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Pentax KF DSLR Camera with DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens, Black

SKU: IPXKFBK MFR: 01203
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning, high-resolution 24MP photos with this Pentax KF DSLR camera.
  • Explore your creativity using various scene modes for perfect shots every time.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of the 18-55mm lens, ideal for portraits and landscapes.
  • Utilize the vari-angle LCD to frame unique perspectives for creative photography.
  • Achieve sharp focus quickly with the advanced 11-point autofocus system.
  • Shoot confidently in any weather with the weather-resistant (WR) lens design.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?CHERYL L : Needed a good DSLR, and it was a good price.DENNIS B : Good "standby" camera to have in car at all times.

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Review Summary

2025-04-13T08:37:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Best bang for the buck!

Perfect purchase, awesome camera. If you miss the SLR days in the age of digital please have a look at the best bang for the buck! Excellent images from this DSLR. Wonderful color science unmatched by any other. If you don't care about a bigger camera and want to slow down for the process look at the KF. What a pleasure to use and that mirror slap! Yes please! Pair with "limited" series Pentax glass.

RICHARD B.

2024-12-24T12:30:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Like all Pentax cameras it is well built and feels solid

The camera fits my hand like the K50 it is replacing and has a few more features. The little that I have used it it is going to do everything that I want it to do.

MATT G.

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Pentax KF Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Mount

    Pentax K

  • Shoe Mount

    1x Hot Shoe

  • Tripod Mounting Thread

    1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)

  • Operating Conditions

    14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity

  • AF Point Selection

    Auto:11 points, Auto:5 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    -2.0 - +1.0EV

  • Number Of Diaphragm Blades

    6

Imaging

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  • Sensor Resolution

    Actual: 24.78 Megapixel
    Effective: 24.24 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)

  • Image Sensor

    23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) CMOS

  • Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)

    Crop Factor: 1.5x

  • Image Stabilization

    Sensor-Shift

  • Mirror Lock-Up

    Yes

  • Capture Type

    Stills & Video

Exposure Control

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  • Shutter Type

    Electronic Rolling Shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
    1/6000 to 30 Seconds in Auto Mode
    1/6000 to 30 Seconds in Manual Mode

  • Bulb/Time Mode

    Bulb & Time Mode (10 to 1200 Seconds)

  • ISO/Gain Sensitivity

    Native: 100 to 102,400

  • Metering Method

    Center-Weighted Average, Spot

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority

  • Exposure Compensation

    -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

  • Metering Range

    0 to 22 EV

  • White Balance

    Presets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten

  • Continuous Shooting

    Up to 6 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 10 Frames (Raw) / 40 Frames (JPEG)

  • Interval Recording

    Yes

  • Self-Timer

    2/12-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

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  • Aspect Ratio

    3.2

  • Image File Format

    JPEG, Raw

  • Bit Depth

    14-Bit

Video Capture

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  • Internal Recording

    H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
    1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
    1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps

  • Video Output

    No

  • Recording Limit

    25-Minute Maximum

  • IP Streaming

    No

Interface

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  • Media/Memory Card Slot

    Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

  • Video I/O

    1x HDMI Output

  • Audio I/O

    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input

  • Power I/O

    No

  • Other I/O

    1x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output

  • Wireless

    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

  • Mobile App Compatible

    Yes: Android & iOS
    App Name: Image Sync
    Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control

  • Location Tracking

    GPS

Monitor

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  • Display Size

    3"

  • Viewfinder Resolution

    1,037,000 Dot

  • Display Type

    Articulating Non-Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

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  • Type

    Optical

  • Coverage

    1

  • Magnification

    Approx. 95x

  • Diopter Adjustment

    -2.5 to +1.5

  • Focus Type

    Auto and Manual Focus

  • Focus Mode

    Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF

  • Autofocus Points

    PhotoPhase Detection: 11 (9 Cross-Type)

  • Autofocus Sensitivity

    -3 to +18 EV

  • Built-In Flash/Light

    Yes, Flash Only

  • Flash Modes

    Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Manual, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync

  • Maximum Sync Speed

    1/180 Second

  • Flash Compensation

    -2 to +1 EV

  • Dedicated Flash System

    P-TTL

  • External Flash Connection

    Wireless

Battery

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  • Battery

    Lithium-ion

  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical Details

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  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9" / 125.5 x 93 x 74 mm

  • Weight

    22 oz (625g) (Body only)
    22.85 oz (684g) (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card) (Approx.)

  • UPC Code

    027075305175

37 Accessories for Pentax KF DSLR Camera with DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens, Black

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  • Memory & Storage (2)
  • Batteries & Power Supply (3)
  • Remote & Remote Accessories (2)
  • Viewfinder Accessories (1)
  • Focusing Screen (2)
  • Lenses (8)
  • Cleaning Accessories (1)
  • Cables & Adapters (2)
  • Flash & Lighting (6)
  • Tripods & Monopods (1)
  • Microphones & Audio (2)
  • Brackets & Mounts (1)
  • Rain Covers (4)
  • Straps & Slings (2)

About Pentax KF

FEATURED REVIEWS

Best bang for the buck!

By RICHARD B.

