Pentax KP (Body) Black

MPN: 16018  |  EAN: 0027075298798  |  Model: KP

Price Information

£999.00

as at 25 Sep 19 | 12:40 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Pentax KP (Body) Black - 16018 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
DSLR Camera
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Advanced Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Live Streaming
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
Events Photography
Very Good
Home Videos
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Very Good
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Time-lapse Videos
Outstanding
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Dust-proof
Outstanding
Professional Looks
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Cute & Pretty Looks
Outstanding
Fun & Funky Looks
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Very Good
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Getting a Digital SLR camera opens you up to a bigger world photography. With its extensive range of settings, you can now calibrate much more just before you press the shutter.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Pentax KP will satisfy your needs.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the KP is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 27 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the KP does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Pentax KP video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Pentax provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

The Pentax KP, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Pentax KP is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.

Capture the drama - This Pentax camera is is good partner for your craft. Filming in different situations  requires a really good Image sensor and this camera packs one that measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which works very well for your needs. 

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Pentax's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the KP is a really good choice. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the KP.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Pentax KP for aquatic photos is a treat.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Pentax is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof.

Style

The KP is an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look. The perfect accessory to compliment your individual sense of style.

Fed up with the black and grey devices that dominate the laptop market? The bold colours and exciting design of the KP offer a very funky alternative.

This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the KP fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Pentax KP (Body) Black - 16018 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type SLR Camera Body
Dustproof Yes
Operating Temperature (T-T) -10 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Splash Proof Yes
Camera
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Built-in Processor Yes
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Languages Support Multi
Photo Effects 1
Playback Modes Rotation
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes beach, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 12 s
Shooting Modes Aperture priority, Manual, Shutter priority
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Guide Number 6 m
Flash Modes Auto, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Sync-speed 1/180 s
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 27
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 819200, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, 51200, 102400, 409600, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 819200
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Type Electronic, Mechanical
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/24000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 60 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 1280x720@50fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Video Formats Supported AVC, H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Lens Mount Interface Pentax KAF2
Mounting Type Bayonet
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display LCD
Display Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Diagonal 3 "
Display Resolution (numeric) 921000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -2.5 - 1.5
Diopter Correction Yes
Magnification 0.95 x
Optical Viewfinder Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Megapixel 24.35 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.71 MP
Technical Details
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Image Editing Crop, Resizing, Rotating
Interval Recording 1
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB Connector Micro-USB B
USB Port Yes
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 420 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type D-LI109
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
Battery Charger Included Yes
Bundled Software Camera Utillity 5
Hand Strap Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 76 mm
Height 101 mm
Weight 643 g
Weight (including Battery) 703 g
Width 131.5 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6016 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 6016 x 4000, 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280
Memory
Memory Slots 1
System Requirements
Minimum Processor Intel Core 2 Duo
Minimum Storage Drive Space 100 MB
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 0 - 85 %