Used Pentax K-3 II + 18-55mmSMC-DA DSLR
- DSLR
- APS-C sensor
£399 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Excellent overall condition with some light signs of use
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Battery, strap & charger.
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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The details
At a glance: Pentax K-3 II - 24MP weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with in-body stabilisation and Pixel Shift.
About this camera
The Pentax K-3 II is the flagship APS-C DSLR of its generation - a 24MP sensor with no anti-aliasing filter, weather sealing throughout, and Pentax's in-body Shake Reduction which stabilises any lens you fit. It adds a built-in GPS and Pixel Shift Resolution, which combines four exposures on a tripod for markedly higher detail and colour accuracy.
Build & handling
| Sensor | 24MP APS-C CMOS, no anti-aliasing filter |
|---|---|
| Stabilisation | In-body Shake Reduction (works with every lens) |
| Weather sealing | Yes - extensively sealed body |
| Viewfinder | Pentax optical, approx. 100% coverage |
| Continuous shooting | Approx. 8.3 frames per second |
| Special features | Pixel Shift Resolution, AA filter simulation, built-in GPS |
| Storage | Twin SD card slots |
Works with
- All Pentax K-mount lenses, including manual-focus M42 glass via an adapter
- SD / SDHC / SDXC cards in two slots
- Pentax D-LI90 battery
- Pentax flashguns with P-TTL
Best for
Pentax built the K-3 II for photographers working outdoors in poor weather - the sealing and the in-body stabilisation mean even old, cheap K-mount primes become stabilised and usable in the rain. Pixel Shift is a genuine advantage for landscape and still-life work on a tripod. The lack of an anti-aliasing filter gives crisp detail at the cost of occasional moire on fine fabrics.
Frequently asked questions
What does in-body stabilisation mean for older lenses?
The sensor moves to compensate for shake, so stabilisation works with every lens you mount - including decades-old manual-focus K-mount primes. On other systems stabilisation usually has to be built into each lens.
What is Pixel Shift Resolution?
On a tripod, the camera takes four frames and shifts the sensor by one pixel between them, so every pixel records full colour information. The result has more detail and cleaner colour than a single frame. It needs a static subject.
Is the GPS useful?
It tags each photo with its location and also drives Pentax's Astrotracer mode, which moves the sensor to follow the stars and allows longer exposures of the night sky without a tracking mount.
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