K - 500
- 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- Fast Shutter speed up to 1/6000
- 100% Field of View & 4 optional Focusing Screens
- Full 1080p h.264 HD video recording
Highlights
Beyond Basics
Jump right into digital photography with a comfortable, approachable DSLR, paired with high quality specifications that go above and beyond entry level with the PENTAX K-500—made for families and casual photographers looking for more than just the basics. Everyday photography is made easy with the K-500’s wide selection of simple user-modes and creative tools for limitless personalized expressions, taking your images to a whole new level of stunning. The value adds up with a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, fast continuous shooting at six frames per second, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 51200, 100% field of view, innovative in-body shake reduction, and an advanced auto focus module. Make the most out of your memories—capture them with the PENTAX K-500.
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16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor Stand out from the crowd and carry your colors with your camera. Select from 120 different color combinations to custom create a DSLR as unique as you are.s |
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PRIME M Image Processing Engine PRIME M image processing engine is optimized for HD video capture, smooth live view, low chromatic noise, and low energy consumption. |
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High Precision SAFOX IXi+ Auto Focusing Advanced SAFOX IXi+ autofocus engine, with AF assist lamp and light source detection sensor, features improved optical components, including a diffraction lens, for responsive autofocus in any lighting. |
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Pentaprism Viewfinder for 100% Field of View & 4 optional Focusing Screens What you see is what you get with the low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder, with four interchangeable focusing screens, achieves a 100% optical field of view for framing accuracy in a highly compact form factor. |
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Innovative In-body Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism The PENTAX in-body, sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction technology ensures sharp, image stabilized, auto-leveled, and dust-free imaging with any mounted lens. |
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Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA-size batteries included, with option to use a rechargeable standard lithium battery Compatible with both rechargeable Lithium and AA batteries for plentiful power at home or while travelling. Standard rechargeable Lithium batter available for purchase.. |
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K-Mount Compatible with 25 Million Pentax Lenses The PENTAX K-mount is compatible with every single K-mount lens ever made. Choose from over 25 million PENTAX lenses to use with your K-500—whether you’re a novice or an expert, there’s a PENTAX lens that lets you capture your interesting view of the world. |
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6 frames per second continuous shooting
A fast 6 FPS frame rate captures fast action shots in dynamic shooting situations, if used with optional, rechargeable, standard-lithium ion battery.
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ISO Speeds up to 51200
High sensitivity shooting up to 51200 ISO range improves noise performance throughout, even in low lighting.
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Full 1080p h.264 HD video recording
Full 1080p HD video capture at 30 frames per second (60 FPS for 720p) features efficient h.264 compression, flexible exposure control, and HDR finishing options for stunning video quality.
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Programmable front & rear e-dials
Programmable front and rear e-dials enable PENTAX renowned Hyper Program and Manual modes, as well as other rapid no-look setting changes.
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Large High Resolution 3 inch LCD
Large 3 inch LCD with brightness and color adjustments is wide angle viewable, and features 921,000 dots of resolution.
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Traditional, Auto Picture and Scene modes
Traditional shooting modes feature PENTAX Sensitivity Priority (Sv) and Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv) for outstanding flexibility, while powerful automatic modes like Auto Picture and Scene modes take the guesswork out of great photography.
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Fast Shutter speed up to 1/6000
A maximum 1/6000 second shutter speed freezes sports and fast action without subject movement blur.
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Eye-Fi Card Compatibility
With Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards, the user can automatically transmit recorded images to a smartphone. New built-in menus allow the user to easily enable automatic transmission of images and video to a smartphone for rapid sharing.?Ǭ� Users can even select favorite images and resize them before transmission.
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In-body raw development and HDR shooting
Enjoy in-body raw development and in-camera HDR shooting mode, featuring multiple blending options to bring out the detail in wide gamut still imaging.
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Enhanced Creative Modes, multilayer filtering opportunities
Choose from 11 types of custom image modes and 19 digital filters, all with multi layering capabilities, for more creative expression than you ever dreamt of. The K-500 lets you show off your unique visions with real, high-resolution images.
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77 segment metering system
Highly accurate 77 segment metering system produces beautifully exposed images and video, even in complex lighting situations.
Specifications
Type |
Digital SLR |
Sensor |
Type: CMOS w primary color filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system Size: 23.7 x 15.7mm (APS-C) Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW Effective pixels (total pixels): 16.3 MP (16.5 MP) (approx.) Dust Removal: Sensor movement w SP coating on low pass filter Pixel mapping: Yes |
Lens |
Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes, Power zoom function: n/a |
Focus System |
Type: SAFOX IXi+ TTL phase-detection 11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center) w light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens Sensitivity range: EV -1 to 18 (ISO 100) Focus modes: AF.A (auto), AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual Focus point selection: Auto 11 pt, Auto 5 pt, User-Selectable (w Expanded Area AF), Center AF assist: Yes via dedicated LED AF assist lamp Focus peaking: Yes (n/a during active video recording) Autofocus Fine Adjustment: 10 step, Uniform adjustment, Individual adjustment (up to 20 can be saved) |
Viewfinder |
Type: Pentaprism, Coverage (field of view): 100% Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable) Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5m, Eye Relief: Approx. 21.7mm (from the view window) Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital |
LCD Monitor |
Type: 3.0TFT color LCD w brightness/color adjustment Resolution: 921,000 dots, Wide angle viewable: Yes Live View:Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor |
Flash |
Type: Retractable P-TTL popup flash Guide number: 12m (ISO 100), Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec Angle of View/Coverage: Wide Angle (Equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format) Flash modes: P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync High-Speed and Wireless Sync are also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV (1/3 steps) |
External Flash |
Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec |
Storage Media |
Removable memory: SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Card (Eye-Fi card compatible) External Memory: n/a |
Interfaces |
Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, Cable Switch Video output format: NTSC, PAL, USB Connection: MSC/PTP Microphone: Built-in monaural |
Power Supply |
Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109 (optional, sold separately), AA battery holder D-BH109 for 4* AA batteries included Recordable images: Li-Ion approx 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA), AA lithium approx 1250 (710 w 50% flash, CIPA) Playback time: Li-Ion approx 270 min, AA lithium approx 560 min Movie recording time: 25 min max time per clip AC adapter available: Yes (sold separately) |
Physical Specs |
Body dimensions (W x H x D): 5.1Ǩx 3.8Ǩ x 2.8Ǩ (excluding operating parts and protrusions) Body weight: Without battery or removable memory card: 20.8 oz With 4 AA Lithium batteries and memory card: 22.8 oz. With D-Li109 battery and memory card 22.9 oz Primary construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate over stainless steel chassis Operating temperature: 14-104?Ǭ?F (-10 to 40?Ǭ?C), Ruggedized features: n/a |
Language Support |
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian,Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,Greek, Russian |
Image Stabilization |
Type: Sensor-shift SR (3 stops depending on lens and shooting conditions) |
Metering System |
Type: TTL open aperture 77 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) Exposure lock: Yes Exposure bracketing: 3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto/100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), auto range selectable |
White Balance |
Type: Image sensor detection w light wavelength sensor detection Auto, Preset (Preset modes): Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual mode(s): a) 3 manual settings can be configured and saved, b) Kelvin color temperatures can be selected, c) WB settings can be copied from a captured image WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis |
Shutter |
Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: (Auto/Manual) 1/6000 to 30 sec (1/3 or 1/2 steps), Bulb |
Capture Modes |
Mode selection: 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 Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Green simplified mode available: n/a Face detection available: Yes PASMB: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow Electronic level: n/a Horizon correction: n/a File/Folder customization: Folder name (standard, date), create new folder, embed copyright |
Drive Modes |
Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Exposure Bracketing (3 frames) Continuous FPS – Continuous Hi: Approx 6.0 FPS (30 JPG, 8 RAW) – Continuous Lo: Approx 3.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 10 RAW) Multi-exposure: 2-9 shots, auto exposure adjustment Interval: 999 shots, 3 sec to 24 hr interval, time delay HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3, Auto composition correction function, exposure bracket +/- 1 to 3 EV (1 EV steps) Cable switch: Yes (sold separately) |
Playback Modes |
Playback View: Single image, Multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segments), display mag. (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnify available), histogram, bright/dark area warning, copyright display, calendar filmstrip, display, folder display, slideshow, Eye-Fi transfer Delete: Single image, all images, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image 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, Capture a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving the RAW file data in the buffer memory Digital filters (playback): 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 |
File Formats |
Recorded pixels: 16M (4928×3264), 12M (4224×2816), 8M (3456×2304), 5M (2688×1792) RAW 16M (4928×3264) Quality levels (JPEG): (Best), (Better), (Good) File formats: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), RAW +,DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Custom Functions |
(20 Custom Functions available) RAW/Fx Button (One Push File Format, Exposure Bracketing, Optical preview, Digital Preview, Composition Adjustment, Select AF Point), USER Mode (up to 2 settings can be saved) |
What’s in the Box?
- PENTAX AA Battery Holder D-BH109
- USB Cable I-USB7
- Hotshoe Cover FK
- Body Mount Cover
- Lithium Battery (ENERGIZER)
- PENTAX Strap O-ST132
- Eyecup FR
- Software CD-ROM S-SW139
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