Pentax K-01

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Model Name:	Pentax K-01
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	K-01
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.95
Street Price:	$414.13
Date Available:	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	21.6 oz (611 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.8 x 3.1 x 2.3 in. (122 x 79 x 58 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	16.5
Effective Megapixels:	16.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 4928 x 2776 (13.7 MP, 16:9), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	30p/25p/24p, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 30p/25p/24p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie
Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K, KA, KAF, KAF2/3
Kit Lens:	smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	61 mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele)
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	27mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	No
Electronic Viewfinder Type:
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,000 dots
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color...
Self Timer:	2, 12 seconds
Time Lapse:	Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12 m / 39 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Infrared
Other Connection:	Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	500
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW120
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode.

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