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The Pentax KF was announced in November 2022 as a replacement for the K-70. The KF is a very advanced 24MP APS-C DSLR for its price point in that it includes several features otherwise only found on high end bodies. Like the K-70 the KF can use lenses with electronic control of the aperture, a feature that videographers will benefit from because it allows precise exposure adjustment during video recording, and it is also inherits the hybrid phase detect/contrast detect autofocus system in live view and for video recording.
Key features:
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24 MP APS-C CMOS sensor with phase detect AF capability
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Hybrid phase detect/contrast detect autofocus in video mode
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Continuous autofocus during video recording with select lenses
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Focus peaking
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Pixel shift super resolution
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No AA filter
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AA filter simulator
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Sensitivity up to ISO 102,400
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Pentaprism viewfinder with 100% coverage
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6 FPS continuous shooting
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Vari-angle LCD monitor
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Dust & weather sealed and cold proof to -10C
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Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
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Full HD video recording at 60p
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4K interval movie
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Star stream movie
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In-body shake reduction. Works with all lenses, old as new
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Shake reduction can be used when panning
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Compatible with the optional O-GPS2 unit including support for astrotracing
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Three new custom image modes (SATOBI, KYUSHU, and KATEN)
The pixel shift capability will attempt to correct artifacts stemming from moving objects.
The KF has no anti-alias filter in front of the sensor. Should moiré be an issue the camera includes the unique Pentax feature of an AA filter simulator that works by vibrating the sensor ever so slightly during exposure thereby reducing or eliminating moiré. An AA simulator bracketing mode is available (off - weak filter - strong filter).
The included battery charger D-BC186 is powered via a USB cable connection. A traditional battery charger powered by household current can be purchased separately (K-AC168).
The Digital Camera Utility (DCU) software which used to be included on a CD is now in the camera, from where it can be uploaded to your computer.
Until we get to test the KF you can consult our in-depth review of the K-70 here since the two cameras are almost identical.
Features subsequently added through firmware updates:
By installing the most recent update you also get the contents of all previous updates.
Camera Manuals: Pentax KF
© www.pentaxforums.com, sharable with attribution | Year Introduced
2022 | In Production
Yes | Current US Price
$846 | In-Depth Review
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| | Sensor | Sensor Format
APS-C | Sensor Type
CMOS | Megapixels
24.24 | Resolution
4000 x 6000 pixels | AA Filter
No (AA filter simulator) | Super Resolution
Yes | Bit Depth
14 | Minimum ISO
100 | Maximum ISO
102400 | ISO Range
100 - 102,400 | | Imaging | Exposure Modes
Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, B, User(3) | Program Modes
Normal | Maximum FPS
6 | Continuous Shooting
Hi: 6 fps up to 40 frames (JPG), 10 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps up to 100 frames (JPEG), 16 frames (RAW) | Shutter Speeds (Auto)
30s - 1/6000s (stepless) | Shutter Speeds (Manual)
B, 30s - 1/6000s, Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb mode. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode | Shutter Life
| Exposure compensation
+/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode) | Auto bracketing
Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, AA filter (3 frames) | Expanded dynamic range
Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off) | Exposure lock
Yes | Self timer
2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s | Metering Sensor
77-Segment | Meter range
0 to 22 EV | Meter pattern
Multi-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot | Mirror lock-up
Yes | Interval shooting
Up to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval | HDR mode
Yes | Multiple exposures
Yes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots | Pixel mapping
Yes | Scene Modes
20: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum | Restrictions
Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering) | | Lens Mount | Mount
KAF2 (no aperture coupler) | Composition Adjustment
No | Stabilization
Yes (sensor-shift SR) | Power zoom
Not supported | Supported Lenses
All Pentax K-mount lenses. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses). M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters: green button stop down metering and manual focus only. | Lens correction
Distortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction | | Focusing | Autofocus (viewfinder)
Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type)) | AF Points
11 | Autofocus sensitivity
-3 EV | Front/back focus correction
Yes (adjustments for up to 20 lenses) | Autofocus with SDM
Yes | Autofocus assist
Dedicated LED | | Viewfinder/LCD | Viewfinder
0.95x, 100% | Viewfinder type
Pentaprism | Diopter adjustment
-2.5 to +1.5 | AF Points in viewfinder
Yes | Exchangeable screen
Yes | Depth of field preview
Yes | Digital preview
Yes (with image magnificaion) | Live View
Yes | Top LCD
No | Focus Peaking
Yes | Back LCD
3 in. 1,037,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio, vari-angle, red light night mode | | Body | Weather resistant
Yes | Control wheels
2 | Battery grip
No
| Card slots
1 | Dust removal
Yes, Sensor Shake DR | Dust alert
No | Memory card type
SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible) | Size (W x H x D)
125.5 x 93 x 74 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9 in.) | Weight
625 g (684 g with battery and SD card) | File format
PEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV | Battery life
460 frames (without flash) | Battery
D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable
| | Flash | Built-in flash
Yes, GN 12 (ISO 100/m) | Sync speed
1/180s | P-TTL flash
Yes | Flash functions
Auto discharge*, On (leading curtain sync)*, Redeye reduction*, Slow-speed sync*, Trailing curtain sync*, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless**, Contrast control**
* Requires an external flash
** Requires two (or more) external flashes | TTL flash
No | Flash exposure comp
-2 to 1 EV | | Video | Resolution / Framerates
1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p,
1280x720 (16:9) at 60p, 50p
MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Interval Movie (4K, Full HD, HD)
Star Stream | Exposure Modes
P, Av, TAv, Tv, M | Movie mode restrictions
Clips up to 4GB or 25 minutes | AF During Recording
Continuous (with compatible lenses) and On-demand | Sound in Movie mode
Stereo (external mic), Stereo (built-in mic). Adjustable sound level | | Interfacing | GPS
Via Accessory | Tethering
Via built-in Wi-Fi | Connectivity
USB 2.0, HDMI out, Stereo mic, Wi-Fi | Latest Firmware
Link to download page | | Notes | User reviews
Astrotracer functionality requires optional O-GPS accessory,
Electronic Aperture Control,
Electronic Level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR can be customized for each major ISO value,
Image plane indicator,
In-camera RAW development,
Moiré suppression via SR mechanism,
Moiré suppression bracketing,
Multilayer digital filters,
Night vision LCD display,
Save last JPG as RAW,
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing | | Special Editions | |
Standard variant: black
Limited quantity variants: white and blue (2022), olive and stone (2023)
| | | Megapixels: | 24 | | ISO Range: | 100-102,400 | | Weight: | 625g | | FPS: | 6 | | LCD: | 3 inch, 1,037,000 dots | | In Production: | Buy This Item | |
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