5.We respect and value the photographic experiences of our users and view this as an invaluable asset.

Related information:

• ・New APS-C flagship model information
  
• ・PENTAX PRINCIPLES

Main Features

Model Description
Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.3 x 15.5 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx. 25.73 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 26.78 megapixels Dust Removal Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II" Sensitivity
(Standard output) ISO AUTO/100 to 1600000 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) Image Stabilizer Sensor-shift shake reduction "SR II"(5-axis) Auto/Panning/Off
Compensation effect of 5.5 steps
*Measured in conformity to CIPA standards AA Filter Simulator Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Low/High/Bracketing (2 images)/Bracketing (3 images)
File formats
File format RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant Recorded Pixels JPEG:L(26M:6192x4128)、M(15M:4752x3168)、S(9M:3648x2432)、XS(2M:1920x1280)
RAW:(26M:6192x4128) Quality Level RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB Storage Medium SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I, UHS-II standards) * UHS-II supports slot 1 only Dual SD slot Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPG, Image copy between slots possible Storage Folder Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX") Recording File File Name: "IMGP****" or User assigned file name
File name numbering: Sequential, Reset
Viewfinder
Type Pentaprism Finder Coverage (FOV) Approx. 100% Magnification Approx. 1.05x (FA 50mmF1.4 at infinity) Eye-Relief Length Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.0mm (from the center of lens) Diopter adjustment Approx. -4.0m to + 1.0m^-1 Focusing Screen Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen Viewfinder Overlay AF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop, Smart Function, Operation Control Lock
Live view
Type TTL method using image sensor Focusing
Mechanism Contrast detection (Auto Area, Zone Select, Tracking, Select(L/M/S), Spot) Functions Focus Peaking, Face detection, Touch AF Display Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x),
Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S), Grid Color: Black/Gray/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition Adjustment
LCD monitor
Type Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass Size 3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) Dots Approx. 1620K dots Touch Screen Capacitive sensing method Adjustment Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable Outdoor View Setting Adjustable ±2 step Night Vision LCD Display ON/OFF
White Balance
Type Method using a combination of the image sensor and the RGBIr sensor White Balance AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±14 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Autofocus System
Type TTL: Phase-matching autofocus Focus Sensor SAFOX 13, 101 point (25 cross type focus points) Brightness Range EV-4 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)
*EV-4 with luminance flux based on F2.8 levels AF mode Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) AF Point Selection Auto Area, Zone Select, Select, Expanded Area(S, M, L), Select(S), Spot AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light
Metering
Type TTL open aperture metering using 307K pixel RGBIr sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot and Highlight-weighted Metering Range EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) Exposure Mode Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5 EV Compensation ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) AE Lock Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting);
Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
* Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution Shutter Speed Auto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 1 sec. to 20min.)
Drive modes
Mode Selection Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Depth of Field Bracketing, Motion Bracketing, Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure (Average/Additive/Bright), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite Self-timer 12s, 2s Remote Control 0s, 3s Continuous Shooting Max. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW: up to approx. 30 frames
Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 33 frames
Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to approx. 39 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames
*Depending on shooting conditions
*Continuous shooting speed slows down with High sensitivity
External Flash
Flash Modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
* Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires 2 or more dedicated external flash Sync Speed 1/200sec. Flash Exposure Compensation -2.0～+1.0EV
Capture Settings
Custom Image Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Cross Process Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome Clarity Adjustable ±4 step Skin Tone Type1/Type2 HDR Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function Pixel Shift Resolution Available, Motion Correction On/Off Lens Correction Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction D-Range Correction Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO Noise Reduction Horizon Correction SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees Composition Adjustment Adjustment range of ±1.5mm up, down, left or right (1mm when rotated); Rotating range of 1 degree Electronic Level Displayed in viewfinder (Horizontal and vertical); Displayed on LCD monitor (Horizontal and vertical) Program Line AUTO, Normal, Hi-speed Priority, DOF Priority (Deep), DOF Priority (Shallow), MTF Priority
Movie
File Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) Recorded Pixels 4K(3840x2160, 30p/24p)
Full HD(1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p) Sound Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible)
Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction Recording Time Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. White Balance AUTO WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image Custom Images Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Cross Processing Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Retro, High Contrast, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome
Playback
Playback View Single frame, Multi-image display (20, 48, 70 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display, quick zoom and Focus Magnification available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square(L), Square(S), Grid Color: Black/Gray/White), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display Delete Delete single image, Delete all, Select & delete, Folder delete, Calendar delete, Delete instant review image Digital Filter Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome, Miniature, Soft, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome, Frame Composite RAW Development RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder, Select a shooting date
RAW Development Parameter: White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Digital filter, Clarity, Skin Tone, HDR, Pixel Shift Resolution, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, High-ISO Noise Reduction, Shadow Correction, File Format (JPEG/TIFF), JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Aspect Ratio, Color Space Edit Protect, Image Rotation, Image Copy, File Transfer, Save RAW Data in buffer memory, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Levels Adjustment, WB Adjustment, Color Moiré Correction, Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie
Customization
Settings USER Mode, Fx Button, AF/AE Lock Settings, Preview Dial, E-Dial Programming, Smart Function, Monitor Touch Opperation, Eye Sensor, Viewfinder Display, LCD Panel, Monitor Display, Instant Review, Zoom Review, Warning Display, Control Panel, Memory, EV Steps, ISO Sensitivity Steps, Color Temperature Steps, Input MF Lens Focal Length, Save Rotation Information, Aperture Information Record, AF Fine Adjustment, Copyright Information Language English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
Power supply
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 AC Adapter AC Adapter Kit K-AC166(Optional) Battery Life Number of recordable images: Approx.: 800 images
Playback time: Approx. 250 minutes
* With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.
Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.
Interfaces
Connection Port USB Terminal(USB Type-C), External cable switch terminal(2.5mm diameter), X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D) , Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal USB Connection USB 3.2 Gen1, Data Transfer: MTP/CD-ROM, Battery Recharge/Power Supply (Optional AC Adapter required)
Wireless LAN
Standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency (Center Frequency) 2412MHz～2462MHz (1ch～11ch) Security Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES
Bluetooth
Standards Bluetooth^® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy） Frequency (Center Frequency) 2402MHz～2480MHz (CH0～CH39)
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions Approx. 134.5mm (W) x103.5mm (H) x 73.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 820g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card),
Approx. 735g (body only)