K-50

General Description

The K-50 inherited almost all its technical features from the K-30, whose AF system, light metering etc. had proven to be reliable and convincing. Only the maximum available ISO was increased from ISO-25600 to ISO-51200. Thus the main difference between both cameras is the body design which (in comparison to the K-30) is rounder, more traditional, and less juvenile.

Like the K-30, the K-50 incorporates many “higher-class” features like a pentaprism viewfinder with 100% coverage. Front AND thumb wheels allow for swift setting of speed AND aperture, respectively. Dust and weatherproof seals are also on board for any wet or dusty or cold (down to -10°C) outdoor activity. The CMOS image sensor with 16.3 effective megapixels is of high renown and well known from the K-5, K-5 II(s), and K-30. The reliable SAFOX IXi+ AF module with refraction lens and light source sensor was inherited from the K-30, too.

The K-50 is available in 20 different colours each of which can be combined with 6 different grip colours. With the help of the “K-50 color simulator” (available on the Ricoh/Pentax homepages) one may choose the desired combination, identify the according product number, and place a custom order either online or at the local retailer. Then the ordered combination will be produced and delivered in about 1 month. The following table lists all available colour combinations and the according poduct numbers. Those who do not want to wait 1 month can choose between the regular black, white, or red bodies with black grip.

Technical Specifications