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