Model Description
Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens
Image capture unit
Image sensor Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.7 x 15.7 (mm) Effective pixels Approx 16.28 megapixels Total pixels Approx 16.93 megapixels Dust Removal Image sensor cleaning unit "DR II": uses ultrasonic vibration to remove the dust,
dust alert function Sensitivity
(Standard output) AUTO/100 to 12800 (EV step could be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV), expandable from ISO 80 up to 51200.
Maximum up to ISO 1600 in bulb mode.
Motion blur compensation Type/construction CMOS image sensor shift Effective
compensation range Effective compensation range = up to 4EV
(May vary according to the lens being in use and shooting conditions.)
File formats
File format RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF2.0 compliant Recorded resolutions JPEG: 16M (4928x3264 pixels), 10M (3936x2624 pixels), 6M (3072x2048 pixels), 2M (1728x1152 pixels)
RAW: 16M (4928x3264 pixels) Quality levels RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★★ (Premium), ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good),
RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available. Color space sRGB, AdobeRGB Storage Medium SD, SDHC memory card Record Folder Date(100_1018,100_1019・・・)/PENTX(100PENTX,101PENTX ・・・)
View finder
Type Penta-prism view finder Coverage (FOV) Approx 100% Magnification Approx 0.92x (50mmF1.4 at ∞) Eye-Relief Length Approx. 21.7mm (From the view window), Approx 24.5mm (From the center of Lens) Diopter adjustment Approx -2.5m to +1.5m-1 Focusing Screen Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen, Exchangeable
Live view
Type TTL method using CMOS image sensor Focusing Mechanism Contrast detection + Face detection / Contrast detection / Phase matching Display Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (AF mode: 2x, 4x, 6x / MF mode: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x),
Grid display (16 segmentation, Golden Section, scale display), bright/dark area warning, histogram
LCD monitor
Type Wide view angle TFT color LCD. Size 3.0 inch Dots Approx 921,000 dots Adjustment TFT color LCD monitor, Wide angle view, AR Coating
Preview
Type Optical preview and digital preview
White Balance
Auto TTL method using CMOS image sensor Preset Daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent light (D:daylight color, Naylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White),
Tungsten light, flash, CTE, Manual Manual Configurable via display (stores up to 3 settings), color temperature adjustment (stores up to 3 settings)
Saved image configurable Fine adjustment Adjustable ±7steps on A-B axis and/or G-M axis
Autofocus system
Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus Focus sensor SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) Brightness range EV-1 to 18 (ISO100) AF mode Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C).
Focus priority or shutter priority mode for AF.S.
Focus priority or FPS priority mode for AF.C. AF point selection 5 point auto, 11 point auto, select, center AF assist Dedicated LED AF assist lamp
Metering
Type TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering available Exposure compensation EV0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mmF1.4) Exposure mode Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority,
Manual, Bulb, x EV compensation steps ±5EV (1/2EV step, 1/3EV) EV steps could be adjustable AE Lock Available via dedicated AE lock button
(Timer method: Two times the meter operating time set in custom function)
Continuous while shutter-release button is half-way pressed.
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed Auto: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV Step or 1/2EV Step), Bulb
Drive modes
Mode selection Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12sec, 2sec), Remote (Spontaneous, 3sec, continuous),
Bracketing (2, 3, 5 frame) Bracketing+Self-Timer, Bracketing+Remote, Mirror-up, Mirror-up+Remote Continuous shooting Approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG (16M: ★★★ at Continuous Hi): up to 22 frames, RAW: up to 8 frames
Approx 2.0 fps, JPEG (16M: ★★★ at Continuous Lo): unlimited up to card's cap limit, RAW: up to 12 frames
Built-in Flash
Type Built-in P-TTL flash with serial control,
GN: approx 13 (ISO100/m)
Coverage: Equivalent to angle of view of 28mm lens (35mm format equivalent) Flash mode P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync.
