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| Brand / Model |
Pentax K-5 |
|---|---|
| Camera |  |
| Featured Seller |  |
| Type / Size | DSLR |
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CMOS |
| Sensor Area |  |
| Sensor Size | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) |
| Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes |
| Stabilization | 3-Axis |
| Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 12800 *Expanded range: 80-51200 |
| Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s |
| Lens / Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount |
| FLM / Crop | APS-C (1.5X) |
| Minimum Focus | |
| Zoom Mechanism | |
| Manual Focus | Lens |
| Filter Diameter | |
| Focus System | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX IX+, 11 points, 9-cross-type at center. Assist-Lamp |
| Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF |
| 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 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 |
| Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | Infrared |
| HDR | Yes |
| Multiple Exposures | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No |
| WiFi | No |
| Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| 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 |
| GPS | N / A |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Life | 980 |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20, DiscontinuedYES |
| Size | 131 x 97 x 73mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 750g |
| Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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