Finally bought a kp

**seventysixersfan** · 06-19-2021, 11:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Congrats! My KP has produced really nice pictures for me, and I love the functionality. Enjoy!

GreenRich · 06-19-2021, 03:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by longbo

I'm amazed to see the KP has been discontinued - it seems that it only just came out! I bought mine from Amazon early 2020, at what seemed an amazing price then - £645 in the UK. I see they're still available on Amazon, but at £999 and limited stock.

The pricing is weird, I'm UK based as well and waiting for a second hand one to become available at a reasonable price, as currently they are going for not much less than you paid new and a lot more than a second hand K70

**robgski** · 06-21-2021, 04:13 AM - **1 Like**

So tempted by the KP, I intend to rent one for the upcoming long weekend so I can make the most of it in a broad set of conditions and uses.

vonBaloney · 06-21-2021, 05:36 AM - **1 Like**

I am loving the KP. I bought it in late 2019, but stayed inside for most of the last year cuz COVID. Only the last couple of months have I been using it much -- major upgrade from my previous K-5. It is a little weird is was discontinued. Seems like whenever they make something a little different it doesn't last that long.

jimfellows · 06-21-2021, 06:51 AM - **3 Likes**

I just bout a used KP and it arrived Friday. I have been having fun getting used to the controls and using it.

Jim

**Angulon** · 06-21-2021, 06:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vonBaloney

I am loving the KP. I bought it in late 2019, but stayed inside for most of the last year cuz COVID. Only the last couple of months have I been using it much -- major upgrade from my previous K-5. It is a little weird is was discontinued. Seems like whenever they make something a little different it doesn't last that long.

Introduced early 2017, that's a long cycle these days I think.

vonBaloney · 06-21-2021, 07:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Angulon

Introduced early 2017, that's a long cycle these days I think.

Yet the K-70 is still around. KP seems to be testing the waters of different ergonomics, controls, etc but is not really considered (by Pentax) as part of the main line-up. Which is fine -- they need to have some consistency among different classes and not force everyone at a certain price point to decide if they want the oddball model. It really is a terrific camera though. My only wish is that it had the full tilt-swivel rear screen instead of just tilt.

Rob-48 · 06-22-2021, 04:28 AM

Originally posted by Volvo244T

I still don't get that. The IQ of the K-70 is nearly as good as the KP, and still very close to the K-3 III. Considering that the cell phone market has all but wiped-out the entry-level DSLR market, I think the K-70 should have been the one to go - especially that it's been out longer, *and* is subject to the aperture block failures like the K-50 and K-30 before it.

Agreed.
Also, i owned ME & ME Super (for you "youngsters", they were 35mm film cameras), and, every time i pick up the Kp, i have a "flashback", and then i start using the modern, digital-camera features, . . . . . . . . no regrets here.
LUV the Kp

**UncleVanya** · 06-22-2021, 06:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

So tempted by the KP, I intend to rent one for the upcoming long weekend so I can make the most of it in a broad set of conditions and uses.

It’s a good camera. I resisted it for a long time and when I caved it wasn’t a mistake. The grips take time to adjust to - renting one may require a little more time.

ADDED:
My first two days with the KP left me wondering if I had made a mistake. The grip put more pressure on my fingers and I had just had a short bit of "trigger finger" which left me wondering if this was such a hot idea. The feel of the grip got more natural very quickly. It is not a camera I can pick up and operate with one hand unlike the K-3 - but that's not a great way to work a camera anyway.

**Angulon** · 06-22-2021, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vonBaloney

... My only wish is that it had the full tilt-swivel rear screen instead of just tilt.

I don't mind the tilt, on the cameras I've had with full articulate, including the K-S2 I found it got in the way at times.

vonBaloney · 06-22-2021, 06:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Angulon

I don't mind the tilt, on the cameras I've had with full articulate, including the K-S2 I found it got in the way at times.

It is a minor quibble -- the tilt helps with basic low & high handheld shots, which is usually all that is needed. But the full range is useful too sometimes. I rarely even use the tilt, but when you get in a tight spot you're thinking gee if it could only go this way...

