My KP

shiner · 06-06-2017, 02:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Another shot, with the small grip and 40mm (was set up shooting some coins for a friend and couldn't resist

)- shot with K70 and 35mm Ltd

**bobbotron** · 06-06-2017, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by shiner

Another shot, with the small grip and 40mm (was set up shooting some coins for a friend and couldn't resist

)- shot with K70 and 35mm Ltd

Nice photo! I feel like the front of the front facing button looks like it should be a momentary button (ie, hold for on, for some arbitrary function, maybe manual focus or magnify live view?)

**monochrome** · 06-06-2017, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobbotron

Nice photo! I feel like the front of the front facing button looks like it should be a momentary button (ie, hold for on, for some arbitrary function, maybe manual focus or magnify live view?)

Surprisingly, it quite naturally works as a traditional e-dial. It feels very good, not at all awkward.

shiner · 06-06-2017, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Nice photo! I feel like the front of the front facing button looks like it should be a momentary button (ie, hold for on, for some arbitrary function, maybe manual focus or magnify live view?)

Thanks! It does look like it could double as a button of some sort. But the mid and large grips cover the bottom half of the wheel.

Originally posted by monochrome

Surprisingly, it quite naturally works as a traditional e-dial. It feels very good, not at all awkward.

I agree, it feels natural.

derelict · 07-26-2017, 08:07 AM

Do these have an electronic view finder?

**monochrome** · 07-26-2017, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by derelict

Do these have an electronic view finder?

No - all current Pentax dSLR's (which excludes Q) have an (approx.) 100% coverage OVF with glass pentaprism.
Specifications.

AldaCZ · 10-01-2017, 08:20 AM

I just cant't decide what colour..I Preffer black. Does silver looks like(I mean colour and feel of the material) as MX and other M film bodies?

**monochrome** · 10-01-2017, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by AldaCZ

I just cant't decide what colour..I Preffer black. Does silver looks like(I mean colour and feel of the material) as MX and other M film bodies?

It feels like a DSLR. It’s heavier and a bit bigger than I thought it would be. It’s lumpier than an MX with all the buttons and knobs, but the skinny grip does feels more like a film camera.

AldaCZ · 10-01-2017, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

It feels like a DSLR. It’s heavier and a bit bigger than I thought it would be. It’s lumpier than an MX with all the buttons and knobs, but the skinny grip does feeel more like a film camera.

Aha, I thought if the top metal plate has similiar finnish to MX. If not will go black which looks fine

robtcorl · 10-01-2017, 09:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by AldaCZ

I just cant't decide what colour..I Preffer black. Does silver looks like(I mean colour and feel of the material) as MX and other M film bodies?

Here's some oldies compared to the KP:
The KP's pedigree - PentaxForums.com

**monochrome** · 10-01-2017, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by AldaCZ

Aha, I thought if the top metal plate has similiar finnish to MX. If not will go black which looks fine

I believe the top plate is engineering plastic to allow for the antennas. I believe it is solid silver resin, not painted, or at least painted over the silver resin.

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AldaCZ · 10-01-2017, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Here's some oldies compared to the KP:
The KP's pedigree - PentaxForums.com

Thans ths's exactly I was looking for! you saved me a longer trip to see it by myself as a result I go with with black

Bui · 10-04-2017, 02:38 AM - **1 Like**

I got my silver KP last night. First impression is, it's a gorgeous camera, and for me, it also looks surprisingly compact for such physical size. Handle great. I really don't understand why there are some people who said its build was cheap.

By the way, you have both KP and K70? That's a bit overlapping, no?

AldaCZ · 10-06-2017, 04:05 AM - **1 Like**

Well I think old lenses fits it well....I should not have walked into Ricoh store..

Photo from phone with HDR on and it's really k-pleasure

---------- Post added 10-06-17 at 04:07 AM ----------

Originally posted by Bui

I got my silver KP last night. First impression is, it's a gorgeous camera, and for me, it also looks surprisingly compact for such physical size. Handle great. I really don't understand why there are some people who said its build was cheap.

By the way, you have both KP and K70? That's a bit overlapping, no?

I can speak for ks2 and KP is another level

shiner · 10-15-2017, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Bui

I got my silver KP last night. First impression is, it's a gorgeous camera, and for me, it also looks surprisingly compact for such physical size. Handle great. I really don't understand why there are some people who said its build was cheap.

By the way, you have both KP and K70? That's a bit overlapping, no?

I have both, simply because the K70 came out first. However, I am keeping the K70 because it is also a great camera. I use both.
TBH, I end up keeping most of my camera gear- even two K-01's...

