Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD

Pentax K-5 steps up and delivers a top-of-the-line APS-C camera--the K-5 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) (Black), featuring a low-noise 16.3MP CMOS high resolution sensor, sensitivity up to a best-in-class ISO 51200, 7 frames-per-second shooting capability and a responsive, high-precision 11-point auto-focus system. With the free firmware update to Version 1.01, the number of consecutive RAW and high ISO shots able to be captured in high speed mode before buffer slowdown has been improved from 8 frames to approximately 20 frames. A high performing PRIME II imaging engine produces rich-gradation, very high resolution digital images. A bright, clear 3" LCD display with 921,000 dots resolution makes it easy to compose and review your images, or use the bright viewfinder for composition, secure in the knowledge that the highly accurate 77-segment metering system will deliver the goods every time. Shake Reduction image stabilization makes it possible to shoot at 2.5 to 4 shutter speeds slower without seeing camera shake in your photos. The 77 special seals in the body give you a dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant camera, for reliable operation in harsh conditions, at temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). An extremely reliable shutter unit provides a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second and is tested to 100,000 shutter releases. A stellar performer.

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 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD Specifications

Imaging
Camera Type Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount Pentax K
Camera Format APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor)
Resolution Effective Pixels: 16.3 Megapixels
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.7 x 15.7 mm
File Formats Still Images: DNG, JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVI, MJPEG
Bit Depth 8-bit
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Image Stabilization Mechanical

AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9

Focus Control
Focus Type Auto
Autofocus Points 11

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.92x
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen LCD (921000)
Screen Coverage 100%

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 80-51200
Shutter 30 - 1/8000 sec
Metering Method Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Flash On
Max Sync Speed 1 / 180 sec
Continuous Shooting Up to 7 fps
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe, Wireless

Performance
Self Timer 2 sec, 12 sec
Connectivity 1/8" Microphone, AV Output, USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Capable (With Optional Transmitter) Yes

Power
Battery 1x D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Operating/Storage Temperature 14 to 104 °F (-10 to 40 °C)

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9" / 13.21 x 9.65 x 7.37 cm
Weight 23.3 oz / 661 g Without battery or memory card

Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD (Black Body Only)     Pentax $979.17