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Pentax 645D 40 megapixels
A 40 Megapixel medium format (44x33mm) CCD sensor provides a top resolution of 7264×5440 pixels, which is ideal for ultra-high resolution imaging, exceptionally large printing applications, and outstanding cropping flexibility.

Pentax 645D Magnesium alloy body
Magnesium alloy covers around a rigid aluminum diecast chassis adds durability and thermal stability while minimizing weight.

Fully weather sealed
Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists rain, snow, dust, and other environmental hazards during field use, to keep the camera operating at peak performance levels.

Large 3 inch LCD
Large, 3 inch LCD screen, with anti-reflective coating and reinforced glass surface, features 921,000 dots of resolution, wide angle viewing, and 32X image review magnification for easy on-camera image proofing.

Lens Compatability
Compatibility with new D FA autofocus lenses as well as older 645 lenses ensures a wide selection of PENTAX glass for a wide range of photographic applications.

11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system features a light wavelength sensor for improved focus speed and reliability, even within different lighting environments.

77 segment metering system
Highly accurate 77 segment metering system for perfectly exposed images even in difficult lighting.

14 Bit RAW files in PEF and Adobe DNG
Deep, 14 Bit RAW files in PEF and Adobe DNG formats retain great detail in highlight and shadow areas of an image, and offer a high level of flexibility when processing RAW files.

Dual slot SD/SDHC memory card
Dual slot SD/SDHC memory card support ensures fast and reliable storage for high resolution image files, simultaneously saving in multiple formats, assigning images to different cards based on their original format, or easily holding one memory card in reserve.

ISO 100-1600
ISO 100-1600 provides great existing-light photo capture with outstanding noise performance.

Highly flexible white balance
Highly flexible white balance options include several common presets, 3 Kelvin color temperature settings, and 3 manual saves, each with WB fine adjustment tuning.

All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder
All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens offers a 98% field of view viewing angle for accurate framing applications.

Multiple JPG image processing modes
Multiple JPG image processing modes include Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Reversal Film, and Monochrome, for high quality JPG output without extensive computer enhancement and manipulation.

Lens Correction function
Lens Correction function automatically compensates for lateral chromatic aberration, as well as barrel and spool distortion common to wide angle lens photography, with select PENTAX 645 lenses.

1.1 frames per second at full 40 megapixel resolution
Consecutive shooting up to 1.1 frames per second at full 40 megapixel resolution, enables action photography in a medium format camera system.

In-camera HDR image capture
An in-camera HDR image capture function blends 3 consecutive frames of varying exposures into a single, perfectly blended image, maximizing detail within all tonal ranges.

Mirror dampening hardware
Mirror dampening hardware applies a braking action to the mirror swing, minimizing the effect of camera shake and noise levels to the image capture process.

Mirror Lockup function
Mirror Lockup function prevents blur caused by the movement of the mirror during the exposure, ensuring the sharpest possible image capture for professional-caliber applications.

HDMI output
HDMI output for high resolution image display on HDTVs.

Digital Level function
A Digital Level function displays the vertical and horizontal inclination of the camera, ensuring captured photos remain level to the horizon.

High capacity Li-Ion battery
High capacity Li-Ion battery provides up to 800 shots in typical shooting conditions.

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Reviews

Photoradar writes:
“Very detailed pictures 40-million pixel pictures which offer an impressive colour gradation and tone. High ISO performance is outstanding. Processing speed could do with being much faster, as you have a five second wait before shots appear on screen.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

WDC writes:
“its handling is a winner and easy to pick up. For general use a pro-level DSLR still has more versatility but, so long as speed’s no issue, the Pentax 645D is a pleasure to use.“
Rating: ★★★★½

whatdigitalcamera.com writes:
“The 645D will no doubt attract a niche audience, though its almost-£10k price tag is firmly out of reach for the majority. The experience of using a medium format digital camera is very different from a DSLR and has many advantages, especially for landscape photographers. To be clear: the 645D is less of a studio camera than its competition, but its weather-sealed single body design firmly fixes it as one to use in the field or where large, resolute files are a must. However the vertical run shutter, non-customisable construction and no tethered shooting ability may pose issues for certain users.  However its handling is a winner and easy to pick up. For general use a pro-level DSLR still has more versatility but, so long as speed’s no issue, the Pentax 645D is a pleasure to use.”

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The Pentax K-5 is based on the Japanese manufacturer’s current flagship DSLR, the K-7. The Pentax K-5 comes with a new 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and faster continuous shooting.

Pentax Imaging Systems has announced the Pentax K5 digital SLR camera. The Pentax K5 offers a true high-end prosumer design and features normally found only on the most costly of professional cameras. With exceptional reliability, user-friendly operation, and the compact, lightweight body of its predecessor, the Pentax K5 offers several important and improved features.

Pentax K-5 features:
- 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor
- 80-51200 ISO
- 7 FPS
- 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
- 1080p HD video
- 3 inch LCD
- Fully Weather Sealed
- Rugged design
- 77 segment metering system
- 100% Field of view
- Shake Reduction
- 1/8000 Shutter Speed
- HDMI port
- PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG files
- HDR
- In-camera image processing and filters
- Customizable RAW/Fx button
- Built-in electronic level
- SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update).

Reviews

PopPhoto reviews the Pentax K-5 and writes:
“the K-5 keeps noise to a Low or better rating up to ISO 400. It remains in acceptable territory up to ISO 1600 and just barely edges into an Unacceptable rating at ISO 3200. Even a judicious use of noise reduction will bring that into our acceptable range without a serious effect on resolution, which remains at an Excellent rating up to ISO 12,800 using Pentax’s default noise-reduction settings “
Rating: N/A

ExpertReviews writes:
“While the K-5 excels for stills photography, it can’t quite compete on value with the Canon 60D and Nikon D7000. Its weather proofing is useful but we’d rather take its competitors’ larger zoom ranges, more capable video modes and the Canon’s articulated screen or the Nikon’s superior autofocus.”
Rating: ★★★☆☆

PDNOnline writes:
“The K-5 is solid, produces detailed images and boasts impressive low-light capabilities. Those looking to upgrade to an enthusiast-level DSLR won’t be disappointed because, in a competitive market, the K-5 fights its corner very well indeed.“
Rating: N/A

Photoblographer writes:
“To sum up the night shoot experience, the Pentax K-5 is a creatively inspiring and fun to use camera. It is very well built, easy to customize, compact, and captures clean, nicely-detailed files with minimal noise.“
Rating: N/A

