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K-5

Digital SLR Camera: K-5

The K-5 is a truly functional, heavy-duty imaging tool

01Magnesium alloy casing for outstanding durability and reduced weight

The K-5’s body features a monocoque structure in which the exterior casing also functions as the main frame — a unique design that reinforces the entire body and provides solid protection for internal mechanisms. Its use of magnesium alloy contributes to higher rigidity and reduced weight. It also possesses an outstanding damping capacity to effectively absorb external shock, as well as excellent heat-radiating and electromagnetic-shielding capacities to suppress digital noise. All together, the K-5’s body has been built with the durability and functionality to withstand years of heavy-duty use.

02Hybrid stainless-steel chassis to enhance rigidity, durability and shock resistance

The most importance components of a camera, such as the imaging sensor and mirror box, are mounted to the chassis. That’s why the K-5’s chassis is made of dependable, durable, high-rigidity stainless steel — a material that is also highly resistant to corrosion. By combining it with high-shock-absorbency molded components, PENTAX has created a unique hybrid chassis for the K-5 that is both strong and flexible.

03Dustproof, weather-resistant construction to assure solid performance under demanding conditions

To prevent rain, dust, sand and other foreign substances from entering the camera body, the K-5 features a dependable dustproof, weather-resistant construction. Special seals are meticulously applied to all buttons and dials, all seams between outer body parts, and all movable parts such as the back cover. Both the optional D-BG4 Battery Grip and DA-star lenses also feature the same reliable construction, completing a highly airtight photographic system that performs superbly in even the roughest conditions.

04WR-series lenses featuring simplified weather-resistant construction; a new high-zoom-ratio model added to the lineup

Featuring a simplified weather-resistant construction, PENTAX WR-series lenses can simply wiped dry during shooting in drizzle or mist. With the addition to its lineup of the DA 18-135mm lens offering a high-zoom-ratio, this series offers a wide selection to accommodate different shooting styles and photographic requirements.

WR-series lens lineup: smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR, smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR, smc PENTAX-DA 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED WR, smc PENTAX D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR

05Solid cold-weather performance, even in freezing temperatures down to -10°C

The K-5 has been constructed exclusively of parts, components and mechanisms that have cleared a series of challenging cold-resistance tests at temperatures below -10°C. Every single operation was closely examined during these tests, including the operating stability of electronic circuits, the response and operating precision of mechanical parts, the effect of expansion and contraction of parts on the optics, and the fluctuation of battery voltage. That’s why the K-5 can respond to every demand of discerning photographers, even for shooting sessions in extremely cold environments.

06DR II dust-removal mechanism to keep the image sensor spotless

This innovative mechanism is designed to remove all dust particles clinging to the CMOS image sensor unit by the force of supersonic vibrations. Driven by a piezoelectric element, the low-pass filter vibrates at supersonic speed — approximately 60,000 to 90,000 times per second — to effectively shake off all kinds of dust, including sticky, oily and electrostatically charged particles.

The DR II mechanism can be activated every time the camera is switched on, or at any time of the user’s choice, to clean the image sensor.

07Dust-alert system to warn of the presence of dust particles

This user-friendly system detects dust particles clinging to the CMOS image sensor and indicates their position on the LCD monitor, no matter how small they are. Once the dust particles have been identified, they can be easily removed on the right spot, either by activating the DR II mechanism, by using a dust blower, or though the use of the optional O-ICK1 Image-Sensor Cleaning Kit.

Other features

• Compact, large-capacity D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Recording of approximately 980 images*
• Optional D-BG4 Battery Grip, equipped with a set of vertical-position controls and an AA-battery tray
• Optional O-RC1 Waterproof Remote Control

* Based on test results conducted in conformity to CIPA standards, using a fresh D-LI90 battery, at a temperature of 23°C and without the use of the built-in auto flash. The number of recordable images may vary depending on actual shooting conditions.

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