Compact Weatherproof DSLR
The ultra-compact PENTAX KP is loaded with features and controls that facilitate capturing outstanding images, even in the most demanding conditions. Its sleek, weather-resistant design houses a powerful new-generation 24.3 MP APS-C AA filter-less CMOS sensor and high-performance imaging engine that offer outstanding image quality and super-high-sensitivity night scene photography capabilities. The PENTAX KP incorporates advanced technologies and ease-of-use features, including the PENTAX-original SRII 5-Axis Shake Reduction System and Pixel Shift Resolution. It features an electronic shutter option in live-view to enable high-speed shooting up to 1/24000-second, which greatly broadens shooting capabilities when using large aperture lenses to achieve a shallow depth of field on a bright sunny day. For ultimate versatility, the PENTAX KP offers an assortment of customization features, including a grip replacement system that lets photographers choose their preference of grip based on shooting style or lens choice.
PENTAX KP
The world is full of wonders, like the beautiful, breathtaking scenes and exciting, delightful moments you come across. The PENTAX KP captures these once-in-a-lifetime moments, faithfully and beautifully.
Its compact body is packed with state-of-the-art technologies including a high-performance optical viewfinder. It is also extremely resistant to environmental factors: rain, snow and freezing temperatures. Most of all, it boasts overwhelming image power, supported by approximately 24.3 effective megapixels and a top sensitivity of ISO 819200.
Regardless of time or location, the PENTAX KP is a new-generation digital SLR camera that captures the beautiful, fascinating moments, anywhere in the world you might be. It delivers true beauty of the world in high-quality digital images.
Available in Black, Silver
Accessories:
Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash |
Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) |
Compatible Lens | KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens |
Standard Output | ISO AUTO / 100 to 819200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) |
ISO AUTO Setting | ISO Range (Maximum), ISO Range (Minimum) |
ISO Sensitivity Options | (AUTO, Tv) |
Minimum Shutter Speed | (AUTO: SLOW/MIDDLE/FAST, TV: 1/6000 to 30 sec.) |
Image Stabilizer | Sensor-shift shake reduction (SRII) |
AA Filter Simulator | Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (2 frames)/Bracket (3 frames) |
Type | TTL method using image sensor |
White Balance | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), |
White Balance | Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
Image Sensor | Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.5 x 15.6 (mm) |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 24.32 megapixels |
Total Pixels | Approx. 24.96 megapixels |
Dust Removal | Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations |
Type | Pentaprism Finder |
Coverage (FOV) | Approx. 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
Eye-Relief Length | Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens) |
Diopter Adjustment | Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1 |
Focusing Screen | Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Type | TTL method using image sensor |
Autofocus AF Method | Contrast detection |
AF Mode | Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) *Continuous AF (AF.C) is available with the dedicated lens. |
AF Active Area | Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot |
Focus Peaking | Highlight Edge/Extract Edge/OFF |
Display | Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Highlight Alert, Composition Adjustment |
File Format | RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
Recorded Pixels | JPEG: L(24M:6016×4000), M(14M:4608×3072), S(6M:3072×2048), XS(2M:1920×1280) RAW: (24M:6016×4000) |
Quality Level | RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available |
Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Storage Medium | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards) |
Storage Folder | Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019…) or User assigned folder name (Default |
Recording File | File Name: |
File Name Numbering | Sequential, Reset |
Type | Tiltable TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel |
Size | 3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
Dots | Approx. 921K dots |
Adjustment | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable |
Outdoor View Setting | Adjustable ±2 step |
Night Vision LCD Display | ON/OFF |
Box Contents:
KP Body |
Strap O-ST162 |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109 |
Battery Charger D-BC109 |
AC plug cord |
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW167 |
Grip S O-GP167 (on Camera) |
Digital Camera Utility 5 |