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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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  • Type

    TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable PTTL flash

  • Lens Mount

    PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)

  • Compatible Lens

    KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, KA mount lens

Image capture unit

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  • Image Sensor

    Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.5 x 15.6 (mm)

  • Effective Pixels

    Approx. 24.24 megapixels

  • Total Pixels

    Approx. 24.78 megapixels

  • Dust Removal

    SP coating and CMOS sensor operations

  • Sensitivity (Standard output)

    ISO AUTO/100 to 102400 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)

  • Image Stabilizer

    Sensor-shift Shake Reduction

  • AA Filter Simulator

    Moire reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (3 frames)

File formats

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  • File format

    RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant

  • Recorded Pixels

    JPEG: L(24M:6000x4000), M(14M:4608x3072), S(6M:3072x2048), X (2M:1920x1280)
    RAW: (24M:6000x4000)

  • Quality Level

    RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
    JPEG: RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available

  • Color Space

    sRGB, AdobeRGB

  • Storage Medium

    SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards)

  • Storage Folder

    Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019...) or User assigned folder name (Default "PENTX")

  • Recording File

    File Name: IMGP or User assigned file name
    File name numbering: Sequential, Reset

Viewfinder

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  • Type

    Pentaprism Finder

  • Coverage (FOV)

    Approx. 100%

  • Magnification

    Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at infinity)

  • Eye-Relief Length

    Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens)

  • Diopter adjustment

    Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1

  • Focusing Screen

    Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen

Live view

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  • Type

    TTL method using image sensor

  • Autofocus

    Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection)
    AF area: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
    Focus Peaking: ON/OFF

  • Display

    Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White), Histogram, Bright area warning

LCD monitor

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  • Type

    Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel

  • Size

    3" (7.62cm) (aspect ratio 3:2)

  • Dots

    Approx. 1037K dots

  • Adjustment

    Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable

  • Outdoor View Setting

    Adjustable +/-2 step

  • Night Vision LCD Display

    ON/OFF

White Balance

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  • Type

    TTL method using image sensor

  • White Balance

    AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image

  • Fine Adjustment

    Adjustable +/-7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis

Autofocus System

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  • Type

    TTL: Phase-matching autofocus

  • Focus Sensor

    SAFOX X, 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center)

  • Brightness Range

    EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)

  • AF mode

    Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A)

  • AF Point Selection

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

  • AF Assist Light

    Dedicated LED AF assist light

Metering

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  • Type

    TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering

  • Metering Range

    EV0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)

  • Exposure Mode

    Auto Picture mode (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest), Scene Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette

  • Exposure Mode (Contd.)

    Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum), Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb

  • EV Compensation

    +/-5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)

  • AE Lock

    Can be assigned to the AF/AE-L button

Shutter

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  • Type

    Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto:1/6000 to 30 sec, Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min.)

Drive modes

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  • Mode Selection

    (Still Image) Single Frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s, 3s, Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up, Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream

  • Mode Selection (Contd.)

    (Movie) Remote Control
    Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer/Remote Control
    Mirror-up is possible to use with Self-timer
    Multi-Exposure is possible to use with Continuous Shooting, Self-timer or Remote Control

  • Continuous Shooting

    Max. approx. 6.0 fps, JPEG up to approx. 40 frames, RAW: up to approx. 10 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 8 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG: up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 16 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 11 frames ISO100

  • Multi-Exposure

    Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright)
    Number of Shots (2 to 2000 times)

  • Interval Shooting

    (Interval Shooting) Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min. 1s. to 24h, Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time

    (Interval Composite) Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min. 1s. to 24h, Number of shots: 2 to 2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Composite Mode: Additive/Average/Bright, Save Process: ON/OFF

  • Interval Shooting (Contd.)

    (Interval Movie) Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min 1s. to 24h, Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K), Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time

  • Interval Shooting (Contd..)

    (Star Stream) Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min 1s. to 24h, Number of shots: 8 to 2000 times (8 to 500 times at 4K), Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Fade-out: OFF/Low/Medium/High

  • Built-in Flash

    Built-in retractable P-TTL flash, GN: approx. 12 (ISO100/m), Angle of view of 28mm lens (35mm format equivalent)

  • Flash Modes

    Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge(Full-1/128) Sync Speed 1/180sec.

