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Pentax K-5 II body
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16.3 megapixels, CMOS sensor, stabilizer, dust removal, 11-point AF, Full HD video, 7 kaadrit/sekundis sarivõte, HDR võte, HDMI, 3" LCD, weatherproof, dustproof, freezeproof to -10°CProduct has been archived
This new model is designed to be the successor to the PENTAX K-5 (launched in October 2010), which has been very well received for its compact but solid, functional body and high-quality image reproduction. As the flagship model of the K series, the K-5 II boasts many advanced functions and user-friendly features, including a newly developed AF sensor assuring a broader AF working EV range, to accommodate many kinds of shooting conditions and photographic requirements.
A new SAFOX X AF module for the top AF performance in its class
The K-5 II features a newly developed, highly sensitive SAFOX X AF module. Thanks to the unit’s high-sensitivity AF sensor, which performs brilliantly in low-light conditions, this new module offers a broad AF working EV range (-3 EV to +18 EV). SAFOX X can work with luminous flux based on F2.8 levels in addition to that of F5.6. This increase the AF accuracy drastically when using with very fast lenses Coupled with an upgraded AF algorithm, it delivers exceptional AF performance, including such useful features as a select-area expansion function, which automatically tracks the subject even when it moves away from a pre-assigned select point by assessing distance data collected by neighboring focus sensors.
High-quality LCD monitor with outstanding visibility outdoors
The K-5 II comes equipped with a 3.0-inch, wide-view, air-gap-free LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots. Sandwiched between the front glass panel (which is coated with an anti-glare film) and the LCD screen is a unique resin layer that cuts down the reflection and dispersion of the light to effectively prevent ghost images and greatly reduce brightness loss. The front panel is also made of tempered glass to keep it free of scratches and abrasions.
High-resolution, true-to-life images with minimal noise
With its large sensor measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm in size with approximately 16.28 effective megapixels, the K-5 II’s latest-generation CMOS image sensor assures high-speed image data readout. By coupling this high-performance image sensor with the acclaimed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imaging engine, the K-5 II delivers super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images free of digital noise over a wide sensitivity range — from ISO 100 to ISO 12800 in standard setting, or from ISO 80 to ISO 51200 when expanded via a custom function.
Bright, clear optical viewfinder with a 100% field of view
The K-5 II features a glass pentaprism finder with a nearly 100% field of view and approximately 0.92-times magnification (with a 50mm F1.4 lens at infinity) to provide a sharp, clear view of the entire image field and improve the accuracy and speed of focusing and image composition. It also comes with the renowned Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen to facilitate manual-focus operation.
Compact, solid body with dustproof, weather-resistant construction
The K-5 II’s exterior casing is made of sturdy yet lightweight magnesium alloy, while its chassis is made of highly rigid stainless steel. Thanks to the inclusion of 77 special seals in the body, it boasts a dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant construction, assuring reliable operation even under demanding outdoor conditions, and at temperatures as low as -10°C. It also features a dependable shutter unit that provides a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second and the outstanding durability to withstand as many as 100,000 shutter releases.
High-speed continuous shooting
The K-5 II’s high-speed continuous shooting mode records as many as 30 images (in the JPEG format) in a single sequence at a maximum speed of approximately seven images per second, allowing the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of active, fast-moving subjects — such as athletes, stage performers and wildlife — with great ease.
PENTAX-original SR mechanism with user-assisting options
The K-5 II features the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by approximately three shutter steps, to produce sharp, blur-free images. This image sensor shift-type SR mechanism works with almost all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — even those designed for film-format cameras. Thanks to its flexible design, which tilts the image sensor unit in all directions, the K-5 II offers several useful features to assist the photographer during shooting, such as auto level compensation and image-composition fine-adjustment functions. In combination with the optional GPS Unit O-GPS1, it also offers an ASTROTRACER function to simplify astronomical photography.
A new SAFOX X AF module for the top AF performance in its class
The K-5 II features a newly developed, highly sensitive SAFOX X AF module. Thanks to the unit’s high-sensitivity AF sensor, which performs brilliantly in low-light conditions, this new module offers a broad AF working EV range (-3 EV to +18 EV). SAFOX X can work with luminous flux based on F2.8 levels in addition to that of F5.6. This increase the AF accuracy drastically when using with very fast lenses Coupled with an upgraded AF algorithm, it delivers exceptional AF performance, including such useful features as a select-area expansion function, which automatically tracks the subject even when it moves away from a pre-assigned select point by assessing distance data collected by neighboring focus sensors.
High-quality LCD monitor with outstanding visibility outdoors
The K-5 II comes equipped with a 3.0-inch, wide-view, air-gap-free LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots. Sandwiched between the front glass panel (which is coated with an anti-glare film) and the LCD screen is a unique resin layer that cuts down the reflection and dispersion of the light to effectively prevent ghost images and greatly reduce brightness loss. The front panel is also made of tempered glass to keep it free of scratches and abrasions.
