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Pentax K-5 features
- 16.2 MP Sony CMOS APS-C sensor (Aspect Ratio 3:2)
- Sensitivity: ISO 100-12800 (exp. 80-51200 ISO)
- Image recording in JPEG (8 bits) and RAW (14 bits)
- Shutter speed: 30s – 1/8000s, Flash Sync at 1/180s
- Continuous shooting mode at 7 fps
- Live View mode with options: Contrast Detection AF with face recognition option
- Movie/Video capture with Mono-Audio recording (with built-in mono or external stereo microphone),
- Supported video modes: 1280 x 720 Pixels (16:9 Standard High Definition), 640 x 416 (3:1.95), all modes at 25 or 30 frames per second and Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels (16:9 Standard High Definition) at 25 fps
- Rear LCD screen: 3″ (7.5cm) LCD of 921,000 color dots
- Top LCD screen
- Metering System: 77-segment
- AF System: SAFOX VIII+ AF System (11-Point, 9 Crossed)
- Focusing modes: AF-S, AF-C, AF-auto, MF; Via dedicated focusing mode selector level
- Dedicated AF button
- Built-in Flash: Auto-Manual pop-up, GN12 @ ISO 100
- Shake Reduction: in-body, by sensor displacement
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode (One composite image from 3 exposure-bracketed images)
- Dynamic Range Expansion mode to compensate for local over-exposure and under-exposure
- Optical features: Automatic compensation of lens distortion and chromatic aberration (on Pentax DA, DFA, FA lenses)
- Lenses: Pentax KAF2 compatible (K-mount, support AF KAF and SDM KAF2/KAF3 lenses)
- Viewfinder: Glass pentaprism, with 100% image coverage, 0.92x magnification
- Electronic horizontal level in the viewfinder
- Battery: compatible with AA batteries and AA-type rechargeable NiMH and alkaline batteries
- Connectivity: Video USB, USB 2.0, HDMI
- Storage Media: 2 slots for SD or SDHC cards
- Dimensions: 130.5(W) x 96.5(H) x 72.5(D) mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches)
- Weight: 670g, Body Only (without battery and SD card)
Pentax K-5
Pentax K-5 list price
- US$1699 / AU$ 1999 / 1249€ body only
- 1299€ / £1199.99 in kit with 18-55mm WR
- 1649€ / £1699.99 in kit with 18-135mm WR
- From October 2010
- Buy it from B&H (The Professional’s Source)
- Buy from Amazon.com
Pentax K-5 (back)
Pentax K-5 Reviews
- In English:
- Pentax K-5: New 7fps flagship reaches ISO 51,200 (previewed at Imaging Resource)
- Pentax K-5 Review @ Pentax forums
- Pentax K-5 vs K-7 noise comparison, on PentaxForums
- RiceHigh’s Pentax Blog: Interesting AF Performance Tests and Comparison: K-5 Vs K-7 Vs D7000 Vs D60
- Pentax K-5 Review at Photography Blog
- DPreview: Pentax K-5 in-depth review
- Steve Huff: The Pentax K5 Digital Camera Review
- 16.2 Megapixels- The Sony A580, Pentax K-5, and Nikon D7000 (on AlphaMountWorld.com)
- Digital SLR photography: Pentax K-5 review
- The Pentax K5 Digital Camera Review, by Steve Huff
- Neutral Day’s Pentax K-5 vs. Nikon D7000 vs. Canon EOS 7D: ISO Comparison
- PhotoAnswers Gear Reviews: Pentax K-5
- En français :
- Chasseur d’Images n° 327 octobre 2010
- Réponses Photo n° 223 octobre 2010
- En español :
- DSLR magazine: Pentax K-5, Toma de contacto
- Quesabesde.com: Pentax K-5, Toma de contacto, Pentax K-5: primeras muestras
- Pentax K-5: análisis de QueSabesDe.com
- In Japanese:
- First Pentax K-5 review at DC.watch.impress
- 自家比較、 iso對決、 K5 vs D7000
- Korean: