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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>[http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk/en/digital-slr/pentax-k5.html Pentax K-5 - Overview] 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. | + | .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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| + | *[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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| 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% |
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| 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 |
