| Sensor: | Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement systemSize: 23.6 x 15.8mmColor depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAWEffective pixels: 12.4 MPTotal pixels: 12.9 MPRecorded resolutionsStill: 12M (4288x2848), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152)Movie (resolution/FPS): 1280x720p / 25 (16:9), 640x480p / 25 (4:3)Quality levels: *** Best, **Better, * GoodDust Removal: Image sensor movement combined with SP coating (Dust Alert available) | Lens Mount: | Type/construction:PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mountUsable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount,645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)SDM function: YesPower zoom function: n/a |
| Focus System: | Type:TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX IX)Focus modes: AF Auto, AF Single (w focus lock), AF Continuous(available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet,Stage Lighting, Night Snap, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), ManualFocus point adjustment: 11 point auto, 5 point auto, AF point select,center/spotAF assist: Yes, via dedicated AF assist lamp with SAFOX IX system | Viewfinder: | Type: PentamirrorCoverage (field of view): Approx 96%Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte IIDiopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5Depth of field preview: Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button) |
| LCD Monitor: | Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightnessResolution: 921,000 dotsWide angle viewable: YesLCD MONITORType: 3.0” TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightnessResolution: 921,000 dotsWide angle viewable: Yes | Built-in Flash: | Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flashGuide number: 12 (100/m), 16 (200/m)Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)Flash modes: On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wirelessFlash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps) |
| External Flash: | Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flashSynchronization speed: 1/180s | Storage Media: | Internal memory: n/aRemovable memory: SD, SDHC |
| Interfaces: | Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV outVideo out: NTSC, PALPrinter interfaces: n/aInfrared Connection: Infrared Connection in/out (IrSimple) | Power Supply: | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109, AA BATTERY HOLDER D-BH109 (optional) for 4X AA batteriesRecordable images: Approx 560 (470 w 50% flash, CIPA), Approx 1600 (1000 w 50% flash, CIPA) with AA Lithium BatteriesPlayback time: Approx. 620 minMovie recording time: Approx. 25 min (based on card capacity and resolution setting)AC adapter available: Yes |
| Physical Specifications: | Body dimensions (W x H x D): 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.7”Body weightWithout battery or removable memory: 19.2 ozLoaded and ready: 21 ozConstruction material(s): Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassisWeather resistant: n/aOperating temperature: 32-104°F | Language Support: | English,French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish,Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean,Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| Image Stabilization: | Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max) | Metering System: | Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment meteringSensitivity range: EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4)Multi-segment: YesCenter weighted: YesSpot: YesExposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)Exposure lock: Yes (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (1/2 steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps) |
| ISO Sensitivity: | Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-25600 | White Balance*: | Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTEManual mode(s): Yes* WB fine adjustment available in all modes |
| Shutter: | Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutterShutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available | Capture Modes: | Modeselection: Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, NightScene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape,Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (NightScene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum,Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]),Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), MovieCustom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant,Muted, Monochrome. Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustmentfor saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj).Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green,yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepiawarm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). CrossProcessing mode available for creative random effect generation.Green simplified mode available: n/aP/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual), Sv (Sensitivity Priority)Date stamp: n/aDigital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst,Retro, Color Extract (6), Fisheye, Custom (8)Data record: Folder name (standard/date) |
| Drive Modes: | Modeselection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self Timer (12s, 2s), Remote(0s, 3s), Auto Bracket, HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 w 2 blend settings),Multi-ExposureContinuous FPS: Approx 6.0 FPS (Continuous Hi: 25 JPG, 12 RAW), 2 FPS(Continuous Lo: unlimited JPG, 36 RAW)Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s)Remote control: Yes (infrared, 0s, 3s) | Playback Modes: | Modeselection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channelhistogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 36 or 81 thumbnails),Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (quick zoom available),Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data),Bright/Dark IndicationMode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping,Slideshow, Image Comparison, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect,DPOFMagnification: Up to 16X, scrollableDigital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, ExtractColor (6), Watercolor, Sketch, Pastel, Miniature, Base Parameter Adj,Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Color (6), Soft, Starburst,Fisheye, Slim, HDR, Posterization, Custom Filter |
| File Formats: | Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF, Print Image Matching IIIMovie (compression): AVI (motion JPG) | Custom Functions: | Functions available: 22 |
| Computer Requirements: | *For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.Windows: Windows XP/Vista/7, USB 2.0 portMac: MacOS-X 10.3-10.5, USB 2.0 port |
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