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Pentax K-5 User Manual

Pentax K-5
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Before Using Your Camera
1
X Characteristics
• Features a 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 16.28
million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake
reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with
minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
• Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 focusing
points are wide cross area sensors.
•
Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with
a magnification of approximately 0.92 and field of view of approximately
100%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function
in which the active AF point(s) on the viewfinder illuminate red.
• Features a large 3.0-inch monitor with approximately 921,000 dots, a
wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for
high-precision viewing performance.
• Features a Live View function for shooting while viewing the subject in
real-time on the monitor.
• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the lens properties. The
camera can also output composite and HDMI video signals so that you
can watch recorded images and movies on a TV or high-quality monitor.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the
camera. The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use
menus make the camera easier to operate.
• The body exterior is magnesium alloy, and the dials, buttons, joints, and
retractable parts of the camera are dust-proof and water-resistant.
• Features Dust Removal function to shake the CMOS sensor and
remove the collected dust.
•
Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take
pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority mode
K
that automatically adjusts aperture and shutter speed according to the
set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture Priority mode
L
that automatically
adjusts sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed.
• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters such as Color or Soft while taking pictures or
to process images after taking them.
• Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while
previewing the end result of the edited image, enabling a wider range of
photographic expression.

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Pentax K-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16.93 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 pixels
Digital zoom- x
Focal length range- mm
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Digital SLRYes
Power supply typeD-LI109
Aperture range (F-F)-
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s
Effective sensor resolution921000 pixels
Focus adjustmentAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity100, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Flash modesRed-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory- MB
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Motion JPEG frame rate25 fps
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal3 \
Magnification32 x
USB version2.0
Scene modesBacklight, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Product colorBlack
Battery life (max)7 h
Battery life (CIPA standard)980 shots
Bundled softwarePENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth73 mm
Width131 mm
Height97 mm
Weight740 g

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