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Pentax K5 K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body, Black
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Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body, 16.3MP CMOS Sensor, 1080p HD Video at 25 FPS, 3 inch LCD, Black

SKU: IPXK5 MFR: 14748
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Pentax K-5 Includes

  • Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body
  • USB Cable I-USB7
  • AV Cable I-AVC7
  • Strap O-ST53
  • ME Viewfinder Cap
  • Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
  • Battery Charger D-BC90
  • AC Plug Cord
  • Software (CD-ROM)
  • Pentax Warranty

Summary of Customer Reviews

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Good image quality (23) , High ISO performance (21) , Large clear LCD (21) , Fast shutter speed (20) , Image stabilization (19) , Quiet (18) , Easy to use (17) , Fast / accurate auto-focus (17) , Good battery life (3) , Good in low light (3) , Great resolution (3) , Compact (2) , Zoom range/performance (2) , AF-C that works fine (1) , Fantastic camera (1) , Great color depth (1) , Incredibly flexible (1) , Long battery life (1) , Small and light weight (1) , Small body (1)
Cons:
Noisy at high ISO (2) , Complex (1) , Lack of third party lens (1) , Lag / shutter delay (1) , No dedicated video button (1) , Not for action shots (1)
Best Uses:
Travel (25) , Landscape/scenery (23) , Low light (22) , Wildlife (21) , Sports/action (17) , Family photos (16) , Weddings (13) , Video (5) , Macro photography (3) , As a camera period (1) , Macro (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Photo enthusiast (13) , Pro photographer (6) , Semi-pro photographer (6) , Casual photographer (2) , Photography student (1)

Pentax K-5 Features

  • High-resolution 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor w integrated AD-conversion circuitry
  • High-sensitivity 80-51200 ISO range with improved noise performance
  • Speedy 7 FPS captures fast-action shots
  • Highly responsive and accurate 11-point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with dedicated AF-assist lamp and light-wavelength sensor
  • Widescreen 1080p HD video at 25 FPS, with sound via built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • Large 3" LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution
  • Fully weather sealed and coldproof design
  • Durable magnesium-alloy covers surround a rugged stainless-steel chassis
  • Highly accurate 77-segment metering system
  • Pentaprism viewfinder with 100% field of view and 0.92X magnification
  • PENTAX body-based Shake Reduction (SR) stabilization system
  • A maximum 1/8000 second shutter speed
  • HDMI port outputs high-definition images and video (and sound)
  • Native support for both PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG 14-bit RAW files
  • Improved in-camera HDR image capture
  • A wide range of in-camera image processing and special-effects filters
  • Customizable RAW/Fx button
  • Built-in electronic level with tilt scale display
  • SDXC memory-card compatibility (via firmware update)

Pentax K-5 Specifications

Resolution 16.3MP
Sensor CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system
Size: 23.7 x 15.7mm
Bit Depth 8 bits/channel JPG, 14 bits/channel RAW
File Formats Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III
Movie: (compression): AVI (Motion JPG)
Creative Color 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 adjustment scales). 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 and fine adjustment scales).
Image Stabilization Type: Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max) Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and LCD panel
Crop Factor 1.5x
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
Focus Type SAFOX IX+ TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system with light wavelength sensor
Sensitivity ISO 100-12800, expandable to ISO 80-51200
Shutter Speeds 1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb
Metering TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering
Exposure Modes Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot
White Balance Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual 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
Burst Capability 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
Built-in Flash Retractable P-TTL popup flash
External Flash Connection Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec
Dedicated Flash System Pentax
Max Sync Speed 1/180
Memory Card Type SD, SDHC, SDXC (via firmware update)
Recording Formats AVI (Motion JPG)
Video Recording AVI (Motion JPG)
Video Resolution 1920 x 1080p at 25fps, 1280 x 720p at 30/25fps, 640 x 480p at 30/25fps
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage 1
Display 3.0" TFT color LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating Resolution: 921,000 dots
Live View Yes
Connectivity USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone, X-sync socket Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL
Operating/Storage Temperature 14-104 deg F (-10 to 40 deg C)
Weatherproofing Weather resistant: 77 weather protection seals
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip (optional) for 2nd D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteries
Dimensions 5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9in / 13.2 x 9.6 x 7.3 cm
Weight 23.3 oz / 660.54 g without battery or memory card