APS-C flagship with dual AA mode: PENTAX K-3 diagnostics

RICOH IMAGING PENTAX K-3 (2013) is a real technological breakthrough for Pentax. World's first camera with Optical Low Pass Filter Simulator: The piezoelectric mechanism can simulate an AA filter via sensor micro-vibrations or be disabled for maximum sharpness. The user chooses whether he needs the AA effect - unique flexibility! At the same time, a 24.35-megapixel sensor without a real AA filter, a speed of 8.3 fps and 100-point moisture protection made the K-3 one of the best flagship APS-C of its time.

This camera was bought by serious photographers for intensive work. Wildlife, reporting, sports - all this is the K-3 audience, filming a lot and methodically. The waterproof casing hides real wear and tear. Only the system counter will reveal the truth.

200,000 resource and AA Simulator function

The K-3 shutter is rated for 200,000 guaranteed shutter releases, a record for APS-C Pentax. When actively using AA Simulator, each activation of this function adds several triggers to the shutter counter through the piezo mechanism. A camera with mileage up to 80 thousand is a great buy.

Reading the counter from PEF files K-3

Mileage data is stored in the MakerNotes PEF and JPEG block. For diagnostics you need the original RAW from the memory card. Our service reads PENTAX K-3 metadata.