Pentax K-500 Review

What's in the Box

In the US, the Pentax K-500 ships with a AA battery holder instead of the compatible rechargeable battery.  If you would rather use a dedicated li-ion battery with your camera, you can, but you'd have to a K-BC109 charger and the D-LI109 battery separately. Alternatively, you could opt for the K-50, which ships with a rechargeable battery.

The other accessories included with the K-500 kit are fairly similar to what you might see bundled with other DSLRs.  In the box, you will find the following:

• The K-500 camera body itself
• A DA L 18-55mm kit lens w/ caps
• Push-on body mount cap, mounted on camera
• USB cable (I-USB7)
• Hotshoe cover, mounted on camera (FK)
• Eyecup, mounted on camera (FR)
• Software CD (S-SW138)
• Neck strap (O-ST132)
• K-500 Manual (language varies by region)
• Generic DA-series lens manual
• Camera serial number card
• Lens serial number card

If you purchased the dual lens kit, you will also find included:

• A DA L 50-200mm lens w/ caps
• Additional lens serial number card

Pictured below are the contents of a DA L 18-55mm lens kit:

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Below is the paperwork that's included:

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The lenses bundled with the K-500 do not come with hoods or cases.

In the US, there are no K-500 body-only kits.  Furthermore, the K-500 will not be available in the Japanese market.