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Pentax K-5
$1,600.00
Released September, 2010
The Pros:Pentaprism 100% FOV viewfinder. Professional weather sealing. Much improved low light performance over the K-7.
The Cons:Video mode lags behind the competition. $300 premium over the K-7 introductory MSRP. AF system, while improved still only has 11 points.
The Pentax K-5 is a weather-resistant camera built for durability. It uses magnesium alloy covers around a stainless steel chassis, and is built to operate under cold conditions. Image stabilization is handled through a physical Shake Reduction (SR) system, which allows the lens to move slightly.
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This, combined with the ISO 80-12800 rating of the 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, allows handheld shooting in a wide variety of settings. A burst mode is available for capturing up to 7 frames per second, and high definition video can be captured in 1080p at 25 frames per second. A built-in microphone can be augmented through a standard 3.5mm jack. A built-in viewfinder provides 100% field of view, allowing for accurate shot alignment, and a 3 inch LCD is available for quick shooting and review.
Features
- 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
- Sensitivity: ISO 80-12800
- Continuous shooting at 6-7 FPS
- 1080p HD video at 25 FPS
- Built-in mic or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
- 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
- Dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor
- 3 inch LCD
- Weather sealed and coldproof
- Pentaprism viewfinder with 100% field of view
- Shake Reduction (SR) stabilization system
- 1/8000 second shutter speed max.
- HDMI output
- PENTAX PEF, Adobe DNG 14 bit RAW file formats
- In-camera image processing and filters
- Built-in level with tilt scale display
- SDXC memory card compatibility
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Pros & Cons
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pentaprism 100% FOV viewfinder
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professional weather sealing
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much improved low light performance over the K-7
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settings dial has been made 25% taller than the one on the K-7, much easier to use
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solid, magnesium coated stainless steel body
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slightly improved high resolution 3" display (921k dot vs 920k)
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new, slightly higher resolution 16.5MP sensor by Sony - impoved ISO range, lower noise
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records to affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC and the latest SDXC memory cards
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7fps continuous shooting (up from 5.2fps on the K-7)
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capable of recording video in high definition (720p/25-30, 1080p/25)
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external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
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mini-HDMI output for direct playback of images and video on compatible HDTVs and displays
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video mode lags behind the competition
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$300 premium over the K-7 introductory MSRP
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AF system, while improved still only has 11 points
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name is confusing - is "less" then the last generation K-7
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