CNET.uk writes:
“The Pentax K-5 may be an expensive digital SLR, but it certainly packs in plenty of features for the price, and its performance is worth coughing up for.”
Rating: ★★★★½

AmateurPhotographer writes:
“The K-5 is solid, produces detailed images and boasts impressive low-light capabilities. Those looking to upgrade to an enthusiast-level DSLR won’t be disappointed because, in a competitive market, the K-5 fights its corner very well indeed.“
Rating: N/A

ImagingResource writes:
“Overall, a good performance for the Pentax K5. It retains excellent detail for quite a run of large print sizes, which makes for easy cropping from lower ISO settings and the ability to squeeze a 4×6 out of its highest ISO setting of 51,200, great for indoor low-light snapshots. “
Rating: N/A

WDC writes:
“At the lower ISO settings the K-5 provides quality that can easily rival the Canon 60D and Nikon D7000. Where it gets extra special, however, is in the mid-high ISO settings where the processing does an exceptional job of keeping colour noise to a minimum. Granted this is going to be at the expense of sharpness as the ISO increases, but up to ISO 3200 images can still be taken of an acceptable quality.“
Rating: N/A

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Pentax K-5 specifications:

Model Description Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Compatible Lens: KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens
Image Sensor: Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.7 x 15.7 (mm)
Effective Pixels: Approx 16.28 megapixels
Total Pixels: Approx 16.93 megapixels
Dust Removal: Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” with the Dust Alert function
Sensitivity: AUTO/100 to 12800 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV), expandable from ISO 80 up to ISO 51200. Up to ISO 1600 in Bulb mode.
Motion blur compensation: CMOS image sensor shift
Effective Compensation Range: Up to 4EV (depending on the used lens type and shooting conditions)
File Formats: RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.21), DCF2.0 compliant
Recorded Pixel: JPEG: 16M (4928×3264 pixels), 10M (3936×2624 pixels), 6M (3072×2048 pixels), 2M (1728×1152 pixels) RAW: 16M (4928×3264 pixels)
Quality Level: RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: starstarstarstar (Premium), starstarstar (Best), starstar (Better), star (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
Magnification: Approx. 0.92x (50mmF1.4 at infinity)
Eye-Relief Length: Approx. 21.7mm (from the view window), Approx 24.5mm (from the center of lens)
Display: Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (AF mode: 2x, 4x, 6x / MF mode: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x), Grid display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram
LCD Monitor: Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD with AR coating
Size: 3.0 inch
Dots: Approx. 921,000 dots
Dimensions: – Approx. 131mm (W) x 97mm (H) x 73mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight: Approx. 740g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx. 660g (body only)

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The Pentax K-r features a large, 3″ high-resolution color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots. The Pentax K-r DSLR is equipped with a spotbeam projector to assist the AF system in poorly lit locations.

The compact, lightweight Pentax K-r is easy to use with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that take the guesswork out of shooting stunning images while still offering a high degree of manual and priority control. The Pentax K-r DSLR offers a variety of new and improved features including a fast framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, an improved 12.4 megapixel low-noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that take it a step above an entry-level DSLR camera.

The Pentax K-r DSLR incorporates a new generation CMOS image sensor with 12 megapixels and the high-performance PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II imaging engine for accurate and high-speed data processing equal to that of upper-level Pentax digital SLR  models for high-quality images. The Pentax K-r DSLR camera also offers a wide sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 12800 that may be expanded from ISO 100 to ISO 25600 via a custom function.

Pentax K-r features:

- 12.4-megapixel CMOS image sensor  (100-25600 ISO range)

- 6 FPS framerate that captures 25 images in a single sequence

- 720p HD video at 25 FPS

- Shake Reduction mechanism

- Dust Removal mechanism

- 3-inch, 921K dot display  (170 degree viewable)

- In-camera image processing and Special Effects filters

- 11 point SAFOX IX autofocus system

- Choice of rechargeable lithium-ion or 4 AA batteries

- In-camera HDR image capture

Reviews

WDC writes:
“Coupled with the 18-55mm SMC Pentax DAL kit lens the K-r is capable of delivering acceptably sharp images, especially when stopped down to an optimum aperture and used at low to mid-range sensitivities. “
Rating: ★★★★☆

Stuff.tv writes:
“The Pentax K-r doesn’t really do enough for us to recommend it over equivalent Sony, Canon or Nikon models, but it’s a reliable performer with a great kit lens. If you’re already a Pentax DSLR user looking to step up it’s a great choice.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

CameraGearGuide writes:
“In conclusion, the K-r comes highly recommended so long as your focus is largely photographic. Fast, compact, and adept at taking a pretty picture, the Pentax K-r in our opinion would make an excellent first DSLR and certainly would be a well chosen gateway into the compact Pentax system and its library of fun in their own right prime lenses. “
Rating: ★★★★½

PhotoReview.au writes:
“Picture quality was reasonably good with each resolution setting and colours were accurately recorded; audio quality was pretty ordinary. We found occasional clips where the so-called ‘jello effect’ produced wobbly videos when shooting fast movement or panning too quickly. “
Rating: ★★★★½

DCR writes:
“The Pentax K-r follows the K-x with solid performance and image quality, adding a few more premium features. First-time DSLR buyers would be smart to consider this or its K-x predecessor.”
Rating: ★★★★½

TrustedReviews writes:
“To rate its picture quality, what really stood out for us was the slightly warm, well saturated colours and even exposures achievable straight from the camera’s default settings – which again should appeal to the mass market, family user. “
Rating: ★★★★☆

Steve’sDigicams writes:
“We were overall very pleased with the K-r and its results. The camera is able to produce pleasing photographs in a variety of conditions, including low-light thanks to good performance when using its higher sensitivity settings. Shooting performance is quite robust, and the K-r is loaded with cool and useful exposure options that many will find handy.”
Rating: N/A

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Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

The PENTAX K20D incorporates a newly developed image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of PENTAX interchangeable lenses.

Good: Impressive performance, 14 megapixels at a relatively low price; weather sealed; nice control layout; wireless flash control.

Bad: Slightly inaccurate colors; shake reduction could be more effective.

The camera also offers an array of advanced features and user-friendly functions, including: a new Custom Image function that lets the user select or adjust the image’s finishing touches to their preference; an upgraded, more reliable SR (Shake Reduction) system; a comprehensive Dust Removal system; a multi-mode exposure system for faithful reproduction of the photographer’s creative intentions; and a dependable dust-proof, water-resistant body construction. As a result, the K20D easily meets the diversified, exacting demands of discerning photographers.

