K-x
General Description
The K-x was the first Pentax DSLR to be sold in a true multitude of colours. In most markets, at least the black, white, red and navy versions were available. The red and white versions were also available with a smc PENTAX-DAL 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL zoom lens of the same colour.
In Japan it was possible to custom-order a multitude of colour combinations:
20 K-x body colours could be combined with 5 grip colours, resulting in 100 different combinations.
Of the limited multi-colour Kore Ja Nai Robo edition K-x only 100 pieces were sold in Japan, only. Each was equipped with an appropriately adpated multi-color smc PENTAX-DAL 1:3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL zoom lens. It was inspired by a wooden robot named Kore Ja Nai Robo.
| Product Variations | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | K-x | K-x | K-r | K-r |
| Color | black | various colours | custom | multi-color |
| Year of Introduction | 2009 | 1009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Description | &8212; | black, white, red, navy, blue, green, orange, purple, pink, beige, olive, chocolate | made upon custom-order: 20 body colors combined with 5 grip colors | Kore-Ja-Nai-Robo limited edition |
| Catalog Number | 16301 | 163XX | 163XX | unknown |
| Sold with Case | — | — | — | — |
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | "crippled" KAF2 |
| Mount Limitations | digital A aperture or metered manual only |
| AF System (sensitivity) | SAFOX VIII+, 11 sensors, 9 cross-sensors (0 ~ 21 EV) |
| AF with supersonic lenses | yes |
| Power-Zoom Features | — |
| Self-Timer | 12 / 2 sec |
| Mirror Lock-Up | — |
| Cable Release | CS-205 |
| Infra-Red Release | remote control F |
| Custom Functions | 22 |
| Additional Features | DOF preview, mirror lock-up |
| Width x Height x Depth | 122.5 x 91.5 x 67.5 mm |
| Weight | 515 g |
| Image Sensor | |
| Effective Pixel Count | 12.9 megapixel |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 15.8 x 23.6 mm |
| Focal-Length Multiplication Factor | 1.53 x |
| Image Storage | |
| Data-Storage Formats | RAW (DNG, PEF), RAW + JPG, JPG |
| Storage Media | Secure Digital (SD and SDHC) |
| Digital Features | |
| Shake Reduction | yes |
| Dust Removal | yes |
| Live View | yes |
| Orientation Sensor | yes |
| Exposure System | |
| Exposure Modes | Av, HyM, HyP, P, Pgreen, Sv, TAv, Tv |
| Metering Modes with K and M Lenses | center-weighted, spot |
| Metering Modes with A and newer Lenses | 16-segment, center-weighted, spot |
| Meter Material | SPD |
| Exposure Compensation (Step) | +/-3 (1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Exposure Lock | yes |
| Meter Range | 1 ~ 21.5 EV |
| ISO Range | 100 ~ 12800 ASA |
| Shutter | |
| Construction | electronic (vertical) |
| Material | metal |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 ~ 1/6000, B |
| Mechanical Speeds | — |
| Viewfinder | |
| Magnification [Coverage] | 0.85x [96%] |
| Aperture Indication | LED |
| Shutter-Speed Indication | LED |
| Interchangeable Screens | — |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | 4 x 1.5 Volt AA Size |
| External | — |
| Continuous Shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting | 4.7 frames per second |
| Flash System | |
| Command Protocol(s) | — |
| Features | HS, P-TTL |
| Synchronization Speed(s) | 1/180 ~ 30, B |
| Built-In Flash | |
| Guide Number (GN) | 12 |
| Coverage (35mm equivalent) | 28 |
| Auto Pop-Up | yes |
| Red-Eye Reduction | yes |
| AF Assist | yes |
| Accessories | |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: O-CC84 |