Ricoh announces Pentax K-3 24MP DSLR

Ricoh has announced the Pentax K-3 - a 24 megapixel APS-C DSLR. The K-3 gains a 27-point autofocus system and a more advanced 86,000 pixel metering sensor, compared with the K-5 II. Rather than offering versions with an without an optical low-pass filter, the company has found a way to selectively use the image stabilization system to mimic its effect. It also offers twin SD card slots and USB 3.0 connection.

Ricoh Pentax K-3 Key Specification :

• 24 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
• Prime III Imaging Processing
• ISO 100 - 51200
• 27 Number of focus points
• 3.2" fixed LCD with 1,037,000 Screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p) video recording
• Weather and dust resistant
• Lithium-Ion D-LI90
• 800 grams
• 131 x 100 x 77 mm
• $1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body

The PENTAX K-3 will be available for purchase online at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retailers nationwide in November 2013.

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