Pentax K-50 Digital SLR Camera Body

The Pentax K-50 Digital SLR is a great all-around camera with a weather-resistant, cold-proof and dustproof construction, offering an impressive level of specification so that you can enjoy high-quality photography with minimal effort and in any environment. The K-50 DSLR features a 16.0MP CMOS sensor, high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps, high-sensitivity at ISO 51,200 and accurate AF and precise tracking of moving subjects. The tough exterior of the K-50 provides a solid performance under demanding outdoor conditions, and will ensure minimum maintenance in years to come. The Pentax K-50 includes a wide range of advanced shooting features, such as full HD movie recording and a selection of creative tools such as digital filters, to accommodate various shooting requirements.

EAN/UPC: 0027075233102

Manufacturer/Brand: Pentax

Lenses for Pentax K-50 Digital SLR Camera Body - Black

Specification / Feature		Value	Scores ^*	Rank ^**
Type
	Camera Type	DSLR Cameras
Sensor
	Megapixels	16 MP	10.36	37
	Sensor Size	372.09mm²
	Sensor Type	CMOS
	Sensor Noise Rating	5.5/10	56.25	8
	Sensor Format	APS-C
	No Low Pass Filter	Yes
	Low Pass Filter	No
	Sensor Cleaning	Yes
Image
	Base ISO	100 ISO	60.83	3
	Max ISO	51200 ISO	49.99	7
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Lens / Optical
	Focal Length Wide	15mm	77.98	5
	Focal Length Tele	560mm	83.25	14
	Max Aperture Wide	1.4	100.00	1
	Max Aperture	1.4	100.00	1
	Max Aperture Tele	1.4	91.26	2
	Min Focus Distance	0m
	Macro	Yes
	Lens mount	Pentax K (DA)
Focusing
	AF Points	11	6.71	22
	Face Detection	Yes
	DOF Preview	Yes
	AF System	SAFOX IXi+
Viewfinder / Screen
	Screen Resolution	921000 pixels	32.44	14
	Tilt Screen	No
	Live View	Yes
	VF Coverage	100%	100.00	1
Photography features
	Frames Per Second	6 fps	30.00	18
	User Level	Amateur
	Slowest Shutter Speed	30 sec	3.28	3
	Fastest Shutter Speed	6000 sec	47.74	5
	Exp. Bracketing	+/-3EV	33.33	4
	Exposure Comp.	+/-5EV	100.00	1
	Silent shutter	No
	Diopter Adjust	Yes
	Metering System	TTL open aperture
Video features
	Movie modes	1080p Full HD
Flash
	Flash Sync Speed	180 sec	62.61	8
	Integrated flash	Yes
	Flash Metering	P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync are also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash
	Flash Type	Built-in
Battery
	Battery	D-LI109
Media
	Memory card	SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Card
	Image Formats	RAW, JPEG, MPEG–4 AVC H.264
Connectivity
	PictBridge	No
	Connectivity	2.0 high-speed compatible, connection MSC/PTP, output terminal, output format NTSC/PAL
Physical
	Weight	650g	58.08	79
	Screen Size	3 in	60.00	2
	Weather Resistant	Yes
	Volume	871395mm³
	Colour	Black
	Bundled	Battery lithium-Ion D-LI109, Battery charger K-BC109, Cable USB I-USB7, Strap O-ST132, Software CD-ROM S-SW138, Viewfinder cover, Hot-shoe cover, Body mount cover
Further Info
	UK Price	£393.19 at Amazon.co.uk (affiliate link) £389.00 at Wex Photo Video (affiliate link) Associated Products Pentax K-50 With 18-135mm WR DA Lens - Black - £649.00 at Wex Photo Video (affiliate link) Pentax K-50 With 18-135mm WR DA Lens - Red - £549.00 at Wex Photo Video (affiliate link) Pentax K-50 With 18-55mm And 50-200mm WR DAL Lenses - Black - £489.00 at Wex Photo Video (affiliate link) Pentax K-50 With 18-55mm WR DAL Lens - Black - £419.00 at Wex Photo Video (affiliate link)	57.73	35
Average Score:			58.2

* - Scores are calculated by comparing numerical specifications with other cameras. The highest ranking camera for a specification acheives a score of 100. The lowest ranking camera is scored as 0 and all the other cameras are scored in between 0 and 100 according to their merit.

** - Rank is calculated by ordering the scores for all cameras in descending order. The best scoring camera for a particular feature / specification will have a rank of 1.