Pentax KP

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Pentax KP
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Overview
Maker Ricoh
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
ReleasedJanuary 2017
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode
Lens Interchangeable
Sensor/medium
Sensor APS-C 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Maximum resolution 24.32 megapixels (6016×4000)
Film speed ISO 100–819,200 in 1, 12, or 13 EV steps
Recording medium 1 slot for SD/SDHC/SDXC; dedicated Flucard for wireless tethering available
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesGreen (fully automatic), program, aperture priority, shutter priority, sensitivity priority, aperture and shutter priority, manual, bulb, five User presets.
Exposure metering 86,000-pixel RGB metering sensor with Real-Time Scene Analysis System
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Flash
Flash Onboard pop-up flash; hot shoe for P-TTL flash units with high-speed sync support; PC socket for studio flashes; 1/180 s X-sync speed
Shutter
Shutter speed rangeMechanical shutter: 1/6000 to 30 sec, Bulb; Electronic shutter: 1/24000 to 30 sec
Continuous shooting Up to 7 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification
Viewfinder magnification0.63x
General
LCD screen3.0 in (76 mm), 921,000 dots
BatteryD-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Dimensions 131.5×101×76 mm (5.18×3.98×2.99 in)
Weight With battery: 703 g (24.8 oz)
Without battery: 643 g (22.7 oz)
Made in Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines

The Pentax KP is a 24 megapixel compact APS-C AA-filterless digital SLR camera announced by Ricoh on January 25, 2017. It features a PRIME IV image processor with an "image accelerator unit" that supports its operation up to ISO 819,200. It has a 1/6000s conventional and 1/24,000s electronic shutter (available in Live View). In terms of bracketing modes, it adds depth of field and shutter speed bracketing. The Pentax KP uses the Pentax K-mount interchangeable lens system.

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Compared to Pentax K-70

The Pentax KP is similar in many aspects to the about half year older K-70 but significantly more expensive. The differences are: [1] [2]

References

  1. "Pentax KP Officially Announced - Pentax Announcements". PentaxForums.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  2. "Ricoh announces Pentax KP with new Shake Reduction system and 24MP sensor: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 2017-01-26.