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Pentax K-500 16MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)

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Compatible Mountings Pentax KAF3, Pentax KAF2
Photo Sensor Technology CMOS
Supported File Format RAW (DNG), JPEG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift
Maximum Focal Length 55 Millimeters
Optical Zoom 3.06 x
Expanded ISO Minimum 100
Metering Description Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Brand Pentax
Model Name K-500

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  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor. A high performance 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor strikes the perfect balance between resolution and image quality. DA-L18-55mm lens included
  • ISO Speeds up to 51200. High sensitivity shooting up to 51200 ISO range improves noise performance throughout, even in low lighting.
  • Eye-Fi Card Compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless SD cards, the user can send images to a smartphone. Users can enable automatic transmission of images to a smartphone for sharing. Users can even select favorite images and resize before transmission.
  • Innovative In-body Shake Reduction (SR) Mechanism. The PENTAX in-body, sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction technology ensures sharp, image stabilized, auto-leveled, and dust-free imaging with any mounted lens.
  • Full 1080p h.264 HD video recording. Full 1080p HD video capture at 30 frames per second (60 FPS for 720p) features efficient h.264 compression, flexible exposure control, and HDR finishing options for stunning video quality.
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Pentax K-500 16MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)

Pentax K-500 16MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with DA L 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)

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Jump right into digital photography with a comfortable, approachable DSLR, paired with high quality specifications that go above and beyond entry level with the PENTAX K-500 - made for families and casual photographers looking for more than just the basics. Everyday photography is made easy with the K-500's wide selection of simple user-modes and creative tools for limitless personalized expressions, taking your images to a whole new level of stunning. The value adds up with a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, fast continuous shooting at six frames per second, high sensitivity shooting up to ISO 51200, 100% field of view, innovative in-body shake reduction, and an advanced auto focus module. Relax and enjoy the moment with high definition video capture, and share your shots with the ease of eye-fi card compatibility. Make the most out of your memories - capture them with the PENTAX K-500.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
36 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, performance, and video of the digital camera. They mention that it takes good quality pictures with good color, and is easy to set up. They appreciate the responsiveness and accurate sensor. They also mention that the camera is great for stills and takes great photos in automatic mode.

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16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it takes good quality pictures with good color. Some say that it's a great entry-level camera with wonderful color rendering.

"...The colors this camera sees are incredible as well...." Read more

"The Pentax K-500 is a great mid-level camera, particularly if you are invested in the Pentax universe...." Read more

"...The model I purchased has exceeded my expectations regarding quality of construction and versatility, and the images it produces are quite nice with..." Read more

"The camera seems solidly built but the auto focus and the shutter noise are quite loud...." Read more

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Customers find the digital camera easy to use and set up. They appreciate the thick manual that provides functional step-by-step instructions.

"...The printed manual is very thick and provides functional step-by-step instructions...." Read more

"...this camera to anyone who wants wonderful color rendering and ease of use." Read more

"...It has done very well and was easy to use, since I just got it and didn't have time to play with it a lot yet—it is very user friendly!!..." Read more

"...It is very easy to start using even without reading the instruction manual. This camera takes good quality pictures with good color...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it's the best bang for the buck, and they can get double the lenses for the price.

"...A great camera for an extremely reasonable price." Read more

"...before my next purchase, and I found that the Pentax line is very affordable—mainly because of its compatibility with older lenses—and that it..." Read more

"...And what else? I can also get double the lenses for the price. This is perfect...." Read more

"...It also does a good job when taking videos. In short, this is a camera worth owning." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the digital camera. They mention that the lenses are working great, it does a good job when taking videos, and they are pleased with how responsive and accurate the sensor is.

"...I was pleased with how responsive and accurate the sensor is...." Read more

"...This is perfect. Lenses are working great thus far, though I can't wait to save enough for a 50mm prime...." Read more

"...50 mm Macro lens and a ring flash for doing macro photography, and it works great...." Read more

"...It also does a good job when taking videos. In short, this is a camera worth owning." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the video capabilities of the digital camera. They mention that it takes high-quality JPG photos and videos, and is great for stills. Some reviewers also mention that the camera is able to take great stop-action photos.

