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+ | .The '''Pentax K-5''' is an enthusiast APS-C DSLR which was produced by Pentax from late 2010 to late 2012. It was discontinued and replaced by the [[Pentax K-5 II]]. It uses the 16.3 MP sensor also seen in the [[Nikon D7000]], which was produced by [[Sony]]. Cosmetically, the camera is very similar to the [[Pentax K-7]], but features an updated sensor and SAFOX IX+ AF module<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131203072543/http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/digital-slr/pentax-k5.html Pentax K-5 - Overview] (archived) at [http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/index.html Ricoh Imaging]</ref>. The camera is fully weather-sealed. It can shoot continuously at 7fps with shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. It features a 0.92x magnification viewfinder with 100% coverage. | ||
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+ | ===Reception=== | ||
+ | The K-5 was received well by reviewers and garnered high praise. Reviewers cited the High-ISO image quality, bright viewfinder and exceptional build quality. | ||
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+ | ! Source !! Review Score | ||
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+ | | [http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk5/21 Dpreview] || 83% (Gold award) | ||
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+ | | [http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/dslrs/129285/1/pentax-k-5-review Amateur Photographer] || 85% | ||
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+ | | [http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Pentax/K5 Dxomark] || 82% | ||
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+ | |image_text= Frosty K-5 demonstrates its environmental seals | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
+ | *[https://www.manualslib.com/products/Pentax-K-5-98459.html Pentax K-5 user manual] at [https://www.manualslib.com/ Manualslib] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 25 April 2023
K-5 with DA Limited 21mm f/3.2 wideangle image by nubobo (Image rights) |
.The Pentax K-5 is an enthusiast APS-C DSLR which was produced by Pentax from late 2010 to late 2012. It was discontinued and replaced by the Pentax K-5 II. It uses the 16.3 MP sensor also seen in the Nikon D7000, which was produced by Sony. Cosmetically, the camera is very similar to the Pentax K-7, but features an updated sensor and SAFOX IX+ AF module[1]. The camera is fully weather-sealed. It can shoot continuously at 7fps with shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. It features a 0.92x magnification viewfinder with 100% coverage.
Reception
The K-5 was received well by reviewers and garnered high praise. Reviewers cited the High-ISO image quality, bright viewfinder and exceptional build quality.
Source | Review Score |
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Dpreview | 83% (Gold award) |
Amateur Photographer | 85% |
Dxomark | 82% |
Frosty K-5 demonstrates its environmental seals image by Kurt Bauschardt (Image rights) |
Notes
- ↑ Pentax K-5 - Overview (archived) at Ricoh Imaging
Links
Pentax K mount DSLR Cameras |
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ist D | ist DS | ist DL | ist DS2 | ist DL2 | K100D | K110D | K10D | K100D Super | K20D | K200D | K-m | K-t | K-x | K-5 | K-r | K-30 | K-5 II and K-5 IIs | K-500 | K-50 | K-S1 and K-S2 | K-3 | K-1 | K-P | K-3 II | K-1 II | K-3 III | K-F | K-3 III-Monochrome |