The K20D development is based on the popular PENTAX K10D, which not only attracted great interest and high acclaim from users around the world, but also swept prestigious camera awards across the globe in 2007.

The new CMOS image sensor, exclusively developed for the K20D, has been designed to optimize the performance of PENTAX interchangeable lenses. Featuring approximately 14.6 effective megapixels and the latest noise-reduction technology, it assures superb image quality a step above its predecessors.

Reviews

ImagingResource writes:
“noise isn’t a practical factor until ISO 800, edges are well-preserved, and even at ISO 1,600 8×10-inch prints are excellent. .. When used properly the K20D can produce excellent images, making it easy to declare it a Dave’s Pick.”
Rating: N/A

PhotographyReview writes:
“The K20D is a joy to use. From its spirited (yet pretty loud) auto focus to its awesome menu system and custom features, the camera leaves very little for a professional to be desired… It has impressed me much more than irritated me and for that, makes a very solid design.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PCWorld writes:
“The camera delivered very good image quality overall in the PC World Test Center’s digital camera tests. Even so, the competition–including models from Canon, Nikon, and Olympus–outperformed this Pentax.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

GoodGearGuide writes:
“It produces some of the crispest, sharpest pictures of any camera in its class. It also has a stack of features, including live view and sensor-based stabilisation. Some users will want a faster burst mode or better live view implementation. Nonetheless, this is a great option for enthusiasts.”
Rating: ★★★★½

CameraLabs writes:
“we can easily recommend the K20D, but its relatively high price, disappointing Live View, tendency to underexpose and uncomfortable positioning rules out our Highly Recommended award.”
Rating: ★★★★½

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N

* New or changed compared to the K10D

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The new Pentax 645D is also compatible with existing 645 system lenses. By utilising such a large CCD sensor the camera is aimed at those who want to capture landscape and other outdoor subjects. The sensor measures 44mm x 33mm and uses PENTAXoriginal image-processing technology to process the images when captured to produce extra sharp and super high resolution images.

The camera it’s self is lightweight but built out of a magnesium-steel-alloy frame making it also durable. The LCD panel is also built using reinforced glass to help protect from weather, dust and knocks.

The camera is capable of capturing images in RAW and JPEG formats on to either SD or SDHC memory cards. The camera actually has two memory card slots allowing for even more storage for it’s 40 megapixel images. However, the dual SD card slots are not just for expanding the storage capacity as they are completely customisable in that you can configure the camera to capture RAW on to one memory card and JPEG on to the other… or the secondary SD card can also be configured to run as a backup to the primary SD card slot.

Press Release:

March 2010: HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX 645D lens-interchangeable, medium-format digital SLR camera. Thanks to the incorporation of a large image sensor, equal in performance to professional-standard digital camera backs, this high-performance model delivers super-high-resolution images with approximately 40 effective megapixels. It also offers outstanding dependability and superb operability and maneuverability to make outdoor shooting effortless and comfortable for demanding photographers.

The PENTAX 645D has been developed to provide super-high-resolution images produced by large image sensors — something previously available only on professional models — to serious landscape and outdoor photographers. It combines exceptional image quality with excellent maneuverability and outstanding reliability to simplify professional-level outdoor shooting. Thanks to the incorporation of a large, high-performance image sensor (measuring 44mm by 33mm) and PENTAXoriginal image-processing technology, it produces extra-sharp, super-high-resolution images with approximately 40 effective megapixels. It features remarkable durability and dependability, thanks to its lightweight but solidly built body featuring a magnesium-steel-alloy frame, reinforced glass LCD panel protectors and a reliable dustproof, weather-resistant construction. In addition, it is designed to be compatible with the majority of the existing PENTAX 645 system, so that current PENTAX 645-series camera users can take advantage of their valuable assets, including high-performance smc PENTAX 645 interchangeable lenses.

Major Features

Unprecedented image quality

* Super-high-resolution images made possible by approximately 40 effective megapixels
The PENTAX 645D incorporates a high-performance CCD image sensor produced by Kodak. It measures 44mm by 33mm, and is approximately 1.7 times larger than its 35mm-format counterparts. Thanks to approximately 40 effective megapixels, it assures a wide dynamic range to faithfully reproduce the prevailing ambience and the sense of depth in super-high-resolution images that are rich in gradation and truthful in texture description. In order to bring out the full potential of the lens and the image sensor and assure the highest level of image-resolving power, the CCD unit is designed with no low-pass filters.egapixels
* High-performance, high-speed PRIME II imaging engine
The PENTAX 645D features the acclaimed, PENTAX-original PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II as its imaging engine. Thanks to its high-speed dataprocessing capacity and new algorithm exclusively programmed for medium-format digital SLR cameras, this high-performance imaging engine produces super-highquality images rich in gradation and faithful in color reproduction, while allowing speedy data transmission of large-volume image data — even RAW-format images as large as some 50MB per file.
* 14-bit A/D converter for faithful conversion of image data to digital signals
The PENTAX 645D features a high-performance A/D converter, which faithfully converts the large volume of analog image data output by the large CCD image sensor to digital signals carrying an extensive amount of image data, including resolution and gradation.

Solid, maneuverable body
The PENTAX 645D’s main frame is made of lightweight but strong magnesiumsteel alloy, while the chassis is made of diecast aluminum to minimize the expansion and extension caused by heat and also to optimize kinematic accuracy and thermal stability. The LCD panels — one on the camera’s top panel, another on the back panel — are covered with tempered glass plates for extra protection. The PENTAX 645D’s body is also designed to be a compact and highly maneuverable mediumformat camera, despite the incorporation of such dependable features as a dust-proof, weather-resistant construction with 70 special seals, outstanding cold-resistant performance to assure solid operation at a temperature as low as –10°C, and a newly designed shutter unit with a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second that can withstand as many as 50,000 shutter releases.

Dual SD/SDHC memory card slots
The PENTAX 645D has a pair of memory card slots for the recording of images on both SD and SDHC memory cards. This dual-slot design gives the photographer extra data-storage options: for instance, recorded images can be assigned to different cards according to recording format (such as RAW or JPEG), or one of the cards can be used as the backup of the other. The settings for each memory card slot can be easily made by dedicated button.

