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Pentax KP 24.32 Ultra-Compact Weatherproof DSLR with 3" LCD, Black
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Brand | Pentax |
Model Name | Pentax KP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 24.3 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Image Stabilization | Dynamic |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Form Factor | compact_dslr |
Effective Still Resolution | 24.3 MP |
Special Feature | image-stabilization |
About this item
- 24.3 effective Megapixel APS C AA filter less CMOS sensor with Iso 819200 and pixel shift resolution
- 5 Axis shake reduction system
- Pixel shift resolution technology; Uses shake reduction to move the image sensor in single pixel increments, to capture 4 images that are combined into a single, Hi Res image
- A vertical tilt LCD monitor that facilitates high and low angle shooting
- Dustproof, weather resistant, -10 Degree built in Wi Fi
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Picture quality | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Auto focus | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | — | — | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
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display type | LCD | LCD | OLED | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | body-only | ✗ | Zoom | Wide Angle | Wide Angle |
zoom type | Other | Optical Zoom | — | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Automatic | Bulb Mode, Time Mode,Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority | Automatic | Landscape; portrait mode; close-up; night portrait; food; sports mode | Scene intelligent auto, flash off, creative auto, landscape, close-up, sports, food, night portrait, portrait, P, Tv, Av, M, with flash, with bulb exposures |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Micro USB, Bluetooth, GPS | NFC, HDMI, USB | NFC, HDMI, USB |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | 2160p | 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
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PENTAX is a product brand that focuses on SLR cameras, interchangeable lenses and binoculars produced by the Ricoh Group. We provide high performance products to our customers based on a high level of optical technology built over the many years. With our outstanding technology built over 100 years and passion for creating products that has remained unchanged over the years, we will continue to bring joy to capture photographs.
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Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 24.3 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 24.3 MP |
White balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash torch |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Dynamic |
Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | tilting |
Model Name | Pentax KP |
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Brand | Pentax |
Model Number | KP Black Body |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #463,460 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,029 in DSLR Cameras |
ASIN | B01N5RH90B |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | GRIP S O-GP167 W/SCREW KITGRIP M O-GP1671 W/SCREW KITGRIP L O-GP1672 W/SCREW KIT RECHARGEABLE L-ION BATTERY D-LII90(U) BATTERY CHARGER D-BC109(A)AC PLUG CORD D-CO68USOFTWARE S-SW167PENTAX STRAP O-ST162PENTAX EYECUP FRHOTSHOE COVER FKBODY MOUNT CAP KIITRIANGULAR RINGPROTECTIVE COVERBATTERY GRIP TERMINAL COVER |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | Prime IV |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.18 x 2.99 x 3.97 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.54 Pounds |
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Lens Type | body-only |
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Optical Zoom | 1 x |
Maximum Aperture | 1 f |
Minimum Aperture | 1 |
Zoom Type | Other |
Autofocus Points | 27 |
Compatible Mountings | Pentax KAF |
Maximum Focal Length | 450 |
Minimum Focal Length | 10 |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 819200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
Shooting Modes | Automatic |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 128 |
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Batteries Required? | Yes |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Pentax D-LI109 |
Battery Weight | 53 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | True |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Wireless Communication Technology | BuiltIn; 802.11 b/g/n |
Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
Special Feature | image-stabilization |
Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | compact_dslr |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Product Description
Pentax KP 24.32 Ultra-Compact Weatherproof DSLR with 3" LCD, Black.
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Customers like the quality, comfort, ease of use, and value of the digital camera. They mention that the sensor is remarkable, the image quality is superb, and the color reproduction is great. They also appreciate the value, and light adaptability. However, some customers disagree on size, and battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention that it's well-made, has a remarkable sensor, and has excellent high ISO quality. Some say that the camera is solid and built like a tank.
