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Pentax X-5 User Manual

Pentax X-5
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Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.
Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzine.
Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a
spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated
location.
Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static
electricity or electrical interference.
Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain
high performance.
The SD Memory Card is equipped with a
write-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK prevents new data from being
recorded on the card, the stored data from
being deleted, and the card from being
formatted by the camera or computer.
r appears on the display when the card is
write-protected.
Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately
after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory
Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to
the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as
this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it
away from water and store away from high temperature.
Cleaning Your Camera
Storing Your Camera
Other Precautions
Write-protect
switch

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Pentax X-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel16 MP
Camera typeBridge camera
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizerYes
Total megapixels16.37 MP
Image sensor size1/2.33 \
Image formats supportedJPG
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1464, 2592 x 1944, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2304, 3456 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 4608 x 3456
Digital zoom7.2 x
Optical zoom26 x
Combined zoom187.2 x
Extra/Smart zoom39 x
Focal length range4 - 104 mm
Maximum aperture number5.9
Minimum aperture number3.1
Lens structure (elements/groups)12/9
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv)580 mm
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)22.3 mm
FocusTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesMulti Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Super Macro focusing range0.009 - 0.298 m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.10 - 0.49 m
Manual focusing range (tele)1.7 - ∞ m
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)0.39 - ∞ m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto
Light exposure modesAuto, Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)6400
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/2EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/1500 s
Slowest camera shutter speed4 s
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)1.49 - 6.09 m
Flash range (wide)0.20 - 11.58 m
Video resolutions640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL
Internal memory75.3 MB
Compatible memory cardsEye-Fi, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
PictBridge-
USB version2.0
Power source typeBattery
Minimum system requirements1 x USB
Compatible operating systemsWindows XP/Vista/7\\r Mac OS-X 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
BluetoothNo
MaterialPolycarbonate
Product colorBlack
Scene modesChildren, Documents, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Snow, Sports
Image editingCrop, Resizing, Rotating
Photo effectsBlack&White, Solarisation
White balanceAuto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Shooting modesAuto, Manual, Movie, Program
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Thumbnails
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Playback zoom (max)10 x
Battery typeAA
Number of batteries supported4
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth86.3 mm
Width119.3 mm
Height106.6 mm
Weight507.4 g
Weight (including battery)598 g

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