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Pentax X-5 User Manual

Pentax X-5
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Taking Pictures
You can set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture
with creative intent. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the
metered combination of the shutter speed and aperture value or taking
intentionally overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker)
photographs.
1
Set the mode dial to a.
2
Turn the e-dial to change the
shutter speed/aperture value.
Use the m button to switch between the
shutter speed and aperture value. (The
default setting is shutter speed.)
3
To use the flash, press the b button.
The flash pops up (p.84).
4
Take the picture.
Using a (Manual Exposure) Mode
•In a mode, EV Compensation is unavailable.
[AUTO] cannot be selected for sensitivity.
Flash modes , (Auto) and c (Auto + Red-eye) are not available.
A warning appears if there is a large difference between the current
exposure and the proper exposure. If the difference is greater than
±2.0EV, only the exposure warning icon is displayed. If the difference
is ±2.0EV or less, the exposure warning icon is displayed and the
difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure is
shown in increments of 1/3EV.
When the shutter speed is set to a speed slower than 1/4 seconds, a
process to reduce image roughness and unevenness (noise
reduction) is performed.
When the shutter speed or aperture value is changed, the new value
is displayed in a larger font size.
Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture value is
maintained. However, when the current aperture value cannot be used
with the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture value is set. In this
case, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture
value can be used, the setting returns to the original aperture value.

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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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