"...Is it durable yes. In Iceland I got confused with to many things to carry and I dropped it to the floor a couple feet...." Read more
"...My needs are good quality color reproduction, sturdy unit, long lasting battery, ease of manipulation and working across a broad spectrum of light..." Read more
"...The battery was dead so I gave it a three hour charge. The KP is solid, surprisingly hefty, and the chassis appears to be and feels well-made...." Read more
"...on what makes this camera a five star item to me: fantastic photos; durability; ease of use; fairly priced; nice size...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it makes beautiful images with the right lenses, has good quality color reproduction, and has great pixellation. They also say that the video is good, the detail is fantastic, and that it's a really good camera.
"...THE IMAGE QUALITY is SUPERB. This camera is at least 2 full ISO stops better than the K3ii and 3 full ISO stops better than the K5iis...." Read more
"...My needs are good quality color reproduction, sturdy unit, long lasting battery, ease of manipulation and working across a broad spectrum of light..." Read more
"...JPEG image output looks very good. I haven't yet done any PP work from RAW. The high ISO claims are rubbish...." Read more
"...backlit, I lifted exposure in lightroom 2.3 stops and the detail is still fantastic...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the digital camera. They say that it feels good in the hand and is easy to use. They also say the camera is substantial in hand and the grip has made it the most comfortable camera to hold vertically. Customers also mention that the dials are plastic, but feel firm enough and click with each setting.
"...Adding the grip has made this the most comfortable camera to hold vertically, of all the Pentax cameras. The dial placement is perfect...." Read more
"...Dials are plastic, but feel firm enough and click with each setting...." Read more
"...RAW files that surpass some full frame cameras and ergonomics that are just rite. Video is good however that is not very important to me...." Read more
"...No 4K video? I don't care. Poor ergonomics and/or grip? I don't use cameras one-handed so its form factor suits me just fine. Pricey?..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. They mention that the feature for macro work is easy to use and appreciate the firmness of the buttons. Overall, most find the simplest mode to be fully automatic.
"...Field Bracketing is an exceptional feature for macro work One ease of use feature that has been of great value has been the "info" display..." Read more
"...quality color reproduction, sturdy unit, long lasting battery, ease of manipulation and working across a broad spectrum of light and contrast...." Read more
"...issue was clearly a usability issue of O-GPS1, as well as an inter-operability problem between KP and O-GPS1, and I also suspect either this KP or O-..." Read more
"...Dials are plastic, but feel firm enough and click with each setting...." Read more
Customers find the camera excellent value for money. They say it's a great all-weather camera for the price. Overall, customers say the experience is well worth the price of the product.
"...Overall my experience is well worth the price. This is a unit approaching professional quality...." Read more
"...a five star item to me: fantastic photos; durability; ease of use; fairly priced; nice size...." Read more
"I Upgraded from a Pentax K7 to the KP and find the KP excellent value for money, Pentax is far past the Nikons and the Cannons in this range of DSLR..." Read more
"...I enjoy the Pentax lenses and comparability. It’s a great all weather camera for the price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the light adaptability of the digital camera. They mention that it has a great range of light adapt ability, an awesome low light high ISO of 6400 or higher, and a large optical viewfinder. They also appreciate the high resolution and color accuracy of the product.
"...Overall the simplest mode is fully automatic and it has a great range of light adaptability and the focusing is near perfect...." Read more
"...This has a large optical viewfinder, which I prefer - things in a computer screen often look a bit different than the real world so that's why I do..." Read more
"...The viewfinder is bigger and brighter than its predecessors allowing me to finally be successful with my collection on vintage lenses I have been..." Read more
"This is a really good camera, enough pixels to enlarge photos to the max...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the digital camera. Some mention it's very awesome, small, handy, and intuitive to use, while others say that it'd be better if it were a little wider.
"...I'm actually surprised at how light and small this thing is! Looking forward to seeing how the weight savings impact my hikes and travel...." Read more
"...The hinged display is smallish and the resolution is nothing to write home about...." Read more
"...to me: fantastic photos; durability; ease of use; fairly priced; nice size. I have used other brand cameras so do have a base of comparison...." Read more
"...It feels nice, a little small, wish it were a little wider. It is the most consistent camera I have used...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the digital camera. Some mention that it has okay battery life, while others say that it had poor battery life.
