Digital SLR

  • K-x and TTL Flash

    Q: Does the K-x support TTL auto flash?

     

    A: No. The K-x uses a P-TTL flash system and does not support TTL auto flash. PENTAX TTL flash units can be used on the K-x in Manual flash and Manual exposure mode.

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  • K-x Manual White Balance

    Q: Can White Balance be adjusted manually on the PENTAX K-x?

     

    A: Yes. Manual White Balance adjustment allows you to fine-tune how the colors in a scene are recorded. Allows an extra measure of control beyond the White Balance presets.

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  • K-x Software

    Q: Is software included with the PENTAX K-x?

     

    A:Yes, the PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software is included.

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  • K-x P-TTL "Pre-flash"

    Q: Is P-TTL flash output on the K-x controlled using a pre-flash, and if so, how many pre-flashes are used?

     

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  • K-x (Setting the Flash to Off)

    Q: Can the built-in flash in the K-x be set to the off position?

     

    A: Yes, the flash can be set to Off in either of two ways:

     

    (1) Set the camera Mode dial to the Flash off position.

     

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  • K-x and Wireless Flash

    Q: Can the pop-up flash on the K-x be used to trigger an external flash in wireless mode? A: Yes. The pop-up flash on the K-x be used to trigger a PENTAX AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ external flash in wireless mode.

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  • K-x and PC Sync Socket

    Q: Does the K-x have a PC sync socket to connect to an off-camera flash?

     

    A: No.

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  • K-x Image Resizing In Camera

    Q: Can the K-x resize images in-camera?

     

    A: JPEG files taken with the K-x can be resized in-camera.

     

    Note: You cannot resize a picture to a resolution larger than that of the original image.

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  • K-x Movie Specifications

    Q: What are the specifications for recording movies on the K-x?

     

    A: You can record movies with a frame rate (number of frames per second) of 24 frames per second (fps), monaural audio, in the AVI format. The number of recorded pixels can be selected either 0.9M [1280 x 720], or 0.3M [640 x 416].

     

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  • K-x Face Detection

    Q: Is Face Detection available in live-view mode and how many faces can be detected?

     

    A: Yes, Face Detection works in Live-View mode and up to 16 faces can be detected.

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  • K-x Battery Life

    Q: How many photos can I take using different types of AA batteries in the K-x? or how long can I playback pictures?

     

    A: K-x battery life: AA lithium batteries 1900 pictures 1110 pictures (with flash used for 50% of pictures) 680 minutes playback

     

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  • K-x Image Cropping in Camera

    Q: Can K-x images be cropped in-camera?

     

    A: Yes. JPEG and RAW files captured with the K-x can be cropped in-camera.

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