Pentax KF Review

Pentax KF Preview

by IR Staff

The new Pentax KF is essentially an updated K-70; for more in-depth information, please see our Pentax K-70 Review.

(From manufacturer's press release)

PARSIPPANY, NJ, November 9, 2022 -Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX KF digital SLR (DSLR) camera. This compact, dustproof and weather-resistant camera, optimized for all types of outdoor photography, provides a host of advanced, user- friendly features including a bright optical viewfinder, one of the benefits of DSLR shooting.

The PENTAX KF is designed to provide outstanding imaging performance in a rugged, highly portable body. It provides dependable, cold-proof performance down to temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C), performing superbly in a wide range of weather conditions. While considered a mid-range model, the new camera incorporates an array of advanced functions and user-friendly features usually found only in higher-end models including a pentaprism-type optical viewfinder with a nearly 100% field of view and an in-body shake-reduction system with a 4.5-shutter-step compensation. It also provides the double e-dial system identical with top-of-the-line PENTAX models, as well as PENTAX-original shooting features, such as the Hyper Program system, which allows the user to instantly switch the exposure mode from Program to Aperture-priority or Shutter-priority without taking his or her eye off the viewfinder.

Main Features:

• Super-high-resolution with approximately 24.24 effective megapixels, even at ISO 102400
• Dustproof, weather-resistant body perfect for rugged outdoor photography
• Clear-view optical viewfinder (100% field of view and nearly 0.95-times magnification)
• Vari-angle 1037K-dot LCD monitor for easy viewing from all angles
• PENTAX-original shake-reduction system with Pixel Shift Resolution System
  • In-body Image Stabilization
  • Pixel Shift Resolution System with motion correction function
  • AA filter simulator to minimize moiré
  • Astrotracer support
• Hybrid AF system for high-speed AF operation during Live View shooting
• 11-point High-precision autofocus system with the SAFOX X module
• An array of image processing functions for diversified photographic expression
• A host of interval shooting functions
• Wireless LAN connection to support smartphone operation

Pricing and Availability

The PENTAX KF DSLR will be available starting in late November 2022. The PENTAX KF black camera body-only has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $849.95; the PENTAX KF black camera body with smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR lens Kit has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $949.95.