10-01-2017, 08:44 AM	#83
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by AldaCZ I just cant't decide what colour..I Preffer black. Does silver looks like(I mean colour and feel of the material) as MX and other M film bodies? It feels like a DSLR. It’s heavier and a bit bigger than I thought it would be. It’s lumpier than an MX with all the buttons and knobs, but the skinny grip does feels more like a film camera. Last edited by monochrome; 10-15-2017 at 03:04 PM.

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06-06-2017, 02:06 AM - 3 Likes	#76
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Another shot, with the small grip and 40mm (was set up shooting some coins for a friend and couldn't resist )- shot with K70 and 35mm Ltd

06-06-2017, 05:53 PM	#77
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by shiner Another shot, with the small grip and 40mm (was set up shooting some coins for a friend and couldn't resist )- shot with K70 and 35mm Ltd Nice photo! I feel like the front of the front facing button looks like it should be a momentary button (ie, hold for on, for some arbitrary function, maybe manual focus or magnify live view?)

06-06-2017, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#78
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by bobbotron Nice photo! I feel like the front of the front facing button looks like it should be a momentary button (ie, hold for on, for some arbitrary function, maybe manual focus or magnify live view?) Surprisingly, it quite naturally works as a traditional e-dial. It feels very good, not at all awkward.

06-06-2017, 07:32 PM	#79
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobbotron Nice photo! I feel like the front of the front facing button looks like it should be a momentary button (ie, hold for on, for some arbitrary function, maybe manual focus or magnify live view?) Thanks! It does look like it could double as a button of some sort. But the mid and large grips cover the bottom half of the wheel. Originally posted by monochrome Surprisingly, it quite naturally works as a traditional e-dial. It feels very good, not at all awkward. I agree, it feels natural.

07-26-2017, 08:07 AM	#80
derelict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NoVa Posts: 525	Do these have an electronic view finder?

07-26-2017, 03:25 PM	#81
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by derelict Do these have an electronic view finder? No - all current Pentax dSLR's (which excludes Q) have an (approx.) 100% coverage OVF with glass pentaprism. Specifications.

10-01-2017, 08:20 AM	#82
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	I just cant't decide what colour..I Preffer black. Does silver looks like(I mean colour and feel of the material) as MX and other M film bodies?

10-01-2017, 09:37 AM	#84
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by monochrome It feels like a DSLR. It’s heavier and a bit bigger than I thought it would be. It’s lumpier than an MX with all the buttons and knobs, but the skinny grip does feeel more like a film camera. Aha, I thought if the top metal plate has similiar finnish to MX. If not will go black which looks fine

10-01-2017, 09:39 AM - 1 Like	#85
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by AldaCZ I just cant't decide what colour..I Preffer black. Does silver looks like(I mean colour and feel of the material) as MX and other M film bodies? Here's some oldies compared to the KP: The KP's pedigree - PentaxForums.com

10-01-2017, 09:42 AM	#86
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by AldaCZ Aha, I thought if the top metal plate has similiar finnish to MX. If not will go black which looks fine I believe the top plate is engineering plastic to allow for the antennas. I believe it is solid silver resin, not painted, or at least painted over the silver resin. -

10-01-2017, 09:45 AM	#87
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Originally posted by robtcorl Here's some oldies compared to the KP: The KP's pedigree - PentaxForums.com Thans ths's exactly I was looking for! you saved me a longer trip to see it by myself as a result I go with with black

10-04-2017, 02:38 AM - 1 Like	#88
Bui Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	I got my silver KP last night. First impression is, it's a gorgeous camera, and for me, it also looks surprisingly compact for such physical size. Handle great. I really don't understand why there are some people who said its build was cheap. By the way, you have both KP and K70? That's a bit overlapping, no?

10-06-2017, 04:05 AM - 1 Like	#89
AldaCZ Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bohemia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,251	Well I think old lenses fits it well....I should not have walked into Ricoh store.. Photo from phone with HDR on and it's really k-pleasure ---------- Post added 10-06-17 at 04:07 AM ---------- Originally posted by Bui I got my silver KP last night. First impression is, it's a gorgeous camera, and for me, it also looks surprisingly compact for such physical size. Handle great. I really don't understand why there are some people who said its build was cheap. By the way, you have both KP and K70? That's a bit overlapping, no? I can speak for ks2 and KP is another level

10-15-2017, 09:57 AM	#90
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bui I got my silver KP last night. First impression is, it's a gorgeous camera, and for me, it also looks surprisingly compact for such physical size. Handle great. I really don't understand why there are some people who said its build was cheap. By the way, you have both KP and K70? That's a bit overlapping, no? I have both, simply because the K70 came out first. However, I am keeping the K70 because it is also a great camera. I use both. TBH, I end up keeping most of my camera gear- even two K-01's...