The K-3 Monochrome isnt cheap though, coming in at $2,200 / 2,249 / AU$3,490.

It would be better if it were a mirrorless camera, with all of the advantages mirrorless confers.

Unfortunately, the LCD screen is fixed rather than articulating.

Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

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These are all incredibly useful features for photographers, as are the dual SD card slots.

Image quality is excellent, with impressive ISO handling throughout most of the ISO 200 to 1,600,000 range.

Should I buy the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome?

Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

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You prefer DSLRsSome photographers simply prefer DLSRs.

Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

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Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

(Image credit: James Abbott)

Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

(Image credit: James Abbott)

Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

(Image credit: James Abbott)

Prouct photo of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome with a 16-50mm f/2.8 attached

(Image credit: James Abbott)

Black & white photo of a Ferris wheel taken with the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

(Image credit: James Abbott)

Black & white photo of a derelict boat taken with the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

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Black & white photo of shipping containers taken with the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

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Black & white photo wood detail taken with the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

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Black & white photo of beach huts taken with the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

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Black & white photo of a container ship in dock taken with a Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

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Black & white photo  of stacked shipping containers taken with the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome

(Image credit: James Abbott)