The PENTAX K-50 boasts outstanding basic specifications that rival many upper-class models, including high-speed continuous shooting at Approx. six images per second, super-high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 51200, & high-precision AF with accurate tracking of moving subjects. This means that beginning digital SLR users & casual family photographers can enjoy high-quality digital photography with very little effort. The K-50 also features a weather-resistant, dustproof construction to assure solid performance under demanding outdoor conditions, & also to reduce the need for maintenance. It even provides a wide range of advanced shooting features, such as full HD movie recording & a selection of creative tools such as digital filters, to accommodate various shooting requirements. It can be powered by easy-to-obtain AA-size batteries, ** in addition to the standard lithium-ion battery. Launched simultaneously with the K-50 camera body, this two lens kit features simplified weather-resistant lenses — the smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL WR, & the smc PENTAX-DA L 50-200 F4-5.6ED WR — to enhance the reliability & dependability of the K-50 imaging system. The K-50 features the state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor with a large image-capturing area measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm, to assure high-speed image data readout. This image sensor is coupled with PRIME M — the same high-performance imaging engine incorporated in upper-class models — to deliver super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images with Approx. 16.28 effective megapixels. The K-50 also offers super-high-sensitivity shooting at a top sensitivity of ISO 51200, allowing the photographer to handhold the camera for beautiful night time snapshots. Thanks to the 81 seals set in its compact, lightweight, portable body, the K-50 is built to be weather-resistant, dustproof & cold-resistant, even at temperatures as low as -10°C. This means that the K-50 can be taken along on outdoor activities such as camping, mountaineering & sports, for the joy of high-quality digital SLR photography without worrying about weather conditions. Its compact, functional body is carefully contoured with delicate curves, assuring that even a photographer with a small hand will have a firm grip of the camera. The PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake to deliver sharp, blur-free images, even under shake-prone conditions such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark without flash illumination, or taking landscapes at twilight. This innovative mechanism works with almost all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — even those developed for film-format cameras.*** Thanks to the SR mechanism’s flexible design, which tilts the image sensor unit in all directions, the K-50 offers several useful features to assist the photographer during shooting, including an Automatic Horizon Correction function to assure high-precision image framing & effortless adjustment of horizontal alignment; a Composition Adjustment function to allow minute adjustment of image alignment both to horizontal & vertical directions, as well as slant-wise rotation; & an ASTRO TRACER mode to simplify astronomical photography in combination with the optional O-GPS1 GPS Unit. The K-50 features the state-of-the-art SAFOX IXi+ AF sensor module, which assures responsive, high-precision autofocus operation with 11 sensors (including nine cross-type sensors in the middle). It also features a spotbeam projector to assist AF operation at poorly lit locations. Its select-area expansion function keeps the sensor module tracking a moving subject, even when it moves out of a pre-assigned auto-tracking area, by assessing the distance data collected by neighboring focus sensors. This means not only greatly enhanced accuracy & speed of detecting moving subjects during autofocus operation, but also the enhanced auto-tracking performance of moving subjects when using a telephoto lens. Overview of smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL WR lens. This standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 27.5mm wide angle to 84mm moderate telephoto (in the 35mm format). Thanks to the incorporation of high-performance aspherical & super-low-dispersion glass optical elements in its optics, it assures outstanding image resolution & remarkable brightness, even at the edges, while effectively compensating various aberrations. Features Resolution 16.28 Megapixel Image Sensor CMOS with primary color filter Monitor 3’’ (7.6cm), TFT color LCD monitor Wide angle viewing AR coating Storage media Compatible with SD, SDHC, & SDXC Memory Card (Eye-Fi card compatible) Image size (pixels) JPEG: 16M (4928x 3264) 12M (4224x 2816) 8M (3456x 2304) 5M (2688x 1792) Interface USB2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal, USB (Universal Serial Bus) MSC/PTP Video Output Format: NTSC/PAL Power sources Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 Battery Life Approx. 410 images (with 50% flash usage) Approx. 480 images (without flash usage)
Dimensions
Width: Approx. 96.5mm
Height: Approx. 129mm
Depth: Approx. 70mm Weight: Approx. 650 g (loaded & ready with the dedicated battery & SD Memory Card) Approx. 590 g (body only)