EXTEND YOUR RANGE: PENTAX ACCESSORIES.
Pro Rucksack
Camera backpack with zippedclosure specially designed forphoto equipment (camera, two
lenses, flash). Additional space
for a laptop and other equip-ment.
Gadgetbag
Somethingextra upyour sleeve:the PENTAX camera case easilyaccommodates a camera body,twolensesandvariousaccesso-ries.
Aluminiumcase
Doyou needa safe place for allyour equipment? Nothing offersmore than an aluminium case.Adjustable rigid partitions pro-vide ideal spacing and keepseverything well padded and inplace.JapanEuropeUnitedKingdomCanadaPENTAXCorporation2-36-9,Maeno-cho,Itabashi-ku,Tokyo174-8639,JAPANPENTAXEurope GmbHJulius-Vosseler-Straße 104,22527 Hamburg,GERMANYwww.pentax-community.com,www.pentax.dePENTAXU.K.Ltd.,PENTAXHouseHeron Drive,Langley,Slough,Berks,SL3 8PN,UNITED KINGDOMwww.pentax.co.ukPENTAXCanada Inc.1770 Argentia Road,Mississauga,ONL5N3S7,CANADAwww.pentax.ca
The manufacturer reservesthe righttochange specifications,
design,equipmentandscope of supply withoutnotice.Asof September 2008AP1020004101/ISM 01092008
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TECHNICAL DATA
You may findadditional technical data on the Internetat
www.pentax.co.uk
Digital SLRcamera with interchangeable lenses,TTL automatic
meteringandintegratedP-TTL automaticflash,metal chassiswith
polycarbonate body
23.5 x 15.7mm Interline Interlace CCD with primary colour filter
10.75 Megapixel – total10.2 Megapixel – effectiveOpto-magnetic2-D Sensor for Shake ReductionK
AF2
bayonet,compatible with K
AF3
-,K
AF
-,K
A
-bayonetlensmounts,nosupportfor K
AF
-Motor zoom function.K-bayonetlenses,M42mountadapters,medium formatlenseswith adaptersaremechanically compatible*3 x 12 Bitin RAW,3 x 8 Bitin JPEG
RAW(DNGor PEF),JPEG(Exif 2.21),DCF
RAWJPEGJPEGJPEG3,872 x 2,592 3,872 x 2,592 3,008 x 2,000 1,824 x 1,216235 804 1,340 3,5491,371 2,277 6,0342,320 3,893 10,057
All capacitieswith 4GB memory card(available seperaty)
SD,SDHCcard
Non-interchangeable pentamirror with 96%image fieldwith amagnification of 0.85x (with 50mm f/1.4 lensatinfinity,-1m
-1
),
with “Natural BrightMatte II” focusingscreen.Dioptre correction:-2.5 to+1.5 dpt.2.7” low-temperature polysilicon TFTcolour monitor with 230,000
dots,brightnesscontrol andwide viewingangle (approx.170°)
Digital picture previewby meansof picture previewbutton
(Helpbutton)TTL Phase Matchingsystem with 5-pointfields(SAFOX)withindicator in viewfinder,Focus-release Priority,Continuousfocus(programme dependent),SpotmeteringGreen,Programmedautomatic(Hyper programme),Sensitivity
Priority,Aperture Priority,Shutter Priority,ISOAutomatic,Manual,Longexposure,1/4,000 – 30 sec.Picture Modes:Portrait,Landscape,Macro,Sport,NightscenePortrait,Flash Off Scene Modes:Nightscene,Surf & Snow,Food,Sunset,Children,Pets,Candle light,Museum,Concert,NightSnapTTL open-aperture 16-segmentmeteringcoupledwith lensandAFinformation,switchable between multi-segment,centre-weightedandspotmetering
TYPECCDLENSMOUNTCOLOURDEPTHIMAGEFORMATS/RESOLUTIONMEMORYVIEWFINDER MONITOR PREVIEWFOCUSEXPOSUREMODESMETERINGSYSTEM
OptimalBetterGood
EXPOSUREDRIVEMODESFLASHWHITEBALANCEDIGITALFILTER PLAYBACKFUNCTIONSPRINT OPTIONSMENULANGUAGESCAMERAOPTIONSPOWER REQUIREMENTSDIMENSIONSWEIGHTSYSTEMREQUIREMENTSCONNECTIVITYSTANDARDACCESSORIES
Exposure compensation:±2 EV (1/3 or 1/2 steps),Sensitivity:automatic,manual selectable (ISO100 – 3,200)Single,Series(Hi/Low)3.5 fps.,5 imagesin JPEG(Hi),1.1 fps.tomax.cardcapacity (low),4 imagesin RAW,autobracketing,Self timer 12 or 2 sec.(mirror pre-fire),IR-Remote Control
Built-in P-TTL AutomaticFlash with automaticoperation in poor
lightingconditions,guide number 11 atISO100,flash coverage28 mm (equivalentin 35mm format)hotshoe on camera topforsystem flash,flash sync1/180 sec.,cablelessremote flash
Automaticor manual,Daylight,Shade,Cloudy,Tungsten light,
Fluorescentlight(W,N,D),Flash,manual balance with fine adjustToy camera,Black & White,Sepia,Retro,Colour filter,Contrastfilter,Illustration andSlim filter,HDRSingle,Four,Nine,Sixteen image display with 16Xmagnification,