"...I was able to get some really great stop action photos and this was using an older Sigma 70-210 manual focus zoom lens...." Read more

"...It shoots RAW (DNG) and high quality JPG photos and takes video...." Read more

"...It takes great photos in automatic mode. It has many other pre-set modes as well...." Read more

"Great for stills......NOT a good choice for video!!!!!..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the adjustability of the digital camera. They mention that with some experience, it allows them to adjust the settings to suit their own creativity, and that changing the manual settings is seamless. They appreciate the many pre-set modes and the excellent results they've made using the automatic mode.

"...are highly responsive. Changing the manual settings is seamless once you spend a few miniutes with the camera...." Read more

"...All of the photos I've made so far have been excellent using the automatic mode...." Read more

"...If you are a camera buff with some experience, it allows you to adjust the settings to suit your own creativity...." Read more

Moore'sLaw: Technology doubles every 18 months and digital cameras are no exception
5 Stars
Moore'sLaw: Technology doubles every 18 months and digital cameras are no exception
This camera was an upgrade from a K100D purchased in 2006. My wife runs a Christmas Tree festival to help less fortunate kids have presents under the tree Christmas morning. I take pictures of children with Santa. In 11&12/2013 I am taking photos in a dimly lit room and having to wait on the camera to focus on the subject before taking the photo and folks are coming up alongside me and snapping 6 or 7 photos to my 1 and they aren't using a flash! I replaced my K100D with this K500 and WOW! What a difference! During the 2014 festival the performance of this camera was readily apparent when I was able to auto-focus in this dimly lit room and fire off multiple shots very quickly. The difference is the ISO setting on this camera vs the K100D. It can get up to 51000 ISO compared to the 3200 max of the older model. The colors this camera sees are incredible as well. When photographing the Christmas trees without using the flash, all the colored lights on the trees really stand out and make for some beautiful shots.Here are the stats on the attached photo:Filename - IMGP3897.JPGMake - PENTAXModel - PENTAX K-500Orientation - Top leftXResolution - 300YResolution - 300ResolutionUnit - InchSoftware - K-500 Ver. 1.00DateTime - 2014:12:13 21:07:45YCbCrPositioning - Co-SitedExifOffset - 706ExposureTime - 1/8 secondsFNumber - 3.50ExposureProgram - Normal programISOSpeedRatings - 800ExifVersion - 0230DateTimeOriginal - 2014:12:13 21:07:45DateTimeDigitized - 2014:12:13 21:07:45ComponentsConfiguration - YCbCrExposureBiasValue - -0.30MeteringMode - Multi-segmentFlash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash modeFocalLength - 18.00 mmFlashPixVersion - 0100ColorSpace - sRGBExifImageWidth - 4928ExifImageHeight - 3264InteroperabilityOffset - 54468SensingMethod - One-chip color area sensorFileSource - OtherSceneType - OtherCustomRendered - Normal processExposureMode - ManualWhite Balance - AutoFocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 27 mmSceneCaptureType - StandardContrast - HardSaturation - NormalSharpness - HardSubjectDistanceRange - Distant viewThis photo was shot with an ISO setting of 800. In the old film days this shot would have been very grainy, but the noise reduction circuitry is really exceptional for what is classified as an entry level camera. I recently spent some time along the Nantahala River in North Carolina near Smoky Mtn Natl Park and was taking pictures of the kayakers coming through the rapids. I was able to get some really great stop action photos and this was using an older Sigma 70-210 manual focus zoom lens. I like to think that I have a good eye for composing photographs, but this camera has enabled me to step up to the next level.
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Dig The Dome
5.0 out of 5 stars Moore'sLaw: Technology doubles every 18 months and digital cameras are no exception
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015
Verified Purchase
This camera was an upgrade from a K100D purchased in 2006. My wife runs a Christmas Tree festival to help less fortunate kids have presents under the tree Christmas morning. I take pictures of children with Santa. In 11&12/2013 I am taking photos in a dimly lit room and having to wait on the camera to focus on the subject before taking the photo and folks are coming up alongside me and snapping 6 or 7 photos to my 1 and they aren't using a flash! I replaced my K100D with this K500 and WOW! What a difference! During the 2014 festival the performance of this camera was readily apparent when I was able to auto-focus in this dimly lit room and fire off multiple shots very quickly. The difference is the ISO setting on this camera vs the K100D. It can get up to 51000 ISO compared to the 3200 max of the older model. The colors this camera sees are incredible as well. When photographing the Christmas trees without using the flash, all the colored lights on the trees really stand out and make for some beautiful shots.