High-resolution, true-to-life images with minimal noise
With its large sensor measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm in size with approximately 16.28 effective megapixels, the K-5 II’s latest-generation CMOS image sensor assures high-speed image data readout. By coupling this high-performance image sensor with the acclaimed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imaging engine, the K-5 II delivers super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images free of digital noise over a wide sensitivity range — from ISO 100 to ISO 12800 in standard setting, or from ISO 80 to ISO 51200 when expanded via a custom function.
Bright, clear optical viewfinder with a 100% field of view
The K-5 II features a glass pentaprism finder with a nearly 100% field of view and approximately 0.92-times magnification (with a 50mm F1.4 lens at infinity) to provide a sharp, clear view of the entire image field and improve the accuracy and speed of focusing and image composition. It also comes with the renowned Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen to facilitate manual-focus operation.
Compact, solid body with dustproof, weather-resistant construction
The K-5 II’s exterior casing is made of sturdy yet lightweight magnesium alloy, while its chassis is made of highly rigid stainless steel. Thanks to the inclusion of 77 special seals in the body, it boasts a dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant construction, assuring reliable operation even under demanding outdoor conditions, and at temperatures as low as -10°C. It also features a dependable shutter unit that provides a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second and the outstanding durability to withstand as many as 100,000 shutter releases.
High-speed continuous shooting
The K-5 II’s high-speed continuous shooting mode records as many as 30 images (in the JPEG format) in a single sequence at a maximum speed of approximately seven images per second, allowing the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of active, fast-moving subjects — such as athletes, stage performers and wildlife — with great ease.
PENTAX-original SR mechanism with user-assisting options
The K-5 II features the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by approximately three shutter steps, to produce sharp, blur-free images. This image sensor shift-type SR mechanism works with almost all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — even those designed for film-format cameras. Thanks to its flexible design, which tilts the image sensor unit in all directions, the K-5 II offers several useful features to assist the photographer during shooting, such as auto level compensation and image-composition fine-adjustment functions. In combination with the optional GPS Unit O-GPS1, it also offers an ASTROTRACER function to simplify astronomical photography.
Sensor
Effective megapixels
16.3
Sensor type
CMOS
Sensor size
23.7 × 15.7 mm
APS-C
APS-C
Full frame
No
Crop factor
1.5×
Aspect ratio
3 : 2
Largest image size
4928 × 3264
Smallest image size
1728 × 1152
Imaging processor
PRIME II (PENTAX Real iMage Engine)
ISO
Expandable ISO 80 – 51 200
100 – 12 800
1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments
100 – 12 800
1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Low pass filter
Low pass filter
Dust removal
DRII (Dust Removal II)
Dust Alert function
Dust Alert function
Colour space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
Bayonet
Camera body mount
Pentax KAF
Compatible lenses
Pentax KAF3
Pentax KAF2 (power zoom not compatible)
Pentax KAF
Pentax K-mount (with restrictions)
Compatible with Pentax S-mount
Pentax 67 (with 37954 adapter)
Pentax 645 (with 38455 adapter)
M-42 (with 30120 adapter)
Pentax KAF2 (power zoom not compatible)
Pentax KAF
Pentax K-mount (with restrictions)
Compatible with Pentax S-mount
Pentax 67 (with 37954 adapter)
Pentax 645 (with 38455 adapter)
M-42 (with 30120 adapter)
Image stabiliser
Image stabiliser
Sensor shift type
Focusing
Focusing sensor
SAFOX X sensor
TTL phase detection
TTL phase detection
Autofocus points
11
9 cross-type points
9 cross-type points
AF sensor working range
-3 – 18 EV
Autofocus modes
Auto
Single
Continuous
Manual
Single
Continuous
Manual
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Focus point selection
Auto (11 or 5 points)
Spot
Center spot
Spot
Center spot
Autofocus micro adjustment
No
AF assist light
Yes
Exposure metering
Metering
TTL metering
77 segment metering
77 segment metering
Metering range
0 – 22 EV
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Assignable to AF/AE-L button through the menu
Assignable to AF/AE-L button through the menu
Exposure compensation
±5 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
2, 3 or 5 frames
±2 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
±2 EV
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Shutter
Shutter
Electronically-controlled
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed
1/8000 – 30 sec
Bulb
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Bulb
1/3 or 1/2 EV increments
Shooting
Exposure modes
Auto
Program
