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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📷 Capture Life’s Details Like a Pro — Zoom, Shoot, and Share Instantly!

STEADY SHOTS ALWAYS - Sensor-shift image stabilization ensures blur-free photos and smooth videos.
STUNNING 16 MP SENSOR - Backlit CMOS sensor delivers vibrant, sharp images even in low light.
FULL HD VIDEO CAPTURE - Record cinematic 1080p videos at 30 FPS with efficient h.264 compression.
ZOOM INTO EVERY MOMENT - Massive 26x optical zoom captures distant details with crystal clarity.
FLEXIBLE SHOOTING ANGLES - 3-inch tiltable LCD lets you frame shots from any perspective effortlessly.

The Pentax X-5 is a versatile 16MP digital camera featuring a powerful 26x optical zoom lens and a large 3-inch tiltable LCD screen for flexible shooting angles. Equipped with a backlit CMOS sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization, it delivers sharp, vibrant photos and smooth 1080p video recording at 30 FPS. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality images and video with advanced autofocus and multiple shooting modes.

Specifications

Connectivity Technology	HDMI, USB
Wireless Technology	Yes
Video Output	HDMI
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
Shooting Modes	Aperture Priority, Automatic, Landscape, Manual, Portrait, Shutter Priority, Sports
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & 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	Automatic AF (AF-A)
Autofocus	Yes
File Format	JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF
Effective Still Resolution	16
JPEG Quality Level	Normal
Maximum Image Size	4608 Centimeters
Total Still Resolution	16 MP
Maximum Focal Length	580 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	26 x
Lens Type	Telephoto, Wide Angle
Zoom	Optical Zoom
Camera Lens	A telephoto and wide-angle lens with a maximum focal length of 580mm
Minimum Focal Length	22 Millimeters
Digital Zoom	7.2
Lens Construction	[MORE THAN 1]
Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Control	Aperture Priority, Custom, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter Priority
White Balance Settings	Auto
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Crop Mode	4:3
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	460000
Display Fixture Type	Tilting
Display Resolution Maximum	460,000
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Memory Storage Capacity	8 GB
Recording Capacity	6E+1 Minutes
Flash Memory Speed Class	10, UHS-I, or UHS-II
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD
Flash Memory Installed Size	8 GB
Compatible Mountings	Pentax X
Sensor Type	BSI CMOS
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	16 MP
Photo Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/1500 Seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	4 seconds
Form Factor	SLR-like (bridge)
Special Feature	Image Stabilization
Color	Black
Item Weight	1.31 Pounds
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Face Detection, Zoom
Camera Flash	Built-In
Compatible Devices	Pentax X
Continuous Shooting	10
Aperture modes	Aperture Priority
Video Capture Format	MJPEG
Expanded ISO Maximum	6400
Battery Weight	50 Grams
Delay between shots	0.1 seconds
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Average Life	330 Photos
Battery Type	4 x AA batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel and Rechargeable Ni-MH)
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Supported Audio Format	WAV, AAC
Frame Rate	30 FPS
Mount Type	Pentax K-mount

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