Product Description
A High-Performance Entry-Class Digital SLR Camera,Packaging
Movie Recording, High-Speed Continuous Shooting and User-Friendly
Operation in Compact, Lightweight Body
This new model combines solid photographic performance with a wide
array of advanced features, including Live View function and
high-quality movie recording, extending high-quality digital SLR
photography to all users. Its compact, lightweight body also enhances
portability and maneuverability, making it ideal for many different
photographic occasions.
The K-x design is based on the PENTAX K-m, an entry-class digital SLR
camera launched in October 2008 that early on gained popularity for its
compact, lightweight body and simple, user-friendly operations. With
the addition of a newly designed CMOS image sensor and an upgraded
high-performance imaging engine, the K-x offers outstanding
photographic performance at nearly the same level as upper-class
models. This includes high-resolution, fine-detailed images delivered
by approximately 12.4 effective megapixels, super-high-sensitivity
photography and high-speed continuous shooting. The K-x also features
an array of advanced functions, including Live View shooting and movie
recording. It also provides a pair of handy functions designed to
produce highly personalized images with great ease: an upgraded digital
filter function to accommodate more sophisticated image processing, and
a new cross process mode to produce unexpected, eye-catching finishing
touches with unique, intriguing colors. The K-x is not only the perfect
camera for first-time digital SLR camera users, but also serves as the
ideal backup camera for more experienced photographers.
Product Specification
Type |
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure digital SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL auto pop-up flash |
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Effective Pixels |
approx. 12.4 megapixels |
Image Sensor |
Total pixels |
approx. 12.9 megapixels |
Type |
CMOS with a primary color filter |
Size |
23.6mm x 15.8mm
|
Recorded Pixels |
Still Picture |
JPEG: [12M] 4288x2848 pixels, [10M] 3936x2624 pixels, [6M] 3072x2048 pixels, [2M] 1728x1152 pixels
RAW: [12M] 4288x2848 pixels |
Movie |
[0.9M] 1280x720, 16:9, [0.3M] 640x416, 3:2 |
Sensitivity ( Standard output sensitivity ) |
Auto, Manual: 200-6400 (1EV steps or 1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps)
Bulb mode: up to ISO1600, Could be expanded to ISO 100-12800 |
Recording Format |
Still Picture |
RAW (Original/DNG), JPEG (Conforms to Exif 2.21), Conforms to DCF (Design rule of Camera File system) 2.0
|
Movie |
Motion JPEG (AVI) 24FPS |
Image Formats |
JPEG - Baseline ( : Best, : Better, : Good)
RAW (12bit) (PEF, DNG )
RAW+JPEG: available |
Storage Media |
SD memory card , SDHC memory card |
White Balance |
Auto,
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W, D, N, L
(Light Bulb) ), Flash, CTE, Manual setting, with WB fine adjustment |
Viewfinder |
Type |
Fixed molded penta-mirror type |
Focusing screen |
Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen |
Field of view |
approx. 96% |
Magnification |
approx. 0.85X (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m-1) |
Diopter adjustment |
approx. -2.5 - +1.5m-1 |
Live View |
Type |
TTL by Image sensor |
Display |
Enlargement
(2X, 4X, 6X in case of AF mode, 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X in case of MF
mode), Grid pattern, white/black out warning display, Histogram display |
Autofocus Mode |
Contrast detection + Face detection / Contrast detection / Phase difference detection |
Monitor |
Type |
TFT color LCD monitor, Brightness adjustable, Wide angle view |
Size |
2.7 inch |
Dots |
approx. 230,000 dots |
Preview Method |
Optical/Digital preview *This function can be allocated to green button through Menu. |
Playback |
Single
frame, 4-image display, 9-image display, 16-image display, 36-image
display, Zoom display (up to 16 times, scrolling possible), Image
comparison, Rotating, Folder, Calendar, Slideshow, Histogram,
Bright/Dark area, Resize, Trimming, Index |
Digital Filter |
Rec. mode: Toy camera, High contrast, Soft, Star burst, Retro, Extract color, Fish eye, Custom
Playback: Toy camera, High contrast, Soft, Star burst, Retro, Extract
color, Illustration(Pastel, Water color), Fish Eye, HDR, B&W,
Sepia, Color, Slim, Miniature, Brightness, Base Tweaking, Custom |
Focusing System |
Type |
TTL phase difference detection, 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII) |
Focus Mode |
AF.A(auto), AF.S(single, with focus lock), AF-C(continuous)*, Manual focus
* Auto Picture and Picture mode: only when the Action mode is selected.
* Scene mode: only when the Kids, Pet, Stage lighting and Night snap mode are selected.
