pentax’s latest weatherproof DSLR provides outdoor photographers with a nightvision-like sensor for the most challenging conditions, with its ISO range extending to 819,200. putting this into context, last year’s sony ‘AS7 II’ camera range extended to 409,600–it has eclipsed this popular camera with twice the night shooting capability. the slim-body camera incorporates new features and controls optimized to deliver outstanding images, and is the first pentax ‘APS-C’ camera to offer ‘shake reduction ii’.
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pentax’s new 24-megapixel CMOS sensor enables shooting in extremely low-light conditions, with a super-sensitive ISO making the camera ideal for night photography. the ‘KP’ features an electronic shutter option in live-view to enable high-speed shooting up to 1 / 24,000-second, which enhances shooting capabilities when using large aperture lenses, achieving a shallow depth of field on bright sunny days. the compact body is the result of a complete internal re-design that creates the ‘KP’s’ extremely slim profile for optimal comfort and handling. the DSLR’s rugged exterior is dustproof and weather-sealed for use in the most challenging outdoor conditions. the camera will even perform in temperatures as low as 14 degrees F (-10 degrees C).
a rugged aesthetic with an unprecedented ISO range
the ‘KP’ is the first pentax DSLR to offer 5-axis shake reduction called ‘SR ii’, which compensates for shaking caused by horizontal and vertical shift (often appearing in macro photography), roll, as well as pitch and yaw. the ‘SR ii’ unit can be controlled with precision when the camera’s power is turned on, providing a wide compensation range—as much as five shutter steps— further expanding the limits of handheld shooting. with the addition of an optional GPS module (o – GPS1 GPS unit), the pentax ‘KP’ simplifies astro-photography, making it possible to record stars as points of light rather than star trails during extremely long exposures.
5-axis shake reduction plus a color-accurate sensor
featuring ‘pixel shift resolution’, this pentax technology enables the production color-accurate still-life subjects. the technology makes use of the DSLR’s in-body shake reduction system to move the image sensor in single-pixel increments, capturing four separate images that are subsequently combined into a single, high-definition image. located at the rear is a vertical-tilt LCD monitor that provides vision and control for both high-and low-angle shooting.
