Pentax KP
Pentax KP is the mid tier APSC-DSLR by Ricoh Imaging introduced in 2017.
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This camera is a companion to the K-3 cameras having many of the same innovations at a more affordable price and in a more compact envelope. Like most other Pentax DSLRs it has a magnesium alloy body and weather sealing.
Among several innovations over its predecessor it has a 24MP sensor, electronic shutter up to 1/24,000s, DoF bracketing, extended ISO up to 819,200 and 7fps continuous shooting.
Specifications
- Sensor: 24MP (6,016x 4,000) APS-C (23.5 x 15.6mm) size CMOS sensor, without an AA filter
- Mount : Pentax KAF2 and KAF3
- Lenses of the K and M series are restricted to Av and M
- M42 lenses can use Av stopped down
- Viewfinder:Pentaprism with 100% Coverage of the field of view. Magnification: 0.95X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
- Overlay: AF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop
- Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III
- Diopter adjustment: -3.5 to +1.2
- Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down)
- AF Points: 27-Point SAFOX XI module
- Sensitivity: ISO equivalent 100-819,200
- Shutter Speed: 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb
- Electronic shutter up to 1/24,000
- Astro-tracer: With accessory O-GPS1 / O-GPS2. Exposure up to 300s.
- Maximum FPS: 7 FPS (APS-C)
- Video Modes: 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
- Storage type:SD, SDHC or SDXC Card
- Wireless tethering with built in WiFi and Bluetooth
- Battery D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargable
- Battery Pack D-BG7 for DLI109 or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well
- AC-Adapter K-AC132
- Weight: 703 g with battery and SD card
- Dimensions:131.5 x 101 x 76 mm
- Firmware updates: at the Ricoh/Pentax website
- Remote Control Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205
Notes
Links
- Pentax KP at Ricoh-Imaging website
- Pentax KP user manual at Ricoh-Pentax
- In-depth review of K-P at Pentaxforums
