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  | sent on 17 Febbraio 2025 Pros: Robust, reliable, high ISO performance, Image Stabilizer, ergonomics of keys and dials, usable with old lenses Cons: Battery with poor battery life Opinion: I bought it new to replace my more than reliable K20D (.. which I still use with considerable satisfaction..) And from the first shots I was struck by the ease of use and the photographic performance at high ISO, you can easily shoot at 1600/3200 ISO with a more than acceptable noise, and associated with the image stabilizer that does its job very well you can take home qualitatively very good photos even in the dark. In fact, I frequently use it at night, for events, in museums (... where you can take pictures...) where you can't use the flash, and when I go on vacation.... daily I continue to use my old and unstoppable K20D often. I bought two compatible auxiliary batteries with a higher capacity than the original one and I use them in rotation ... on vacation they are necessary as a single battery does not necessarily last all day, especially if you often use the screen, and I also have a battery charger with USB connection that allows me to recharge even in the car or with a power bank (I found the IKEA one excellent) that I always have in my backpack ... For me it is a 9.7 grade... |
  | sent on 23 Aprile 2023 Pros: Invoice and body design, AF and amazing sensor, usable BG, lightness, stabilization. Cons: A single SD slot (UHS-I), Maximum autonomy of 450 shots in viewfinder, about 350 in LV. Opinion: The review of a camera body is a fact that is partly subjective and partly objective. The first refers to the experience and field of application, the second to the technical peculiarities of the device. After a few months spent in landscapes, events and reportage activities, my consideration is expressed in relation to the K70 and K1 respectively that I used before and that I use today as the main body. My preconceptions about the K70 were quite negative thinking that on paper there were no actual, operational, differences with the previous one: nothing could be more wrong. The design of the machine body has certainly been carried out with great attention and care: the materials are excellent, the rings well arranged and of good workmanship without games and pleasant to the touch. The grip immediately catapulted me back, to the Canon A1 with which I learned to photograph despite being replaced with an Allen key supplied between three grips, from the thinnest, perfect with pancake or light lenses (Limited HD Series) to the large one to be preferred with the zoom or fixed of the FF Series. The body is small and thin with a black color (in my case) that makes you appreciate the metal body as the film SLRs of the seventies on the back and on the shell where the shutter button and the power button are a whole betraying a deliberately but solid refined invoice and with a grip bitten on the ring. Extremely numerous customization possibilities (the two time and aperture rings, the ring on the cap and no less than six buttons) in addition to the selector to the right of the completely customizable pentaprism. Perhaps, one might say, too many, so much so that without carrying out operational tests, some choices may initially be unorthodox: however, with daily use it becomes habit and opening the menu, as in all Pentax, becomes a tinsel. AF and burst valid, especially the first that allows you to set in AF.A. leaving the machine to choose autonomously between AF-S and AF-C. Finally, we come to the heart of the KP, the sensor. On the successful projects of Pentax always turn urban legends: who says that it is the same as the Fujii X-T4, which outclasses the Sony A7III up to ISO 3200. Let's say that, compared to the K1 it loses 1/3 of a stop in terms of dynamic range with "difficult light" (lack of halftones and high contrast) but that the digital noise, despite being an APSC, remains "crisp" and not "kneads" as it happened in the K70 up to ISO 6400 completely similar to a K1 file. The black and white files produce a very pleasant thin grain starting from ISO 800 that immediately resembles the Kodak TMax and not at all invasive up to ISO 3200. Of course, the K1 still maintains a greater dynamic range but let's remember that it is an FF with a completely different design behind it. The KP is confirmed as an excellent product, nice to hold in the hand, to tighten looking into the viewfinder, clear and bright, also complete with contacts for the optional BG (which can accommodate both LI-109 batteries and those of the LI-90 series of the K1 / K1II / K3III), a project that we hope will have a continuation in the near future. |
