Pentax K-X User Manual

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Appendix
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Exposure Meter/
Exposure Range
TTL multi (16-segment metering), Exposure range from EV 1 to
EV 21.5 at ISO 200, with 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted or
Spot metering method can be set
EV Compensation ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV Steps), EV Steps can be selected
AE Lock
Can be assigned to the =/L button using the custom
function setting (timer type: two times the meter operating time set
in the custom function setting) Continuous as long as the shutter
release button is halfway pressed.
Built-in Flash
P-TTL built-in flash with serial control, GN approx. 16 (ISO 200),
Angles of coverage: 28 mm lens angle of view (35 mm
equivalent), Flash synchronization speed range at 1/180 sec. and
slower, Daylight-sync flash, Slow-speed Sync flash, Auto-popup
function
External Flash
Sync
Hot shoe with M-contact, which couples with PENTAX dedicated
auto flashes, ISO range = P-TTL: 100 to 1600, Automatic flash,
Red-eye reduction flash function, High-speed-sync and wireless-
sync with PENTAX dedicated flash
Custom Function 22 functions can be set
Time Function World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Shake Reduction
Function
CMOS Image Sensor Shift, effective compensation range = up to
4 EV (dependent on the used lens type and shooting conditions)
Dust Removal
SP coating and CMOS sensor operations for dust removal. Can
be set to operate when the camera is turned on.
Power
Four AA lithium, AA Ni-MH rechargeable, or AA alkaline batteries
Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol z is lit.
In/Out Port PC/AV terminal (USB 2.0 (high speed compatible))
Video Output
Format
NTSC/PAL
Dimensions and
Weight
Approx. 122.5 mm (W) × 91.5 mm (H) × 67.5 mm (D) (excluding
protrusions), approx. 515 g (body only), approx. 580 g (including
four AA lithium batteries and an SD Memory Card), approx. 615 g
(including four AA alkaline batteries and an SD Memory Card)
Accessories
Hot shoe cover F
K, Eyecup FQ, Body mount cover, USB cable
I-USB7, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW99 (PENTAX Digital Camera
Utility 4), Strap O-ST53, AA lithium batteries (four), Operating
Manual (this book)
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch,
Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,
Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified) and
Japanese

Pentax K-X Specifications

General

Megapixel	12.4 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	Yes
Maximum image resolution	4288 x 2848 pixels
Digital zoom	0 x
Interface	USB
Color depth	12 bit
Dimensions (WxDxH)	122.5 x 67.5 x 91.5 mm
Camera shutter speed	30 - 1/6000 s
Effective sensor resolution	12400000 pixels
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS-X 10.3-10.5
Auto focusing (AF) modes	continuous auto focus, single auto focus
Flash modes	auto, Flash off, manual
Flash guide number	16 m
Motion JPEG frame rate	24, 4.7 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
Magnification	0.85X x
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Scene modes	beach, Candlelight, Children, Close-up (macro), Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Rotating
Photo effects	black&white, Muted, Neutral, Sepia
White balance	auto, Cloudy, daylight, flash, Fluorescent, manual, Shade
Camera playback	single image, slide show
Playback zoom (max)	16 x
Battery type	AA
Number of batteries supported	4
Bundled software	Pentax Digital Camera Utility 4.0
Operating temperature (T-T)	32 - 104 °F
Compatible memory cards	sd, sdhc
Light exposure modes	aperture priority AE, auto, shutter priority AE
Camera shutter type	Electronic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	67.5 mm
Width	122.5 mm
Height	91.5 mm
Weight	515 g