Pentax steps up and delivers a top-of-the-line APS-C camera--the K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body (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. A high performing PRIME II imaging engine produces rich-gradation, very high resolution digital images. Plus, full HD video at 1920 x 1080 pixels.

The K-5 makes advances in plenty of other areas as well, such as faster autofocusing speed, and an upgraded High Dynamic Range (HDR) function that can even be used without a tripod. 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. A lens is not included.

And all of this photo goodness is packed into a body of sturdy, lightweight magnesium alloy on a chassis of stainless steel. 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.

Imaging

Resolution

16.3MP

Sensor

CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system
Size: 23.7 x 15.7mm

Bit Depth

8 bits/channel JPG, 14 bits/channel RAW

File Formats

Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III
Movie: (compression): AVI (Motion JPG)

File Size

Not specified by manufacturer

Color Spaces

Not specified by manufacturer

Creative Color Modes

Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass - All include gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Monochrome mode includes adjustments for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia, warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales).

Film Modes

Not specified by manufacturer

Movie Modes

Not specified by manufacturer

Image Stabilization

Type: Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction with rotational compensation (4 stops max) Electronic level function: Yes, verification via viewfinder and LCD panel

Crop Factor

1.5x

Optics

Lens Mount

Pentax KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount

Focus Type

SAFOX IX+ TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system with light wavelength sensor

Shooting Controls

Sensitivity

ISO 100-12800, expandable to ISO 80-51200

Shutter Speeds

1/8000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb

Metering

TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering

Exposure Modes

Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot

White Balance

Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes, 3 manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets available, copy WB settings from a captured image available * WB fine adjustment available in all modes

Mirror Lock-Up

N/A

Burst Capability

Continuous Hi: 7.0 FPS (22 JPG, 8 RAW) - Continuous Lo: 2.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 12 RAW)

Self Timer

Yes (12s, 2s)

Interval Recording

Not specified by manufacturer

Remote Control

Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous), cable switch

Flash

Built-in Flash

Retractable P-TTL popup flash

Effective Flash Range

Not specified by manufacturer

External Flash Connection

Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec

Dedicated Flash System

Pentax

Max Sync Speed

1/180

Memory

Built-in Memory

N/A

Memory Card Type

SD, SDHC, SDXC (via firmware update)

A/V Recording

Recording Formats

AVI (Motion JPG)

Video Recording

AVI (Motion JPG)

Video Resolution

1920x1080p@25fps, 1280x720p@30/25fps, 640x480p@30/25fps

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type

Pentaprism

Viewfinder Coverage

100%

Display

3.0" TFT color LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating Resolution: 921,000 dots

Live View

Yes

Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity

USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone, X-sync socket Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature

14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)

Weatherproofing

Weather resistant: 77 weather protection seals

Durability

Not specified by manufacturer

Power

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, D-BG4 Battery Grip (optional) for 2nd D-LI90 battery or 6X AA batteries

Power Adapter

Optional

Physical

Dimensions

5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9" (13.2 x 9.6 x 7.3 cm)

Weight

23.3 oz (660.54 g) without battery or memory card

• Pentax K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body (Black)
• USB Cable I-USB7
• AV Cable I-AVC7
• Strap O-ST53
• ME Viewfinder Cap
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90
• Battery Charger D-BC90
• AC Plug Cord
• Software (CD-ROM)