Tag Archives: Pentax K-5

The firmware is available on this site: https://network.pentax.eu. You have to be a registered user in order to download the software. Since there are no release notes, it is unclear what exactly is fixed with this firmware update (maybe they fixed the sensor issue, that made Amazon.de halt the selling of the K-5).

Multiple Pentax k-5 owners have reported stains on their sensors. Pentax Imaging USA have acknowledged the issue and an investigation is currently ongoing: “I can confirm that Pentax Japan is fully aware of this situation and is diligently investigating the cause of these stains. I’d like to remind our US customers that their K-5 is covered under the 1-year […]

Pentax is expecting to release new firmware update for the latest K-5 DSLR camera. The update will include: Increases the number of continuous shot at RAW and RAW+ mode (setting condition: RAW(PEF)/ISO100, increases the number of continuous shot from maximum approx. 8 frames to approx. 20 frames) Improved stability for general performance. Update: ok, I […]

The new Pentax K-5 is covered by every major website out there, no need to repeat everything here. Pentax K-5 pre-orders are now available @ Amazon. There is also a new Pentax smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL IF DC WR lens.

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Latest Pentax K-5 specs (see previous specs here): 16,93 MP sensor (APS-C : 23,7 x 15,7 mm CMOS-Sensor) Color depth: 8 Bit (JPEG) or [B]14 Bit (RAW)[B] ISO 100 – 12800 (extended to ISO 80 till 51200) 7 fps Movie modes: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9, 25 FPS) HD-Movie 1280 x 720 Pixel (16:9, 30 or […]

The German retail site German kosfeld24.de published the prices of the Pentax K-5 camera and two different kit options (just search for K-5): Pentax K-5 Body – €1399,- Pentax K-5 + 18-55WR – 1449,- Pentax K-5 + 18-135WR – 1849,- Source

Pentaxforums and dpreview forum member published pictures of the new Pentax K-5 camera being advertised on taxi cabs in Cologne, Germany – right on time for Photokina. A detailed picture of the Pentax K-5 already leaked few days ago. Direct link to the pictures available here and here.

Picture of the upcoming Pentax K-5 and detailed specs just leaked few hours ago: Full specs after the break: