Ricoh has officially announced the previous rumored Pentax KP DSLR camera today. It is the follow-up to the K-3 II, which features a new ‘high sensitivity’ 24MP sensor and improved in-body image stabilization system. Pentax KP will be shipping in February 25, 2017. The US price for Pentax KP body will be $1,099.00, now available for pre-order at Amazon / B&H Photo / Adorama.
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
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MSRP | $1099 (body only) |
Body type | |
Body type | Mid-size SLR |
Body material | Magnesium alloy |
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 |
Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
Color filter array | Primary Color Filter |
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 |
File format |
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Optics & Focus | |
Autofocus |
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Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
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 |
Exposure modes |
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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 |
Flash X sync speed | 1/180 sec |
Drive modes |
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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 |