Well the KP has arrived... My impression...

**BigMackCam** · 02-27-2017, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

If you're so desperate, why not buy a K-3 or K-3 II?

Indeed. It won't have the high ISO capabilities of the next APS-C flagship, but at current prices it's a steal...

**bobbotron** · 02-27-2017, 11:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Davidparis

This equates to some form of cruel and inhumane torture, of which barbed-wire enemas are but one example.

Man, anyone who is this upset probably needs to take a vacation or something.

gm4life · 02-27-2017, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Indeed. It won't have the high ISO capabilities of the next APS-C flagship, but at current prices it's a steal...

No kidding 850-900 with a battery grip and sometimes a flash it is a steal, that is how my dad ended up with one too.

Great camera for the money... One of the best deals on the market now.

**mattb123** · 02-27-2017, 12:01 PM - **1 Like**

I'm a little more tempted than I was at first. I want a small crop body again at some point and taking the larger batteries is a big plus for me. My K-3 occasionally gets flaky so it might come time to replace it in the next few months. I'll hold out for the moment but I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

gm4life · 02-27-2017, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I'm a little more tempted than I was at first. I want a small crop body again at some point and taking the larger batteries is a big plus for me. My K-3 occasionally gets flaky so it might come time to replace it in the next few months. I'll hold out for the moment but I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

Remember the large the batteries are only usable with the battery grip not due out till May/Juneish I heard. You will very much so like it if you want a smaller camera.

Davidparis · 02-28-2017, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Man, anyone who is this upset probably needs to take a vacation or something.

Guess second-degree humor is not everyone's thang...

**mattb123** · 02-28-2017, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by gm4life

Remember the large the batteries are only usable with the battery grip not due out till May/Juneish I heard. You will very much so like it if you want a smaller camera.

Oh right. That's not quite as exciting then. The niche this fits into is a camera than needs to be small and be able to take some abuse as it will be going skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, etc. Bigger batteries only in the grip might come in handy but not as handy as using them in the body.
K-70 might be just as good for my needs and would save me some money.

**bobbotron** · 02-28-2017, 09:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Davidparis

Guess second-degree humor is not everyone's thang...

Honestly sometimes it's pretty hard to tell tone and intent on forum posts.

gm4life · 02-28-2017, 10:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattb123

Oh right. That's not quite as exciting then. The niche this fits into is a camera than needs to be small and be able to take some abuse as it will be going skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, etc. Bigger batteries only in the grip might come in handy but not as handy as using them in the body.
K-70 might be just as good for my needs and would save me some money.

I know it is a bit of bummer along with a few other things it is missing vs. K3II. But at least they can be used with the battery grip for more shooting. You do make great points but it is what it is.

gm4life · 02-28-2017, 06:33 PM - **1 Like**

A few photos of Pentax KP with the DA Limited 20-40mm HD.

**mattb123** · 02-28-2017, 06:42 PM - **1 Like**

Looks good! That would make for a nice compact kit.

jimr-pdx · 02-28-2017, 07:07 PM

I haven't been squinting at text.. does this come with a 20-40 as kit? Nearly every KP image I've seen has a 20-40 attached.

gm4life · 02-28-2017, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

I haven't been squinting at text.. does this come with a 20-40 as kit? Nearly every KP image I've seen has a 20-40 attached.

Not officially from Ricoh/Pentax, I had to get the 20-40 for it separately... But B&H is NOW offering a bundle/kit through them.

Pentax KP DSLR Camera with 20-40mm Lens Kit (Black) B&H Photo

Not a bad price with that awesome lens!

---------- Post added 02-28-17 at 10:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by mattb123

Looks good! That would make for a nice compact kit.

Thanks, I wanted to share a few crummy real world iPhone photos of it anyways!

gatorguy · 03-02-2017, 09:39 AM

I've really been wavering on this one. Had it pre-ordered a couple weeks back from Adorama and cancelled it. Put it back in the cart a few days ago then emptied it.

I like the improvements Pentax has made with the KP. A LOT. I can see me using the DoF bracketing for portrait stuff. More brightness range is nice too. The improved shake reduction? Another stop is always good. Pixel-shift? Yup. But while it definitely has a throwback look to it there's just something a bit off design-wise IMHO. So far it's just not growing on me. It's also obvious Pentax is taking all the price they think the market will bear, but seeing as it's not that much of a jump in features and operation from the k70 I'm leaning towards waiting.

I have a perfectly serviceable KS2 ( and a backup) and a good collection of glass now, so I think I'm going to stand pat and see if Pentax does come up with a K3II replacement in the next few months. If not then there will surely be sale prices by the holidays on the KP.

In the meantime I'll start socking away $25 every payday for whatever I'll do camera-wise the latter part of the year. Big plus: My wife won't complain about the charge on the CC. Happy wife and all that....

**bobbotron** · 03-02-2017, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

I haven't been squinting at text.. does this come with a 20-40 as kit? Nearly every KP image I've seen has a 20-40 attached.

The styling of the two is really nice.

The KP + DA21 is also pretty nice.

02-28-2017, 06:33 PM - 1 Like	#40
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	A few photos of Pentax KP with the DA Limited 20-40mm HD. Last edited by gm4life; 02-28-2017 at 06:39 PM.