Here are the stats on the attached photo:

Filename - IMGP3897.JPG
Make - PENTAX
Model - PENTAX K-500
Orientation - Top left
XResolution - 300
YResolution - 300
ResolutionUnit - Inch
Software - K-500 Ver. 1.00
DateTime - 2014:12:13 21:07:45
YCbCrPositioning - Co-Sited
ExifOffset - 706
ExposureTime - 1/8 seconds
FNumber - 3.50
ExposureProgram - Normal program
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExifVersion - 0230
DateTimeOriginal - 2014:12:13 21:07:45
DateTimeDigitized - 2014:12:13 21:07:45
ComponentsConfiguration - YCbCr
ExposureBiasValue - -0.30
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 18.00 mm
FlashPixVersion - 0100
ColorSpace - sRGB
ExifImageWidth - 4928
ExifImageHeight - 3264
InteroperabilityOffset - 54468
SensingMethod - One-chip color area sensor
FileSource - Other
SceneType - Other
CustomRendered - Normal process
ExposureMode - Manual
White Balance - Auto
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 27 mm
SceneCaptureType - Standard
Contrast - Hard
Saturation - Normal
Sharpness - Hard
SubjectDistanceRange - Distant view

This photo was shot with an ISO setting of 800. In the old film days this shot would have been very grainy, but the noise reduction circuitry is really exceptional for what is classified as an entry level camera. I recently spent some time along the Nantahala River in North Carolina near Smoky Mtn Natl Park and was taking pictures of the kayakers coming through the rapids. I was able to get some really great stop action photos and this was using an older Sigma 70-210 manual focus zoom lens. I like to think that I have a good eye for composing photographs, but this camera has enabled me to step up to the next level.
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Dig The Dome
5.0 out of 5 stars Moore'sLaw: Technology doubles every 18 months and digital cameras are no exception
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015
This camera was an upgrade from a K100D purchased in 2006. My wife runs a Christmas Tree festival to help less fortunate kids have presents under the tree Christmas morning. I take pictures of children with Santa. In 11&12/2013 I am taking photos in a dimly lit room and having to wait on the camera to focus on the subject before taking the photo and folks are coming up alongside me and snapping 6 or 7 photos to my 1 and they aren't using a flash! I replaced my K100D with this K500 and WOW! What a difference! During the 2014 festival the performance of this camera was readily apparent when I was able to auto-focus in this dimly lit room and fire off multiple shots very quickly. The difference is the ISO setting on this camera vs the K100D. It can get up to 51000 ISO compared to the 3200 max of the older model. The colors this camera sees are incredible as well. When photographing the Christmas trees without using the flash, all the colored lights on the trees really stand out and make for some beautiful shots.

Here are the stats on the attached photo:

Filename - IMGP3897.JPG
Make - PENTAX
Model - PENTAX K-500
Orientation - Top left
XResolution - 300
YResolution - 300
ResolutionUnit - Inch
Software - K-500 Ver. 1.00
DateTime - 2014:12:13 21:07:45
YCbCrPositioning - Co-Sited
ExifOffset - 706
ExposureTime - 1/8 seconds
FNumber - 3.50
ExposureProgram - Normal program
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExifVersion - 0230
DateTimeOriginal - 2014:12:13 21:07:45
DateTimeDigitized - 2014:12:13 21:07:45
ComponentsConfiguration - YCbCr
ExposureBiasValue - -0.30
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 18.00 mm
FlashPixVersion - 0100
ColorSpace - sRGB
ExifImageWidth - 4928
ExifImageHeight - 3264
InteroperabilityOffset - 54468
SensingMethod - One-chip color area sensor
FileSource - Other
SceneType - Other
CustomRendered - Normal process
ExposureMode - Manual
White Balance - Auto
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 27 mm
SceneCaptureType - Standard
Contrast - Hard
Saturation - Normal
Sharpness - Hard
SubjectDistanceRange - Distant view

