I have another question in reference to Depth of Field, where you can focus on one object while the background behind that object is sort of blurry.

Excellent question. Bridge cameras such as this one have a very small sensor compared to standard DSLRs such as the K5 or K50. This allows them to have much smaller lenses and large zoom range. However there two drawbracks. The first is more noise due to the much smaller sensor size. The second result is very large depths of field. When taking pictures of close up objects such as insects or single flowers on a plant, this is an advantage. However if you are trying to take a portrait of someone, the sharp background will be a distraction. I usually use photoshop to blur the background with this camera as I have not found a way to vary the aperature setting to minimize the depth of field.

I am not familiar with a bridge camera. Can you provide a definition?

It's a cross between a point and shoot and a full featured DSLR. This camera has a number of exposure options and an effective, although limited, manual focus. Frankly it's a very nice camera and an excellent choice for the price. It does not have interchangeable lenses. In full automatic mode it does very well. Great auto-focus in situations where there is not much contrast or in low light. I've had mine for about 6 months and couldn't be more pleased.

What does the camera come with??

Gave the camera to my son so I am not sure of everything that came with it - sorry.

Does this camera have a weather proof body? I live in the tropics and have had more than one camera and lens "die" from the humidity. Thanks!

No, I never had a problem with the humidity in the Tropics.

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📸 Zoom, Tilt, Stabilize — Own Every Frame!

STEADY SHOTS ALWAYS - Sensor-shift image stabilization ensures blur-free photos and smooth 1080p videos.
SHOOT FROM ANY ANGLE WITH CONFIDENCE - Large 3-inch tiltable LCD screen and electronic viewfinder for versatile framing.
ZOOM INTO THE MOMENT LIKE NEVER BEFORE - Massive 26x optical zoom brings distant subjects up close without losing clarity.
PROFESSIONAL CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS - Manual and aperture priority modes let you craft the perfect shot every time.
CAPTURE EVERY DETAIL WITH 16 MP PRECISION - Backlit CMOS sensor delivers crisp, vibrant images even in low light.

The Pentax X-5 Silver is a powerhouse bridge camera featuring a 16MP backlit CMOS sensor, an impressive 26x optical zoom lens, and a versatile 3-inch tiltable LCD screen. Equipped with sensor-shift image stabilization and a 230k-pixel electronic viewfinder, it delivers sharp, steady photos and Full HD 1080p video at 30fps. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it offers manual controls and multiple shooting modes to capture every moment with precision and style.

Specifications

Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Control	Aperture Priority, Custom, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter Priority
White Balance Settings	Auto
Crop Mode	4:3
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	53333
Display Fixture Type	Tilting
Display Resolution Maximum	460,000
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Write Speed	10 MB/s
Flash Memory Speed Class	1
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	1
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	UHS-I
Flash Memory Installed Size	75.3
Compatible Mountings	Pentax X
Sensor Type	BSI CMOS
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	16 MP
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.33 inches (6.08 x 4.56 mm)
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/1500 Seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	4 seconds
Form Factor	SLR-like (bridge)
Special Feature	Image Stabilization
Color	Silver
Item Weight	1.3 Pounds
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Auto, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync
Camera Flash	Built-In
Compatible Devices	Pentax X
Continuous Shooting	10
Aperture modes	Aperture Priority
Flash Sync Speed	1/200
Video Capture Format	MJPEG
Expanded ISO Maximum	6400
Delay between shots	0.1 seconds
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Battery Average Life	330 Photos
Battery Type	4 x AA batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel and Rechargeable Ni-MH)
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Frame Rate	30 fps
Mount Type	Tripod
Microphone Technology	Mono
Aspect Ratio	4:3
File Format	JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF
Effective Still Resolution	16
JPEG Quality Level	Normal
Supported Image Format	JPEG
Maximum Image Size	4608 Pixels
Total Still Resolution	16 MP
Maximum Focal Length	580 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	26
Lens Type	Telephoto, Wide Angle
Zoom	Optical Zoom
Camera Lens	22-580mm telephoto and wide-angle lens with adjustable aperture (Aperture Priority mode)
Minimum Focal Length	22 Millimeters
Real Angle Of View	58.5 Degrees
Digital Zoom	7.2
Number of Diaphragm Blades	9
Lens Construction	13
Connectivity Technology	HDMI, USB
Wireless Technology	Yes
Video Output	HDMI
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	2
Shooting Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter Priority
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	No
Image Capture Type	Video
Night vision	No
Auto Focus Technology	Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Tracking
Focus Features	Contrast Detection
Autofocus Points	9
Focus Type	Autofocus & Manual
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
Autofocus	Yes

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