Dependable DR II mechanism to minimize dust spots
The PENTAX 645D comes equipped with the highly dependable DR (Dust Removal) II mechanism, which effectively minimizes annoying dust spots on recorded images, even when the lenses are changed in dust-prone outdoor settings. By shifting UV/IR-cut filters placed in front of the CCD image sensor at supersonic speed using a piezoelectric element, this mechanism effectively and efficiently shakes dust off the image sensor. Thanks to the user-friendly dust-alert system, the photographer can check at a quick glance for dust adhering to the image sensor prior to the actual shooting.

Newly designed, high-precision 11-point wide-frame AF sensor
The PENTAX 645D’s new SAFOX IX + wide-frame autofocus system features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle) to assure the extra-high-precision focusing demanded of medium-format digital SLR cameras. To develop this sophisticated AF system, the entire optical system was redesigned, at the same time with the addition of the new functionality to analyze and make use of the light sources data in the field of view.

Advanced 77-segment multi-pattern metering
The PENTAX 645D employs a state-of-the-art, 77-segment multi-pattern metering system to assure super-high-accuracy light metering. The exposure accuracy is further enhanced by collecting such additional data as image orientation (horizontal or vertical) and the distance to and magnification of the subject using the sensors installed inside the camera body, with the obtained data incorporated into exposure calculations.

Large, easy-to-see optical viewfinder
Incorporated in the PENTAX 645D’s finder unit, a trapezoid-shaped glass prism not only assures an approximately 98% field of view, but also greatly contributes to the downsizing of the camera body. Coupled with a bright, easy-to-focus Natural- Bright-Matte focusing screen, the PENTAX 645D’s viewfinder offers a large, clear view of the subject.

Custom Image function to create desired visual effects with ease
The PENTAX 645D’s Custom Image function lets the user easily control an image’s finishing touches to more precisely reflect the user’s creative intentions, or to more faithfully reproduce the ambience of the scene. The user can select one of eight modes, including the new Reversal Film mode designed to create images with the colors that are typical of reversal film. In addition, all parameters — such as saturation, hue, contrast, sharpness, key, and highlight/shadow contrast — can be easily adjusted to desired levels, so that the photographer can shoot images with great ease.

Versatile, multi-mode exposure system for faithful reproduction of creative intentions
* Hyper Program function
The PENTAX 645D’s Hyper Program function allows the user to instantly switch from Programmed AE mode to Shutter- or Aperture-Priority AE mode with a simple turn of the electric dials positioned around the grip. A single push of the green button shifts the exposure mode back to the original Programmed AE mode.
* Hyper Manual function
When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, the PENTAX 645’s Hyper Manual mode lets the user to instantly set the proper exposure for the subject with a single push of the green button.
* Sensitivity-Priority mode
The unique Sensitivity-Priority (Sv) mode automatically selects the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed for the user-selected sensitivity. The sensitivity can be shifted swiftly by electronic dial on the back panel. The variable amount of the ISO could be configured to either 1/2 or 1/3 steps per click.
* Shutter/Aperture-Priority mode
Taking full advantage of the unique capability of digital cameras for the automatic shifting of sensitivity at any time, the Shutter/Aperture-Priority (TAv) mode automatically selects the most appropriate sensitivity for the user-selected aperture/shutter-speed combination. It allows the user to effortlessly experiment with a greater range of photographic expressions.

Large, easy-to-view 3.0-inch LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots
Positioned on the camera’s back panel, a large 3.0-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots provides a clear, bright view of onscreen images and menus. Since its wide-view design allows quick, effortless confirmation of the monitor image from approximately 170 degrees both horizontally and vertically, the photographer has little difficulty shooting images from low and high angles. The LCD monitor is also treated with exclusive AR (Anti-Reflection) coating to minimize reflections on the screen, even in the outdoor locations under bright sunshine.

Long battery life
The PENTAX 645D is powered by a large-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can capture approximately 800 images* when fully charged.

Other features

* HDR (high dynamic range) function to create one composite image with an extra-wide gradation range from three images with different exposures
* Dynamic-Range Expansion function to compensate for both whitewashed (excessively overexposed) and blacked-out (excessively underexposed) areas
* Digital Level function for easy checking of the image’s levels
* Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available in combination with the D FA 645- and FA 645- series lenses)
* Versatile white-balance control system, including the CTE mode designed to emphasize the dominant color components of the captured images, which works especially well with such scene like sunset.
* Mirror shock/operation-noise reduction function to assure smooth, quiet operation of the mirror during shooting
* Attachment of copyright credits on recorded images
* Compatible with the SDM (Supersonic Direct-drive Motor) autofocus mechanism, designed to assure smooth, quiet operation using the supersonic motor installed inside SDM lenses
* HDMI terminal (for type C mini connectors) for high-resolution image data output
* User-friendly, color-classified control buttons/switches, based on the color universal design concept
* PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software package, including a RAW-data processing application (based on the popular SILKYPIX RAW-data processing engine developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) and browser application

*Under testing conditions prescribed by PENTAX, when using a rechargeable D-LI90 lithium-ion
battery with no flash.

Reviews

Photoradar writes:
“Very detailed pictures 40-million pixel pictures which offer an impressive colour gradation and tone. High ISO performance is outstanding. Processing speed could do with being much faster, as you have a five second wait before shots appear on screen.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

WDC writes:
“its handling is a winner and easy to pick up. For general use a pro-level DSLR still has more versatility but, so long as speed’s no issue, the Pentax 645D is a pleasure to use.“
Rating: ★★★★½

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Specifications:

Camera Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure medium format digital SLR camera

Sensor:
• 40 million effective pixels
• 40.1 million total pixels
• 44 x 33 mm CCD sensor
• 6.0 μm x 6.0 μm pixel size

Dynamic Range: 11.5f – stops

Dust removal: Image sensor cleaning function by supersonic vibration (DR II) with dust alert function

Image processor: PRIME II

Image sizes:
• 7264 x 5440 pixels
• 6528 x 4896 pixels
• 5376 x 4032 pixels
• 4224 x 3168 pixels
• 3072 x 2304 pixels

Image formats (Still):
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) – Best / Better / Good
• RAW (PEF or DNG)

Lens mount:
• Pentax 645AF2 bayonet mount
• Usable lenses: Pentax 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses

Focusing: TTL phase difference detection, 11-point autofocus system (SAFOX IX+)

Focus modes:
• AF Single
• AF Continuous
• Manual focus

AF point selection:
• Select
• Center
• Auto

Metering:
• TTL Open Aperture
• 77- segment sensor
• Metering range: EV 2 – 21 EV (ISO 200, 55 mm F2.8)

