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Pentax K-X User Manual

Pentax K-X
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Shooting Functions
4
2
Press the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
This camera has the following two types of self-timers.
1
Mount the camera onto a tripod.
2
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
If the focal length for your lens is not listed above, select the value closest to
the actual focal length (example: [18] for 17 mm and [100] for 105 mm).
When using a zoom lens, select the actual focal length at the zoom setting
being used in the same manner.
To change the focal length setting, use [Input Focal Length] in the [A Rec.
Mode 4] menu (p.80).
The effect of Shake Reduction is influenced by the shooting distance as well
as focal length information. The Shake Reduction function may not work as
effectively as expected when shooting at close ranges.
Shooting with the Self-timer
g
Self-timer
(12 sec.)
Shutter will be released after about 12 seconds. Use this mode
to include the photographer in the picture.
Z
Self-timer
(2 sec.)
A mirror pops up immediately after shutter release button is
pressed. The shutter is released after about 2 seconds. Use
this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release
button is pressed.

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Pentax K-X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.4 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Maximum image resolution4288 x 2848 pixels
Digital zoom0 x
InterfaceUSB
Color depth12 bit
Dimensions (WxDxH)122.5 x 67.5 x 91.5 mm
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/6000 s
Effective sensor resolution12400000 pixels
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS-X 10.3-10.5
Auto focusing (AF) modescontinuous auto focus, single auto focus
Flash modesauto, Flash off, manual
Flash guide number16 m
Motion JPEG frame rate24, 4.7 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Magnification0.85X x
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Scene modesbeach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingRotating
Photo effectsblack&white, Muted, Neutral, Sepia
White balanceauto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, manual, Shade
Camera playbacksingle image, slide show
Playback zoom (max)16 x
Battery typeAA
Number of batteries supported4
Bundled softwarePentax Digital Camera Utility 4.0
Operating temperature (T-T)32 - 104 °F
Compatible memory cardssd, sdhc
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, auto, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth67.5 mm
Width122.5 mm
Height91.5 mm
Weight515 g

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