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Model Name:	Pentax KP
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	KP
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1099.50
Street Price:	$998.99
Date Available:	2017-02-25
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	24.7 oz (699 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	24.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.91 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4)
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
Focus Peaking:	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	819200
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/24000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	24.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	GN=6m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	35
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	10
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	8
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.284 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.083 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.40 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.083 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	1.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	390 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI109
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market.