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As of June 2013.

Built-in Flash

View Finder

Live View

Model

Description

Speciﬁcations

Image Capture

Unit

File Formats

Type: TTL method using CMOS image sensor Focusing Mechanism: Contrast detection + Face

Detection, Tracking, Select, Spot Display: Field of View approx. 100%, Magnied view (2

, 4

), Grid display (4

4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram

LCD Monitor

Type: TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing Size: 3.0 inches Dots: Approx. 921,000 dots

Adjustment: Brightness and colors adjustable

White Balance

Auto: Method using a combination of the CMOS image sensor and the light source detection

sensor Preset: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White,

W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Manual: Conguration

using the display screen (up to 3 settings can be saved), Color Temperature settings, Copying

the white balance setting of a captured image Fine Adjustment: Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B

axis or G-M axis

Autofocus

System

Type: TTL: phase-matching autofocus Focus Sensor: SAFOX IX i+, 11 point (9 cross type

focus points in the center) Brightness Range: EV–1 to 18 (ISO 100) AF Mode: Auto AF (AF.A),

Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) Focus priority or shutter priority mode for AF.S Focus

priority or FPS priority mode for AF.C AF Point Selection: Auto:5 points, Auto:11 points,

Select(Expanded Area AF available), Spot AF Assist Light: Dedicated LED AF assist light

Metering

Type: TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering

Exposure Compensation: EV0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) Exposure Modes: Auto Picture mode:

automatically selects from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene

Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest Scene Mode: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object,

Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food,

Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum *JPEG only

Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority,

Manual, Bulb EV Compensation: ± 5EV (1/2EV step or 1/3EV can be selected) AE Lock:

Can be assigned to the AF/AE-L button from the menu.

Shutter

Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed: Auto: 1/6000

to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb

Drive Modes

Mode Selection: Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12 sec., 2 sec.), Remote Control

(0 sec., 3 sec.), Auto Bracketing (3 frames) Continuous Shooting: Approx. 6 fps (JPEG,

Continuous Hi), Approx. 3 fps (JPEG, Continuous Lo)

Type: Built-in retractable P-TTL pop-up ash Guide number: approx. 12 (ISO100/m) Angle

of view: coverage: wide angle-lens, equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format Flash Modes:

P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and

Wireless Sync are also available with PENTAX dedicated external ash. Sync Speed: 1/180

sec. Flash Exposure Compensation: –2.0 to +1.0 EV

Movie

File Format: MPEG–4 AVC / H.264 Recorded Pixels: FullHD(1920

1080,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps),

HD(1280

720,16:9,60fps/50fps/30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640

480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)

Quality Level: (Best), (Better), (Good) Sound: Built-in monaural microphone,

Recording Sound Level Recording Time: Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording

if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. Custom Image: Bright, Natural,

Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome,

Cross Processing Digital Filter: Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Invert Color,

Color Interval Movie: Recording interval: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5min., 10 min.,

30 min., 1 hr., Recording time: 4 sec. to 99 hr.,Start Interval setting: immediately, from the

set time *The File format is Motion JPEG(AVI).

Playback

Functions

Playback View: Single frame, Multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segmentation), Display

magnication (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnication available), rotating, histogram,

bright/dark area warning, copyright display, calendar lmstrip, display, folder display,

slideshow, Eye-Fi transfer Delete: Delete single image, delete all images, select & delete,

delete folder, delete instant review image Digital Filter: Monochrome, Extract Color, Toy

Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color, Tone Expansion, Sketch Filter,

Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Base Parameter

Adjustment RAW Development: File Format (JPEG), Image Capture Settings(Aspect Ratio,

Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Color Space), Lens Correction (Distortion Correction, Lateral

Chromatic Aberration Correction), Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR,

Shadow Correction Edit: Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available),

Index, Movie Editing (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from

a movie, Saving the RAW le data in the buer memory

Customization

USER Mode: Up to 2 settings can be saved Custom Functions: 22 items Mode Memory:

12 items Button/Dial Customization: RAW/Fx Button (One Push File Format, Exposure

Bracketing, Optical Preview, Digital Preview, Composition Adjustment, Select AF Point),

AF/AE-L button (Enable AF1, Enable AF2, Cancel AF, AE Lock) Various settings for the action of

the e-dials in each exposure mode can also be saved. Text Size: Standard, Large World Time:

World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) AF Fine Adjustment: ±10 step, Uniform

adjustment, Individual adjustment (up to 20 can be saved) Copyright Information: Names of

"Photographer" and "Copyright Holder" are embedded to the image le.

Power Supply

Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 With AA Battery Holder

D-BH109 (optional), four AA batteries (Lithium, Ni-MH rechargeable, alkaline) can be used.

AC Adapter: AC Adapter Kit K-AC128 (optional) Battery Life: [Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery D-LI109]:Number of recordable images: approx. 410 images (with 50% ash usage),

approx. 480 images (without ash usage) Playback time: approx. 270 minutes * Using a new

lithium-ion battery under the temperature at 23°C, Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.

Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances. [AA Lithium

batteries]Number of recordable images:approx. 710 images (with 50% ash usage), approx.

1250 images (without ash usage) Playback time: approx. 560 minutes * Using 4x Energizer

Ultimate Lithium Batteries under the temperature at 23°C, Tested in compliance with CIPA

standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting conditions/circumstances.

Interfaces

Connection Port: USB2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal USB Connection:

MSC/PTP Video Output Format: NTSC/PAL

Dimensions

and Weight

Dimensions: Approx. 129.0 mm (W) × 96.5 mm (H) × 70.0 mm (D) (excluding the operation

parts and protrusion) Weight: Approx. 650 g (loaded and ready with the dedicated battery

and SD Memory Card), Approx. 590 g (body only)

Included

accessories

Package Contents: USB Cable I-USB7, Strap O-ST132, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109,

Battery Charger D-BC109, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW138 <Mounted on the camera> Hot shoe

cover F

, Body Mount Cover Software: SILKYPIX

Developer Studio 3.0 LE

Capture

Functions

Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass,

Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Noise Reduction: Slow Shutter Speed NR,

High-ISO NR Dynamic Range Setting: Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Lens Correction:

Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction Digital Filter: Extract Color, Toy

Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR

2, HDR 3, Automatic composition correction function, Exposure Bracket Value: ±1EV,

±2EV, ±3EV Multi-exposure: Number of shots: 2-9, Exposure adjusted automatically.

Horizon Correction: SR On:correction up to 1 degrees, SR O:correction up to 1.5 degrees

Composition Adjustment: Adjustment range of ±1mm up, down, left or right (0.5mm when

rotated), Rotating range of 1 degrees Interval Shooting: Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr.,

Number of shots: up to 999 images, Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time

Electronic Level: Displayed in viewnder (horizontal direction only); displayed on LCD

monitor (horizontal direction and vertical direction)

Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL ash

Lens Mount: PENTAX K

AF2

bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with

power contacts) Compatible Lens: K

AF3

, K

AF2

(power zoom not compatible), K

, K

mount lenses

Image Sensor: Primary color lter, CMOS. Size: 23.7

15.7 (mm) Eective Pixels: Approx. 16.28

megapixels Total Pixels: Approx. 16.49megapixels Dust Removal: SP coating and CMOS sensor

operations Sensitivity (Standard output): AUTO/100 to 51200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV,

1/2EV, or 1/3EV) Image Stabilizer: Sensor shift Shake Reduction

File Format: RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant Recorded Pixels: JPEG:16M

(4928×3264),12M(4224×2816),8M(3456×2304),5M(2688×1792) RAW:16M(4928×3264)

Quality Levell: RAW (12bit): DNG JPEG: (Best), (Better), (Good) RAW and JPEG

simultaneously recordable Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB Storage Medium: SD, SDHC,

and SDXC Memory Card (Eye-Fi card compatible) Storage Folder: Date (100_1018,

100_1019...)/PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX...) PENTX can be changed by user

Type: Pentaprism Finder Coverage (FOV): Approx. 100% Magnication: Approx. 0.92

(50mmF1.4 at innity) Eye-Relief Length: Approx. 21.7mm (from the view window), Approx

24.5mm (from the center of lens) Diopter Adjustment: Approx. –2.5m to +1.5m

-1

Focusing

Screen: Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen

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Images taken with the K-50 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission

according to the rights as specied in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on

taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or items on displays. Images taken with

the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the

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The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using

extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that

0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no eect on the

recorded image.

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This product is a Class B information technology device that conforms to the standards prescribed by The

Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) in Japan. Although it is primarily

designed and manufactured for use in the household environment, it may cause some electromagnetic interference. Users

are advised to follow the instructions described in the operating manual.

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Users are advised to carry spare batteries for

extended shooting sessions.

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Images appearing in the LCD monitor are simulated.

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Due to certain qualities of the printing

process, there may be some discrepancies in color between the actual product and product images appearing in this

brochure.

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All sample images in this brochure are simulated for the purpose of illustrating the product’s features and

functions.

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The product colors shown in this brochure may not be identical with those of actual products, due to the

printing process. • Please check the product serial number upon your purchase.

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Designs and specications are subject to

change without notice.

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The contents of this brochure are all copyrighted, and must not be used, duplicated or transmitted,

whether in part or in entirety, without permission. This brochure is produced for personal, noncommercial use only, and

must not be used for any purpose other than personal use.

In order to use PENTAX products properly and safely,

you are strongly advised to read the operating manuals

carefully and thoroughly before use.

Attention

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The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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SILKYPIX® is a registered trademark of Ichikawa Soft Laboratory.

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This

product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching-enabled digital still cameras, printers and software

help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers

that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.

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All copyrights regarding PRINT Image Matching, PRINT Image

Matching II and PRINT Image Matching III are reserved by Seiko Epson Corporation.

