Pentax KP DSLR camera officially announced

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The Pentax KP DSLR camera is now officially announced.

Pre-orders:

Specifications:

  • 24.3 effective megapixels
  • APS-C AA filter-less CMOS sensor
  • PRIME IV engine w/ accelerator unit
  • Super-high sensitivity ISO 819200
  • Pixel Shift Resolution System w/ motion correction function
  • AA Filter Simulator: Moiré reduction using “SR” unit
  • Convenient compact size
  • SRII fi ve-axis Shake Reduction System
  • Approx. 100% FOV optical viewfi nder
  • (0.95x magnifi cation)
  • SAFOX11 27-point Autofocus
  • 1/6000 high-speed shutter
  • 1/24000 electronic shutter
  • Tiltable LCD monitor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for use with Image Sync app
  • Full HD movie recording
  • Intuitive design
  • Exchangeable Grip (3 sizes available)
  • Smart Function Dial
  • Customizable Info Screen control
  • panel, function buttons, user
  • modes and presets
  • Dustproof, weather-resistant body
  • -10°C cold-resistant construction

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Pentax KP camera now listed on Amazon US/Canada, pricing revealed, additional information

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The Pentax KP DSLR camera is now listed at Amazon US and Amazon Canada and the pricing is USD 1,199.95 / CDN 1,499.99.


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Pentax KP camera specifications *UPDATED*

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One more leak for today – Pentax KP camera specifications (*updated*):

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More Pentax KP pictures

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Additional pictures of the Pentax KP DSLR camera leaked online – the official announcement is on KJanuary 26th:







Some more pictures of the new Pentax D-BG7 battery grip:

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First picture of the Pentax KP DSLR camera

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Here is the first picture of the rumored Pentax KP DSLR camera courtesy of the Chinese forum Xitek.

Nokishita also reported some additional information on the new Pentax KP – there will be 3 different grip sizes (small, medium and large):

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Pentax KP DSLR camera with D-BG7 battery grip is rumored to be announced this week

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Some additional information from Nokishita’s Twitter account on the rumored Pentax KP DSLR camera that will have a special” battery grip:

“It is confirmed that Pentax KP will be announced soon. As for market positioning, it’s equivalent to K-5 and K-3, not an entry-level model such as K-S2 or K-70.”

“It is confirmed that Pentax KP and battery grip D-BG7 will be announced next week. A silver version is likely to be announced at the same time (whether it’s a limited edition [or a regular model] is unknown)”

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This could be the patent for the “special” battery grip of the Pentax KP

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This could be the patent corresponding to the “well-considered battery grip system” of the rumored Pentax KP camera. The grip attaches with a special locking handle and not by using the tripod socket as other cameras:

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