The Pentax K-50 is the follow-up to the K-30, which is a weather-sealed mid-level DSLR with a 16MP sensor and PRIME M processor. Image processing has been improved on the K-50, with the promise of fewer 'jaggies' in images. It can shoot continuously at up to 6 frames per second, has a maximum shutter speed of 1/6000th of a second and can capture video at 1080p30. The camera can be custom ordered in 120 possible color combinations.

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Pentax K-50 real-world and test scene samples

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Jun 12, 2013

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Jun 12, 2013

Quick specs

Body type	Compact SLR
Max resolution	4928 x 3264
Effective pixels	16 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
ISO	Auto, 100 to 51600, in 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps
Lens mount	Pentax KAF2
Focal length mult.	1.5×
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	921,000
Max shutter speed	1/6000 sec
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries)	650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
Dimensions	130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8″)
GPS	Optional

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Pentax K-50 samples gallery

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Pentax K-50 Preview Samples

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