| Camera Type |
Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera
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| Image Quality |
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| Image Sensor |
APS-C (23.5 x 15.7mm) 10.75 Megapixel Interline interlace CCD with a primary color filter
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| Effective Resolution |
10.2 million pixels
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| Color Depth |
24-Bit RGB (JPEG) or 36-Bit RGB (RAW)
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| Color Modes |
Color (18 types), Black & White (4 types), Sepia (3 types), Soft (3 levels), Slim (+/- 8 levels), Brightness (during playback)
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| Image File Formats |
RAW (PEF or DNG)
JPEG (Best, Better, Good)
Exif 2.21, DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III
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| Recorded Resolution |
10M (3872x2592)
6M (3008x2000)
2M (1824x1216)
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| Video Recording |
No
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| Audio Recording |
No
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| Optics |
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| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF mount
KAF2, KAF and KA mount lenses - fully compatible
K-mount lenses - usable with restriction
S-mount lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
67/645 lenses - usable with adapter and restrictions
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| Focal Length Multiplier |
1.5x
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| Optical Image Stabilization |
Yes (CCD Image Sensor Shift)
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| Focus Control |
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| Focus Type |
TTL phase-matching 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)
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| Focus Modes |
AF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
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| Exposure Control |
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| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (user defined range)
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
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| Shutter Type |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
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| Shutter Speed |
30 - 1/4000 second
Bulb
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| Mirror Lock-Up |
Yes
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| Exposure Metering |
TTL open-aperture metering (16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot)
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| Exposure Modes |
Program AE, Green, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Exposure Compensation (±3EV in 1/2EV steps or ±2 EV in 1/3EV steps), Auto Exposure Lock, Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 frames at ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps))
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| White Balance Modes |
TTL Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
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| Scene Modes |
No
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| Flash |
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| Built-in Flash |
Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash (Flash on, Red-eye, Leading curtain sync, Leading curtain + Red-eye, Trailing curtain sync)
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| Effective Flash Range |
Up to 36' (11m) @ ISO 100
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| External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe
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| External Flash Control |
P-TTL high speed sync and wireless sync with PENTAX dedicated flash
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| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed |
1/180 second
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| Performance |
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| Start-Up Time |
Not Specified
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| Shutter Lag |
Not Specified
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| Time Between Shots |
Not Specified
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| Burst Capability |
Continuous at 3fps to card capacity (JPEG) or 9 frames (RAW)
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| Self Timer |
12 seconds or 2 seconds
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| Interval Recording |
No
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| Date & Time Stamp |
Yes
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| Memory & Power |
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| Built-in Memory |
No
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| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD) card
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
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| File Size |
Not Specified
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| Battery Type |
D-LI50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
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| Power Adapter |
AC Adapter (optional)
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| Input/Output |
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| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 (hi-speed)
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| Direct Print Capable |
Yes (PictBridge)
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| Remote Control |
Wireless Infrared Remote (optional)
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| Video Output |
Yes (NTSC & PAL)
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| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
- Pentium 4 processor (2GHz or higher recommended)
- Windows 2000, XP
- 512MB RAM
- 250MB Hard Drive space (500MB recommended)
- Standard equipped USB port
- 1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor
Macintosh System
- PowerPC G4 (G5 or Intel CORE)
- MacOS X (10.2 or later)
- 512MB RAM
- 250MB Hard Drive space (500MB recommended)
- Standard equipped USB port
- 1024 x 768, 24 Bit color Monitor
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| Display |
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| Viewfinder |
Pentaprism Viewfinder with Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen and Diopter Adjustment (-2.5m-1 to +1.5m-1)
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| Viewfinder Info |
Shutter Speed, Aperture, Shake Reduction, Focus Indicator, EV Compensation, AE lock, Frames Remaining, Flash Status, Manual Control indication, Manual Focus Indication, EV Bar, Flash Compensation, ISO Warning
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| Depth-of-Field Preview |
Yes
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| LCD Display |
2.5" TFT color LCD (210,000 pixels) with adjustable brightness
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| Information Display |
Alphanumeric Monochrome LCD (Shutter Speed, Aperture, Bracket Indicator, Flash Compensation, Exposure Bar/Meter, EV Compensation, Battery Status, File Format, Frames Remaining, White Balance indicator, Drive Mode, Flash Mode, Multiple Exposure)
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| Language Options |
English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Portuguese, Japanese
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| Playback Options |
Single, Index (nine image), Magnification (up to 20x), Image rotation, Folder view, Slide show, Digital filter, Histogram, Exposure warning, Erase and Image Protect Modes (Single, All), PictBridge Functions
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| Physical |
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| Dimensions |
4.0 x 5.6 x 2.8" (101 x 142 x 70mm) body only
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| Weight |
25.0 oz. (710g) body only
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