Main Features
Compact, lightweight body for enhanced portability and maneuverability
Despite the incorporation of a large-sized image sensor (23.5mm by 15.7mm), the PENTAX K-m offers a compact, lightweight body to assure remarkable portability and maneuverability. This was made possible by the development of a compact, lightweight and high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis, the downsizing of the Shake Reduction mechanism and circuit boards, the employment of latest high-density packaging technologies assuring most efficient positioning and layout of various parts, and the repositioning of the battery compartment. The camera grip has also been redesigned to assure firm, comfortable hold of the camera body.
Simplified operation system for easy camera handling
The PENTAX K-m features a newly designed control system, which positions most of buttons and levers on the camera’s grip side, making it easier for first-time digital SLR users stepping up from their compact models to operate the camera. What’s more, the functions of each button or lever are instantly displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor with a single press of the help button to facilitate camera operation — especially for those who are unfamiliar with digital SLR cameras.
PENTAX-original Shake Reduction mechanism for sharp, blur-free images
The PENTAX K-m comes equipped with the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively reduces camera shake for sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions — such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting in the dark or at night without supplementary flash illumination, or using extended exposures for sunset scenes. This innovative SR mechanism shifts the position of the image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed using magnetic force, while adjusting the shifting speed in proportion to the amount of camera shake detected by a built-in sensor. It offers an outstanding compensation effect — up to the equivalent of approximately four shutter steps. As a result, it does not require special anti-shake lenses, and can be used with almost all existing PENTAX interchangeable lenses.
*** Lenses compatible with this mechanism are: the PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2-, and KAF3-mount lenses; screw-mount lenses (with an adapther); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with an adapter). Some functions may not be applicable with certain lenses.
Comprehensive Dust Removal system with prevention, removal and confirmation devices
Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of optimum shooting mode
High-quality image
High-speed continuous shooting at approx. 3.5 frames per second
High-precision 5-point AF system
Auto sensitivity control up to ISO 3200
Effective gradation compensation
Large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch LCD monitor
Bright, clear viewfinder
Digital filters for unique visual expressions
Other features
10 Scene modes, switchable with simple icon selection
Energy-efficient power supply, recording approximately 1,650 images with four AA-size lithium batteries
Status screen, displaying camera settings on the LCD monitor on the camera’s back panel for at-a-glance confirmation
Index function, for five different types of display and printing modes
Choice of 16-segment multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering and spot metering to accommodate various photographic applications
Simultaneous recording of RAW- and JPEG-format images
Compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards as external data-recording media
In-body development of RAW-format images
Compatibility with SDM-equipped lenses for quiet, smooth autofocus operation
PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 RAW data processing software and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3 browser software included
Main Features of the smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mmF3.5-5.6AL Lens
A compact standard zoom lens with focal lengths from 27.5mm to 84.5mm (in the 35mm format) covering wide-angle to medium-telephoto ranges
Latest optical design featuring high-performance aspherical lens element and super-low dispersion glass element for effective compensation of various aberrations
Main Featurs of the smc PENTAX-DA L 50-200mmF4-5.6ED Lens
A super-compact, ultra-lightweight telephoto zoom lens with focal lengths from 76.5mm to 307mm (in the 35mm format)
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical element for effective compensation of chromatic aberrations over the entire zoom range and enhanced image-description performance
