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Pentax K-5 Digital Camera
16 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Automatic Level: Corrects for some degree of tilt to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.
Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Neocamera detailed reviewModel Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | K-5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 28.9mm diagonal (3:2 aspect) |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 80-51200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Crop Factor | 1.5X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 11 points Assist-lamp *SAFOX IX+, 11 points, 9-cross-type at center. |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical Reflex (SLR) | Viewfinder Size | 0.92X - 100% Coverage *Exchangeable focusing screens. |
| Display Position | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Color-adjustable in 2 axis, 15 steps, plus adjustable brightness and anti-reflection coating. |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, H | Scene Modes | |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 5 Shots ±2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | -5..+5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 7 FPS, 40 JPEG, 15 RAW *Unlimited 3.3 FPS continuous shooting. | Self Timer | Yes *12s, 2s shutter or 3s remote with automatic MLU and SR OFF. |
| Command Dials | 2 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Weatherproof to -10C | Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| Multiple Shots | Multiple-exposure | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
| Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 13) | Flash Sync | 1/180s |
| Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 25 FPS 16:9 *Also 1280x720 @ 30 FPS. | Sound Input | Stereo |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 980 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | Construction | |
| Size | 131 x 97 x 73mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 750g |
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Pentax K-5 Facts
SLR digital camera| 16 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 80-51200 |
| Pentax K Mount (1.5X FLM) | Shutter 1/8000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 100% Coverage Large Viewfinder | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Auto Horizon Correction 2 Axis Digital Level | Spot-Metering |
| Weatherproof down to -10C | Hot-Shoe & Sync-Port |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Stereo audio input |
| 7 FPS Drive, 40 Images | Lithium-Ion |
| 1920x1080 @ 25 FPS Video Recording | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels |
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