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 | sent on 07 Dicembre 2022 Pros: Stabilizer on the sensor as per Pentax, tropicalization, optical viewfinder, rings, pixel-shift, integrated flash, size, 24 MP, does not make 4K video fortunately!! Cons: Weight (653 gr. without battery and SD card), battery life, excessive high ISO, the screen does not orient sideways, grip despite interchangeable grips. Opinion: Honestly with the Pentax KP I am more than satisfied in all terms. I was looking for another Pentax body but resistant to the elements and with the rings and in this little jewel I found everything. For me it was a big leap compared to the Pentax K-S1 I had for 6 years. As for the battery I already had 2 and very often I turn off the LCD screen completely because I use the optical viewfinder. I rarely photograph live-view. I don't go beyond 3200 ISO. The 819200 are useless. The weight is also felt with light lenses such as 18-50 (other 185 gr.) which is plastic. The three rings are fluid and well positioned. I shoot almost always in manual mode or with priority times and apertures (TAv) and ISO automatically. The screen if it had been like that of the Fujifilm X-T3 would have been perfect . Autofocus more than good for me not being a sports or birdlife photographer as well as the 7 frames per second. The menu is simple and easy to use. I bought it used for £550. I love this camera. Vote 10 |
 | sent on 20 Maggio 2020 Pros: Iso hold, stabilization in the car, discreet silence snap, iso hold and dynamic range, tropicalization, price. Cons: Batteries, es shot, lack of IR control, DC cable. Opinion: Just taken, so mine is both a first impression on some points of interest and a comparison with my previous KS2. I switched to KP because I wanted a machine with a less noisy shot that would allow me to hunt for photos. Although attracted by certain Canon and Nikon who have much better focus systems, already having some goals, costing less and having a very good dynamic range, I stayed in Pentax. The KP promised a less noisy shot, more points for autofocus and a better stabilization system than the ks2: 3 things that finally convinced me to buy. I have to say that the noise of the mirror that rises is much less than the KS2 (I would say halved), but still for me still a little annoying. Shooting in live view mode the noise drops a lot and becomes optimal, too bad that the focus from this mode is much poorer and I assume it increases energy consumption. Energy consumption that must be greater than that of the KS2 since the battery, which is the same, lasts less. Then there's the electronic shot (ES) that promises very fast shots and no noise. On no noise I confirm, but on the shots under 1/6000 that can do only in this mode I would say that they are a mockery, the image of a moving object is totally distorted even with incredibly short, unusable time. The autofocus is faster and especially more accurate than the KS2. The stabilization, the dynamic range, the usability of the high iso are better than the KS2. The stabilization tried with a 500 mm freehand zoom surprised me for the effectiveness, really a big added value. There is the possibility to shoot with the mirror raised without using the timed shot. It lacks the IR remote that the KS2 had even if placed only frontally, however you can shoot with cable something you could not do on ks2. The flash is less powerful, but the chances of shooting with other flashes seem to me slightly improved in the proposed options that I have not yet tried. Interestingly, compared to the KS2 has a DC power outlet outside the batteries, too bad that the cable is not sold in Italy and is still ridiculously expensive. There are cheap Chinese alternatives that also worked on the ks2 using the battery compartment, only by keeping the battery compartment open maybe on the outside to make astrophotos I wonder what moisture can do to a machine that, as a lock, would be tropicalized. The control from the phone via wifi works better than that of ks2: the answer is much faster. The screen, okay you see better than the one on the ks2 and it is partially rotateable, however that of the ks2 you could rotate 180 degrees and you could close it towards the car which allowed you to take selfies, to shoot holding the car very high above you and to protect the screen from any scratches and fingers keeping it closed to the machine, so the articulatable system of ks2, maybe less modern was definitely better and really not understanding why it was not kept. The price, 700 euros is very competitive. The big problem with Pentax right now is the targets, especially the 400, 500, 600mm that are basically not there, there's a 300mm and a very expensive 550mm, really little compared to the competition. Other sore spots are focus, tracking and video. Where with soreness I mean that competitors with machines that cost double provide really exceptional performance that can be comfortable, but also with the KP I expect good margins of fun. On the video department, the biggest shortfall and the imposability of customizing without a stake any frame rates and exposure time that instead remain constrained to precise limits. OK, that's it. |