"...My needs are good quality color reproduction, sturdy unit, long lasting battery, ease of manipulation and working across a broad spectrum of light..." Read more
"...No packaging material was present in the shipping container. The battery was dead so I gave it a three hour charge...." Read more
"...Ergonomics, as in all Pentax cameras, is excellent. Battery life is the only weak point, but it's not terrible...." Read more
"...This is not a beginner model. Poor battery life?..." Read more
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Update Feb 2018 - Added a couple shots of a scrub jay and black squirrel in thicket. Scrub jay was cropped to 60% or original. Squirrel in thicket was cropped an amazing 80% and still looks this good at iso 640
Update November 24 2017. My business travel takes me many places across 2017 and the KP has been flawless. I have added a few shots from Iceland , France and Poland and some HDR images. This is the most versatile camera I have ever had and my 5 star recommendation stands maybe it should even get a 6th star. Is it durable yes. In Iceland I got confused with to many things to carry and I dropped it to the floor a couple feet. No damage or issues.
Update May 3rd. Since I wrote the below late March, I have had more time with the KP and I also added the DBG-7 vertical grip. Adding the grip has made this the most comfortable camera to hold vertically, of all the Pentax cameras. The dial placement is perfect. Pentax D-BG7 Battery Grip for KP I would highly recommend it. The camera continues to perform flawlessly. The Depth of Field Bracketing is an exceptional feature for macro work One ease of use feature that has been of great value has been the "info" display selections. I rarely have to go into the menu anymore to change things. I included a floral picture below shot at ISO 65,000 in "Radiant" setting. It is intriguing and the high ISO may allow for some unique creativity. Love the HDR abilities of this camera.
I am a true Pentaxian, having bought the following D series Pentax bodies; ist D, K10, K20, K7, K5 (bought secondhand) , K5iis, K3ii and now the KP. Why the KP. Well my 1 year old K3ii was stolen during a business trip 4 weeks ago and I really enjoyed that camera. The KP just came out and I am glad I now own the KP. Great features. Built in Wifi that that works well with the iPhone Ricoh app. The deployable screen (now you get real low shots without laying in the mud) and the new knobs; I was a bit wary, but within a day I realized the easy utility of the additional top knob and I do not miss the LCD screen that has been their prior. Easy things that I have done now include HDR images and Pixel shift. I do not miss the K3ii' GPS as I rarely ever used it and its nice to again have a pop up flash. Regarding SD card. My backup body is now my 4 year old K5iis and I got along fine with just one SD card, but I did enjoy the K3iis ability to have 2 slots and put RAWs on one card and Jpegs on the other. Ergonomically, I have big hands and am using the largest provided grip with the KP. I have vertical grips on all my Pentax' and I will add that for the KP as soon as it is available as it will improve the hold. One item that I used routinely in my other K's was the DOFP (Depth of field preview) which was on the on /off dial. Not so on the KP. You need to use one of the 3 customization FX buttons. I have replaced the RAW button as my DOFP button. That works very well for macro .As for improved ISO Here is reality. This camera allows you to shoot at ISO 25,600 at a noise and resolution quality I had at ISO 4000 w my K5iis. THE IMAGE QUALITY is SUPERB. This camera is at least 2 full ISO stops better than the K3ii and 3 full ISO stops better than the K5iis. Last usability point. The KP autofocus is superior to the K3ii. I tracked a dog today at full gallop and every shot in a sequence was dead on sharp. Never used to happen with K5iis or K3ii. I think the KP is a better action camera even down one FPS from the K-3ii. Here are my only notes that you should know that are not negatives just reality. Regarding the ISO 819,000 buzz. It is useless or maybe only for a grainy artistic style B&W. Those of us you were used to the battery horsepower of the larger D-LI90 of the earlier K5, K3 will see that the D-LI109 battery in the KP is half the life. Buy an additional battery right away. All the images attached were taken by me and were shot with either Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro, Pentax 300mm F4 Tamron 70-200 F2.8, Tamron 17-50
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017
Update Feb 2018 - Added a couple shots of a scrub jay and black squirrel in thicket. Scrub jay was cropped to 60% or original. Squirrel in thicket was cropped an amazing 80% and still looks this good at iso 640
Update November 24 2017. My business travel takes me many places across 2017 and the KP has been flawless. I have added a few shots from Iceland , France and Poland and some HDR images. This is the most versatile camera I have ever had and my 5 star recommendation stands maybe it should even get a 6th star. Is it durable yes. In Iceland I got confused with to many things to carry and I dropped it to the floor a couple feet. No damage or issues.