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02-27-2017, 01:56 AM	#31
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,681	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock If you're so desperate, why not buy a K-3 or K-3 II? Indeed. It won't have the high ISO capabilities of the next APS-C flagship, but at current prices it's a steal...

02-27-2017, 11:41 AM - 2 Likes	#32
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Davidparis This equates to some form of cruel and inhumane torture, of which barbed-wire enemas are but one example. Man, anyone who is this upset probably needs to take a vacation or something.

02-27-2017, 11:59 AM - 1 Like	#33
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Indeed. It won't have the high ISO capabilities of the next APS-C flagship, but at current prices it's a steal... No kidding 850-900 with a battery grip and sometimes a flash it is a steal, that is how my dad ended up with one too. Great camera for the money... One of the best deals on the market now.

02-27-2017, 12:01 PM - 1 Like	#34
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I'm a little more tempted than I was at first. I want a small crop body again at some point and taking the larger batteries is a big plus for me. My K-3 occasionally gets flaky so it might come time to replace it in the next few months. I'll hold out for the moment but I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

02-27-2017, 12:07 PM	#35
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 I'm a little more tempted than I was at first. I want a small crop body again at some point and taking the larger batteries is a big plus for me. My K-3 occasionally gets flaky so it might come time to replace it in the next few months. I'll hold out for the moment but I'll be keeping an eye on this one. Remember the large the batteries are only usable with the battery grip not due out till May/Juneish I heard. You will very much so like it if you want a smaller camera.

02-28-2017, 01:50 AM	#36
Davidparis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 290	Originally posted by bobbotron Man, anyone who is this upset probably needs to take a vacation or something. Guess second-degree humor is not everyone's thang...

02-28-2017, 09:11 AM	#37
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Originally posted by gm4life Remember the large the batteries are only usable with the battery grip not due out till May/Juneish I heard. You will very much so like it if you want a smaller camera. Oh right. That's not quite as exciting then. The niche this fits into is a camera than needs to be small and be able to take some abuse as it will be going skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, etc. Bigger batteries only in the grip might come in handy but not as handy as using them in the body. K-70 might be just as good for my needs and would save me some money.

02-28-2017, 09:11 AM - 1 Like	#38
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Davidparis Guess second-degree humor is not everyone's thang... Honestly sometimes it's pretty hard to tell tone and intent on forum posts.

02-28-2017, 10:01 AM - 1 Like	#39
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by mattb123 Oh right. That's not quite as exciting then. The niche this fits into is a camera than needs to be small and be able to take some abuse as it will be going skiing, mountain biking, backpacking, etc. Bigger batteries only in the grip might come in handy but not as handy as using them in the body. K-70 might be just as good for my needs and would save me some money. I know it is a bit of bummer along with a few other things it is missing vs. K3II. But at least they can be used with the battery grip for more shooting. You do make great points but it is what it is.

02-28-2017, 06:42 PM - 1 Like	#41
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Looks good! That would make for a nice compact kit.

02-28-2017, 07:07 PM	#42
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I haven't been squinting at text.. does this come with a 20-40 as kit? Nearly every KP image I've seen has a 20-40 attached.

02-28-2017, 08:54 PM - 1 Like	#43
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by jimr-pdx I haven't been squinting at text.. does this come with a 20-40 as kit? Nearly every KP image I've seen has a 20-40 attached. Not officially from Ricoh/Pentax, I had to get the 20-40 for it separately... But B&H is NOW offering a bundle/kit through them. Pentax KP DSLR Camera with 20-40mm Lens Kit (Black) B&H Photo Not a bad price with that awesome lens! ---------- Post added 02-28-17 at 10:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by mattb123 Looks good! That would make for a nice compact kit. Thanks, I wanted to share a few crummy real world iPhone photos of it anyways!

03-02-2017, 09:39 AM	#44
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	I've really been wavering on this one. Had it pre-ordered a couple weeks back from Adorama and cancelled it. Put it back in the cart a few days ago then emptied it. I like the improvements Pentax has made with the KP. A LOT. I can see me using the DoF bracketing for portrait stuff. More brightness range is nice too. The improved shake reduction? Another stop is always good. Pixel-shift? Yup. But while it definitely has a throwback look to it there's just something a bit off design-wise IMHO. So far it's just not growing on me. It's also obvious Pentax is taking all the price they think the market will bear, but seeing as it's not that much of a jump in features and operation from the k70 I'm leaning towards waiting. I have a perfectly serviceable KS2 ( and a backup) and a good collection of glass now, so I think I'm going to stand pat and see if Pentax does come up with a K3II replacement in the next few months. If not then there will surely be sale prices by the holidays on the KP. In the meantime I'll start socking away $25 every payday for whatever I'll do camera-wise the latter part of the year. Big plus: My wife won't complain about the charge on the CC. Happy wife and all that....

03-02-2017, 12:00 PM	#45
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by jimr-pdx I haven't been squinting at text.. does this come with a 20-40 as kit? Nearly every KP image I've seen has a 20-40 attached. The styling of the two is really nice. The KP + DA21 is also pretty nice.