 | sent on 12 Aprile 2020 Pros: iso seal, dimesion and weight (compared to K5, K3), extra control ring; tropicalization, stabilization Cons: Batteries Opinion: I would like to say that I am passionate about landscape and naturalistic photography and my impressions refer to use in these areas. Bought again in December 2018 and paired with the K1 I already owned. Used in different situations both "humid" and "snowy" without ever having had problems. Stabilization in the car is great. Despite the small size (compared to the other pentax home APSC I had) it grips well also thanks to the interchangeable grips. Good dynamic range and raw files from about 30-35 MB work well. When coupled with quality goals, it gives excellent photos. Particularly fond of pairing with the 300 DA* with which you can get good photos even at 2500 ISO. Used is located on 650/700 euros. At this price it is a machine with truly exceptional characteristics. Batteries are the most sore point, you need to have at least 2 for an out-of-port trip and at least 3 for a challenging trip. |
 | sent on 23 Agosto 2019 Pros: Construction, tropicalization, high quality files, high ISO hold, dynamic range, replaceable grips, vintage look. Cons: AF improveable, battery life. Opinion: This machine is crazy when combined with quality lenses, such as the FF Pentax and Limited. Sony's 24-megapixel sensor (not backlit, a boon for high ISOs), is really a bomb paired with the Pentax processor. Overall I can only say that this reflex has been and is really underrated, thanks Pentax for this product. I have owned this machine for about 2 years, I also made some comparisons with other machines like the Sony A7III of a friend of mine... what to say, up to 3200 ISO there are no discernible differences, besides I don't know, we haven't tried. I have used it in many fields and, apart from the add-on AF and battery, I am fully convinced that this medium is a great choice (considering the current price) for many people looking for compactness and performance without giving up the mirror. Today's market has changed a lot but I am sure that Pentax will keep its philosophy while keeping up with the times. |
 | sent on 05 Agosto 2019 Pros: Low noise level, good white balance, wide dynamic range, good ergonomics, reduced weight and footprint Cons: Small, low-resolution display, ineffective automatic white balance for artificial light, short battery life, shutter with reduced life cycle, strong built-in flash limitation Opinion: I have been moving from Pentax k-3 to KP for a few months now and have seen sharp improvements in image quality in terms of a wider dynamic range and medium iso noise level (640). Generally, compared to the K-3, I receive a gain, in terms of lower noise level, of 1.5/2 stop. Commendable!!! With the K-3 I just shot no more than Iso 800 (receiving, however, a considerable level of noise) while, instead, with the KP I push myself up to Iso 1600 getting good results. The noise level content, for example, at Iso 1600 results in a slight loss of detail operated by the co-processor or as Ricoh defines acceleration unit that also allows to extend the sensitivity field up to ISO 819200. It seems, however, that the noise reduction operated by the co-processor is not deactivated and also has an effect on the RAW. That's why some photographers aren't very happy with that. I have not found reliable the automatic white-balance system so I recommend manually setting the artificial light if the relevant condition occurs as the system itself always fails to automatically individually adjust the correct start. If set well the white balance yield is good though a little warmer than the K-3. Good presence of an electronic shutter that, unfortunately, is of type "Rolling shutter" and not "global" thus creating distortions for objects/subjects in rapid motion. Unlike the K-3, this new camera uses a shutter with a life cycle reduced to 100,000 cycles. In my opinion, a high number of shutter cycles is synonymous with greater robustness/reliability of the hardware component. The orientable display is comfortable but smaller and at a lower resolution than the K-3. The camera is full of customizable controls and is really very compact and lightweight. The battery lasts almost half as long as the K-3 but there are some upgraded specimens on the market or at least you can opt for the battery grip which, however, renders the compactness/weight of the camera in vain. The built-in flash has 2 strong limitations in occasional use: 1. has a very limited driving number (half of the K-3); 2. The light is concentrated in the center so the background of the photos is purely dark. In fact looking at the size of the lamp, the latter is tiny and very short. Unfortunately, Dxomark no longer tests Pentax cameras, so KP's performance is not on its website. Those who wish to investigate further can, however, find the performance measurements on the following independent website: http://www.photonstophotos.net/Charts/RN_ADU.htm#Pentax%20K-3_14,Pentax%20KP_14 |
