Pentax K-m/K2000 - Manual (Page 16)

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Characteristics
• Features a 23.5×15.7 mm CCD with approximately 10.2 million effective
pixels for high precision and a wide dynamic range.
• Features Shake Reduction (SR), an image sensor shifting shake
reduction system. This enables you to capture sharp pictures with
minimal camera shake regardless of the lens type.
• Features a viewfinder similar to that of a conventional 35 mm camera,
with a magnification of approximately 0.85 and field of view of
approximately 96%, for easier manual focusing.
• Features a large 2.7-inch monitor with approximately 230,000 dots, a
wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for
high-precision viewing performance.
• Uses AA lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries or AA
alkaline batteries.
• Features a help function that lets you check how to use the camera while
using it. If you do not know how to use a certain function, press the
g
(Help) button to display its explanation on the monitor. When you are
already familiar with the camera’s operation, you can also assign 4 other
functions to the g button making the camera's setup more convenient.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the
camera. The large text, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus
make the camera easier to operate.
• The CCD features a special SP coating against dust deposit. The Dust
Removal function also shakes the CCD for removing collected dust.
• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters like B&W or Soft while taking pictures or to
process images after taking pictures.
• Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while
previewing the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression.
• Records in the versatile JPEG format or the high quality and fully
editable RAW format. You can also select JPEG+RAW and record in
both formats. Pictures taken in RAW format can be easily processed
internally by the camera.
• Features Sensitivity Priority mode K that automatically adjusts
aperture and shutter speed according to the set sensitivity.