Perfect purchase, awesome camera. If you miss the SLR days in the age of digital please have a look at the best bang for the buck! Excellent images from this DSLR. Wonderful color science unmatched by any other. If you don't care about a bigger camera and want to slow down for the process look at the KF. What a pleasure to use and that mirror slap! Yes please! Pair with "limited" series Pentax glass.

Like all Pentax cameras it is well built and feels solid

By MATT G.

The camera fits my hand like the K50 it is replacing and has a few more features. The little that I have used it it is going to do everything that I want it to do.

PENTAX KF

The PENTAX KF offers outstanding imaging performance in a compact body. Featuring dustproof, weather-resistant construction and dependable cold-proof performance down to temperatures as low as 14°F, it’s optimized for all types of outdoor photography.

Compact weather-resistant design

This compact, easy-to-carry DSLR is designed for all types of outdoor photography. It features dustproof, weather-resistant construction with 100 seals throughout the body and outstanding cold-proof performance at temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C).

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High-performance optical viewfinder featuring a glass pentaprism

With an approximately 100% field of view and nearly 0.95-times magnification, the PENTAX KF’s optical viewfinder provides a large, clear view of the subject for quick, easy confirmation of focusing and framing.

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Vari-angle LCD monitor

The PENTAX KF’s vari-angle LCD monitor allows you to position it at any desired angle, making image composition easier in a variety of Live View outdoor shooting applications, such as high-angle shooting using stretched arms or low-angle. The brightness level can be instantly adjusted to the desired level: brighter during outdoor shooting in sunshine, or dimmer during nightscape photography.

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In-body SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism

The PENTAX KF features the PENTAX-original, in-body SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism with a compensation effect of 4.5 shutter steps. It works effectively with all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — from ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto models.

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AA-filter-free design APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with 24.24 effective megapixels

The APS-C size CMOS image sensor with approximately 24.24 effective megapixels and high-speed 14-bit image data readout, combined with an AA-filter-free optical design, enables the PENTAX KF to deliver super-high-resolution images.

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PRIME MII imaging engine and accelerator unit

The PENTAX KF couples a high-performance accelerator unit with the high-speed PRIME MII imaging engine, effectively minimizing noise at all sensitivity levels, and capturing richly gradated, fine-detailed images, even at its top sensitivity of ISO 102400.

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Pixel Shift Resolution System

By taking advantage of the SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, this innovative system captures four images of the same scene by shifting the image sensor by a single pixel for each image, then synthesizing them into a single composite image.

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Double e-dials

A pair of e-dials can be used to control the PENTAX-original Hyper operating system. With a turn of either dial, you can instantly shift the aperture or shutter-speed setting without taking your eye off your subject.

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An array of customization tools

You can customize the PENTAX KF’s operation to your shooting preferences by assigning desired functions to the set of buttons, including the Fx1 and Fx2 buttons, and three USER Mode positions on the Mode dial.

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Astrotracer

By mounting the optional O-GPS2 GPS unit (sold separately), the PENTAX KF provides an automatic tracking function in astronomical photography. The camera calculates the movement of celestial bodies based on GPS data obtained by the unit, then shifts its image sensor in synchronization with their movement.

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Wireless LAN function

The PENTAX KF provides a set of wireless LAN functions to support operations using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Since you can transfer captured images instantly to the mobile devices, you can enjoy them away from the camera.

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Features

  • State-of-the-art CMOS sensor with approximately 24.24 effective megapixels for super-high-resolution images
  • Dustproof, weather-resistant construction and cold-proof performance down to -10 Degree C
  • Glass prism viewfinder with approximately 100% field of view and 0.95-times magnification
  • Vari-angle LCD monitor with air-gapless construction and unique Night Vision Red Light function
  • Built-in PENTAX-original SR mechanism for 4.5 shutter-step compensation
  • Innovative Pixel Shift Resolution System with motion correction function
  • AA filter simulator to minimize moire with adjustable level of effect
  • Advanced interval shooting functions including 4K resolution Interval Movie and Star Stream Movie
  • High-precision SAFOX X AF sensor module with 11 sensors including nine cross-type sensors
  • 14 Custom Image modes for creative image processing
  • Hybrid AF system during Live View shooting for high-speed, pinpoint focusing
  • Design features for optimum comfort and operability in outdoor shooting
  • Customization options to personalize camera operation

Key Features

  • Capture stunning, high-resolution 24MP photos with this Pentax KF DSLR camera.
  • Explore your creativity using various scene modes for perfect shots every time.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of the 18-55mm lens, ideal for portraits and landscapes.
  • Utilize the vari-angle LCD to frame unique perspectives for creative photography.
  • Achieve sharp focus quickly with the advanced 11-point autofocus system.
  • Shoot confidently in any weather with the weather-resistant (WR) lens design.

What's in the box:

  • Pentax KF DSLR Camera (Black)
  • DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Lens (21880)
  • Lens Hood (PH-RBC)
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (D-LI109)
  • Battery Charger (D-BC186)
  • USB Power Adapter
  • Power Plug
  • USB Cable (I-USB166)
  • Strap (O-ST132)
  • Eye-Cup FR
  • Hot Shoe Cover FK
  • Body Mount Cover
  • Software S-SW186 (Download)
  • Pentax 1 Year Limited Warranty