 | sent on 20 Aprile 2019 Pros: Build Quality, RAW file quality, AF, very customizable Cons: Battery in some cases Opinion: I Have the KP for a few months but I'm using it almost every day. Once you have made the habit of all the commands that it makes available (one wheel per ISO, one for diaphragms and one for the times for example) is practically perfect. Outstanding RAW Quality. The shadows are recovered very easily and the noise is practically never excessive. It becomes more than 12 thousand ISO (difficult to ask for better at the moment). The pixel shift function returns files from over 100 MB (huge chance of being machined). Only downside the battery. The duration is not great. It Allows you to arrive quietly until the evening in normal conditions, but if you have some extraordinary session it is advisable to get a spare battery (or to equip the KP of battery grip). |
 | sent on 08 Aprile 2019 Pros: The file quality at high ISO, the workability of files in postproduction especially with regard to light and shadow recovery. Cons: The menu, the orientable screen, the Live View function, usability in general. Opinion: I'm a negotia and I've been coming from Fujifilm for three years (X-T1 and X-T2); I enjoy taking mostly people on the street or in any case I shoot mainly photos where the person, as a main or secondary subject, should never miss. My judgment is influenced by an instinctive comparison between the two brands and a general incompinence in the field of photography. I've also owned this machine for about a month, which means I'm going to integrate my observations as I have something relevant to report. The following are the very first impressions on KP. Personally and at least for now, I think the usability of this reflex is more complex and laborious than I felt when I used mirrorless. The menu is too articulate, several functions are redundant and several others do not change the quality of the files (in Fuji instead, at least small diffrenze I always noticed). KP washers don't make usability easier. The orientable screen does not return as sharp and bright images as in Fuji and, compared to this, is not even suitable for "uncomfortable" photography or from alternative points of view. The Live View feature, at least as far as I'm concerned, is a drama. Whereas in Fujifilm this option not only did not give the feeling of general slowdown of the machine, but allowed both screen and viewfinder to have "the wrist" of the image that would be taken with the parameters set, in the KP happens exactly otherwise. In the Pentax to get an immediate feedback on the photo of the parameters set (extremely useful activity for us amateurs), there is no electronic viewfinder, you have to select that function and look on the screen, but put into account an unpleasant (and real) feeling of "impact" and slowing down the digital. It is a function that I do not have the pleasure of using, in short, and this I do not think is a positive factor if this judgment is shared with other KP owners. Where Pentax not only regains credibility, but dominates Fujifilm (I can't say the same for other brands, but the context may not be different) is the workability of the files and their recovery. It seems that Lightroom enjoys working those files and knows how to pull out everything that is hidden inside without appreciable alterations. For now I have accidentally taken some photos up to 12800 ISO: vivid resurrected lights and total absence of distortions that made Fuji's files hate in the light and shadow recovery. The Luminance slider barely touches, but with photos up to 6400 it may not be touched at all. I do not enter any votes because I do not yet have objective elements to judge the machine as a whole, always from beginner level of course; in a few months I will. For now I can say that switching from a mirrorless to a reflex, the differences seem important to me. At least for now I do not regret this passage, in reference to the type of photography I like to do, although I regret the usability of Fujifilm. |
 | sent on 23 Gennaio 2019 Pros: Almost everything Cons: What is the point of the K3? Opinion: Without prejudice to the excellent quality and definition of the images that gives a twist even to full format, I do not understand this type of operation, since compared to the K3 second series there is only the viewer partially orientable and few other differences that However they could have been easily studied on the K3, without those evolutions on the video side that perhaps were expected. In short, as for Nikon with the D3500 (however, a toy compared to Kp) it is a facelift, while the quality of the sensor and the computer hardware that accompanies it, would perhaps have deserved much more, for example the transformation of the machine into a Mirrorless (technically it is quite simple, not to say trivial, even if it is presented by the builders as a revolutionary thing to increase prices). She would have been the absolute best in her segment. |
