Details
Pentax KP (Kit DA 50mm F1.8) is marked by a black modern yet stand-out design by acclaimed manufacturer Pentax. It features a mid-sized SLR body with an excellent 921,000-dot resolution 3.0-inch tilting TFT LCD monitor. A pentaprism optical viewfinder is also part of its design with 0.95x magnification and 100-percent coverage. The hallmark of this camera is its PENTAX K lens mount, high ISO and compatibility with K-mount lenses.
The classy camera comes with a DA 50mm F1.8 lens kit to get you started. Its body is equipped with a powerful APS-C sized CMOS 24.3-Megapixels effective image sensor with primary colour filter and integrated 5-axis Shake Reduction sensor-shift system/image stabiliser and multiple aspect ratios. It offers a built-in PRIME IV image processor which reproduces photographs of stunning quality.
Other highlights of the Pentax KP (Kit DA 50mm F1.8) are: 1080p Full HD video recording, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card compatibility, RAW/JPEG/DCF2.0 format images, 14-bit compression, MPEG4/H.264 video format, Hi-speed USB 2.0 support, built-in Wi-Fi, 3.5mm stereo mic input, mono speaker, 7fps fast burst mode, maximum shutter speed of 1/6000 of a second, multiple capture modes with autofocus functions, built-in as well as external flash shoe, self-timer, remote control option, aluminium-alloy control dials and rechargeable LI109 Li-Ion battery.
Specs
Imaging |
Lens Mount |
Pentax K |
Camera Format |
APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
Pixels |
Actual: 24.96 Megapixel Effective: 24.32 Megapixel |
Max Resolution |
24.32 MP: 6016 x 4000 |
Sensor Type / Size |
CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
Dust Reduction System |
Yes |
Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
Focus Control |
Focus Type |
Auto and Manual |
Focus Mode |
Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 27 (25 Cross-Type) |
Viewfinder/Display |
Viewfinder Type |
Pentaprism |
Viewfinder Eye Point |
20.5 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.95x |
Diopter Adjustment |
-2.5 to +1.5 m |
Display Screen |
3-inch Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921,000) |
Screen Coverage |
100% |
Exposure Control |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100-819200 |
Shutter |
Type: Electronic and Mechanical Speed: 1/24000 - 30 Seconds |
Remote Control |
CS-310 Cable Switch (Optional) |
Mirror Lock-Up |
Yes |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering |
Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Bulb, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Shutter/Aperture Priority, User Metering Range: EV -3.0 - EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps) |
Continuous Shooting |
Up to 7 fps at 24 MP for up to 28 Frames in JPEG format Up to 7 fps at 24 MP for up to 8 Frames Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 70 Frames in JPEG format Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 15 Frames Up to .8 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames in JPEG format Up to .8 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames |
White Balance Modes |
Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten |
Flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction Manual Second-Curtain Sync Slow Sync Wireless |
Built-in Flash |
Yes |
Guide No. |
19.69 (6 m) ISO100 at 28 mm position |
Max Sync Speed |
Mechanical Shutter:1 / 180 Second |
Flash Compensation |
-2 EV to +1 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System |
P-TTL |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
AV Recording |
Video Recording |
Yes, NTSC/PAL |
File Size |
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1280 x 720 (HD) |
Video Format |
1920 x 1080i at 50, 60 fps (H.264) 1920 x 1080p at 25, 30 fps (H.264) 1280 x 720p at 50, 60 fps (H.264) |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Exposure Control |
Auto Manual |
Focus |
Auto Manual Continuous Auto |
Max Video Clip Length |
1920 x 1080: 25 Minutes |
Audio Recording |
Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
Performance |
Self Timer |
12 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
Interval Recording |
Yes |
Connectivity |
1/8-inch Microphone, Micro-USB |
Wi-Fi Capable |
Yes |
Power |
Battery |
1 x D-LI190 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
AC Power Adapter |
K-AC167U (Optional) |
Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 14 to 104F (-10 to 40C) Humidity: 0 - 85% |
Physical |
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0-inch / 132 x 102 x 76 mm |
Weight |
1.41 lb / 639.56 g (body only)
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