This photo was shot with an ISO setting of 800. In the old film days this shot would have been very grainy, but the noise reduction circuitry is really exceptional for what is classified as an entry level camera. I recently spent some time along the Nantahala River in North Carolina near Smoky Mtn Natl Park and was taking pictures of the kayakers coming through the rapids. I was able to get some really great stop action photos and this was using an older Sigma 70-210 manual focus zoom lens. I like to think that I have a good eye for composing photographs, but this camera has enabled me to step up to the next level.
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Wesquire
4.0 out of 5 stars A diamond in the rough. Pentax delivers yet again.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
Verified Purchase
The Pentax K-500 is a great mid-level camera, particularly if you are invested in the Pentax universe. I have multiple Pentax lenses from my conventional SLR that I've had for 10+ years. I looked into purchasing a Pentax because I wanted to leverage my older Pentax lenses as I delved further into the digital SLR world.

The 16MP sensor may not be as high as some of the other cameras on the market, but I've found that 16MP is more than enough for most photgraphers unless you plan on printing images above 22''. For conventional prints, you will be more than satisfied.

The manual, automatic, and semi-automatic (Av-Priority, etc.) are highly responsive. Changing the manual settings is seamless once you spend a few miniutes with the camera. I was pleased with how responsive and accurate the sensor is.

All in all, I think that this is a good buy for any mid-level photography who doesn't want to go the Nikon/Canon route for any number of reasons. Admittedly, I have a somewhat irrational attachment to Pentax because it is the brand that I first learned how to shoot film on, but I objectively think that this is a great camera. I would recommend it.
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Richard Collier
5.0 out of 5 stars REALLY LIKE MY PENTAX
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2014
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I haven't used an SLR camera since giving up film photography some years ago, but have wanted one for the versatility they afford. Even though they are high quality and well regarded cameras, some reviews I have read about the low end Canon and Nikon models left me concerned. Admittedly, I haven't found the abundance of reviews about the Pentax, but what I have seen contained no negatives so I bought a K-500. The model I purchased has exceeded my expectations regarding quality of construction and versatility, and the images it produces are quite nice with beautiful color rendition. As a bonus, a Quantaray 70-210mm telephoto from my old Pentax works on the new one, albeit in manual mode. I have not owned the camera long enough to even begin to experiment with all of the controls, and there are many, but I plan to use the Pentax to the max. The operating manual provided will give me many days of instruction to maximize the camera's functions. A great camera for an extremely reasonable price.
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Stan T.
3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointed..
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014
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The camera seems solidly built but the auto focus and the shutter noise are quite loud. The camera is touted as being able to communicate through WI-FI, but nowhere did I read that the function required a special memory card. As a result, I bought the wrong card. I can't use the camera in the way that I wanted & that was the tie breaker on which camera to buy in the first place.
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Cheeriegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014
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I’m a newbie to DSLR cameras and considered purchasing a Nikon D-3200 or 3300, but decided on this Pentax K500 once I saw the price – about $80+ cheaper at the time – almost a week ago. Unfortunately, I do not have another comparison, but for my needs (design portfolio), this camera rocks!! It shoots RAW (DNG) and high quality JPG photos and takes video. It shoots very well in low light, even without tinkering around with the settings.

My camera came with four double A batteries, battery holder, neck strap and kit lens, but did not come with the AC power supply (not sure I’ll need this anyway). The lithium batteries (an optional purchase), are only sold to consumers in other parts of the world – there’s a notation in the product manual.

The printed manual is very thick and provides functional step-by-step instructions. I did, however, have to view a YouTube video to figure out how to put the neck strap on! Oh, and make sure you put the lens on correctly, otherwise nothing will be visible in the viewfinder and the large screen will be quite dim – it will still take photos though!
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A. Ehrlich
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camera, no charger
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
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I am very pleased with this camera. There was no charger included, although the description and manual suggest there should have been. Because of the bad reviews given for the manufacturer's charger and battery, I bought a different one and am happy with that. Overall I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants wonderful color rendering and ease of use.
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