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This product includes DNG

technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a trademark or registered trademark

of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

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Windows and Windows Vista are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Macintosh and Mac OS are registered

trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows 7 is either a trademark or registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Adobe is a registered trademark of

Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

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Intel®, Pentium®, Inter® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™

i7, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, and Intel® Core™ 2 Quad are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in

the United States and other countries.

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Eye-Fi and the Eye-Fi logo are registered trademarks of Eye-Fin, Inc.

•

AMD

Athlon and AMD Phenom are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

•

All other brands and product

names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Specifications Model Description Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash Lens Mount: PENTAX K AF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) Compatible Lens: K AF3, K AF2 (power zoom not compatible), K AF, K A mount lenses Drive Modes Mode Selection: Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12 sec., 2 sec.), Remote Control Image Capture Unit Image Sensor: Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.7×15.
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The PENTAX K-50 is the perfect partner for all types of active shooting, and a talented guide to a brand-new photographic experience A camer a that is ama zingly mobile and sp or t y, one that can preser ve all your memories in b eautif ul images . An ele gantly contoure d b o dy that f it s p er fe c tly in the hand, and is comfor table to carr y.
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The K-50 Navigates You to Beautiful Images In-body SR mechanism to minimize camera shake with any lens Super-high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 51200 to capture low-light scenes and freeze fast-moving subjects Auto Picture mode for hands-off selection of the best shooting mode Featuring the PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) The K-50 offers super-high-sensitivity shooting with a top sensitivity of ISO 51200 (when When the mode dial is set to the AUTO position and mechanism, the K-50 minimizes camera s
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The K-50 Brings Inspiration and Excitement to Active Photographers Large, easy-to-view viewfinder with nearly 100% field of view and 0.
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The K-50 Provides a Range of Creative Tools for Personalized Expressions Digital filters for easy image modifications HDR Shooting to prevent pitch-black shadows and whitewashed highlights Flexible Live-View shooting, with easy tracking of the subject on the LCD monitor A digital filter can change the tone or gradation of your image to give it a more striking The K-50’s HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode works ef fectively in high-contrast Low-and high-angle shooting is often a troublesome task with the op
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PENTAX K-50 with SmC PENTAX-DA 50mmF1.8 Aperture : F5.6 ; Shutter speed : 1/80 sec. ; Exposure compensation : +1.3EV ; Sensitivity : ISO 100 ; White balance : CTE ; Custom image : Vibrant 9 PENTAX K-50 with SmC PENTAX-DA H 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL [IF] SDM (at 16mm) PENTAX K-50 with SmC PENTAX-DA H 55mmF1.4 SDM Aperture : F4.5 ; Shutter speed : 1/1000 sec. ; Exposure compensation : +1.0EV ; Sensitivity : ISO 100 ; White balance : AWB ; Custom image : Bright Aperture : F4.5 ; Shutter speed : 1/50 sec.
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The K-50 Lets You Capture Images in Your Style Nomenclature Hotshoe Built-in flash Model dial Custom images to add distinctive finishing touches Flexible exposure system for easy control of light and shadow, bokeh effect and subject motion Dual electronic dials for effortless fingertip control The K-50’s Hyper Program mode lets you choose one of the three auto-exposure modes The K-50’s custom image mode lets you choose the desired finishing touch for a The high-precision digital level detects and indi
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120 color combinations to express your style and taste Re g u l a r co l o r Re g u l a r co l o r Black W h ite X Black X 011 Pink X Black Black Re g u l a r co l o r Red X 02 2 O ra n g e X Black 02 8 Ye ll ow X Black 03 4 G re e n X Black 040 Purple X Black 046 Blue X Black 052 Cocoa Brown X Black Black 0 01 Black X W h ite 006 W h ite X W h ite 012 Pink X W h ite 017 Red X W h ite 02 3 O ra n g e X W h ite 02 9 Ye ll ow X W h ite 035 G re
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Product lineup 05 8 S a n d B e ig e X Black 064 O l ive G re e n X Black 070 Gold X Black 076 S i lve r X Black 082 V i o l et X Black 088 M i nt X Black 09 4 L il a c X Black 100 M et a lli c N av y X Black 106 M et a lli c G e e e n X Black 112 M et a lli c B rown X Black PENTAX K-50 body • K-50 body 059 S a n d B e ig e X W h ite 0 65 O l ive G re e n X W h ite 07 1 Gold X W h ite 077 S i lve r X W h ite 083 V i o l et X W h ite 089 M i nt X
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The K-50’s Lens Interchangeability Opens Up a Whole New World of Photographic Expression Since PENTAX K-series SLRs compensate for camera shake by themselves, space-efficiently without the need to install blur-compensating elements. with their distinctive characteristics and discover new photographic The HD/smc PENTAX series brings the K-mount tradition to the future Telephoto zoom High-magnification zoom Ultra-wide-angle Wide-angle Standard Quasi-standard Telephoto 17 SmC PENTAX- DA18 -135mmF3.