HotSpotdisplay andHistogramme,Image rotation,Slide show
DPOF(Digital PrintOrder Form),PrintImage MatchingIII,
PictBridge20 languages,includingD,GB,F,E,I,GR,TR,S,PL,P,DK,SF,CZ,HIndividually adaptable camera functions,DustRemoval,ShakeReduction,Ultrasonicfocus
4x AA batteries(Lithium,Alkaline,Ni-MH),ACmainsadapter
optionally available
122.5 x 91.5 x 67.5mm (Wx Hx D)525g(withoutbatteriesor card)
PC:Windows2000,XPHome Edition/XPProfessional,WindowsVistaMac: OS X10.2 or higher
USB 2.0,AV connection (compatible with NTSCor PAL)
USB Cable I-USB7Shoulder strapO-ST84Body capEyecupFQHotshoe cover4 x AA batteriesSoftware S-SW84
Camera case
You don’t always need all yourequipment, very often just thecamera and standard lens will
suffice. This compact bag en-
sures the camera is well pro-tectedin transit.
Viewfinderloupe
O-ME53magnifiestheviewfinder
image by a factor of 1.2X, pro-viding a more accurate assess-
mentof fine focus.
SNAP HAPPY.
Small, light weight, simple and fully specced – those who have been searching the shops for sucha camera have previously gone home empty handed. It’s now time to look again. For photographylovers this much-lamented gap in the market is now filled. The new PENTAX K-m has arrived.In a word, it really is more for less.The new PENTAX fulfils superbly a specific concept for certain photographers: those who wantthe convenience of compact digital photography but aspire to take their photography to the nextlevel. It combines progressive SLR technology with exceptional handling and ease of use. It hasnever been simpler, more intuitive and effortless to master the art of DSLR photography.The K-m also meets the needs of the experienced photographer who already has an advancedcamera: this is a small and light back-up camera that is ideal for mobile and spontaneousphotography and one that doesn’t compromise on flexibility or quality.
THE CAMERA YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
* Due tothe high resolution of the camera andthe absence of some or all electroniccontactson variouslensmounts,nostatementcan be made regardingthe actualfunction range of individual lenses.
A lot in a little:In terms of dimensions the K-m undercuts all other DSLRs in its class, measuring a tiny
122.5 x 91.5 x 67.5mm and weighing in at an easy-to-carry 525 grammes (body only).
Extraordinary picture results:The CCD image sensor captures 10.2 megapixels resolution. Pin-sharp andexceptionally vivid poster-sized photos are yours for the taking.An ingenious helper:The K-m sets the perfct camera settings for virtually any photographic situation, andthe 10 Picture Modes help you to achieve easily the very best picture results.More dynamic:You’ll find far greater detail and depth in the bright and dark areas of your photos with theextended dynamic range of the K-m.More freedom:The integration of in-body Shake Reduction is standard with PENTAX DSLRs. Blur-free photo-graphy is now possible in unfavourable lighting conditions, with any lens. Unique in this class of camera.Exceptional viewfinder:The pentamirror viewfinder design of the K-m is remarkable. With 96% imagefield and 0.85 x magnification it is easily one of the finest in this class of DSLR.See it all:The monitor of the K-m is not only large, bright and glare-free – 2.7”, 230,000 dots, with170° viewing angle – it also offers a concise summary of current camera settings, functions, focusingand much more.Have a question? Just ask:Simply press the Help button. The camera immediately displays clear informationregarding its functions.Load up anywhere:The K-m operates on standard AA batteries. With its intelligent energy managementyou’ll get 1,000 shots per set. No other battery offers such independence.Forward compatibility:The K-m is designed to work with most modern ultrasonic lenses; naturally, manualfocus is at your fingertips.
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