* P/Sv/Tv/Av/M/B: AF.A, AF.S or AF.C selectable |
Focus Point |
5-point auto, 11-point auto, AF point select, Center |
AF assist lamp |
avaiable (by Built-in Flash) |
Exposure Control |
Metering System |
TTL open-aperture 16-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information) |
Metering Mode |
(1) Multi-segment metering (2) Center-weighted metering (3) Spot metering |
Exposure Range |
EV1-21.5 (Standard Output Sensitivity 200 50mmF1.4) |
Modes |
(1)
Auto Picture mode (2) Picture mode (3) Scene mode (4) Program AE (5)
Sensitivity-Priority AE (6) Shutter-Priority AE (7) Aperture-Priority
AE (8) Metered Manual (9) Bulb
Picture mode: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait, Standard Flash-Off
Scene mode: Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet,
Candlelight, Museum, Stage lighting*, Night snap* *The image is fixed
to only JPEG. |
Exposure Compensation |
±3EV (0.5EV steps or 0.3EV steps) |
Auto-bracketing |
3 frames within range of ±0.5EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV, ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV (0.3EV steps) |
AE Lock |
This function can be allocated to AF button in Menu. |
Shutter |
Shutter Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter |
Shutter Speed |
Auto: 1/6000 - 30 sec. and bulb, Manual: 1/6000 - 30 sec., and bulb |
Drive Modes |
Continuous shooting |
Single-frame , Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote control (0s, 3s), Auto bracket
approx. 4.7 fps, sequence: 17 frame (JPEG and Continuous (Hi)) 5 frame (RAW)
approx. 2 fps , sequence: until the memory card becomes full (JPEG and Continuous (Lo)) 11 frame (RAW) |
Built-in flash |
Type |
Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash |
Guide number |
approx. 16 (Standard Output Sensitivity 200/m) 12 (Standard Output Sensitivity 100/m) |
Angle of view coverage |
28mm wide-angle (equivalent to 35mm) |
Flash Exposure
Compensation |
-2 EV - +1EV (1/2EV steps) |
Flash Synchronization |
Hot shoe, sync-speed: 1/180 sec., P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash |
Image Stabilizer |
Type |
Image sensor shift mechanism, Max 4 steps |
Dust Removal |
Type |
Image sensor moving mechanism and SP Coating |
Time |
World Time |
75 cities (28 time zones) |
Data Folder |
Folder Name |
Date (100_MMDD•••), PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX•••) |
Power Sources |
Four AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH) batteries
Optional AC adapter also available. |
Battery Life |
Number of recordable images (Lithium) |
approx. 1900 (Normal Recording)*2 , 1100 (50% use Flash)*1 |
Playback time |
approx. 680 minutes*2 |
Number of recordable images (Ni-MH 1900mAh) |
approx. 640 (Normal Recording)*2 , 420 (50% use Flash)*1 |
Playback time |
approx. 390 minutes*2 |
Number of recordable images (Alkaline) |
approx. 210 (Normal Recording)*2 , 130 (50% use Flash)*1 |
Playback time |
approx. 350 minutes*2 |
Interfaces |
USB/Video
USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED) |
Video Output |
Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats |
Lens Mount |
PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount |
Usable Lens |
PENTAX KAF3-, KAF2-, KAF-, and KA-mount lenses.
*
Power zoom function is not available. K-mount lenses usable with
restrictions. S-mount lenses, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and
with restrictions. |
Dimensions |
approx. 122.5(W) x 91.5(H) x 67.5(D)mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
Weight |
approx. 515g (18.2 oz.) without battery and SD memory card
approx. 580g (20.5 oz.) loaded and ready with lithium battery and SD memory card
approx. 615g (21.7 oz.) loaded and ready with alkaline battery and SD memory card |
Included accessories |
USB cable I-USB7 , Strap O-ST53 , AA lithium battey 4pcs. , CD-ROM S-SW99
Eyecup FQ , Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover |
Bundle software |
PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4.0 |
*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded
during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on
operating conditions.
*2 According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
[ Storage capacity ]
| Still |
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128MB |
256MB |
512MB |
1GB |
2GB |
4GB |
6GB |
8GB |
12GB |
16GB |
32GB |
| RAW 4288 × 2848 |
PEF |
6 |
12 |
24 |
48 |
98 |
194 |
295 |
394 |
595 |
794 |
1593 |
| RAW 4288 × 2848 |
DNG |
6 |
12 |
24 |
48 |
98 |
192 |
293 |
392 |
591 |
789 |
1583 |
JPEG
4288 × 2848 |
|
17
| 35 |
69 |
138 |
281 |
553 |
841 |
1126 |
1699 |
2266 |
4547 |
|
31
| 61 |
122 |
244 |
495 |
973 |
1479 |
1980 |
2987 |
3985 |
7994 |
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61
| 120 |
239 |
479 |
975 |
1915 |
2912 |
3898 |
5880 |
7844 |
15735 |
JPEG
3936 × 2624 |
|
21 |
41 |
81 |
163 |
332 |
652 |
991 |
1327 |
2002 |
2671 |
5358 |
|
37 |
72 |
144 |
289 |
585 |
1149 |
1747 |
2339 |
3528 |
4706 |
9441 |
|
73 |
142 |
282 |
564 |
1138 |
2234 |
3398 |
4548 |
6860 |
9151 |
18358 |
JPEG
3072 × 2048 |
|
34 |
67 |
133 |
267 |
543 |
1068 |
1623 |
2173 |
3278 |
4373 |
8772 |
|
60 |
118 |
234 |
468 |
945 |
1856 |
2823 |
3778 |
5699 |
7602 |
15251 |
|
116 |
227 |
450 |
902 |
1807 |
3549 |
5397 |
7224 |
10896 |
14535 |
29157 |
JPEG
1728 × 1152 |
|
104 |
203 |
402 |
805 |
1617 |
3176 |
4829 |
6463 |
9749 |
13005 |
26088 |
|
177 |
346 |
686 |
1373 |
2793 |
5485 |
8341 |
11164 |
16840 |
22463 |
45061 |
|
325 |
634 |
1258 |
2518 |
5121 |
10057 |
15292 |
20468 |
30873 |
41182 |
82612 |
| Movie |
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128MB |
256MB |
512MB |
1GB |
2GB |
4GB |
6GB |
8GB |
12GB |
16GB |
32GB |
0.9M
(1280 × 720,
16:9) |
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The maximum file size is 4GB for movie.
The maximum length is 25 minutes for movie.
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