Photography geeks, get ready for the Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera with its 16.2-megapixel Sony Exmor SMOS sensor, 1080p HD video abilities and weather-sealed magnesium body. With an ISO range from 50-25,600 and 18-point auto-focus system, this camera will enhance your shooting skills even if you've never held a camera before.
The new Pentax K-5 also features four custom modes, LCDs on the back and top of the camera, and two CDHC memory card slots. It weighs a mere 1.7 lbs. Take a sneak peek at the Pentax K-5 above, which officially launches September 22, 2010 and is set to retail for $1,699.
What's Driving This Trend
- High-resolution Sensors
- Developing sensors with higher resolutions and improved image quality presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pro camera industry.
- HD Video Capabilities
- Integrating high-definition video abilities into professional cameras opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the photography and filmmaking industries.
- Lightweight and Weather-sealed Bodies
- Creating lightweight and weather-sealed camera bodies offers a potential for disruptive innovation in the camera manufacturing and outdoor photography industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Camera Manufacturing
- The camera manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by focusing on developing lightweight, weather-sealed camera bodies.
- Photography
- Incorporating higher-resolution sensors and HD video capabilities in cameras can lead to disruptive innovations in the field of photography.
- Filmmaking
- The filmmaking industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by utilizing cameras with high-resolution sensors and advanced video capabilities.
