Getting a Digital SLR camera opens you up to a bigger world photography. With its extensive range of settings, you can now calibrate much more just before you press the shutter.
Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Pentax K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm will satisfy your needs.
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 27 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Pentax K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm will satisfy your needs..
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Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm is a great companion to have.
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos.
Capture the drama - This Pentax camera is is good partner for your craft. Filming in different situations requires a really good Image sensor and this camera packs one that measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which works very well for your needs.
If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm is a really good choice.
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) sensor size, the Pentax K-3 + SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135mm, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Pentax has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | DSLR |
Material | Magnesium, Stainless steel |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | -10 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.5-5.6 |
Brightness Adjustment | Yes |
Camera File System | DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG, RAW |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Saturation Adjustment | Yes |
Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape (scenery) |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Self-timer Delay | 2, 12 s |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
External Flash Connector | Yes |
Flash Guide Number | 13 m |
Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Shoe Mounting Point | Yes |
Shoe Mounting Point Type | Hot |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 27 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus | TTL |
Focus Adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Manual Focus | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 100, 51200, Auto |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 51200 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 100 |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 5EV (1/3EV step) |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Type | Electronic |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8000 s |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Full HD | Yes |
HD Type | Full HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Motion JPEG Frame Rate | 60 fps |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 1280x720@25fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | AVC, AVI, H.264, MOV, MPEG4 |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Audio | |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Microphone In | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
Lens System | |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 18 - 135 mm |
Lens Mount Interface | Pentax KA, Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2, Pentax KAF3 |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.5 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 28 mm |
Mounting Type | Bayonet |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | Eye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Display Diagonal | 3.2 " |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 1037000 pixels |
Field Of View | 100 % |
Viewfinder | |
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) | 2.5m to + 1.5m-1 |
Diopter Correction | Yes |
Electronic Viewfinder | Yes |
Magnification | 0.95 x |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
Megapixel | 23.35 MP |
Sensor Format | Cropped |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Total Megapixels | 24.71 MP |
Other Features | |
GPS (satellite) | Yes |
Interval Recording | 1 |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
DC-in Jack | Yes |
HDMI Connector Type | D |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
Interface | USB3.0 (micro B) |
USB Connector | Micro-USB B |
USB Version | 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 720 shots |
Battery Life (max) | 6 h |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Type | D-LI90 |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 2 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Packaging Content | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Battery Charger Included | Yes |
Bundled Software | S-SW140 |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 77.5 mm |
Height | 100 mm |
Weight | 715 g |
Weight (including Battery) | 800 g |
Width | 131.5 mm |
System Requirements | |
Mac Operating Systems Supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
Windows Operating Systems Supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Window |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 6016 x 4000 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 6016 x 4000, 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 |
Memory | |
Memory Slots | 2 |
Operational Conditions | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 5 - 92 % |