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Pentax K5 II
Ilse Jurriën : September 11th 2012 - 10:25 CET
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 Pentax K5 II SLR camera : Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation announce the introduction of its Pentax K5 II flagship digital SLR camera, designed to advance the company’s well-received K5 camera, which launched in October 2010. This new dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant SLR camera includes a newly developed SAFOX X AF sensor that delivers the broadest autofocusing EV range (-3 EV to +18 EV) in its class. The new Pentax K5 II offers a compact, solid body that delivers high quality image reproduction, especially when working in low light conditions. With its large sensor measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm with approximately 16.28 effective megapixels, the Pentax K5 II integrates the latest-generation CMOS image sensor ensuring a high-speed image data readout.
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Pentax K5 II digital SLR camera
“The new Pentax K5 II delivers an extensive range of photographic possibilities for the resolution-conscious photographer in all of us. As a successor to our popular K-5 camera, the new Pentax digital SLR camera offers upgraded features designed to produce superb image quality, including the new AF sensor which is especially useful for photographers working in low light conditions,” said John Carlson, Sr. Manager of Sales and Marketing, Pentax.
Pentax K5 II body
The camera’s new, highly sensitive AF sensor enables photographers to work with a luminous flux based on F2.8 levels in addition to F5.6, which increases the AF accuracy when using fast lenses. The AF sensor also includes an upgraded AF algorithm as well as the Select-Area Expansion feature, which automatically tracks the subject when it deviates from a pre-assigned selection point, by accessing data from neighboring sensors.
16 megapixel Pentax K5 II
With its large sensor measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm with approximately 16.28 effective megapixels, the Pentax K5 II integrates the latest-generation CMOS image sensor ensuring a high-speed image data readout. By coupling the sensor with the PRIME (Pentax Real Image Engine) II imaging engine, the Pentax K5 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 the standard setting, or from ISO 80 to ISO 51200 when expanded via a custom function.
Pentax K5 II weather-resistant body
The exterior casing of the Pentax K5 II is made of sturdy and lightweight magnesium alloy, while its chassis is made of highly rigid stainless steel. With 77 special seals in its body, the new and professional Pentax K5 II camera offers a dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant construction, assuring reliable operation at temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). The Pentax K5 II also features a dependable shutter unit for a top shutter speed of 1/8000 per second, and the ability to withstand as many as 100,000 shutter releases. Learn more about the Pentax K-5 II camera features.
Pentax K5 II price & availability
The new Pentax K5 II will be available at retail outlets nationwide and online in October 2012 with a suggested retail price of $1,200 for body only, $1,350 for the K5 II kit including the DA 18-55mm WR zoom lens and $1,550 for the K5 II kit including the DA 18-135mm WR zoom lens.
Pentax K5 II review
As soon as we receive a Pentax K5 II test sample, we will publish a sample photo gallery with high resolution pictures, followed by an extensive Pentax K5 II review. |
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