For the K-5 II Pentax has slightly tweaked the menu system from the K7. Some options have moved from the record menu into the custom menu and vice versa but the basic structure and design remains pretty much unchanged (although you'll have to get used to it if you're upgrading from the K-7). There are 4 tabs: Record, Playback, Set-up and Custom Setting. Each tab (when selected) is further separated into numbered sub-tabs. The front control wheel allows you to navigate through major tabs, while the rear control wheel rotates through numbered tabs. For selections within each tab you use the rear multi controller.
The K-5 is packed with features and therefore the menus can at first sight appear a little intimidating. However, considering the number of options and parameters to choose from the K-5 menu structure is pretty straightforward and easy to work with once you've been shooting with the camera for a couple of days or so.
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The camera's menus are split into four sections; Record, Playback, Setup and Custom Functions. Each of which is has its own a 'tab' at the top of the page. Like previous Pentax SLRs the menu is separated into multiple numbered pages within each tab. We found this made it quite easy to remember where we were and where options lived. |
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| Option | Values / Actions | Notes |
| File Format | • JPEG • RAW • RAW + JPEG |
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| JPEG Recorded Pixels | • 16M • 10M • 6M • 2M |
- 4928 x 3264 pixels - 3936 x 2624 pixels - 3072 x 2048 pixels - 1728 x 1152 pixels |
| JPEG Quality | •  • • • |
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| Auto AF Point Setting | • Auto AF Point Setting
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| Lens correction | • Distortion correction Off On• Lat-Chromatic-Ad Adj. OffOn |
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| Cross Processing | • Cross ProcessingOffRandomPreset 1-3My 1-3 • Save Settings |
Only available in JPEG format |
| Extended Bracketing | • Off • White Balance • Saturation • Hue • High/Low Key Adj. • Contrast • Sharpness |
Allows various image parameters to be bracketed in various steps (depending on the parameter being adjusted) |
| Digital Filter | • Off • Toy Camera • Retro • High Contrast • Extract Color • Soft • Starburst • Fish-eye • Custom Filter |
Most filters offer adjustment of intensity and/or color and tones. |
| HDR Capture | • HDR CaptureOffAutoStandardStrong 1Strong 2Strong 3
• Auto Align OnOff |
Allows a three-frame High-Dynamic-Range image to be captures and combined. This function is only available when the camera is set to JPEG shooting. |
| Multi-exposure | • Start Multi-exposure • Number of shots Off2 - 9 times• Auto EV Adjust OffOn |
Combines up to 9 separate exposures to create a single image. Auto EV adjust corrects the exposure back to the brightness of a single exposure. |
| Interval shooting | • Off/On • Interval hh/mm/ss • Number of shots 2-99 • Start trigger NowSet Timehh/mm |
Allows up to 99 shots to be fired at pre-chosen intervals starting either when you press the shutter button or at a pre-determined time. |
| Composition Adjustment | • Start adjustment • Recall previous position OffOn |
Use four-way controller to adjust the composition |
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| D-Range Setting | • Highlight correctionOffOn • Shadow correction Off/Low/Med/High |
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| ISO Auto Setting | • Adjust ISO min and max • Auto ISO parameters SlowStandardFast |
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| High-ISO NR | • Auto • Off • Low • Medium • High • Custom |
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| Slow Shutter Speed NR | • Auto • On • Off |
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| Program Line | • Auto • Normal • Action • Maximize Depth-of-Field • Minimize Depth-of-Field • MTF |
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| Color Space | • sRGB • Adobe RGB |
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| RAW File Format | • PEF • DNG |
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| Movie | • Recorded PixelsFull HD/25fpsHD/30fpsHD/25fpsVGA/30fpsVGA/25fps • Quality level • Sound Yes/No• Cross Processing OffPreset 1-3RandomFavorite 1-3• Digital Filter OffToy CameraRetroHigh ContrastExtract ColorColor• Movie Aperture Control Fixed/Auto• Shake Reduction Yes/No |
Full HD = 1920x1080 HD = 1280x720 VGA = 640x480 |
