Pentax K-500

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    Highlights

    • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 51,600 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 25 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandPentax
    ModelK-500
    MSRPBody with 18-55mm kit lens: $599.95/£449.99
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm
    Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range100 - 51,600
    Photo
    ProcessorPRIME M
    Max Image Resolution4928 x 3264
    Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, Best
    Bit Depth12-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
    Number of Focus Points11
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountPentax KAF2
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image StabilizationSensor Shift
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution921k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Coverage100%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x
    Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-eye
    Slow Sync
    Slow Sync+Redeye
    Trailing Curtain Sync
    Wireless
    Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO1087
    DxO Color Depth23.7
    DxO Dynamic Range13.1
    DxO Overall Score79
    Video
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit25 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneMono
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
    Weight (inc. batteries)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 7.7 x 5.1"
    Power and Storage
    Battery Pack4 x AA
    Battery Life710 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
    Orientation Sensor


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