Pentax KP Overview
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Ricoh's Pentax KP features a new 24MP APS-C sensor with a top ISO of 819200 and an electronic shutter that can reach 1/24000 sec. It's the first Pentax camera to offer 'Shake Reduction II' 5-axis in-body image stabilization, which can reduce shake by up to 5 stops with nearly any lens you attach. The SAFOX 11 autofocus system features 27 points, 25 of which are cross-type.
The compact body is weather-sealed and functions at tempatures down to -10C/+14F. The camera has replaceable grips, making it comfortable to hold for nearly everyone. Keeping with Pentax tradition, the KP has a pentaprism optical viewfinder with 100% coverage and a 0.95x (0.63x equiv.) magnification. A tilting 3" touchscreen LCD is also available.
The KP can shoot continuously at up to 7 fps and can capture video at up to 1080/60i (a 30p option is available for those who want to avoid interlacing). As one would expect, Wi-Fi is built-in. The camera uses the familiar D-LI109 battery and can take up to 390 shots per charge.
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
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| Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 |
| Effective pixels | 24 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 100-819200 |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 |
| Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/6000 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| 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″) |
| GPS | Optional |
The KP is a striking little camera that offers lots of helpful and unique features, brilliant controls, and excellent image quality in a relatively compact package.
Good for: Photographers looking for a camera to shoot stills in any weather and any lighting scenario
Not so good for: Photographers looking for cutting-edge AF-C performance, or a camera for telephoto sports shooting
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