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Pentax K-X User Manual

Pentax K-X
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Shooting Functions
4
Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and
aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.
When the 3 button is pressed while
the mode dial is set to H (Scene), the [H
Scene] menu appears. The scene mode can
also be selected from the [H Scene]
menu.
Exposure Mode
Mode Characteristics
Page
e Program
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain the proper exposure according to
Program line when taking pictures.
p.93
K
Sensitivity
Priority
Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
value to obtain the proper exposure according to
the set sensitivity.
b
Shutter Priority
Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze or
emphasize subject movement. Take pictures of
fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that
give a sense of movement.
c
Aperture
Priority
Lets you set the desired aperture value for
controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a
blurred or sharp background.
a Manual
Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value
to capture the picture with creative intent.
MENU
Exit
Used for night scenes.
Use a tripod, etc. to
prevent shaking
Night Scene

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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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