Reviews - Pentax K-5 DSLR camera for professionals and beginners


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Pentax presented new model of the DSLR camera – Pentax K-5. It includes 16-megapixel sensor, wide expanded ISO sensitivity (80-51200) and can make seven photos per second. Thos model is similar to its predecessor, K-7, but is better.


It includes some improvements. The manufacturer offers updated CMOS image sensor. Also Pentax K-5 has the latest generation of Pentax’s SAFOX phase-detection autofocus module and 77-zone matrix metering system. The K-5 also includes wide range of playback options. So you can compare two images side-by-side with a zoom mode. Also camera has tools for RAW development.




The Pentax K-5 offers different image resolutions. Maximum is 4,928 x 3,264 pixels, minimum is 1,728 x 1,152 pixels. You can use lowest resolution mode, if you haven’t enough place for your images. The shutter unit offers a maximum 1/8,000 second shutter speed, minimum is 30 seconds. Its lifetime is 100,000 cycles.

Camera includes great range of white balance settings. You can select Automatic and Manual modes or presets like Daylight, Cloudy, Daylight, Warm White Fluorescent and Color Temperature Enhancement. The last option created used to keep and enhance the lighting tone

Pentax K-5 includes sensor shift stabilization system; you can find the same in the K-7. Engineers have improved dynamic range mode and enabled handheld HDR shooting. Also they offer a greater degree of control. You can look news HDR effect that can be achieved. Pentax K-5 was created not for photos only, but for movies too. You can capture video at Full HD regime (1,080p). You can apply also effect during shooting.
The Pentax K-5 is created for using SD memory cards (most popular variant, it includes SDHC and SDXC types). All accessories for K-5 are compatible with the K-7 mode; You can use similar batteries, battery pack and remotes. So it is very easy for owner of K-7 to upgrade his camera to Pentax K-5.




List Price:
$1,599.95

Price: $989.00

20 used & new available from $989.00


Pentax offers K-5 consumers in two variants – body-only or kit – with 18-55mm lens. Also you can find in stores limited edition of Pentax K-5. It is silver-bodied -bodied version. It has reprofiled hand grip, and strong glass cover over the LCD panel. In most other respects, K-5 Limited edition is similar to the black-bodied K-5.

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Article written by Rita

I am a housewife, and I also worked at one private company. My hobby of photography

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