Rob-48 · 06-23-2021, 12:14 AM - **1 Like**

I agree with both "Angulon", and with "vonBaloney".
I have a Nikon Coolpix L830 => small, compct, 34x zoom, AA batteries => it goes everywhere with me. It has a simple "Tilt" LCD, same as Kp, so i was accustomed to using it. Very handy if camera held above head, or low down, close to ground. Also pretty good when SUN on LCD screen is a problem, and, of course, with the Kp, we have the OVF available.
I have also had a K-70, since they first came available. Gave the first one to my granson, for Christmas, 2018. Soon missed that extra flexibility of the fully fold-out LCD in some circumstances, although, when it is open, i am nervous about 'catching' it on something. I ONLY shoot hand-held. But, the LCD can be folded back to a convential position, and folded away, to PROTECT the LCD, I am happy carrying the K-70 anywhere, anytime, any weather, with the LCD safely tucked away, out of harm's way.
Us pentax users can be a tough bunch. Usually complain, . . . . "if only my XX camera also had . . . . . ". Maybe this is because the cameras are so tough, and so reliable . . . . . hence the massive disappointment with the 00 series ABF problem. After all, any "proper" camera repair shop can easily fix it, usually for a modest fee (except in USA, apparently). In Australia, a few years back, i purchased a used K-50 from B&H, and it arrived with ABF. B&H sent me a replacement, and told me to keep the faulty one, so, i sent it to CRK, in Melbourne, and they repaired it, and called it 'warranty', no charge. Ended up with 2 good cameras. Not in the USA !!!!!

**Angulon** · 06-23-2021, 05:40 AM - **1 Like**

Ha thats BOGOF.

---------- Post added 06-23-21 at 05:41 AM ----------

& Cheers to CR Kennedy

vonBaloney · 06-23-2021, 10:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rob-48

But, the LCD can be folded back to a convential position, and folded away, to PROTECT the LCD, I am happy carrying the K-70 anywhere, anytime, any weather, with the LCD safely tucked away, out of harm's way.

I actually forgot about that -- I love screens that can be flipped backwards/inwards for extra protection.

**AgentL** · 06-23-2021, 11:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by vonBaloney

I actually forgot about that -- I love screens that can be flipped backwards/inwards for extra protection.

I just got an EM5 II with a screen like that, I love it! I can hold the camera much less gingerly when there's no screen exposed.

06-22-2021, 06:20 AM - 1 Like	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,397	Originally posted by robgski So tempted by the KP, I intend to rent one for the upcoming long weekend so I can make the most of it in a broad set of conditions and uses. It’s a good camera. I resisted it for a long time and when I caved it wasn’t a mistake. The grips take time to adjust to - renting one may require a little more time. ADDED: My first two days with the KP left me wondering if I had made a mistake. The grip put more pressure on my fingers and I had just had a short bit of "trigger finger" which left me wondering if this was such a hot idea. The feel of the grip got more natural very quickly. It is not a camera I can pick up and operate with one hand unlike the K-3 - but that's not a great way to work a camera anyway. Last edited by UncleVanya; 06-29-2021 at 11:26 AM.

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06-19-2021, 11:25 AM - 2 Likes	#16
seventysixersfan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	Congrats! My KP has produced really nice pictures for me, and I love the functionality. Enjoy!

06-19-2021, 03:03 PM - 1 Like	#17
GreenRich Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Derbyshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Originally posted by longbo I'm amazed to see the KP has been discontinued - it seems that it only just came out! I bought mine from Amazon early 2020, at what seemed an amazing price then - £645 in the UK. I see they're still available on Amazon, but at £999 and limited stock. The pricing is weird, I'm UK based as well and waiting for a second hand one to become available at a reasonable price, as currently they are going for not much less than you paid new and a lot more than a second hand K70

06-21-2021, 04:13 AM - 1 Like	#18
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	So tempted by the KP, I intend to rent one for the upcoming long weekend so I can make the most of it in a broad set of conditions and uses.

06-21-2021, 05:36 AM - 1 Like	#19
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	I am loving the KP. I bought it in late 2019, but stayed inside for most of the last year cuz COVID. Only the last couple of months have I been using it much -- major upgrade from my previous K-5. It is a little weird is was discontinued. Seems like whenever they make something a little different it doesn't last that long.

06-21-2021, 06:51 AM - 3 Likes	#20
jimfellows Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 108	I just bout a used KP and it arrived Friday. I have been having fun getting used to the controls and using it. Jim

06-21-2021, 06:57 AM - 1 Like	#21
Angulon Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Coast NSW Australia Posts: 58	Originally posted by vonBaloney I am loving the KP. I bought it in late 2019, but stayed inside for most of the last year cuz COVID. Only the last couple of months have I been using it much -- major upgrade from my previous K-5. It is a little weird is was discontinued. Seems like whenever they make something a little different it doesn't last that long. Introduced early 2017, that's a long cycle these days I think.

