Pentax "KP" DSLR registered in Indonesia

Kenn100D · 01-24-2017, 04:54 AM

If there is a Pentax KP then there's probably one that is really really really top secret that hope it surprise us. =)

redpit · 01-24-2017, 04:56 AM

My first impressions are neutral! I like some of the looks and some other not so much. I'm not concerned about the ergonomics, I'm sure it will be a pleasure to use this Pentax camera too. The vertical front wheel instead of an embended horizontal one doesn't bother me either, I think it will be easy to use as the previous one. What I'm interested in though are the specifications and the AF performance. I see only 27 AF points, so maybe it borrows the same AF module from the K-3II, which means no real upgrade.

I want to upgrade my K-5IIs as a back up body for my K-1, but only if there is a noticable upgrade in AF performance and a 24Mpxl sensor with a fast and long burst rate (a faster camera all in all) I would upgrade to the KP...

I'm very interested to see what Pentax has prepared for us!

Kenn100D · 01-24-2017, 04:59 AM

I'm counting 3 possible programmable buttons FX-1 to 3 then 5 Custom dial. 3 ctrl dial (AV/TV/SV)still checking with other stuff,

x4rd · 01-24-2017, 05:00 AM

For me KP is a perfect camera for someone who has a Limiteds in their setup. I shoot architecture a lot and lack of a top lcd is a big con for me. But I understand that lack of it is compensated by flipping screen. Great grip also!

anu l · 01-24-2017, 05:01 AM

is the switch around the shutter release used for optical DOF preview??

Kenn100D · 01-24-2017, 05:01 AM

Should have visited the plant last month in Cebu. ....but then again I'll be under NDA.

surfar · 01-24-2017, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by x4rd

Great grip also!

Battery or handgrips?.....its neat that the handgip can be adjusted, catering for big/medium/small hands.

anu l · 01-24-2017, 05:04 AM

is there any confirmation as to whether it has any touch capabilities or not?? doubt there is any, else display would have changed

Imp · 01-24-2017, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by anu l

is the switch around the shutter release used for optical DOF preview??

Its on/off, that's for sure, idk if it also has digital preview, or even optical preview for that matter.

**bobbotron** · 01-24-2017, 05:05 AM

Really nice looking camera, the grips look great! Definitely considering one as a buddy for my k3. Lack of a top LCD is too bad, looks like a nice compact package that still keeps the build quality of the k3.

Unregistered User 8 · 01-24-2017, 05:06 AM

I hope this stays translated.

asobinet.com/matome-pentax-kp/ - Translator

ogl · 01-24-2017, 05:08 AM

Even MZ-6 had top LCD

---------- Post added 01-24-2017 at 05:10 AM ----------

LV switch is not easy-to-use, why no separate button for LV?

Kunzite · 01-24-2017, 05:10 AM - **4 Likes**

To be fair, the MZ-6 didn't had a back LCD.

anu l · 01-24-2017, 05:11 AM

I think the significance of top LCD screen for Pentax had taken a backseat when the K-1 was released with a much smaller LCD.

looks like Pentax wants us to use the back display for all LCD info.

ogl · 01-24-2017, 05:12 AM

As for me, only K-S1's design was worse. I pass KP.
KP is the pure eclecticism.

Originally posted by Kunzite

To be fair, the MZ-6 didn't had a back LCD.

Because, it's film camera.

d-li109 battery is in K-3II's replacement? is it joke?

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01-24-2017, 04:54 AM	#766
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	If there is a Pentax KP then there's probably one that is really really really top secret that hope it surprise us. =)

01-24-2017, 04:56 AM	#767
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	My first impressions are neutral! I like some of the looks and some other not so much. I'm not concerned about the ergonomics, I'm sure it will be a pleasure to use this Pentax camera too. The vertical front wheel instead of an embended horizontal one doesn't bother me either, I think it will be easy to use as the previous one. What I'm interested in though are the specifications and the AF performance. I see only 27 AF points, so maybe it borrows the same AF module from the K-3II, which means no real upgrade. I want to upgrade my K-5IIs as a back up body for my K-1, but only if there is a noticable upgrade in AF performance and a 24Mpxl sensor with a fast and long burst rate (a faster camera all in all) I would upgrade to the KP... I'm very interested to see what Pentax has prepared for us!

01-24-2017, 04:59 AM	#768
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	I'm counting 3 possible programmable buttons FX-1 to 3 then 5 Custom dial. 3 ctrl dial (AV/TV/SV)still checking with other stuff,

01-24-2017, 05:00 AM	#769
x4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 241	For me KP is a perfect camera for someone who has a Limiteds in their setup. I shoot architecture a lot and lack of a top lcd is a big con for me. But I understand that lack of it is compensated by flipping screen. Great grip also!

01-24-2017, 05:01 AM	#770
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	is the switch around the shutter release used for optical DOF preview??

01-24-2017, 05:01 AM	#771
Kenn100D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paranaque City, Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 697	Should have visited the plant last month in Cebu. ....but then again I'll be under NDA.

01-24-2017, 05:03 AM	#772
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by x4rd Great grip also! Battery or handgrips?.....its neat that the handgip can be adjusted, catering for big/medium/small hands.

01-24-2017, 05:04 AM	#773
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	is there any confirmation as to whether it has any touch capabilities or not?? doubt there is any, else display would have changed

01-24-2017, 05:05 AM	#774
Imp Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Washington, DC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,749	Originally posted by anu l is the switch around the shutter release used for optical DOF preview?? Its on/off, that's for sure, idk if it also has digital preview, or even optical preview for that matter.

01-24-2017, 05:05 AM	#775
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Really nice looking camera, the grips look great! Definitely considering one as a buddy for my k3. Lack of a top LCD is too bad, looks like a nice compact package that still keeps the build quality of the k3.

01-24-2017, 05:06 AM	#776
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	I hope this stays translated. asobinet.com/matome-pentax-kp/ - Translator

01-24-2017, 05:08 AM	#777
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	Even MZ-6 had top LCD ---------- Post added 01-24-2017 at 05:10 AM ---------- LV switch is not easy-to-use, why no separate button for LV?

01-24-2017, 05:10 AM - 4 Likes	#778
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	To be fair, the MZ-6 didn't had a back LCD.

01-24-2017, 05:11 AM	#779
anu l Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 216	I think the significance of top LCD screen for Pentax had taken a backseat when the K-1 was released with a much smaller LCD. looks like Pentax wants us to use the back display for all LCD info.

01-24-2017, 05:12 AM	#780
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	As for me, only K-S1's design was worse. I pass KP. KP is the pure eclecticism. Originally posted by Kunzite To be fair, the MZ-6 didn't had a back LCD. Because, it's film camera. d-li109 battery is in K-3II's replacement? is it joke?