Update May 3rd. Since I wrote the below late March, I have had more time with the KP and I also added the DBG-7 vertical grip. Adding the grip has made this the most comfortable camera to hold vertically, of all the Pentax cameras. The dial placement is perfect. [[ASIN:B01N386I4E Pentax D-BG7 Battery Grip for KP]] I would highly recommend it. The camera continues to perform flawlessly. The Depth of Field Bracketing is an exceptional feature for macro work One ease of use feature that has been of great value has been the "info" display selections. I rarely have to go into the menu anymore to change things. I included a floral picture below shot at ISO 65,000 in "Radiant" setting. It is intriguing and the high ISO may allow for some unique creativity. Love the HDR abilities of this camera.
I am a true Pentaxian, having bought the following D series Pentax bodies; ist D, K10, K20, K7, K5 (bought secondhand) , K5iis, K3ii and now the KP. Why the KP. Well my 1 year old K3ii was stolen during a business trip 4 weeks ago and I really enjoyed that camera. The KP just came out and I am glad I now own the KP. Great features. Built in Wifi that that works well with the iPhone Ricoh app. The deployable screen (now you get real low shots without laying in the mud) and the new knobs; I was a bit wary, but within a day I realized the easy utility of the additional top knob and I do not miss the LCD screen that has been their prior. Easy things that I have done now include HDR images and Pixel shift. I do not miss the K3ii' GPS as I rarely ever used it and its nice to again have a pop up flash. Regarding SD card. My backup body is now my 4 year old K5iis and I got along fine with just one SD card, but I did enjoy the K3iis ability to have 2 slots and put RAWs on one card and Jpegs on the other. Ergonomically, I have big hands and am using the largest provided grip with the KP. I have vertical grips on all my Pentax' and I will add that for the KP as soon as it is available as it will improve the hold. One item that I used routinely in my other K's was the DOFP (Depth of field preview) which was on the on /off dial. Not so on the KP. You need to use one of the 3 customization FX buttons. I have replaced the RAW button as my DOFP button. That works very well for macro .As for improved ISO Here is reality. This camera allows you to shoot at ISO 25,600 at a noise and resolution quality I had at ISO 4000 w my K5iis. THE IMAGE QUALITY is SUPERB. This camera is at least 2 full ISO stops better than the K3ii and 3 full ISO stops better than the K5iis. Last usability point. The KP autofocus is superior to the K3ii. I tracked a dog today at full gallop and every shot in a sequence was dead on sharp. Never used to happen with K5iis or K3ii. I think the KP is a better action camera even down one FPS from the K-3ii. Here are my only notes that you should know that are not negatives just reality. Regarding the ISO 819,000 buzz. It is useless or maybe only for a grainy artistic style B&W. Those of us you were used to the battery horsepower of the larger D-LI90 of the earlier K5, K3 will see that the D-LI109 battery in the KP is half the life. Buy an additional battery right away. All the images attached were taken by me and were shot with either Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro, Pentax 300mm F4 Tamron 70-200 F2.8, Tamron 17-50
Overall the simplest mode is fully automatic and it has a great range of light adaptability and the focusing is near perfect. The size of a typical JPEG is about 24MB which is high but since I examine small color differences it has made a word of difference. I have used MACRO and it seems to work well. Even in low light conditions without the flash the color reproducibility is great. I compare color from the RAW with spectrochromatograph results as we try to hybridize extensively.
Overall my experience is well worth the price. This is a unit approaching professional quality.
My only two issues thus-far are:
1. The MACRO cannot change to a single exposure. I have tried multiple way ans still get triple exposures.
2. Balance of the unit is a problem. I use a 18-55 mm lens which is light but the way the camera is aligned the unit always points down and when slogging through plants in the morning I really have to cap the lens to keep moisture off. This is an ergodynamic problem as to where they placed the straps and the center of gravity is much too far forward.