06-21-2021, 07:14 AM - 1 Like	#22
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by Angulon Introduced early 2017, that's a long cycle these days I think. Yet the K-70 is still around. KP seems to be testing the waters of different ergonomics, controls, etc but is not really considered (by Pentax) as part of the main line-up. Which is fine -- they need to have some consistency among different classes and not force everyone at a certain price point to decide if they want the oddball model. It really is a terrific camera though. My only wish is that it had the full tilt-swivel rear screen instead of just tilt.

06-22-2021, 04:28 AM	#23
Rob-48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 142	Originally posted by Volvo244T I still don't get that. The IQ of the K-70 is nearly as good as the KP, and still very close to the K-3 III. Considering that the cell phone market has all but wiped-out the entry-level DSLR market, I think the K-70 should have been the one to go - especially that it's been out longer, and is subject to the aperture block failures like the K-50 and K-30 before it. Agreed. Also, i owned ME & ME Super (for you "youngsters", they were 35mm film cameras), and, every time i pick up the Kp, i have a "flashback", and then i start using the modern, digital-camera features, . . . . . . . . no regrets here. LUV the Kp

06-22-2021, 06:32 AM - 1 Like	#25
Angulon Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Coast NSW Australia Posts: 58	Originally posted by vonBaloney ... My only wish is that it had the full tilt-swivel rear screen instead of just tilt. I don't mind the tilt, on the cameras I've had with full articulate, including the K-S2 I found it got in the way at times.

06-22-2021, 06:37 AM - 1 Like	#26
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by Angulon I don't mind the tilt, on the cameras I've had with full articulate, including the K-S2 I found it got in the way at times. It is a minor quibble -- the tilt helps with basic low & high handheld shots, which is usually all that is needed. But the full range is useful too sometimes. I rarely even use the tilt, but when you get in a tight spot you're thinking gee if it could only go this way...

06-23-2021, 12:14 AM - 1 Like	#27
Rob-48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 142	I agree with both "Angulon", and with "vonBaloney". I have a Nikon Coolpix L830 => small, compct, 34x zoom, AA batteries => it goes everywhere with me. It has a simple "Tilt" LCD, same as Kp, so i was accustomed to using it. Very handy if camera held above head, or low down, close to ground. Also pretty good when SUN on LCD screen is a problem, and, of course, with the Kp, we have the OVF available. I have also had a K-70, since they first came available. Gave the first one to my granson, for Christmas, 2018. Soon missed that extra flexibility of the fully fold-out LCD in some circumstances, although, when it is open, i am nervous about 'catching' it on something. I ONLY shoot hand-held. But, the LCD can be folded back to a convential position, and folded away, to PROTECT the LCD, I am happy carrying the K-70 anywhere, anytime, any weather, with the LCD safely tucked away, out of harm's way. Us pentax users can be a tough bunch. Usually complain, . . . . "if only my XX camera also had . . . . . ". Maybe this is because the cameras are so tough, and so reliable . . . . . hence the massive disappointment with the 00 series ABF problem. After all, any "proper" camera repair shop can easily fix it, usually for a modest fee (except in USA, apparently). In Australia, a few years back, i purchased a used K-50 from B&H, and it arrived with ABF. B&H sent me a replacement, and told me to keep the faulty one, so, i sent it to CRK, in Melbourne, and they repaired it, and called it 'warranty', no charge. Ended up with 2 good cameras. Not in the USA !!!!!

06-23-2021, 05:40 AM - 1 Like	#28
Angulon Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Coast NSW Australia Posts: 58	Ha thats BOGOF. ---------- Post added 06-23-21 at 05:41 AM ---------- & Cheers to CR Kennedy

06-23-2021, 10:02 AM - 1 Like	#29
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Originally posted by Rob-48 But, the LCD can be folded back to a convential position, and folded away, to PROTECT the LCD, I am happy carrying the K-70 anywhere, anytime, any weather, with the LCD safely tucked away, out of harm's way. I actually forgot about that -- I love screens that can be flipped backwards/inwards for extra protection.

06-23-2021, 11:06 AM - 1 Like	#30
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,755	Originally posted by vonBaloney I actually forgot about that -- I love screens that can be flipped backwards/inwards for extra protection. I just got an EM5 II with a screen like that, I love it! I can hold the camera much less gingerly when there's no screen exposed.

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