Pentax K-x (Pink)

• Manufacturer: Pentax
• Part number: 16329
• Description: The K-x combines a variety of advanced features and user-friendly functions to ensure an outstanding level of photographic performance within a compact, lightweight body. The K-x design is based on the award winning Pentax K-m, an entry-class digital SLR camera launched in October 2008 that gained popularity for its compact, lightweight body and simple, user-friendly operation. The K-x features a high performance CMOS image sensor and an upgraded filter function. It also features a whole host of advanced features and such as live view shooting and movie recording, approximately 12.4 megapixels and high-speed continuous shooting. The K-x is the perfect camera for first-time digital SLR camera users, as well as an ideal backup camera for more experienced photographers.

• General

• Packaged Quantity 1
• Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode,
  with Movie recording
• Enclosure Color Pink
• Resolution 12.4 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Type CMOS
• Total Pixels 12,900,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 12,400,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
• Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
• Sensor Features Special Protect (SP) coating,
  Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Image Processor PRIME II
• Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
• Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 11
• Digital Video Format AVI,
  MJPEG
• Image Recording Format JPEG,
  RAW,
  RAW + JPEG
• AV Interfaces Composite video/audio

• Exposure & White Balance

• Light Sensitivity ISO 200-6400,
  ISO 100,
  ISO 12800,
  ISO auto (200-6400)
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
  Center-weighted,
  Spot
• Exposure Metering Zones 16
• Exposure Modes ISO priority,
  Program,
  Bulb,
  Shutter-priority,
  Manual,
  Aperture-priority
• Shooting Programs Candle,
  Action,
  Night snapshot,
  Night scene with portrait,
  Sunset,
  Stage,
  Museum,
  Night scene,
  Surf & snow,
  Food,
  Pet,
  Macro,
  Kids,
  Portrait mode,
  Landscape
• Special Effects Color Extract,
  Starburst,
  High contrast,
  Toy camera,
  Fisheye,
  Soft,
  Black & White,
  Monochrome,
  Retro
• White Balance Automatic,
  Presets,
  Custom
• White Balance Presets Daylight,
  Tungsten light,
  Shade,
  Cloudy,
  Fluorescent light (daylight),
  Fluorescent light (warm white),
  Fluorescent light (cool white),
  Flash
• Max Shutter Speed 1/6000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
• Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
• X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
• Exposure Range EV 0-20 ( ISO 100 )

• Lens System

• Type 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DA L AL Pentax KAF
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 82.5 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual,
  Automatic
• Min Focus Range 9.8 in
• Max View Angle 76 degrees
• Zoom Adjustment Manual
• Lens Construction 8 groups / 11 elements
• Filter Size 52 mm
• Lens System Mounting Pentax KAF2
• Features Aspherical lens

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
• Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
  Slow synchro,
  Auto mode,
  Flash OFF mode
• Features Wireless off-camera control,
  Flash +/- compensation,
  AF illuminator

• Additional Features

• Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second,
  4.7 frames per second
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
  12 sec
• Flash Terminal Hot shoe
• Additional Features Digital image rotation,
  Display brightness control,
  Depth-of-field preview button,
  PRINT Image Matching,
  Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM),
  Cropping an image,
  Dust Alert,
  Date/time stamp,
  720p HD movie recording,
  AF lock,
  DPOF support,
  Dynamic Range Enlargement (DRE),
  RGB primary color filter,
  AE lock,
  Digital noise reduction,
  Histogram display,
  Highlight point display,
  Shadow point display,
  Sharpness control,
  USB 2.0 compatibility

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
• Field Coverage 96%
• Magnification 0.85x
• Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1.5

• Display

• Type 2.7 in LCD display
• Display Features Built-in

• Microphone

• Microphone Operation Mode Mono

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB,
  1 x Composite video/audio output,
  1 x DC power input

• Software

• Software Pentax Photo Browser,
  Pentax Photo Laboratory,
  Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
  Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later,
  MS Windows Vista
• Peripheral Devices USB port,
  CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Battery charger,
  Carrying strap,
  USB cable,
  Lens cap,
  Eyecup,
  Dust cap,
  Body cap,
  Shoe cap
• Body Material Fiber-reinforced plastic polymer,
  Stainless steel

• Battery

• Supported Battery AA
• Supported Battery 4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Memory / Storage

• Memory Card Slot SD card
• Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
  SD Memory Card
• Internal Storage None
• Image Storage JPEG 4288 x 2848,
  JPEG 3936 x 2624,
  JPEG 3072 x 2048,
  JPEG 1728 x 1152,
  RAW 4288 x 2848
• Video Capture AVI - 1280 x 720

• Dimensions & Weight

• Width 4.8 in
• Depth 2.7 in
• Height 3.6 in
• Weight 1.1 lbs

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

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• Manufacturer:Pentax
• Address:

  600 12th Street, Golden, CO 80401

• Phone: 1-800-877-0155
• Fax: 1-303-799-9213

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