Pentax X-5 Preview
Pentax has announced a new budget-friendly, yet versatile super-zoom camera, the X-5. All for less than $300, you'll take advantage of a 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor paired with a 26x optical zoom lens, Full 1080p HD video recording, high-speed burst shooting (up to 10fps), and a host of Auto, Creative, and Shake Reduction Modes that aren't usually included in this price range.
Viewing and framing is accomplish on either a high-quality 3.0-inch tilting LCD screen, or an eye-level EVF (Electronic ViewFinder). The camera has a dSLR-like feel, thanks to and enlarged handgrip and similar control layout.
Viewing and framing is accomplish on either a high-quality 3.0-inch tilting LCD screen, or an eye-level EVF (Electronic ViewFinder). The camera has a dSLR-like feel, thanks to and enlarged handgrip and similar control layout.
Pentax X-5 Features
- 16 megapixel BSI CMOS image sensor
- 26x super telephoto lens (22.3mm - 580mm)
- 3.0-inch tilting display and electronic viewfinder
- Full 1080p HD Video Recording at 30 frames per second
- High-speed burst shooting up to 10 images per second (maximum of 30)
- Three Aspect Ratio Choices (4:3, 16:9, 1:1)
- Auto Picture Mode selects from 16 shooting modes, including:
- Landscape
- Portrait
- Candlelight
- Pet
- Auto Macro
- Quick Set Dial with access to:
- Auto Picture
- Scene
- Program
- Manual
- Landscape
- Handheld Night Snap
- Shake Reduction (SR) Modes for video and stills
- Super Resolution Technology
- Low-noise up to 6400 ISO
- Handheld Night Scene
- Macro Mode (shoot as close as 0.4 inches)
- Micro HDMI out
- 12 Digital Filters including:
- Miniature
- Toy Camera
- Creative Image Processing Tools including
- Stretch Filter
- SMall Face Filter
- Collage
- MediaImpression 3.5 (Windows) / 2.1 (Mac) Image Viewing, Editing, and Filing Software Included
- Compatible with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards
- Optional remote controller
- Powered by AA Batteries
The Pentax X-5 will be available in silver or black, and should start shipping sometime in September (2012) with an MSRP of $279.95 USD.
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