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Model Name: | Pentax K-500 |
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | |
General | |
Model Number: | K-500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 |
Street Price: | $596.95 |
Date Available: | 2013-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.8 in. (130 x 97 x 71 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,087 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
HD Video Out: | No |
HD Video Connection: | |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: | smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL; 11 elements in 8 groups, 6 bladed diaphragm |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens; Live View: Contrast detection AF (face detection, tracking, select, spot) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, 21.7mm eyepoint (from view window), Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen (interchangeable) |
Focus Peaking: | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, 3 Manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum, *JPEG only); Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color; Dynamic range adjustment (Highlight, Shadow); HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3 |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | P-TTL: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | |
Connectivity | |
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
NFC: | No |
Bluetooth: | No |
Built-In GPS: | No |
Microphone Jack: | No |
Headphone Jack: | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote port |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | |
Startup Time: | |
Play -> Record Time: | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 710 shots (Lithium AA) |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA or proprietary D--LI109 Lithion-ion |
Usable Battery Types: | AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium) or optional D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 4 x AA Lithium disposables |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | Software CDROM (SILKYPIX Developer Studio for PENTAX included) |
OS Compatibility: | |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | Entry-level model: Similar to K-50 in IQ and performance, but not weather sealed, comes with 4 Energizer lithium AAs, and only available in black. |
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