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Pentax K-x

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$700

Summary: A 12-megapixel camera from Pentax with a 2.6-inch LCD, 3.1x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.

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Type: SLR

Specs
Weight (oz.) Total weight of the camera body only, including the battery and memory card(s). Weight (oz.)	31
Battery life (shots) This indicates the number of high-resolution shots the camera takes with the batteries supplied. Battery life (shots)	420
35mm equivalent multiplier Many SLRs have sensors that are smaller than the actual size of one frame of 35mm film, which changes a lens's effective focal length. To determine the equivalent focal length, you multiply the lens's focal length by the appropriate multiplication factor. Most Nikon SLRs have a 1.5x factor, which changes the effective focal length of a 50mm lens to 75mm. An Olympus SLR's 2x factor would change a 50mm lens to 100mm. 35mm equivalent multiplier	1.5
Shutter speed range Shutter speed controls the length of time that the camera lets in light to expose the camera's sensor. This specification shows the range of selectable shutter speeds by defining the minimum and maximum shutter speeds. Shutter speed range	30 - 1/6000
Max. buffer size JPEG/RAW This number essentially calculates the number of images (either JPEG or RAW files) that can be stored in a buffer (where files are stored temporarily) before the camera slows down. Max. buffer size JPEG/RAW	17
Still image formats The type of image file (or image file combinations) the camera uses to record and store digital images. Examples include JPEG and RAW file formats. Still image formats	JPG, RAW
LCD size (in.) Diagonal measurement of the LCD monitor screen. LCD size (in.)	2.6
LCD pixel count Total number of pixels of the LCD monitor. In general, the higher the number of pixels, the clearer and sharper the image will be. LCD pixel count	230k
Memory card slots/type The number of slots and the type of memory card format the SLR uses for storing images. Memory card slots/type	SD/SDHC
Width (in.) The width of the camera body is measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch. Width (in.)	4.9
Height (in.) The height of the camera body is measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch. Height (in.)	3.7
Depth (in.) The depth of the camera body is measured in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch. Depth (in.)	5.3
Max. ISO This is the SLR's highest sensor sensitivity at full resolution. Max. ISO	12800

Features
Image stabilizer Image stabilizer shows the type used, lens-based (L) or body-based (B). Image stabilizer	B
Live view This feature lets you compose directly on the camera's LCD, as you would on a point-and-shoot camera. Live view	NA
Color space This refers to computerized models of color ranges that a camera can reproduce. The two most common are sRGB and Adobe RGB. In terms of size, Adobe RGB has a larger color range than sRGB. Another model, ProPhoto RGB, has one of the largest ranges. Color spaces can generally be set via your SLR's menus. Color space	Adobe RGB/sRGB
Exposure modes These modes or settings refer to those available directly on the main mode dial and often include the main exposure modes, such as program auto, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. Select scene modes, such as portrait, sports, close-up and landscape modes as well as additional settings can be found on this dial as well. Exposure modes	16
Wireless remote The remote control included with the camera. Wireless remote	No
PC flash sync jack Although the hot shoe is the most common method, you can also use this terminal to connect your flash to your SLR body. PC flash sync jack	No

Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.)

General Information
Manufacturer	PENTAX Imaging Company
Manufacturer Website Address	www.pentaximaging.com
Product Series	K
Product Model	K-x
Product Name	K-x Digital SLR Camera
Product Type	Digital SLR Camera

Display & Graphics
Screen Size	2.7"
Display Screen Type	LCD
Display Resolution	230000 Pixel
Effective Camera Resolution	12.4 Megapixel
Total Camera Resolution	12.9 Megapixel

Image
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Formats	JPEG, RAW
Maximum Image Resolution	4288 x 2428

Video
Video Formats	Motion JPEG (AVI)
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Maximum Frame Rate	24 fps

Lens
Focal Length	18 mm to 55 mm (Lens 1)
Image Stabilization	Optical
Autofocus Points	11
Focus Modes	Auto, Manual

Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Flash OFF, Flash ON

Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	SLR

Memory
Memory Card Supported	Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card

Interfaces/Ports
USB	Yes

Battery Information
Number of Batteries Supported	4
Battery Size Supported	AA
Battery Built-in	No
Battery Included	Yes
Battery Life	1900 Shot

Physical Characteristics
Camera Assembly	Body with Lens Kit
Height	3.6"
Width	4.8"
Depth	2.7"
Weight (Approximate)	1.14 lb

Miscellaneous
Package Contents	K-x Digital SLR Camera DA L 18-55 Lens Software CD-ROM S-SW99 USB Cable I-USB7 Strap O-ST53 Hot Shoe Cover FK Eyecup FQ Body Mount Cover 4 x AA Lithium Batteries

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