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Pentax K-5 User Manual

Pentax K-5
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Basic Operations
3
Using the Built-in Flash
Use the following procedures to take pictures in low light or backlit
conditions and when you want to use the built-in flash.
The built-in flash is optimum for a subject at a distance from 0.7 m to 5 m.
Exposure will not be properly controlled and vignetting (darkening of the
corners of the image due to a lack of light) may occur when used at a
distance closer than 0.7 m (this distance varies slightly depending on the
lens being used and set sensitivity. (p.185))
For details on the built-in flash and instructions on how to take pictures with an
external flash, refer to “Using the Flash” (p.181).
Setting the Flash Mode
Flash Mode Function
C
Auto Flash
Discharge
Discharges the flash automatically in dark or backlit
conditions.
D
Auto Flash+
Red-eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the automatic flash.
E
Flash On Discharges the flash for each picture.
F
Flash On+
Red-eye Reduction
Discharges a pre-flash for red-eye reduction before
the main flash.
Compatibility of built-in flash and lens
Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the
capture conditions. We recommend taking a test shot to check the
compatibility.
1 Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash (p.186)
When using the built-in flash, remove the lens hood before shooting.
The built-in flash fully discharges for lenses without a function to set the
lens aperture ring to s (Auto).

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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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