Pentax K-x Digital SLR Camera Kit, 12.4 Megapixel, 2.7-inch LCD with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black)

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Manufacturer: Pentax Imaging

Mfg Part#: 15801

Buy.com Sku: 212359084

UPC: 027075159464

UPC 14: 00027075159464

Buy.com Sales Rank: 82077

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Pentax K-x Digital SLR Camera
Choose a camera that redefines the entry-level digital SLR category. The PENTAX K-x offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models.

Pentax smc P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens
The versatile DA 55-300mm ED zoom lens offers an extreme telephoto zoom range, perfect for those moderate to long shots. ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration, while the PENTAX SP coating which protects the exposed lens elements. Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs, the DA 55-300mm ED zoom has a focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format.

Features

	Pentax K-x Digital SLR Camera
	High-resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.
	Large 2.7-inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).
	Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280x720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.
	Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when traveling.
	Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.
	Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.
	True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.
	Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.
	Responsive 11-point wide-angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.
	Capture up to 1,900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).
	Pentax smc P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens
	Extreme telephoto range zoom lens
	PENTAX SP coating protects the exposed lens elements
	ED elements compensate for chromatic aberration
	Developed specifically for PENTAX digital SLRs
	Focal length equivalent to 82.5mm to 450mm in the 35mm format
	What’s in the Box
	K-x Black
	DA L 18-55
	DA L 55-300
	Software CD-ROM S-SW99
	USB Cable I-USB7
	Strap O-ST53
	Hotshoe Cover FK
	Eyecup FQ
	Body Mount cover
	AA lithium batteries (*4)

