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Pentax K-x Digital Camera
12 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
720p HD Video: 1280 x 720 resolution or more but less than 1920 x 1080.
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.
Runs on standard AA batteries
Accepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Model Specifications
| Brand | Pentax | Model | K-x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size |
24 x 16mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 200 - 6400 *Expanded range: 100-12800 | Shutter-Speed | 1/6000 - 30s |
| Lens Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Crop Factor | 1.5X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 11-point Phase-Detect, Assist-lamp *SAFOX VIII+ TTL Phase-Detect with 11 points including 9 cross-type |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Viewfinder Size | 0.85X - 96% Coverage |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, S, T, M, B | Scene Modes | 16Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off, Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting, Night Snap |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | 3 Shots ±3/2 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | -3..+3 EV, 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 4.7 FPS, 17 JPEG, 5 RAW *2 FPS Unlimited JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *12s, 2s using shutter and 3s using remote with autmatic mirror lockup and stabilization off |
| Command Dials | 1 | DOF Preview | Yes |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | Yes | |
| Digital Level | None | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| HDR | Yes | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 16) | Flash Sync | 1/180s |
| Video Capture | 1280x720 @ 24 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | None |
| Video Format | M-JPEG | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital High Capacity | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Standard AA | Battery Life | 1100 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2009-09-17, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | |
| Size | 123 x 92 x 68mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 580g |
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Pentax K-x Facts
SLR digital camera| 12 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 100-12800 |
| Pentax K Mount 1.5X FLM Sensor-Size: 24 x 16mm  Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI | Shutter 1/6000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 96% Coverage Medium Viewfinder | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Spot-Metering |
| 4.7 FPS Drive, 17 Images | Hot-Shoe |
| 1280x720 @ 24 FPS Video Recording | Standard AA |
| 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels | Secure Digital High Capacity |
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