 | sent on 21 Agosto 2018 Pros: Build quality, compactness, ability to choose the handle, dynamic range (characteristic of the Sony sensors that equip the Pentax and that in this case seems to me further improved), ergonomics. Cons: Battery life: The shots declared possible are 400 but I have big doubts... better to have a spare; The command for the LV is not a convenient button like on the other Pentax but a collar (quite uncomfortable) coaxial to the upper secondary ring; The display is orientable but not laterally (as on the K70 for instance). Opinion: The first thing I have to say for this Pentax is the incredible feeling that can transmit me, fruit in most of the excellent appeal or ergonomics that you want, due to many factors: the compactness (I do not have particularly large hands so For me it is a merit and not a flaw) characteristic of the Pentax still from the time of film, the possibility (clever!) to be able to choose the handle: Three are supplied, I put the deepest (particular important: once you close the Screw Stationary, it is very strong and makes a unique body with the machine), this, combined with the generous rear prominence behind which goes to settle the thumb, gives the machine a "grip" that I have never encountered, even with the other Pentax. The weight is adequate to the characteristics of the machine. The shot, though audible, seems to me the most silent among those of the other Pentax in my possession; The speed of MAF, I work almost uniquely one shot, for my needs is much more than enough and I did not have to make the fine adjustment on any lens; On the noise I can not say much: I set 6400 maximum ISO, I do not go further, and to this sensitivity no problem. Adequate performance of the small built-in flash and excellent HDR in the car, which provides natural and balanced shots; The colors rendered by the sensor are vivid and brilliant, characteristic that I particularly appreciate. Last "Surprise", the price: at the exit, the KP cost 1300 euros, a price almost out of market; Now in the store, thanks to cash back fowa at the cashier, I paid 950 euros, price that I think is adequate to the characteristics of the machine. What about, in conclusion? Another excellent realization Ricoh/Pentax that seems to demonstrate a vitality and a willingness to remain on the market far from the nefarious prophecies of those who periodically predict the disappearance! |
 | sent on 06 Aprile 2018 Pros: Very Cons: little Opinion: I sold the K5II for the kp and I think I did well. I do not want to talk about the quality of the files, the sensor or anything else that is all easily available on various sites where they write much more competent people. I limit myself to describing the remarkable improvements that the pentax has introduced. From the bracketing side have been inserted both for the depth of field (the camera takes 3 photos at different openings so you can choose the most suitable) and the shutter speed ( they are always 3 frames with different times to get the best blur effect). Autofocus seems to have improved especially in the live view function where the tracking function of the subject seems to work well (provided you do not move the machine too quickly because you can lose it), the focus points have gone from 11 to 27 but according to me they cover the scene a little, only within the rectangle of the MF frame. The shutter speed with the electronic shutter reaches 1/24000 sec but con steps a little wide (1/8000, 1/12000, 1/16000, 1/24000) rnThere are then 3 dials, 2 classic SLR and one that performs the variations that can be set by a further wheel near the button shooting with different possibilities. The wifi function is then welcome, you can set from the phone all the parameters that we are interested in changing leaving the KP on a tripod, even the ability to touch the phone screen at a desired point and the machine does the autofocus and shoot (certainly not as immediate as with the shutter button). The screen is finally adjustable, as I like it in line with the machine. For me a flaw is that there is no possibility to use the remote control that I used on the small and light K5 certainly more practical than a phone, but you can use one with the wire that fits into the microphone (bought on the net one Chinese from € 11 that works well) rnVisto that the battery is declared for about 400 shots (definitely less than the K5) I took for 20euro Patona battery and in the package there is also the cable to recharge from the car cigarette lighter (can be useful). The HDR function that was unusable in K5 has now been significantly improved. There are 5 shooting possibilities, but in my opinion that called ADV turns out to be the most balanced, and you can vary the scissor from 1a2a3 EV of difference between the shots that then the KP processes. The results with the dedicated programs are much better but for those who want to approach this type of processing to begin is more than satisfenternIn conclusion I think a good product for the price you can hardly find better (tropicalized and stabilized sensor) Greetings to all rnPiero |
