With a new 16-megapixel, seven frames per second burst and an unusually wide range extended from 80 to ISO 51,200 equivalent, the Pentax K-5 position on the edge of the range Pentax APS-C DSLR, replaced in 2009 Model K-7.
While it is almost identical to its predecessor is external, the Pentax K-5 sports a number of under-the-skin improvements updated their CMOS image sensor allows some of them have already seen in the ad recent mid-range DSLR Pentax Kr
The Pentax K-5 includes the latest generation of Pentax autofocus module SAFOX phase, which began in the 645D. The 11-point SAFOX IX + module combines the features of the module SAFOX VIII + from K-7 and the form SAFOX IX by Kr, and better low light focusing, more accurate and stable AF overall performance.
The Pentax K-5 also inherits the two axes according to measure the 645D, which rolled to the use of two side by side and face-to-back height, where the K-7 is only a single axis indicator roll up. The K-5 system inherits the motion detection image stabilization remained unchanged at K-7. The only able to correct the rotation around the axis of the lens, the K-5, the shift mechanism of the sensor automatically corrects the slightly tilted horizons when shooting.
Pentax has updated its method of high dynamic range of the K-5, while HDR shots by hand and provides a greater degree of control over the appearance of HDR effects that can be done with the camera. Other additions include the latest images and creative filter effects Kr as a function of the review process of the Cross, the effect of Bleach Bypass, and more.
Also updated the Pentax K-5 film recording function, which now takes Full HD video (1080p) resolution, and like its predecessor, the K-5 is still an external stereo microphone, plus the ability to control the aperture used for video recording. For creative types, the Pentax K-5 now use some of its features allows you to filter the effect while filming.
The Pentax K-5 uses the Secure Digital memory cards (including the latest types and SDHC SDXC) for storage, SDXC support came through a firmware update released shortly after the delivery of the camera. All accessories are compatible with the K-7, including Pentax battery / vertical grip, remote controls and infrared bound and lithium-ion battery works with the Pentax K-5, resulting in easier to justify the current K-7 owners upgrading the new models.
Available from October 2010 is the Pentax K-5-1 body kit or a long-sealed 18-55mm lens. Body-only price is set at about $ 1600 in the United States, while the 18-55 WR kit costs about $ 1750.
A limited edition version of money the agency is K-5 is also available with a redesigned grip and impact and scratch resistant safety glass that covers the LCD panel used in place of the rear plastic cap for the standard K-5 In most other respects, the Pentax K-5 Silver Limited identical to that of black body K-5. Prices for Silver version is about $ 1700 U.S..
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While it is almost identical to its predecessor is external, the Pentax K-5 sports a number of under-the-skin improvements updated their CMOS image sensor allows some of them have already seen in the ad recent mid-range DSLR Pentax Kr
The Pentax K-5 includes the latest generation of Pentax autofocus module SAFOX phase, which began in the 645D. The 11-point SAFOX IX + module combines the features of the module SAFOX VIII + from K-7 and the form SAFOX IX by Kr, and better low light focusing, more accurate and stable AF overall performance.
The Pentax K-5 also inherits the two axes according to measure the 645D, which rolled to the use of two side by side and face-to-back height, where the K-7 is only a single axis indicator roll up. The K-5 system inherits the motion detection image stabilization remained unchanged at K-7. The only able to correct the rotation around the axis of the lens, the K-5, the shift mechanism of the sensor automatically corrects the slightly tilted horizons when shooting.
Pentax has updated its method of high dynamic range of the K-5, while HDR shots by hand and provides a greater degree of control over the appearance of HDR effects that can be done with the camera. Other additions include the latest images and creative filter effects Kr as a function of the review process of the Cross, the effect of Bleach Bypass, and more.
Also updated the Pentax K-5 film recording function, which now takes Full HD video (1080p) resolution, and like its predecessor, the K-5 is still an external stereo microphone, plus the ability to control the aperture used for video recording. For creative types, the Pentax K-5 now use some of its features allows you to filter the effect while filming.
The Pentax K-5 uses the Secure Digital memory cards (including the latest types and SDHC SDXC) for storage, SDXC support came through a firmware update released shortly after the delivery of the camera. All accessories are compatible with the K-7, including Pentax battery / vertical grip, remote controls and infrared bound and lithium-ion battery works with the Pentax K-5, resulting in easier to justify the current K-7 owners upgrading the new models.
Available from October 2010 is the Pentax K-5-1 body kit or a long-sealed 18-55mm lens. Body-only price is set at about $ 1600 in the United States, while the 18-55 WR kit costs about $ 1750.
A limited edition version of money the agency is K-5 is also available with a redesigned grip and impact and scratch resistant safety glass that covers the LCD panel used in place of the rear plastic cap for the standard K-5 In most other respects, the Pentax K-5 Silver Limited identical to that of black body K-5. Prices for Silver version is about $ 1700 U.S..
