Pentax K-3 Overview

As I've mentioned before, until recently I hadn't heard much about Pentax DSLRs. They are not mentioned heavily in the videography/photography community (at least where I live) so it has pretty much flown under the radar for me. Nevertheless, Pentax is still very much relevant and has released a new camera to add to its product line. The Pentax K-3 comes packed with upgraded and innovative features. Ironically, the photo of the week was shot on a Pentax K-5II, which makes this overview fitting.

The Pentax K-3 is the successor of the Pentax K-5II and improves on many of its features. The Pentax brand has been known to strike out on it's own when it comes to the DSLR industry. The brand tries to be "different" then Nikon and Canon, by offering features that are usually included on much more expensive cameras at a DSLR price. The Pentax K-3 is no different, as it comes with a brand new APS-C sensor, improved autofocus and metering systems, and a larger LCD screen.

There was also some notable attention paid to the video capabilities, by adding a record button for quick shooting, and also mic and headphone inputs that allow for controlling audio levels. The frame rate has been updated as well, from 1080/25p to 1080/60i (great for video).

Also, the Pentax K-3 is wi-fi capable, which is a new feature we are starting to see more of in the market. Canon recently released the Canon EOS 70D which also has wi-fi capabilities. Owners can now remotely control the camera with any device that has a web browser on it. There are also two slots for SD cards. 

But perhaps the most innovative feature of them all is the anti-aliasing toggle. In every DSLR up until now the low-pass, or anti-aliasing feature was automatic, and so resolution and sharpness were sacrificed from time to time. For the first time ever, a DSLR camera offers on-demand anti-aliasing. Now, photographers are allowed to choose when they want a low-pass filter and when they don't. There are also two versions, so the user can decide on the strength of the filter as well. This is truly innovative, and I won't be surprised if other brands follow suit.

So the Pentax brand is here to stay, and is offering very relevant features to the working photographer or videographer.

Want to read more about it? Check it out on the Pentax site.