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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