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Pentax K-X User Manual

Pentax K-X
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To users of this camera
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic
fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the
monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause
camera misoperation.
The liquid crystal panel used in the monitor is manufactured using extremely high
precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you
should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate
when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the monitor in this
manual are different from the actual product.
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this
product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the
camera, with the risk of electric shock.
If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera,
never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.
Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do
not hang the strap around their necks.
Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, as
viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens
may lead to a loss of eyesight.
If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use
immediately, remove the batteries or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest
PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn
yourself.
Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may
occur.
For Using Your Camera Safely
Warning
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injuries.
Caution
This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor
or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
About the Camera

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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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