[cajunbruce]

Hello all,

New to the "real Camera" world! Good friend talked me off odf the Nikon cliff...I worked in corporate Merica for too long. Starting a blog and it will include pictures of my travels. Decided on the KP. I am glad to be on here!

R/Bruce

[ismaelg]

Welcome to the forum!

[Unregistered User 8]

Welcome from Australia.

[MTNcycler]

Welcome! Looking forward to seeing your images.

[Hawkfan]

Nice! I have been eyeing that KP and trying to justify another camera. Welcome aboard.

[manishved]

Welcome onboard. I love the Kp

[Kerrowdown]

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

[dipo 1]

I guess that from your name you live in the vast region of Louisiana, I'm next door in Mississippi welcome to the best camera forum on the web. Lots of nice people and tons of great advice.

[dave_roe]

Welcome

[C_Jones]

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

[aslyfox]

Welcome to the forums

you will find friendly members and a lot of knowledge here

if you need it, here is where you can find " users reviews and the in depth review for the KP

Pentax Camera Reviews » Pentax Digital Cameras » Pentax K-mount DSLRs Pentax KP


Description:
The Pentax KP was announced on January 25, 2017, and is an advanced 24 MP APS-C format DSLR incorporating a number of features not seen before on a Pentax DSLR, hereunder an electronic shutter to 1/24,000s (the mechanical shutter goes to 1/6,000s), depth of field bracketing, and motion (shutter speed) bracketing.

The KP also includes a number of high end features seen on other recent Pentax DSLRs: AA filter simulation, 5 axis sensor based image stabilization, pixel shift super resolution, and an 86K RGB light meter sensor.

The 24 MP imaging sensor is of a new design which allows a top ISO of 819,200, which is higher than the other APS-C models in the Pentax catalog at the time of the introduction of the KP.

While the KP has a respectable burst rate of 7 fps, the K-3 II is still the king of the hill with 8.3 fps and a buffer accommodating 60 frames (JPG), where the KP just does 28 frames at 7 fps. We thus consider the KP as a camera placed between the K-70 and the K-3II even though it does have a more sensitive sensor and some new features not seen on the K-3 II.

The design is slightly retro with the shutter release button placed on the top plate like on film cameras. There are a couple of extra knobs on the top plate like on the Pentax K-1: a function dial and a third e-dial. The function dial includes three custom positions (C1, C2, C3) which can be set to control sensitivity, EV compensation, bracket value, custom image, AF mode, AF active area, focus peaking, program line, shutter mode selection, recorded pixels, AA filter simulator, grip display, LCD display options, image magnification, or outdoor view setting. The third e-dial then controls the assigned item. The exposure mode dial features five user exposure mode settings. The function of four of the push buttons can be customized as well as can the control panel that comes up on the rear LCD screen by pressing the INFO button. The user interface of the KP is thus highly customizable.

The grip on the body is exchangeable and available in three sizes. A battery grip is also available.

There is no IR port, so the KP can only be controlled remotely with a smart phone (or computer) via Wi Fi or a dedicated cable release via the microphone input socket.

Read our in-depth review of the KP here.

Major features subsequently added through firmware updates:

Version 1.11: Improved stability for general performance
Version 1.10: Optimized performance with the D FA* 50mm F1.4 lens
Camera Manual:

Operating Manual

Read more at: Pentax KP - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

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[Arndt]

Welcome to the forum from Berlin!

[heinamj]

Welcome Bruce, KP is a great trip companion. Have fun!

[Ivan]

Welcome.

[sasastro]

Hello and welcome