Pentax K-5 IIs Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Before Using Your Camera
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I Characteristics
Features a 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 16.28
million effective pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake
reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with
minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
Features an AF sensor with 11 focusing points. The central 9 focusing
points are wide cross area sensors.
Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with
a magnification of approximately 0.92 and field of view of approximately
100%, for easier manual focusing. Also features a superimpose function
in which the active AF point(s) on the viewfinder illuminate red.
Features a large 3.0-inch monitor with approximately 921,000 dots, a
wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for
high-precision viewing performance.
Features a Live View function for shooting while viewing the subject in
real-time on the monitor.
Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the lens properties. The
camera can also output composite and HDMI video signals so that you
can watch recorded still pictures and movies on a TV or high-quality
monitor.
A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the
camera. The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use
menus make the camera easier to operate.
The body exterior is magnesium alloy, and the dials, buttons, joints, and
retractable parts of the camera are dust-proof and water-resistant.
Features the Dust Removal function to remove dust on the CMOS
sensor.
Features Hyper-program and Hyper-manual modes that let you take
pictures with the intended exposure. Also features Sensitivity Priority
Automatic Exposure mode K that automatically adjusts aperture and
shutter speed according to the set sensitivity, and Shutter & Aperture
Priority Automatic Exposure mode L that automatically adjusts
sensitivity according to the set aperture and shutter speed.
Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters such as Color or Soft while taking pictures or
to process images after taking them.
Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while
previewing the end result of the edited image, enabling a wider range of
photographic expression.