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PRIME M imaging engine
Featuring the PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction)
mechanism, the K-50 minimizes camera shake with
all compatible lenses — from wide-angle to
telephoto — to assure sharp, blur-free images, even
in such demanding situations as when using
a telephoto lens or photographing dimly lit scenes.
The K-50 offers super-high-sensitivity shooting with a top sensitivity of ISO 51200 (when
expanded) to record well-defined images with minimal noise. You can handhold the
K-50 to capture nightscapes without the help of a flash or tripod. With active subjects
such as athletes, pets and stage performers, you can raise the shutter speed to prevent
subject shake.
When the mode dial is set to the AUTO position and
the shutter release button is pressed, the K-50’s
Auto Picture mode automatically selects the most
appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or
scene — such as Portrait, Landscape or Moving
Object — and optimizes all camera settings,
assuring beautiful results, even for SLR beginners.
With its 19 scene modes, the K-50 automatically
optimizes camera and exposure settings for a
particular scene or subject to produce a beautiful,
professional-quality image.
The K-50 features a large APS-C-size CMOS image sensor to produce
a beautiful bokeh effect. With approximately 16.28 effective megapixels,
this sensor performs superbly in high-sensitivity ranges, while
minimizing annoying noise. The PENTAX-original PRIME M imaging engine
then makes the best use of the image data collected by the sensor.
It raises the sensitivity to as high as ISO 51200 to compensate for the
graininess of low-light scenes, while applying delicate processing to
the subject’s outlines, to produce natural, true-to-life images.
In-body SR mechanism to minimize camera
shake with any lens
Scene modes to produce professional-quality
images with ease
PRIME M imaging engine with 16.28 effective megapixels to deliver
true-to-life, high-resolution images
Super-high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 51200
to capture low-light scenes and freeze
fast-moving subjects
Auto Picture mode for hands-off selection
of the best shooting mode
ISO100
ISO800
ISO3200
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CMOS image sensor PRIME M imaging engine
Auto Picture mode : Portrait
The K-50 Navigates You to Beautiful Images
A PENTAX-exclusive technology designed for exceptional results
PENTAX K-50 with S m C PENTAX-DA 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL[IF] SDM (at 50mm) Aperture : F7.1; Shutter speed : 1/640 sec. ; Exposure compensation : -0.3 EV ; Sensitivity : ISO 100 ; White balance : AWB ; Custom image : Bright
Without SR With SR
Scene mode monitor display
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