Metering modes:
• Multi-segment
• Center-weighted average
• Spot

AE lock: Yes

Exposure compensation: +/- 5.0 EV

Sensitivity:
• Auto (ISO 200-1000)
• Boost (100,1600)
• 1EV, 1/2EV, 1/3EV steps

Shutter:
• Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
• 30 sec-1/4000
• 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
• Flash X-Sync: 1/125 sec
• Bulb

Preview function:
• Optical preview
• Digital preview

White balance:
• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Fluorescent (D, N,W,L)
• Tungsten
• Flash
• CTE
• Manual (3 settings)
• Color temperature (3 memories) with fine tuning

Custom image settings:
• Bright
• Natural
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Vibrant
• Muted
• Reversal Film
• Monochrome

Viewfinder:
• Trapezoid prism finder
• 98% field of view
• Magnification: approx 0.62x (with D FA645 55mmF2.8 at infinity), approx. 0.85x (with FA645 75mmF2.8 at infinity)
• Dioptre adjustment: -3.5 to +2.0m dioptre
• Natural Bright Matte focusing screen

External flash:
• Hot shoe
• X-Sync socket
• P-TTL
• High-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated external flash

Shooting modes:
• Program AE
• Sensitivity priority
• Shutter priority
• Aperture priority
• Shutter & Aperture priority
• Metered Manual
• Bulb
• X-Speed

Drive modes:
• Single
• Continuous Hi
• Continuous Lo
• Self-timer: 2 or 12 sec
• Remote control: immediate, 3 sec delay
• Remote Continuous Shooting
• Exposure Bracketing
• Extended Bracketing
• Interval
• Multiple Exposure

Continuous shooting: Approx. 1.1 fps

LCD monitor:
• 3.0 ” TFT LCD
• 921,000 dots
• Brightness level adjustment
• Color adjustable

Playback features:
• Single image
• 2, 4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnail display
• Enlargement (up to 32x, scroll available)
• Image Rotation
• Folder view
• Slideshow
• Histogram
• Resize
• Cropping
• Bright/Dark area
• Calendar view
• Index view

Digital Filters (Playback Mode): Monochrome, Extract Color, Color, Base Tweaking, Soft

Connectivity:
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• HDMI Type C mini
• Video out NTSC/PAL
• DC-IN

Storage: SD / SDHC

Power:
• Lithium-Ion D-LI90 rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
• Optional AC adapter

Dimensions: 156 x 117 x 119 mm (6.1 x 4.6 x 4.7 in)

Weight:
• No battery: 1400g (49.4 oz)
• With battery and 2 SD cards: 1480g (52.2 oz)

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Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

Good: Broad focal range throws up a wealth of compositional choices, well placed and responsive buttons and controls, speedy in operation

Bad: Optical zoom not accessible when recording movies, average low light performance, plastic-y if solid feel

The new camera incorporates an image sensor shift Shake Reduction system to assure sharply focused, blur-free images even under demanding photographic conditions such as when shooting at full telephoto or when shooting a sunset or indoor scenes with very low light. By accurately detecting the amount of camera shake using a high-performance gyro sensor and shifting the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed, the camera offers an outstanding camera-shake compensation effect.

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The camera captures High Definition video clips in 1280×720 pixels at 30 frames per second. This camera also features Movie SR mode, which effectively minimizes annoying camera shake during movie capture.

The camera features a Face Detection function which is effective for capturing casual snapshots of people by optimizing the focusing and exposure of up to 32 faces in a single image in approximately 0.03 seconds.

The  X90 megazoom camera also offers other user-friendly functions including Smile Capture which automatically releases the shutter the instant it detects the subject’s smile, and Blink Detection which warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes are closed at the moment of capture.

Sample Photos

-  Sample Photos @ Pocket-lint.com
- Sample Photos @ Flickr.com
- Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog.com
- Sample Photos @ Amazon.com

Reviews

Pocket-lint  writes:
“In operation the X90’s 9-point AF takes just over a second to determine focus and exposure with a half press of its shutter release button… Like its zoom range, ISO sensitivity is also respectably broad, stretching from ISO 80 through to ISO 6400, though performance is in fact fairly average.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PhotographyBlog writes:
“The camera handled chromatic aberrations excellently during the review, with very limited purple fringing present around the edges of objects in high-contrast situations… in terms of light sensitivity, up to ISO 800 the X90’s performance is pretty good, though detail is beginning to soften at ISO 800.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

Steve’sDigicams writes:
“Overall the camera can capture nice photos, but suffers from noise and an inaccurate white balance system under certain conditions. Performance is great, matching up well to other Super-Zoom cameras with higher price tags.”
Rating: N/A

DCI writes:
“The X90 is also quite easy to use, with great button implementation and a simple, easy-to-navigate menu system. One significant downside to the camera is its diminutive size, which is great for portability, but not for comfort.“
Rating: ★★★★☆

ImagingResource writes:
“In the end, even though I wanted to love it for its design, the Pentax X90’s performance stifled any affection. Any way you spell it, the Pentax X90 is close but gets no cigar. The Pentax X90 is not a bad camera by any means, but we’d steer you toward others for better quality and performance for the price.”
Rating: N/A

MacWorld writes:
“In terms of picture quality, sensor shift anti-shake is fairly good at preventing blur when shooting at the maximum optical telephoto setting or in low light, although images appear quite noisy and lose detail at ISO1600 and above.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

Videos

Specifications:

Sensor:
• 1/2.33″ sensor
• 12.0 million effective pixels
• 12.7 million effective pixels

Image sizes:
• 4000 x 3000
• 4000 x 2672
• 4000 x 2256
• 3072 x 2304
• 2992 x 2992
• 2592 x 1944
• 2048 x 1536
• 1024 x 768
• 640 x 480

Aspect ratios:
• 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1

Image stabilization:
• CCD-shift

Movie mode:
• 1280 x 720
• 848 x 480
• 640 x 480
• 320 x 240

Lens:
• 26x zoom
• 26 – 676mm in 35mm format
• 14 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical elements,3 ED elements)
• f=4.6 – 119.6mm
• F2.8-5.0

Digital zoom:
• approx. 6.25X

Focus modes:
• 9 point AF
• Spot AF
• Auto Tracking AF
• Macro
• Super Macro
• Infinity Landscape
• AF Point Selection

Shooting Modes:
• P/A/S/M

Scene modes:
• Auto Picture
• Night Scene
• Night Scene Portrait
• Half-length Portrait
• Movie
• Landscape
• Flower
• Portrait
• Surf & Snow
• Sport
• Digital SR
• Kids
• Pet
• Food
• Fireworks
• Party
• Natural Skin Tones
• Candlelight
• Digital Panorama
• Frame Composite
• Voice Recording
• Green
• Vertical Snap
• Blog
• Text
• Frame Composite

Metering:
TTL
• Multi-segment
• Center-Weighted
• Spot

Sensitivity:
• Auto
• 80 – 6400

Shutter speed:
• 1/4000- 1/4 sec.
• 4 sec in night scene mode

White balance:
• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Tungsten light
• Fluorescent light
• Manual Setting

Drive modes:
• One shot
• Self-timer
• Continuous Shooting
• Interval
• Auto-Bracket

Viewfinder:
• Electronic
• Dipotre adjustment

LCD monitor:
• 2.7″
• approx 230K dots

Flash:
• Auto
• Flash-on
• Flash-off
• Red-eye reduction
• Slow sync

FLash range:
• Wide: approx. 0.2 – 9.1m (ISO Auto)
• Tele: approx. 0.5 – 5.1m (ISO Auto)

Connectivity:
• DC Input
• AV Output
• NTSC, PAL
• USB2.0 High speed

Storage:
• Built-in Memory (approx. 31.2 MB)
• SD/SDHC Memory Card

Power:
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI106
• Optional AC adapter kit is also available

Dimensions:
• 112 × 81 × 99 mm (4.4 x 3.2 x 3.9 inches)

Weight (with battery):
• Approx. 400g (13.8 oz)

Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

Good: Very good noise profile; nice-size viewfinder for its class; relatively speedy.

Bad: Doesn’t display AF points in viewfinder; no HDMI connector; slow Live View autofocus; mediocre LCD; unreliable image stabilization.

12.4 effective megapixels
The K-x incorporates a newly developed CMOS image sensor to assure high-speed image data readout and more flexibility with varying ISO sensitivity levels. With approximately 12.4 effective megapixels, this image sensor accurately reproduces true-to-life images with fine detail and rich color depth. The
K-x offers a wide sensitivity range between ISO 200 and ISO 6400 and allows users to expand the sensitivity range between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 via a custom function to offer greater creative freedom to photographers.

Compact, lightweight body
The PENTAX K-x is one of the most compact, lightweight digital SLR cameras in its class. The stainless-steel chassis and overall design offer a space-efficient layout.

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Widescreen HD movie recording at 1280×720 pixels at a cinematic 24 frames per second (720p24)
The PENTAX K-x movie recording function*1 captures true-to-life movie clips in 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 24 frames per second. Compatible with every PENTAX interchangeable lens ever made, the Video Capture mode opens a new world of creativity for PENTA K-x owners.

PENTAX-original SR mechanism for sharp, blur-free images
The K-x features the PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction mechanism that effectively compensates for the adverse effects of camera shake by as much as four shutter steps. This innovative mechanism extends its benefits to all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — even those designed for film-format cameras.*2 With this SR mechanism, the K-x produces sharp, blur-free images even under demanding conditions such as telephoto lens photography, shooting in dark or low-light setting without a flash illumination, and sunset scenes.

High-speed continuous shooting at approximately 4.7 images per second
The K-x’s high-speed continuous shooting mode records as many as 17 images (in JPEG recording format) at a maximum speed of approximately 4.7 images per second. This is the fastest of all entry-class models. The K-x also features a more reliable shutter unit, which passed a demanding action test of more than 100,000 shutter releases. The top shutter speed of 1/6000 second allows the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of fast-moving subjects.

KEY FEATURES

- High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.
- Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).
- Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280×720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.
- Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling.
- Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.
- Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.
- True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.
- Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.
- Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.
- Capture up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).
- Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography.

High-performance, high-speed PRIME II imaging engine
The K-x features the newly developed PRIME (PENTAX Real IMage Engine) II, that is an upgrade of the original PRIME imaging engine. This new imaging engine offers greater data processing speed and enhanced capability to produce higher-quality images with richer, more accurate color rendition, as well as faster transmission speed of movie data.

Live View function with Face detection of up to 16 faces
In addition to the camera’s viewfinder, the camera features a Live View function that allows users to view subjects on the LCD monitor during shooting. The K-x also offers a choice of three different focusing modes in Live View:
Contrast Auto Focus optimizes the focus based on the subject’s contrast.
Face Detection Auto Focus automatically detects up to 16 faces, then selects the main subject’s face from multiple faces, and captures it in sharp focus.
Phase Difference Auto Focus accesses the AF sensor positioned in the camera body to optimize focus on the subject.

Innovative Image Processing Functions

Digital Filter function
The cameras’s digital filter function allows users to process recorded images in a variety of creative ways within the camera and produce highly creative visual expressions. With a choice of 16 different filters including Color Extract, Retro, Soft, Starburst, Toy Camera, and more (including a custom filter for building multiple effects), photographers may apply multiple filters to a single image for customized effects.

Cross Process mode
The camera features a new Cross Process mode that automatically and randomly adds finishing touches to exposures to create eye-catching images with unique, intriguing colors (just like images treated with Cross Process*3 in film photography). This mode adds a whimsical element to digital photography since photographers don’t know the results until the captured image is actually displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.

High-precision 11-point AF sensor
The high-precision, wide-frame SAFOX VIII autofocus system of the camera features 11 sensor points (with nine cross-type sensors positioned in the middle) to automatically capture even off-centered subjects in sharp, crisp focus. Photographers also may select one of the sensors as a focusing point to accommodate specialized applications.

