16 W
Camera Characteristics
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• Features a 23.6×15.8 mm CMOS sensor with approximately 12.4 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 image composition and manual focusing.
Also features a superimpose function in which the active AF point(s) on the viewfinder illuminate red.
• Features a large 3.0-inch monitor with approximately 921,000 dots, a wide viewing angle and brightness and color adjusting functions for high-precision viewing performance.
• In addition to the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI109, the commercially available AA lithium batteries, AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or AA alkaline batteries can also be used with the optional AA battery holder D-BH109.
• Features a Live View function for shooting while viewing the subject in real-time on the monitor.
• Movies can be recorded by taking advantage of the lens properties. The camera can also output a composite video signal so that you can view recorded images and movies on a monitor such as a TV screen.
• A user-friendly design has been implemented in various parts of the camera. The large text size, high-contrast monitor and easy-to-use menus make the camera easier to operate.
• The CMOS sensor features a special SP coating to prevent dust sticking to the sensor. The Dust Removal function also shakes the CMOS sensor for removing collected dust.
• Features Digital Filters to internally process the image in the camera.
You can use digital filters such as Color or Soft while taking pictures or to process images after taking them.
• Features Custom Image which allows you to adjust settings while previewing the end result of the edited image, enabling a wider range of expression.
• Records images 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 simultaneously. 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.
• Supports infrared transmission (IrSimple/IrSS) which allows you to send and receive image data to and from cell phones and printers.
Shake Reduction (SR)
Shake Reduction (SR) on the W features a PENTAX original system which uses magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating for camera shake.
The camera may generate some operating noise when it is shaken, such as when changing the composition of a picture. This is normal and not a malfunction.
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Additionally Saving as a RAW Image
When the file format of the last captured image is JPEG, and its data still remains in the buffer memory, you can additionally save the image in RAW format by pressing the mc button during playback.
If the image was shot using any of the following settings, the corresponding RAW image listed is saved.
• Cross Processing RAW image without Cross Processing
• Digital Filter
• HDR Capture
• Multi-exposure
RAW image without filter effect
RAW image with standard exposure
RAW image with Multi-exposure
The captured area (view angle) will differ between the W and 35 mm SLR cameras even if the same lens is used because the format sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor are different.
Sizes for 35 mm film and CMOS sensor
35 mm film: 36×24 mm
W CMOS sensor: 23.6×15.8 mm
The focal length of a lens used with a 35 mm camera is about 1.5 times longer than that of the W. To shoot images with an angle of view framing the same area, divide the focal length of the 35 mm lens by 1.5.
Example) To capture the same image as a 150 mm lens attached to a 35 mm camera
150÷1.5=100
Use a 100 mm lens with the W.
Inversely, multiply the focal length of the lens used with the W by 1.5 to determine the focal length for 35 mm cameras.
Example) If 300 mm lens is used with the W
300×1.5=450
Focal length is equivalent to a 450 mm lens on a 35 mm camera.
