Pentax has just officially announced the Pentax KP DSLR camera. It is the spiritual successor to the company’s K-3 lineup, featuring a new 24MP APS-C sensor with a top ISO of 819200 and an electronic shutter that can reach 1/24000 sec, offering ‘Shake Reduction II’ 5-axis in-body image stabilization. Pentax KP costs $1,099, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama/ Amazon.
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| Pentax KP DSLR |
Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama/ Amazon |
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 24.3MP APS-C AA-Filterless CMOS Sensor
- PRIME IV Engine with Accelerator Unit
- Smart Function Exchangeable Grip
- Full HD 1080p30 Video; 4K Interval Movie
- SAFOX 11 27-Point AF Sensor
- ISO 819200; 7 fps Continuous Shooting
- 5-Axis In-Body Shake Reduction II
- 3.0″ 921k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
- Pixel Shift Resolution; Built-In Wi-Fi
- Weather-Sealed Magnesium Alloy Body
Detailed Specifications:
| Price | ||
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| MSRP | $1099 (body only) B&H/ Adorama/ Amazon | |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 | |
| Other resolutions | 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280 | |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | |
| Effective pixels | 24 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | PRIME IV | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-819200 | |
| White balance presets | 9 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (3 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | 5-axis, up to 5 stops | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Best, better, good | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 27 | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 921,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.95× | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/24000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless | |
| Continuous drive | 7.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5 frames ) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | |
| Videography features | ||
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | No (requires SlimPort adapter) | |
| Microphone port | Yes | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Remote control | Yes (via remote cable or smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | D-LI109 lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 390 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 76 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 2.99″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | Optional | |
| GPS notes | O-GPS1 | |
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