Pentax KP

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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.

Pentax KP
Overview
MakerRicoh
TypeDigital single-lens reflex camera
ReleasedJanuary 2017
Lens
Lens mountPentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode
LensInterchangeable
Sensor/medium
SensorAPS-C 23.5 × 15.6 mm CMOS sensor
Maximum resolution24.32 megapixels (6016×4000)
Film speedISO 100–819,200 in 1, 12, or 13 EV steps
Recording medium1 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 metering86,000-pixel RGB metering sensor with Real-Time Scene Analysis System
Metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Flash
FlashOnboard 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 shootingUp to 7 fps
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-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
Dimensions131.5×101×76 mm
WeightWith battery: 703 g (24.8 oz)
Without battery: 643 g (22.7 oz)
Made in Philippines

Compared to Pentax K-70

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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]

  • The KP has a more vintage, old film SLR looking body and they also have a different button layout.
  • The material of the bodies is also different, the KP has a magnesium alloy construction built on a stainless steel chassis whereas the K-70 is made out of plastic.
  • The KP can shoot a 7 fps continuous burst, the K-70 is one fps slower.
  • The maximum ISO sensitivity is eight times higher on the KP (819,200 vs 102,400).
  • The image sensor in the KP has a 0.1 MP resolution advantage
  • The KP autofocus features 16 more focus points (27, 25 of them are cross type vs 11, 9 of them are cross type).
  • The KP has the option to use electronic shutter instead of a mechanical shutter.
  • The K-70 can take 20 more pictures with one battery charge (410 vs 390 shots) and two times longer flash coverage (12 meters vs 6 meters).
  • The rear display can only tilt in the KP, the one in the K-70 is fully articulated while using the same LCD panel.

References

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  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.
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