Scene
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Sensitivity priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual (metered)
Bulb
X (flash x-sync speed)
Custom (5)
Movie
Program
Scene
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Sensitivity priority
Shutter and aperture priority
Manual (metered)
Bulb
X (flash x-sync speed)
Custom (5)
Movie
Scene modes
Yes
Drive modes
Single
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 12 sec
Remote control (No delay)
Remote (3 sec)
Remote (Continuous)
Mirror lock-up
Interval shooting (999 shots, interval 1 sec to 24 hours)
Multi-exposure
HDR capture
Exposure bracketing
Särikahveldus viivisega
Särikahveldus distantspäästikuga
Continuous (High)
Continuous (Low)
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 12 sec
Remote control (No delay)
Remote (3 sec)
Remote (Continuous)
Mirror lock-up
Interval shooting (999 shots, interval 1 sec to 24 hours)
Multi-exposure
HDR capture
Exposure bracketing
Särikahveldus viivisega
Särikahveldus distantspäästikuga
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
7 fps [High]
JPEG: up to 30 frames
RAW: up to 20 frames
1.6 fps [Low]
JPEG: until memory card becomes full
RAW up to 10 frames)
JPEG: up to 30 frames
RAW: up to 20 frames
1.6 fps [Low]
JPEG: until memory card becomes full
RAW up to 10 frames)
JPEG+RAW
Yes
White balance
White balance metering
System combining CMOS image and light source detection sensors
White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Fluorescent (4)
Tungsten
Flash
CTE
Manual (up to 3 settings)
Color temperature configuration (up to 3 settings, adjustable ±7 steps on A-B or G-M axis)
Copying the white balance from image
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Fluorescent (4)
Tungsten
Flash
CTE
Manual (up to 3 settings)
Color temperature configuration (up to 3 settings, adjustable ±7 steps on A-B or G-M axis)
Copying the white balance from image
Movie recording
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
Other formats
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
Duration
25 minutes (max)
Automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone
File types
JPEG
EXIF 2.21
DCF 2.0
DPOF
DCF 2.0
DPOF
RAW
PEF
DNG
14 bit lossless compression
DNG
14 bit lossless compression
Movie format
AVI (Video: Motion JPEG; Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type
Optical viewfinder
Eye-level pentaprism
Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage
100%
Magnification
0.92×
Dioptre correction
-2.5 – +1.5
Focusing screen
Natural Bright Matte III
Depth of field preview
Yes
LCD monitor
Display type
TFT LCD
AR (anti-reflection) coating
Air-gapless glass
AR (anti-reflection) coating
Air-gapless glass
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
921 000
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Viewing angle
170°
Adjustments
Brightness
Saturation
Saturation
Saturation
Saturation
Live View
Yes
Storage
Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDHC
Flash
Flash type
Built-in flash
Guide number
13 (m, ISO 100)
Coverage
28mm (in 35mm format)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
High speed sync
Rear curtain sync
Manual
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
High speed sync
Rear curtain sync
Manual
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
Flash exposure compensation
-2 – +1 EV
1/2 EV increments
1/2 EV increments
External flash
External flashguns with P-TTL support
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Flashguns with standard hot shoe in manual mode
Hot shoe
Yes
ISO 518 standard hot shoe
ISO 518 standard hot shoe
X-Sync
1/180 sec
Interface
USB
USB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
miniHDMI (Type C)
miniHDMI (Type C)
Sound
3.5 mm microphone input
Remote control
Pentax cable switch CS-205
Pentax remote control O-RC1
Pentax remote control O-RC1
Wireless
No
Other connections
PC terminal
Features
GPS
With O-GPS1 module
Electronic level
Yes (dual axis, can be displayed on screen or viewfinder)
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
Yes
1 sec to 24 hrs interval
Up to 999 shots
Time delay available
1 sec to 24 hrs interval
Up to 999 shots
Time delay available
Power source
Battery
D-LI90 lithium battery
Battery life
740 shots (CIPA)
External power source
AC adapter K-AC50E
Battery grip model
Pentax Battery Grip D-BG4
Body
Materials
Magnesium alloy body
Stainless steel chassis
Stainless steel chassis
Weather sealing
Dust- and weatherproof (77 special sealing parts)
Color
Black
Height (mm)
97
Width (mm)
131
Depth (mm)
72.5
Weight (body only)
680 g
Package contents
Lithium battery D-LI90
Battery charger K-BC90
USB cable I-USB7
AV cable I-AVC7
Shoulder strap
AC plug cord
Eyecup FR
Neck strap O-ST132
Body mount cover
Body mount cover
Battery grip terminal cover
Hot shoe cover
Battery charger K-BC90
USB cable I-USB7
AV cable I-AVC7
Shoulder strap
AC plug cord
Eyecup FR
Neck strap O-ST132
Body mount cover
Body mount cover
Battery grip terminal cover
Hot shoe cover
Product codes
EAN
027075220379
0027075220379
0027075220379
Manufacturer code
12015
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