The previously rumored/leaked Pentax KF DSLR camera is now officially announced. The new model is a replacement for the current Pentax K-70. Pre-orders are coming soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon. Here are the details:
Update – pre-order links: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Koch | Erhardt | WEX
- A 12.5% increase in LCD resolution of the Vari-Angle LCD monitor to 1,037,000 dots (up from 921K dots)
- Three new custom image modes: SATOBI, which produces colors similar to those popular in the groovy 60s and 70s, with cyan-tinged blues, subdued yellows and faded reds; plus two special-edition image modes: KYUSHU and KATEN.
- Weight at 625g (v. 628 for K-70) due to internal component changes. Same rugged, durability in magnesium-alloy chassis.
- The battery charger is different from the one included with K-70; it now includes a USB to USB-C connection (similar to K-3 III, which uses USB-C).
- Utility software, which used to be on CD, is now in the camera.
Key features of the Pentax KF:
- 24.24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- Built-in PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism
- ISO AUTO/100 to 102400
- Shutter speed up to 1/6000 second
- RAW, JPEG, and DCF2.0 compliant
- Hybrid AF system
- Full HD and HD video
- Recording up to 25 minutes or 4GB
- Clear-view optical viewfinder
- Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor
- Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
- Wireless LAN connection for smartphone operation
- Built-in stereo microphone
- USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D), stereo microphone input, and cable switch input
- Dustproof, weather-resistant body
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