Pentax K-5

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Friday, September 24, 2010
Posted by: Dennis Hissink

News report-Photokina Pentax has announced the Pentax digital SLR camera: K-5. The new Pentax digital SLR camera offers a K-5 true prosumer high-end design and functionality normally found only on more expensive professional cameras. With exceptional reliability, easy to use and light compact body of his predecessor, the Pentax K-7, the new Pentax K-5 offers several important and enhanced functionality. The digital SLR camera Pentax K-5 will be available in October 2010, as a body only kit for $ 599.95 1, or as a kit of lenses with the Pentax 18-55 mm WR for USD $ 749.95.

Digital SLR camera Pentax K-5
The improvements and features of the new Pentax K-5 are a direct result of customer feedback provided to Pentax by dedicated prosumer Pentaxian shooters who helped refine the camera Pentax K-5 to provide a broad set of functionality and make it a perfect camera for all uses for field study. The new Pentax digital SLR camera: K-5 is an excellent choice for enthusiasts looking for a compact camera, but highly advanced without spending thousands of dollars.

Features of Pentax K-5
high-resolution megapixel CMOS sensor 16.3.
Up to 7 FPS capture fast action shots.
high-sensitivity ISO range 80-12800, expandable to 51200.
Widescreen HD 1080p video at 25 FPS with sound.
Built-in microphone or external microphone 3.5 mm stereo jack.
11-point SAFOX IX + autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp.
Focus and Shutter Speed priority during AF-c.
Pentax PEF and native support for Adobe DNG 14 bit RAW files.
In-camera HDR image capture with more blending modes.
SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update).

Pentax 18-135 mm lens
Pentax Imaging Announces the smc Pentax DA 18-135 mm lens f 3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR designed exclusively for use with Pentax DSLRs. This interchangeable optical zoom has a simplified weatherproof construction and an autofocus operation using a built-in motor, in addition to its high 7.5 x zoom ratio. This new Pentax lens will be available in October for $ 529.95 USD.

Functions of the camera Pentax K-5
Once fully sealed and coldproof design.
3 inch LCD with 921,000 dot resolution.
Durable magnesium alloy chassis of sturdy stainless steel.
highly accurate 77 segment metering system.
Pentaprism viewfinder with 100% view and magnification x 0.92.
Pentax body Shake Reduction (SR) stabilization system based on.
A maximum 1/8000-second shutter speed.
HDMI outputs high-definition images and video and sound.
In-camera special effects processing and image filters.
Customizable RAW/Fx button.
Integrated electronic level with tilt scale display in the LCD Panel.

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