The camera includes three grips which are attached by way of a hex-screw and included allen wrench. I found that the largest grip suited my hands the best. The camera is weight forward left with the 200mm f2.8 (a hefty lens). Any larger lens will require the battery grip accessory. It pairs nice and is balanced with the Pentax 55-300 HD DA WR.
The camera is insanely customizable both with external buttons and dials and inner menu workings. I immediately gravitated toward the front index finger dial for adjusting shutter speed in Pentax Tav mode.
Opened up I was surprised at the shutter speed. While not Nikon D500 speed, it trumps my K5 IIS. The 5-axis stabilization works and I noticed immediately better output with a 200mm, shooting some crows in flight.
JPEG image output looks very good. I haven't yet done any PP work from RAW. The high ISO claims are rubbish. You can shoot ISO 819200, but the images are not presentable. Maybe peak out around 6400 or 12800 with good glass. I've been shooting with the 70mm 2.4 and missed a few shots in Auto.
The Wi-Fi link through Ricoh's crappy IOs App is especially finicky. I would not bother with it.
This camera is a bit of an enigma to me. The size is approximate to micro-4/3 platforms, but the camera is heavy. It's a bit of a hybrid and the price point might appeal to beginners or those upgrading. The camera has some retro charm. I'm keeping mine, but I am sick with G.A.S. I'll post some shots down the road.
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1. Pentax KP is not a light camera even though its relatively small size. It's heavier than most other brands in it's class, BUT it's waterproof and built better than similarly priced Canon/Nikon cameras. This is the tricky part: some Pentax lenses are so small when you still get a lighter/smaller package compared to the others. Just look at the Pentax 77mm 1.8 and how it compares to similar lenses.
2. Easy of use/overall interface: This is where the camera really shines for me. It is loaded with options to make it do exactly what you want it to do. It has 3 dials, one of which is pretty customizable. The UI is smooth and easy to access. It also has options like the TV/AV combo which I have not seen in other cameras. There is also the option to have higher shutter speed in lower light scenarios. I've used Sony prior to this and their interface is just horrendous. The camera also has a whole bunch of buttons you can customize for different shortcuts. Call me old fashioned but I love cameras with dials and buttons. Not a fan of touch screen interface other than focusing.
3. Lenses: This camera comes with none so you have to pick your own. You have options to buy weather sealed Pentax lenses. I got a Tamron 17-50 2.8 which is also stabilized thanks to the IBIS in the camera(oh yeah, good luck finding stabilized camera for a similar price). The lens is really sharp and produces vivid colours. Sadly there are not many third party options and some companies are pulling away from Pentax. As of this moment I think only Tamron/Sigma still make K mount lenses. There are of course so many older lenses you can find for pennies on ebay but they are manual focus so you have to live with that.
4. More lenses: One thing that really makes pentax stand out from the crowd are their "limited" line of lenses. They are all extremely small and light. You have lenses ranging from 15mm to 77mm. No one else except Fuji maybe has anything like this but but also look at their prices.
5. Low light shooting: the camera can go as high as ISO 800000. It's not exactly usable at that value but it can produce really usable images at ISO 6400 which is really impressive in my books.
6. Looks: might not be anyone's cup of tea but I love the retro look and silver colour.
7. Flaws: This camera is far from perfect so better be aware of its limits. Video is the first thing that comes to mind. The KP is not meant for videos. Focusing is not fast enough(not as fast as Canons for sure) and it shoots only 1080p. If you're looking for a vide shooter better look somewhere else. Second, the battery is rather small. Better carry an extra or two. It's a pity considering it's also a heavy camera. Third, lens options from third parties. Currently there are really good lenses being made but seems support for pentax is really limited. Fourth, focusing lacks compared to rivals. 27AF points is good enough for me but might not be for many others.
Conclusion: to summarize, if you want a reliable, capable and versatile PICTURE camera with options usually found in cameras costing much more, look no further. It is not a perfect camera but for what I need it serves me perfectly well.