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| Sensor: | Type: CMOS w primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement systemSize: 23.7 x 15.7mmColor depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 14 bits/channel RAWEffective pixels: 16.3 MPTotal pixels: 16.9 MPRecorded resolutionsStill: 16M (4928x3264), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152)Movie (resolution/FPS): 1920x1080p25, 1280x720p30/25, 640x480p30/25Quality levels: **** Premium, *** Best, ** Better, * GoodDust Removal: DR II (ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter) with Dust Alert function | Lens Mount: | Type/construction:PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mountUsable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mmscrewmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/orrestrictions)SDM function: YesPower zoom function: Yes |
| Focus System: | Type:SAFOX IX+ TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus systemwith light wavelength sensorFocus modes: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/shutter priorityselectable), AF Continuous (w focus/FPS priority selectable), ManualFocus point adjustment: Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-Selectable,CenterAF assist: Yes, via dedicated LED AF assist lamp | Viewfinder: | Type: PentaprismCoverage (field of view): 100%Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II (interchangeable)Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5mDepth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), Digital |
| LCD Monitor: | Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coatingResolution: 921,000 dotsWide angle viewable: YesLIVE VIEWType: TTL by CMOS image sensorField Of View: 100%Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF), Grid Overlay (4x4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, HistogramAutofocus: Yes, Contrast + Face Detection, Contrast Detection, Phase Difference | Built-in Flash: | Type: Retractable P-TTL popup flashGuide number: 13m (ISO 100)Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equiv 35mm)Flash modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, WirelessFlash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps) |
| External Flash: | Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync SocketSynchronization speed: 1/180 sec | Storage Media: | Internal memory: n/aRemovable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC (via firmware update) |
| Interfaces: | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone, X-sync socketVideo out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PALPrinter interfaces: n/a | Power Supply: | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip (optional) for 2nd D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteriesRecordable images: Approx 980 (approx 740 w 50% flash, CIPA)Playback time: Approx 440 minMovie recording time: Approx 25 min (automatic overheat shutdown protection)AC adapter available: Yes (optional) |
| Physical Specifications: | Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9”Body weightWithout battery or removable memory: 23.3 ozLoaded and ready: 26.1 ozConstruction material(s): Magnesium alloy shell over stainless steel chassisWeather resistant: Yes (77 weather protection seals)Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C) | Language Support: | English,French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish,Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean,Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese |
| Image Stabilization: | Type: Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max)Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and LCD panel | Metering System: | Type: TTL open-aperture 77 segment meteringSensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)Multi-segment: Yes (77 segments)Center weighted: YesSpot: YesExposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)Exposure lock: YesExposure bracketing: Yes (2, 3, or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps) |
| ISO Sensitivity: | Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 80-51200, Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, auto ISO range selectableManual: 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 80-51200, Bulb mode up to ISO 1600 | White Balance*: | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTEManual mode(s): Yes, 3 manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets available, copy WB settings from a captured image available* WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
| Shutter: | Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutterShutter speed: 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb | Capture Modes: | Modeselection: Green, Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), ShutterPriority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority(TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed, USER (5 presets), MovieCustom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass- All include gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue,high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustmentscales). Monochrome mode includes adjustments for filter effects(green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning(sepia, warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular andfine adjustment scales).Green simplified mode available: YesP/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv)Date stamp: n/aDigital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, ExtractColor, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, CustomData record: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard,customizable), embed copyright |
| Drive Modes: | Modeselection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote(0s, 3s, continuous), Auto Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), MLU(standard, remote), HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 with 5 blend settings andpixel alignment), Multi-Exposure (2-9 shots), Interval (999 shots, 1sec to 24 hrs, time delay available)Continuous FPS- Continuous Hi: 7.0 FPS (22 JPG, 8 RAW)- Continuous Lo: 2.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 12 RAW)Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s)Remote control: Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous), cable switch | Playback Modes: | Modeselection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channelhistogram, bright/dark indication, copyright info), Multi Image Display(4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder,Magnification, Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basicdata, full data), Save RAW Data From JPG (if available in buffermemory)Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping,Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, ImageComparison, Protect, DPOF, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from MovieMagnification: Up to 32X, scrollable, quick magnification)Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Monochrome (filter, toning),Retro, Color, High Contrast, Soft, Extract Color, Starburst, Sketch,Watercolor, Fisheye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Posterization, BaseParameter Adj, Custom |
| File Formats: | Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM IIIMovie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG) | Custom Functions: | Functions available: 27 |
| Computer Requirements: | Windows: Windows XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 portMac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.6, USB 2.0 port |
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