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| sent on 12 Gennaio 2018 Pros: quality of RAW, well built, customization options, numerous ring nuts, both mechanical and electronic shutter with speed up to 1/24000 Cons: AF, recognition only in Live View and rather mediocre Opinion: If you agree to live with the lack of AF points and their limited viewfinder coverage, I believe that there is no better APS-C camera on the market right now, the limits of the AF are obviously due to the obssoleta or unreliable technology of too many optics of the system, but it must also be said that no other brand offers such a vast catalog of native APS-C optics (and of very high optical quality such as those of the "limited" series). The most recent combined sensor / processor Pentax does wonders: churning out files that qualitatively have little to envy those of the 6D, and I speak of ISO 12800, both in the printing phase and "zooming" on screen. Extreme manageability, ring nuts and buttons at will and highly customizable. The 3 interchangeable handles make it possible to make the machine compact or more suitable for heavy telephoto lenses, depending on the occasion. The battery lasts - as always - more than testify, but in any case have a spare pair costs 20 euro%28Patona highly recommended) and occupies a ridiculous space in your pocket or bag, of course - it's a Pentax, not a Fuji :-) - the battery compartment is accessible even when the slide of the tripod is mounted. The lever is very convenient and well positioned to move from viewfinder to Live View and - for those who use it - video. Then Pentax as always wins in the details, for example in the possibility of having the files saved in numbered folders with the shooting date. And what about the 5 memories of settings that can be recalled from the ring? The KP is a camera of great personality - and as such does not appeal to everyone, especially to a traditionalist such as Pentax perhaps - combined with a constructive and photographic quality well beyond its price range - AF apart, as already said. |
 | sent on 10 Dicembre 2017 Pros: All Cons: For now nothing. Opinion: What can I say, KP is fantastic. You have to see it live and take it in your hand because it does not make it from the pictures on the web. I have not tried it very much so this review is indicative of what little I could see. rnThe sensor looks great both at low and high ISO. The 3200 iso images are clean and bright colors. I will do a higher ISO test later. The photos for now I have done only with the 18 135 that I consider fantastic, built well to yield excellent considering its price range. (The evaluation of photozone does not make it justice, bo I do not know what copy they have tested) .rnManca the upper display that serves no purpose on such a machine. I have all the customizable commands at your fingertips. Two rings that I use (for example in aperture mode) front for exposure compensation, back to open and close the diaphragm and then I have the upper ring that in combination of the dial functions on the right, where I have programmed the exposure mode ( Matrix, spot and weighted in the middle). Better yet, imposed the modor M and use the green button to immediately find the correct exposure, the front ring for shutter speed, the rear aperture ring and the top ring for ISO (three dials to adjust the basic parameters of a camera) . The screen is complete with everything and works at its best. Determined and with excellent colors. Honestly I do not know what to do with the higher one! RnThe autofocus is accurate even if you say around that Pentax is inferior. It will not have all those points of focus that have other machines but it is anything but poor. I put the handle L because it offers a perfect grip to those with big hands and I must say that ergonomics certainly does not regret the classic of other models. rnThe battery does not last as in other SLR cameras but it is not a big problem for those who do not make hundreds and hundreds of photos at each exit. For example, the other day in an afternoon when I did not have a hundred photos I came home with a full battery. And then chi does not carry a spare battery? There are good ones on the market, with a yield similar to the original at prices that are more than good. However I repeat the duration is not comparable to the others. A little higher than a mirrorless.rnNaturally fine adjustment is present even if the technical data sheet of Juza indicates no.rnI had so many cameras and mirrorless, this kp has something more I do not know how to explain it will be the feeling that I have established right away or the security that transmits in everything starting from the constructive quality and impeccable tropicalization of which the Pentax are renowned.rnFor now I want to congratulate the Pentax.rnAuguri to all! rn |
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