The K-x camera design is a compact, lightweight body and simple, user-friendly operations. With the addition of a newly designed CMOS image sensor and an upgraded high-performance imaging engine, the K-x offers outstanding photographic performance at nearly the same level as upper-class models. This includes high-resolution, fine-detailed images delivered by approximately 12.4 effective megapixels, super-high-sensitivity photography and high-speed continuous shooting. The K-x also features an array of advanced functions, including Live View shooting and movie recording. It also provides a pair of handy functions designed to produce highly personalized images with great ease: an upgraded digital filter function to accommodate more sophisticated image processing, and a new cross process mode to produce unexpected, eye-catching finishing touches with unique, intriguing colors. The K-x is not only the perfect camera for first-time digital SLR camera users, but also serves as the ideal backup camera for more experienced photographers. True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography Capture up to 1900 shots with easy-to-find AA lithium batteries Specifications Effective Pixels – approx. 12.4 megapixels Image Sensor – CMOS with a primary color filter Lens Mount – PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount Monitor – 2.7 TFT color LCD Live View – TTL by Image Sensor Viewfinder – Fixed molded penta-mirror type Storage Media – SD memory card, SDHC memory card Image Formats – JPEG, RAW (12bit) (PEF, DNG), RAW+JPEG File Size – Up to JPEG or RAW – (12M) 4288×28; Movie – (0.9M) 1280×720, 1