| Live View | • Autofocus ModePhase DetectContrast DetectPhase difference AF • Show Grid OffType 1Type 2Type 3• Info Overlay Yes/No• Histogram Yes/No• Bright/Dark Area Yes/No |
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| Electronic Level Disp. | • Yes/No | |
| Automatic Horizon Correction | • On • Off |
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| Shake reduction | • On • Off |
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| Input Focal Length | Choose a focal length between 8 and 800mm. Default setting is 35mm. | If you use an old lens that that does not report its focal lens to the camera you can set it here. This information is used to optimize the performance of the Shake Reduction. |
| GPS | • Electronic Compass |
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| Instant Review | • Display Time1 sec3 sec5 secOff • Histogram Yes/No• Bright/Dark Area Yes/No• Enlarge Instant Review Yes/No |
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| Digital Preview | • HistogramYes/No • Bright/Dark Area Yes/No• Enlarge Instant Review Yes/No |
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| E-Dial Programming | Move mouse here to see screen | Defines the function of the front and rear dials in the different shooting modes |
| Button Customization | • RAW/FX ButtonOne Push RawExposure BracketingDigital PreviewElectronic LevelComposition Adjust • AF Button Enable AFCancel AF• Preview Dial Optical PreviewDigital Preview• Shutter Button Half Press Enable AFOffOff (Live View Only) |
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| Memory | • Flash Mode • Drive Mode • White Balance • Custom Image • Sensitivity • EV compensation • Flash Exposure Compensation • Cross Processing • Extended Bracketing • HDR Capture • Digital Filter • Playback Display • File No. |
Lets you select which settings to save when the camera is turned off. |
| USER | • Save SettingsUser 1-5 Rename User Mode User 1-5• Check Saved Settings User 1-5• Reset User Mode User 1-5 |
Saves current camera settings for instant recall via the USER position on the mode dial. |
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| Slide show | • Start • Interval 3 sec5 sec10 sec30 sec• Screen Effect FadeWipeStripeOff• Repeat Playback OffOn |
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| Quick Zoom | • Off • x2 • x4 • x8 • x16 • x32 |
Defines the initial magnification level jumped-to when playback mode is zoomed-in and whether bright and dark areas are highlighted. |
| Bright/Dark area | • Off • On |
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| Auto Image Rotation | • Off • On |
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| Delete All | • Delete All • Cancel |
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Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR Body Only (Black) | $739.00 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR Body Only (Black) | $739.00 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR DA 18-135mm WR lens kit (Black) | $1,098.89 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR DA 18-55mm WR lens kit (Black) | $883.79 |
Pentax K-5 IIs 16.3 MP DSLR Body Only (Black) | $861.46 |
Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black) | $814.87 |
Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD (Black Body Only) | Too low to display |
Pentax K-5 II Digital SLR Camera Kit with SMC DAL 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + 55-300mm f/4-5.8 AL Zoom Lens. Includes: 0.45x Wide Angle Lens, 2X Telephoto Lens, 3 Piece Filter Kit(UV-CPL-FLD), 16GB Memory Card, 2 Extended Life Replacement Batteries, Tripod, Monopod & More..! | $1,379.99 |
Pentax K-5 II Digital SLR Camera Kit with SMC DAL 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens + SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED WR Zoom Lens. Includes: 0.45x Wide Angle Lens, 2X Telephoto Lens, 3 Piece Filter Kit(UV-CPL-FLD), 16GB Memory Card, 2 Extended Life Replacement Batteries, Tripod, Monopod & More..! | $1,154.99 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR Body Only (Black) + Pentax Zoom 50-200mm + Pentax 18-55 3.5-5.6 DAL LENS 52MM + 16GB SDHC Class 10 Memory Card + Extra DL-I90 Battery + External Rapid Charger + 52mm 3 Piece Filter Kit + 52mm UV Filter + Digital Slave Flash + Carrying Case + USB SDHC Reader + Memory Wallet | $996.79 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR With 18-55mm DAL and 55-300 DAL lens kit (Black) | $1,090.49 |
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