DCRP writes:
“Despite a few flaws, most of which are minor, the Pentax K-x is an impressive entry-level digital SLR. It brings very good image quality (especially with a decent lens), snappy performance, tons of features, HD movie recording, and good build quality to the table for under $650 (with a lens). If you’re looking for your first digital SLR, then the camera should be high on your list.”
Rating: N/A

MacWorld writes:
“Overall, the K-x offers an image quality and a photographic performance to rival many higher end cameras, with the inclusion of fun and user-friendly features to satisfy the most creative of beginners and enthusiasts alike”
Rating: ★★★★☆

RegHardware writes:
“Overall, the camera offers an image quality and a photographic performance to rival many higher end cameras, with the inclusion of fun and user-friendly features to satisfy the most creative of beginners and enthusiasts alike”
Rating: ★★★★☆

NeutralDay writes:
“the camera is very small, while still being quite comfortable to handle…because the camera is so fun to use, takes such good pictures, and is so darned affordable, it’s not just highly recommended, it’s “Essential“
Rating: ★★★★½

LaptopMag writes:
“While there are other DSLRs, such as the $629 Nikon D5000, that offer better image quality for both photos and videos, there’s no question that the Penatx K-x is still a good value.”
Rating: ★★★½☆

PCMag writes:
“Breaking the boring, black D-SLR mold, the colorful Pentax K-x is the least expensive HD-video-capable D-SLR you’ll find. And it takes great pictures, too, even in low light..”
Rating: ★★★★☆

Specifications:

Body material:
• Plastic on stainless steel chassis

Sensor:
• 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor
• Primary color filter
• 12.4 million total pixels
• 12.9 million effective pixels

Shake Reduction:
• Sensor-Shift type

Dust reduction:
• Image sensor moving mechanism and SP coating

Image sizes:
• [12M] 4288 x 2428 pixels
• [10M] 3936 x 2624 pixels
• [6M] 3072 x 2048 pixels
• [2M] 1728 x 1152 pixels

Image formats:
• JPEG (Conforms to Exif 2.21), (Best, Better, Good)
• Compressed RAW ( PEF )
• Non-compressed RAW ( DNG )

Color space:
• sRGB
• Adobe RGB

Lenses:
• PENTAX K, KA, KAF, KAF2 and KAF3 mount lenses

FOV crop:
• 1.5x

Focusing:
• 11-point wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)*
• TTL Phase matching
• Focus point selectable

Focus modes:
• AF-Auto
• AF-Single
• AF-Continuous
• Manual focus

AF assist:
• Built-in flash

Shooting modes:
• Auto Picture mode
• Picture mode
• Scene mode
• Program AE
• Sensitivity-Priority AE
• Shutter-Priority AE
• Aperture-Priority AE
• Metered Manual
• Bulb

Picture modes:
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Macro
• Action
• Night scene portrait
• Standard Flash-Off

Scene modes:
• Night Scene
• Surf & Snow
• Food
• Sunset
• Kids
• Pet
• Candlelight
• Museum
• Stage Lighting
• Night Snap

Metering modes:
• Multi-segment metering
• Center-weighted metering
• Spot metering

Metering:
• TTL open-aperture 16-segment metering
• Exposure range: EV 1-21.5（Standard Output Sensitivity 200 50mm F1.4）

AE Lock:
• Can be allocated to AF button by Menu.

AE Bracketing:
• ±0.5EV to ±1.5EV (1/2 EV steps)
• ±0.3EV to ±1.0EV (1/3 EV steps)
• ±0.7EV to ± 1.0EV (1/3 EV steps)

Exposure compen.:
±3 EV (1/2 EV or 1/3 EV steps)

Exposure steps:
• 1/2 EV
• 1/3 EV

Sensitivity:
• Auto (selectable range)
• Manual : 200-6400*
• Bulb Mode: up to ISO 1600
• Expandable ISO 100 – 12800
• 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV steps

Shutter:
• Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter

Shutter Speed:
• 30 to 1/6000 sec
• Bulb

White balance:
• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Tungsten Light
• Fluorescent Light (W, D, N, L (Light Bulb))
• Flash
• CTE
• Manual setting with WB fine adjustment

Image parameters :
• Saturation (-4 to +4)
• Hue (-4 to +4)
• Sharpness (-4 to +4) (two types)
• Contrast (-4 to +4)

Viewfinder:
• Fixed molded penta-mirror type
• Natural-Bright-Matte II focusing screen
• Field of view approx. 96%
• Magnification approx. 0.85X (with 50mm F1.4 lens, infinity, -1m)
• Diopter adjustment approx. -2.5 – +1.5m

LCD monitor:
• TFT color LCD monitor
• Brightness adjustable
• Wide angle view
• 2.7 inch
• Approx. 230,000 pixels

Live View:
• TTL by Image sensor
• Enlargement (2X, 4X, 6X in case of AF mode, 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x in case of MF mode)
• Grid pattern, white/black out warning display, Histogram
display
• AF: Contrast detection + Face detection / Contrast detection /
Phase difference detection

Flash:
• Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up flash
• Guide number: approx. 16* (Standard Output Sensitivity 200/m)
• Angle of view coverage: 28mm wide-angle (35mm equivalent)
• Flash Exposure Compensation: -2 EV – +1EV (1/2EV steps)
• P-TTL
• 1/180 sec flash-sync

External Flash:
• Hot shoe, sync-speed: 1/180 sec.
• Wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated flash

Flash compensation:
• -2.0 to +1.0 EV

Drive modes:
• Single-frame
• Continuous (Hi, Lo)
• Self-timer (12s, 2s)
• Remote control (0s, 3s)
• Auto bracket

Self-timer:
• 12 sec
• 2 sec

Continuous shooting:
• 4.7 fps – 17 JPEG, 5 RAW
• 2 fps – until card is full or 11 RAW

Remote release:
• InfraRed remote (optional)
• Instant or with 3 sec delay

Custom functions:
• 22 custom-programmable functions available

Preview:
• Optical / Digital preview

Playback mode:
• One Image
• Index (4 or 9 or 16 or 36* thumbnails)
• Enlargement (up to 16X, scroll available)
• Image Rotation
• Folder view
• Slideshow
• Histogram
• Bright/Dark area
• Calender
• Resize
• Trimming
• Index

Digital filter
(Rec Mode):
• Toy Camera
• High Contrast
• Soft
• Star Burst
• Retro
• Extract Color
• Custom
• Fish Eye

Digital filter
(Playback):
• B&W
• Sepia
• Color (18 type)
• Soft (three-level amount adjustable)
• Illustration (Pastel/Watercolor)
• HDR (3 type)
• Slim (+/- 8 level amount adjustable)
• Brightness (+/- 8 level amount adjustable)
• Toy Camera
• High Contrast
• Soft
• Star Burst
• Retro
• Miniature
• Fish Eye
• Extract Colour
• Base Tweaking
• Custom

Menu languages:
• English
• French
• Germany
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Dutch
• Italian
• Russian
• Portuguese
• Danish
• Finnish
• Polish
• Czech
• Hungarian
• Turkey
• Japanese Korean
• Traditional Chinese
• Simplified Chinese
• Greek

Connectivity:
• USB/Video
• USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)
• Compatible with NTSC and PAL formats

Storage:
• SD or SDHC card

Power:
• Four AA (lithium, alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH) batteries
• Optional AC adapter

Dimensions:
• 122.5mm x 91.5mm x 67.5mm (4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7 in)

Weight (no batt/lens):
• 515g (18.2 oz.)