Tech Specs

	Pentax K-x Digital SLR Camera
	SENSOR:
	Type: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system
	Size: 23.6 x 15.8mm
	Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW
	Effective pixels: 12.4 MP
	Total pixels: 12.9 MP
	Recorded resolutions:
	Still: 12M (4288x2428), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152)
	Movie (resolution/FPS) : 1280x720p24 (16:9), 640x416p24 (3:2)
	Dust Removal: Image sensor movement combined with SP coating (Dust Alert available)
	FOCUS SYSTEM:
	Type: TTL phase-matching 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (SAFOX VIII)
	Focus modes: AF Auto, AF Single (w focus lock), AF Continuous (available in Action mode including Auto Picture Action, Kids, Pet, Stage Lighting, Night Snap, P/A/S/M/B/Sv), Manual
	Focus point adjustment: 11 point auto, 5 point auto, AF point select, center/spot
	AF assist: Yes, via built-in flash
	LCD MONITOR:
	Type: 2.7” TFT color LCD monitor w adjustable brightness
	Resolution: 230,000 dots
	Wide angle viewable: Yes
	EXTERNAL FLASH:
	Type: Hot shoe (P-TTL, high speed sync), wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash
	Synchronization speed: 1/180s
	INTERFACES:
	Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out
	Video out: NTSC, PAL
	Printer interfaces: n/a
	PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
	Body dimensions (W x H x D) : 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7”
	Body weight
	Without battery or removable memory: 18.2 oz
	Loaded and ready: 20.5 oz (lithium)
	Construction material(s) : Fiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis
	Weather resistant: n/a
	Operating temperature: 32-104°F
	IMAGE STABILIZATION:
	Type: Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (4 stops max)
	ISO SENSITIVITY:
	Auto: 200-6400 (1, ½, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800
	Manual: 200-6400 (1, ½, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expand to 100-12800
	SHUTTER:
	Type: Electronically controlled, vertical run, focal plane shutter
	Shutter speed: 1/6000 to 30 sec, bulb available
	LENS MOUNT:
	Type/construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
	Usable lenses: PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)
	SDM function: Yes
	Power zoom function: n/a
	VIEWFINDER:
	Type: Pentamirror
	Coverage (field of view) : Approx 96%
	Magnification: Approx 0.85X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
	Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte II Diopter adjustment: -2.5 to 1.5
	Depth of field preview: Optical & Digital (available via programmable Green button)
	BUILT-IN FLASH:
	Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual popup flash
	Guide number: 12 (100/m), 16 (200/m) Coverage: 25mm wide angle (equivalent to 35mm)
	Flash modes: On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless
	Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (½ steps)
	STORAGE MEDIA:
	Internal memory: n/a
	Removable memory: SD, SDHC
	POWER SUPPLY:
	Power source: 4 AA (lithium, NiMH rechargeable, alkaline)
	Recordable images: Approx 1900 (1100 w 50% flash, CIPA)
	Playback time: Approx 680 min
	Movie recording time: Approx TBD
	AC adapter available: Yes (optional)
	LANGUAGE SUPPORT:
	English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese
	METERING SYSTEM:
	Type: TTL open aperture, 16 segment metering
	Sensitivity range: EV 1-21.5 (ISO 200, 50mm F1.4)
	Multi-segment: Yes
	Center weighted: Yes
	Spot: Yes
	Exposure compensation: +/- 3 EV (½ or 1/3 steps)
	Exposure lock: Yes (available via programmable AF/AE-L button) Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 frames, up to +/- 1.5 (½ steps) or +/- 1.0 (1/3 steps)
	WHITE BALANCE*:
	Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
	Manual mode(s) : Yes * WB fine adjustment available in all modes
	CAPTURE MODES:
	Mode selection: Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual), Movie
	Custom Image Modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome. Color modes include gamut radar and fine adjustment for saturation, hue, key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for film filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), key, contrast, sharpness (regular and fine adj). Cross Processing mode available for creative random effect generation.
	Green simplified mode available: n/a
	P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (in Metered Manual), Sv (Sensitivity Priority)
	Date stamp: n/a
	Digital filters (capture) : Toy Camera, High Contrast, Soft, Starburst, Retro, Color Extract (6), Fisheye, Custom (8)
	Data record: Folder name (standard/date)
	PLAYBACK MODES:
	Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, or 36 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification (quick zoom available), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Bright/Dark Indication Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Image Comparison, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOF
	Magnification: Up to 16X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color (6), Watercolor, Pastel, Miniature, Base Parameter Adj, Monochrome (filter effects, toning), Color (6), Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Slim, HDR, Custom Filter
	CUSTOM FUNCTIONS:
	Functions available: 22
	Pentax smc P-DA 55-300mm F4-5.8 ED Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens
	Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2
	Focal Length: 55-300mm (equivalent 84.5-460mm)
	Aperture: F4-5.8
	Minimum Aperture: F22-32
	Lens Construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
	Angle of View: 29.0-5.4 degrees (w/PENTAX DSLR)
	Minimum Focusing Distance: 4.6' (1.4m)
	Maximum Magnification: 0.28X
	Filter Diameter: 58mm
	Diaphragm Control: Fully Automatic
	Number of Aperture Blades: 6
	Lens Aperture Ring: N/A
	Tripod Adapter: N/A
	Hood: PH-RBG 58mm
	Objective Cap: O-LC58
	Case: S80-160
	Maximum Diameter x Minimum Length: 2.8 x 4.4" (71.0 x 111.5mm)
	Weight (w/o Hood): 15.5 oz. (440g)
	Notes: Quick-shift focus, Filter window, SP (Super Protect) coating

Product Attributes

Aspect Ratio:		16:9
Camera Features:		Auto Flash / Flash OFF / Flash ON / Red-Eye Reduction
Camera Megapixels:		10 - 14 Megapixel
Camera Resolution (Megapixel):		12.4
Color:		Black
Color Class:		Black
Display Technology:		LCD
Flash Mode:		Auto Flash / Flash OFF / Flash ON / Red-Eye Reduction
Focus Mode:		Auto / Manual
Image Format:		JPEG / Raw
Image Stabilization Type:		Optical
Max Shutter Speed:		o 1/6000 / o 1/6000 Second
Maximum Aperture:		o 5.6 (Lens 1) - f/4
Maximum Still Frame Rate (fps):		24
Memory Card Type:		Secure Digital (SD) Card / Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Min Shutter Speed:		30
Minimum Aperture:		f/3.5
Resolution:		4288 x 2428
Viewfinder Type:		SLR

Pentax K-x Digital SLR Camera Kit, 12.4 Megapixel, 2.7-inch LCD with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black) - 15801 Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL and 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lenses (Black)

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