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Camera Type
|
Interchangeable
Lens SLR Digital Camera |
Image Sensor
|
APS-C
Size (23.4 x 15.6mm) 15.1 Megapixel CMOS with primary color filter and
integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system |
Effective Resolution
|
14.6
million pixels |
Color Depth
|
24-Bit
RGB JPEG
36-Bit RGB RAW |
Color Modes
|
Color
(18 types), Black & White (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Color Extract (6
types), Soft (3 levels), Slim (±8 levels), Brightness (±8 levels) |
Image File Formats
|
RAW
(PEF or DNG)
JPEG (Premium, Best, Better, Good) |
Recorded Resolution
|
14.6M
(4672 x 3104)
10M (3872 x 2592)
6M (3008 x 2000)
2M (1824 x 1216) |
Video Recording
|
No |
Audio Recording
|
No |
Lens Mount
|
Pentax
KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
Compatible with Pentax KAF2, KAF, and KA
Lenses
K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format useable w/ adapter and/or
restrictions |
Focal Length Multiplier
|
1.5x |
Optical Image Stabilization
|
Yes
(Sensor-Shift SR) |
Focus Type
|
TTL
phase-matching 11 point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) with Focus
point adjustment (Auto, User-selectable, Center), and AF assist via
built-in flash |
Focus Modes
|
AF
Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual |
Sensitivity
|
Auto
ISO (100-3200)
Selectable ISO (100-3200 in 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
Bulb mode up to ISO 1600
Expanded range ISO available to ISO 6400 |
Shutter Type
|
Electronically
controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter |
Shutter Speed
|
30
- 1/4000 second
Bulb |
Mirror Lock-Up
|
Yes |
Exposure Metering
|
TTL
open-aperture (16 segment) metering (Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot) |
Exposure Modes
|
Green,
Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,
Shutter and Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, X Speed, Bulb, USER,
Exposure compensation (±3 EV in 1/2 EV steps or ±2EV in 1/3 EV steps),
Exposure lock, Exposure bracketing (±2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps) for 3 or 5
frames) |
White Balance Modes
|
Auto,
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color
Temperature, Manual |
Scene Modes
|
Bright,
Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, B&W |
Built-in Flash
|
P-TTL
popup flash (On, Red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + Red eye, Trailing curtain
sync, Wireless) |
Effective Flash Range
|
Up
to 42' (13m) @ ISO 100 |
External Flash Connection
|
Hot
Shoe
Wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash
X-Sync socket |
External Flash Control
|
P-TTL,
high speed sync available |
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed
|
1/180
second |
Start-Up Time
|
Not
Specified by Manufacturer |
Shutter Lag
|
Not
Specified by Manufacturer |
Time Between Shots
|
Not
Specified by Manufacturer |
Burst Capability
|
Continuous
Hi: 3.0 FPS (38 frames (JPEG)/14 Frames (RAW-PEF))
Continuous Lo: 2.3 FPS (unlimited (JPEG)/14 Frames (RAW PEF))
Burst mode: 20 FPS (115 frames 2M JPEG only) |
Self Timer
|
12
seconds or 2 seconds |
Interval Recording
|
No |
Date & Time Stamp
|
No |
Built-in Memory
|
No |
Compatible Memory Cards
|
Secure
Digital (SD) Card
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card |
File Size
|
| |
RAW |
Premium |
Best |
Better |
Good |
| 14.6M |
24.8MB |
15.1MB |
8.8MB |
4.9MB |
2.5MB |
| 10M |
- |
10.2MB |
6.1MB |
3.5MB |
1.7MB |
| 6M |
- |
5.9MB |
3.6MB |
2.1MB |
1.2MB |
| 2M |
- |
2.3MB |
1.4MB |
0.9MB |
0.5MB |
|
Battery Type
|
D-LI50
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery |
Power Adapter
|
K-AC50
AC Adapter Kit (optional) |
Computer Interface
|
USB
2.0 Hi-Speed |
Direct Print Capable
|
Yes
(PictBridge) |
Remote Control
|
Remote
Control F (optional) |
Video Output
|
NTSC&
PAL |
System & Software Requirements
|
Windows
System
- Pentium 4 processor (2GHz or higher
recommended)
- Windows XP, Vista
- 512MB RAM
- 250MB Hard Drive space (500MB
recommended)
- Standard equipped USB port
- 1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor
Macintosh System
- PowerPC G4 (G5 or Intel CORE)
- MacOS X (10.2 or later)
- 512MB RAM
- 250MB Hard Drive space (500MB
recommended)
- Standard equipped USB port
- 1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor
|
Viewfinder
|
Eye-Level
Pentaprism with Natural-Bright-Matte II Focusing screen and Diopter
adjustment (-2.5 to 1.5) |
Viewfinder Info
|
Shutter
Speed, Aperture, Shake Reduction, Focus Indicator, EV Compensation, AE
lock, Frames Remaining, Flash Status, Manual Control indication, Manual
Focus Indication, EV Bar, Flash Compensation, ISO, ISO Warning |
Depth-of-Field Preview
|
Yes
(Optical diaphragm stop down & Digital Live View) |
LCD Display
|
2.7"
TFT color LCD monitor (230,000 pixels) with adjustable brightness &
color
Live View available (TTL by image sensor - 4x/8x magnification & grid
pattern available) |
Information Display
|
Alphanumeric
Monochrome LCD (Shutter Speed, Aperture, Bracket Indicator, Flash
Compensation, Exposure Bar/Meter, EV Compensation, Battery Status, File
Format, Frames Remaining, White Balance indicator, Drive Mode, Flash Mode,
Multiple Exposure) |
Language Options
|
English,
French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese,
Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean,
Traditional/Simplified Chinese |
Playback Options
|
Single,
2-shot, Index (4, 9 or 16-up), Magnification (up to 32x), Image rotation,
Folder view, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning
(bright/dark indicators), Digital filters, Erase and Image Protect Modes
(Single, All), PictBridge Functions |
Dimensions (HxWxD)
|
4.0
x 5.6 x 2.8" (102 x 143 x 71 mm) without lens |
Weight
|
25.2
oz. (715 g) without lens & battery |
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