High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. Sync Speed range 1/180 sec. Flash exposure
compensation -2.0 to +1.0EV
Capture Setting
Custom Image Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass Noise Reduction Long-Exposure NR, High-ISO NR Dynamic Range
compensation High-light and/or shadow correction Lens Correction Distortion Compensation, Lateral chromatic aberration compensation Cross Processing Shuffle, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 Digital Filter Toy Camera, Retro, High-contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Custom HDR Auto, Standard, Strong1, Strong2, Strong3, Automatic composition correction function Multi-Exposure Select number of shots between 2 to 9. Auto EV adjustment available. Automatic Leveling SR On: Adjusts up to 1 degree, SR Off: Adjusts up to 2 degree Composition Adjustment Shift adjustment range (Vertical, Horizontal) ±1.5mm(upto ±1mm when sensor is in slant position,
Slant adjustment up to ±1 degree. Extended Bracketing White Balance, Saturation, hue, high/low key adjustment, contrast and sharpness bracketing Interval Capture Interval setting (1sec. to 24 hours), Start time setting (Immediate, Designated time),
Captures up to 999 images Electronic Level In-finder display (horizontal only), on-monitor display (Horizontal/Tilt)
Movie
File Format Motion JPEG (AVI) Record Pixels Full HD (1920x1080, 16:9, 25fps), HD (1280x720, 16:9, 30fps/25fp), VGA (640x480, 4:3, 30fps/25fps) Image Quality ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good) Sound Built-in monaural microphone, External microphone port Record Time Up to 25 minutes
Automatically stops recording when internal temperature rises more than designated Custom Images Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass Cross Process Shuffle, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. Digital Filter Toy Camera, Retro, High-contrast, Extract Color, Color
Playback
Playback view Single frame, Image comparison, Multi-image display(4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segmentation),
display magnification (up to 32x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating,
histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning, calendar display, folder display, slideshow,
resize, cropping, copyright display, detailed exif information display. Delete Single frame delete, delete all, selective delete, folder delete, quick view delete Digital Filter Toy Camera, Monochrome, Retro, Color, High Contrast, Soft, Extract Color, Star Burst, Sketch,
Water Color, Fisy-eye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Posterization, Base Parameter Adjustment, Custom Filter RAW Development Format (JPEG/TIFF), Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction,
Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic aberration Correction, Color Space Edit Resize, Cropping (Aspect alteration, Slant adjustment available), Index,
Movie Edit (Segmentation, Partial delete), Frame Crop (JPEG)
Customization
USER mode Could store up to 5 settings Custom Functions 27 items Mode Memory 13 items Custom Button RAW/Fx Button (One-touch RAW+, Exposure Bracket, Digital Preview, Electronic Level,
Composition Adjust), AF/AE-L Button Character Size Standard, Enlarge World Time World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) Language English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish,
Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Japanese AF fine Adjustment ±10 step, Uniformal adjustment, Individual adjustment (could store the setting for up to 20 lenses) Copyright Information Embed "Name of shooter", "Name of Copyright holder" to the image file.
Modification record will be stored to the record medium, and is referable.
Power supply
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI90 AC Adopter AC Adopter Kit K-AC50 (Optional Accessory) Battery Life Number of Recordable images:
(w/50% flash usage) approx: 740 pictures,
(w/o flash usage) approx: 980 pictures
Playback:
Approx. 440 minutes
(*) Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.
Actual result may vary in accordance to the shooting conditions/circumstances.
Interfaces
Connection port USB2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal, mini HDMI terminal, DC input terminal,
Cable release terminal, External Microphone terminal, X sync socket USB connection MSC/PTP Video Output Format NTSC/PAL
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions Approx. 131mm (w) x 97mm (H) x 73mm (L) (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 740g (body only), Approx. 660g (Including dedicated battery and SD card)
Accessories
Included USB cable I-USB7, AV cable I-AVC7, Strap O-ST53, Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-Li90,
Battery charger D-BC90, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110, <Mounted to the camera> Eye-cap FR,
Hot shoe cover FK, sync socket cover 2P cap Software PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4
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