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Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only
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Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

3" LCD - Optical IS Included - 4928 x 3264 Image - 1920 x 1080 Video - Motion JPEG AVI - HDMI - MPN: 14748 See Product Details

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Product Details of Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

Description

Go ahead and feed your photography obsession with the PENTAX K-5. For you, capturing that great shot isn't a casual interest. It's a part of your life. One spectacular image after another. This camera is the perfect piece of equipment to help you get your photo fix. With the compact, rugged K-5, the world is truly your studio.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 16.3 Megapixel

Image Stabilization: Optical

Lens Mount: Pentax KAF2

Waterproof: Waterproof

Weight: 23.36

Summary

Product Title: Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

Manufacturer: Pentax

Lowest Price: $829.00

Power Score: 4.7 | 4 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Effective Megapixels: 16.3 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 16900000 cpi

Lens Features

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Lens Mount: Pentax KAF2

Storage

Memory Card Support: Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Body Only: Body Only

Image Stabilization: Optical

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Flash: Accessory Shoe, Built-in Flash

Interface Connection: A/V (RCA Composite), HDMI, USB

Environmental Protection: Waterproof

Dimensions

Height: 3.82 in

Width: 5.16 in

Depth: 2.87 in

Weight: 1.46 lbs

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Bright Natural Portrait Landscape Vibrant Muted Monochrome Reversal Film Bleach Bypass

Exposure Control: Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Manual

Viewfinder Type: SLR

White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent (D, N, W, L) Tungsten Flash CTE Manual

Language Support: Japanese

Product Series: K

Lens Construction: Not Applicable

Autofocus Points: 11

Maximum Image Resolution: 4928 x 3264

Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps

Number of Batteries Support: 1

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Rechargeable: Yes

Battery Include: Yes

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 12800

Wide Angle: No

Minimum Diopter Adjustment: -2.5

Maximum Diopter Adjustment: 1.5

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/8000 Second

Built-in Flash: Yes

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): Not Applicable

Analog Video Out: Yes

HD Movie Mode: Yes

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Reviews on Pentax K-5 Black Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

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98% Positive (4 or 5)
2% Neutral (3)
1% Negative (1 or 2)

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  • 4.3
  testseek.com - Jul 8, 2011

Pentax K-5

Testseek.com has collected 48 expert reviews for Pentax K-5 and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.6
  productwiki.com - Jan 6, 2011

Pentax K-5 | Body only

The Pentax K-5 is a weather-resistant camera built for durability. It uses magnesium alloy covers around a stainless steel chassis, and is built to operate under cold conditions. Image stabilization is handled through a physical Shake Reduction (SR) system, which allows the lens to move slightly. This, combined with the ISO 80-12800 rating of the 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, allows handheld...

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  • 4.5
  photographyblog.com - Nov 22, 2010

Pentax K-5 Review

The K-5 is the second DSLR camera from Pentax for 2010, inheriting the existing K-7's proven control layout and incorporating a new 16.3 megapixel APS-C sensor. The Pentax K-5 offers an incredible ISO range of 80-51200 plus Full 1080p HD movies, 7fps burst shooting and a large high-resolution LCD screen. Read our Pentax K-5 review to discover if this mid-range DSLR can compete with the...

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  • 5.0
  Imaging Resource - Nov 30, -0001

Pentax K-5 Review

Two years ago, Pentax unveiled the impressive K-7, which coupled a rich feature set, and a weather-proofed body barely any larger than the typical consumer SLR. As well as drawing praise for its handling, the K-7 grabbed our attention with some really unusual capabilities, including some--automatic horizon leveling and composition adjustment among them--that are still unique. The Pentax K5...

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