Weight (no lens):
• With lithium batteries and SD card: 580g (20.5 oz.)

Our Rating ****~ (4/5)

Good: Excellent anti-shake system; extended dynamic range; distortion and aberration correction; durable

Bad: Coarse and noisy autofocus; produces noisier pictures than rivals at high ISOs

The Pentax K7 Digital SLR Camera was designed not only to assure outstanding image quality, but also to provide exceptional ease and comfort of operation and the utmost satisfaction to photo enthusiasts of all levels, including advanced amateurs.

With the introduction of the K-7, Pentax appears to be positioning itself as a leader in the rugged camera category, making a smaller camera that is better sealed against the elements, with 77 seals that deliver “weather, dust, and cold resistance.” That latter point is perhaps the most unique, with no other digital SLR of this class offering a promise of durability down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, it has added several user-friendly features, including video recording, high dynamic range (HDR), and automatic horizon correction. All of these make the Pentax K7 Digital SLR Camera a tremendous photographic tool, perfect for all discerning digital SLR photographers.

dpreview.com writes:
“Pentax has announced the K-7 mid-level DSLR, based around an updated version of the Pentax/Samsung 14.6 MP CMOS sensor. The specifications – magnesium alloy body, 5.2 fps shooting, 720p HD video, 920,000 dot LCD – will not come as a surprise to the Pentax faithful, following comprehensive leaking of its details. However, we’ve been lucky enough to get hold of a pre-production camera to bring you a detailed hands-on preview of the K-7.”

whatdigitalcamera.com writes:

“The new model features a 14.6MP CMOS sensor, measuring in at 23.4mm by 15.6mm, and featuring a high-speed, four-channel image data read out. Said sensor boasts an ISO range of 100 to 6400, with the highest setting offered through a custom function.”

photoreview.com.au writes:

“Featuring a solid body with a chassis made from high-rigidity stainless-steel alloy and housing of durable but lightweight magnesium steel alloy, the K-7 has 77 special seals to make it weatherproof, dustproof and cold-resistant.”

TrustedReviews writes:

“Pentax K-7 is a superb camera, and really puts the cat among the pigeons at the top of the APS-C DSLR market. It has rugged weatherproof build quality, superb handling and offers every creative feature you could possibly want and more besides. Performance and image quality are a match for anything else in its class. It’s a tempting package for any keen amateur or semi-pro. “

CrunchGear writes:

“the K-7 is much, much faster at locking on than the K200D and the 50mm f/1.4 that I primarily use with the K200D feels alive. However, I did notice that the K-7 struggled to lock onto multiple subjects even in continuous AF mode and would focus in on something stationary that didn’t seem to be focused on from my point of view.”

ImagingResource writes:

“Small, solid, and sealed, the Pentax K7 makes a superb candidate for the outdoor photographer, occupying the space of a small Rebel, but with the ruggedness to handle both wet and cold weather like a pro. When you make the Pentax K7 your daily shooter, the interface becomes second nature, and you can focus on your photography.”

Sample Photos

- Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews

- Sample Photos @ ImagingResource

- Sample Photos @ NeoCamera

- Sample Photos: 1 – 2 – 3 @ InfoSync

-  Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog

-  Sample Photos: 1 – 2 @ ePhotozine

Pocket-Lint writes:

“The camera’s new kit lens is suitably sharp and benefits from the weather sealing; I used the 18-55mm kit zoom for this test and performance is very good, but in the final analysis, what we have here is a camera that is well made, provides a stunning array of features, has superb build and styling and is perfectly suited to the market into which it is pitched.”

NeoCamera writes:

“Image quality is very good with generally low noise and high details. Color accuracy and white-balance are impressive and extremely flexible, as are image parameters for detailed control over the way images are captured. The K-7 is also a fast and responsive camera..”

PhotoReview.au writes:

“Camera response times were occasionally slower than competing DSLRs. Although the review camera powered-up smartly in a little less than one second, the average capture lag of 0.5 seconds is significantly slower than most recent DSLRs we’ve tested. With pre-focusing, this lag reduced to less than 0.1 seconds, which is par for the course.”

InfoSync writes:

“Pros: Great overall RAW image quality. Packed to the brim with features. Excellent lens compatibility. Cushy handling and advanced interface made shooting a delight.Cons: Inconsistent HD video quality. Menu graphics could use a little sprucing up. Certain features like HDR mode require more effort than expected. “

Video Preview by WDC:

TechRadar writes:

“Image quality is great. Comparing the JPEG with the converted RAW of the same image the JPEG is noticeably noisier. The difference between JPEG and RAW files is more marked as you ascend the ISO scale, until you hit ISO 6400, where the JPEG looks smoother than the RAW.”

PhotographyBlog writes:

“The K-7’s image quality is very good. Exposures were generally 1/3rd EV stop under-exposed, perfect for retaining detail in the highlight areas without sacrificing the shadow areas too much, and colours were accurate using the default Bright setting. The HDR mode makes it easy to create images with greatly expanded dynamic range”

ePhotozine writes:

“I’m liking the noise results from the Pentax K-7, not only because they’re among the best I’ve seen from a Pentax model but also because the control that the new processor is commanding over the noise is excellent…..I’m so impressed with the K-7 that I think this is one of the most exciting cameras released this year.”
Pentax K-7 DSLR camera features
1) HDR (high dynamic range) function to create one composite image with an extra-wide gradation range from three images with different exposures
2) Dynamic-range expansion function to compensate for both white-washed (overexposed) and blacked-out (underexposed) areas
3) Digital level function for easy checking of the image’s levels
4) Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available only with DA- and DFA-series lenses)
5) White balance control, featuring a new CTE mode to emphasize the color components of sunset scenes and a new incandescent-tinted fluorescent light mode
6) Multi-exposure function, with a superimposition of already-recorded images on the LCD monitor for at-a-glance comparison
7) Attachment of copyright credits on recorded images
RAW button for single-action switching of image file format
9) 16 digital filters to add a range of visual effects; a new function to record an overwritten history also available
10) Color-specific control buttons/dials for easy recognition and quick access, based on the universal color design
11) Pentax Digital Camera Utility 4 software package, including a RAW-data processing application (based on the popular SILKYPIX RAW-data processing engine developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) and a browser application