EasyManuals Logo

Pentax K-5 User Manual

Pentax K-5
383 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
To Previous Page IconTo Previous Page
Page #47 background imageLoading...
Page #47 background image
45
Before Using Your Camera
1
Using the Mode Dial
You can switch the exposure modes by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.
Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button.
Mode Characteristics Page
A
Lets you capture images with the saved exposure
mode. Up to five settings can be saved.
p.227
B
Green
Lets you capture images with fully automatic
settings.
p.103
e
Hyper-program
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain a proper exposure according to
Program Line when taking pictures. You can use
the front and rear e-dials to switch between shutter
priority and aperture priority.
p.104
K
Sensitivity Priority
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain a proper exposure according to the
set sensitivity.
p.105
b
Shutter Priority
Lets you set the desired shutter speed for
expressing the movement of the subject.
p.107
c
Aperture Priority
Lets you set the desired aperture value for
controlling the depth of field.
p.109
L
Shutter & Aperture
Priority
Automatically sets the sensitivity to obtain a proper
exposure with the set shutter speed and aperture
value according to the brightness of the subject.
p.110
a
Hyper-manual
Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value
to capture the picture with creative intent.
p.112
Mode dial lock button
Dial indicator
Mode dial

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Pentax K-5

Questions and Answers:

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Pentax K-5 and is the answer not in the manual?

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

Related product manuals