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    -2.0 - +1.0EV

  • External Flash

    P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, Highspeed sync, Wireless sync external flash

Capture Settings

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  • Custom Image

    Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, MIYABI, SATOBI, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing, KATEN?, KYUSHU?

  • Cross Process

    Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3

  • Digital Filter

    Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome

  • Clarity

    Adjustable +/-4 step

  • Skin Tone

    Type1, Type2, OFF

  • HDR

    Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, OFF, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function

  • Pixel Shift Resolution

    Motion Correction ON, Motion Correction OFF, OFF

  • Lens Correction

    Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction

  • D-RANGE Compensation

    Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

  • Noise Reduction

    Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR

  • Horizon Correction

    SR On: correction up to 1 degree, SR Off: correction up to 1.5 degrees

  • Electronic Level

    Displayed in viewfinder: Horizontal direction only, Displayed on LCD monitor: Horizontal and vertical direction

  • File Format

    MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

  • Recorded Pixels

    Full HD (1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280x720, 60p/50p)

  • Auto Focus

    Hybrid AF (Image plane phase-matching and Contrast detection)
    AF mode: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) Continuous AF (AF.C) is available with the dedicated lens.
    AF area: Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
    Focus Peaking: ON/OFF

  • Sound

    Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable

  • Recording Time

    Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.

  • Custom Images

    Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, MIYABI. SATOBI, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing, KATEN?, KYUSHU?

  • Cross Processing

    Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3.

  • Digital Filter

    Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome

Playback

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  • Playback View

    Single frame, Multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16x, Quick Zoom view available), Grid display (4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information

  • Playback View (Contd.)

    Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show

  • Delete

    Delete single image, delete all, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image

  • Digital Filter

    Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Watercolor, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome

  • RAW Development

    RAW file select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder

    RAW Development Parameter: White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Clarity, Skin Tone, Digital filter, HDR, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shadow Correction, High-ISO NR, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction

  • RAW Development (Contd.)

    Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space

  • Edit

    Image Rotation, Color Moire Correction, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving RAW data in buffer memory, Image Copy

Customization

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  • USER Mode

    Up to 3 settings can be saved

  • Custom Functions

    24 items

  • Mode Memory

    16 items

  • Button Customization

    Fx1 Button, Fx2 Button (One Push File Format, Wi-Fi, Outdoor View Setting, Night Vision LCD Display, Preview, Red, Electronic Level, Change AF Area)
    AF/AE-L button (AF1, AF2, Cancel AF, AE Lock) Various settings for the action of the e-dials in each exposure mode can also be saved.

  • AF Customization

    AF.S: Focus-priority/ Release-priority
    1st Frame Action in AF.C: Release-priority/Auto/Focus-priority
    Action in AF.C Continuous: Focus-priority, Auto, FPS-priority
    Hold AF Status: OFF, Low, Medium, High
    AF in Interval Shooting: Locks focus at 1st exposure, Adjusts focus for each shot AF with Remote Control: OFF/ON

  • Text Size

    Standard, Large

  • World Time

    World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)

  • Language

    English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese

  • AF Fine Adjustment

    +/-10 step, Uniform adjustment, Individual adjustment (up to 20 can be saved)

  • Indicator Lamps

    Other indicator lamps (OFF/1/2), Self-timer (ON/OFF), Remote Control (ON/OFF), GPS (ON/OFF)

  • Copyright Information

    Names of "Photographer" and "Copyright Holder" are embedded to the image file. Revision history can be checked using the provided software.

Power supply

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  • Battery

    Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109

  • AC Adapter

    AC Adapter Kit K-AC168 (Optional)

  • Battery Life

    Number of recordable images: (with 50% flash usage): approx. 400 images, (without flash usage): approx.: 460 images
    Playback time: Approx. 250 minutes

Interfaces

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  • Connection Port

    USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D), Stereo microphone input / Cable switch input (3.5mm connector)

  • USB Connection

    MSC/PTP

Wireless LAN

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  • Standards

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Standard wireless LAN protocol)

  • Frequency (Center Frequency)

    2412MHz to 2462MHz (channels: Ch.1 to Ch.11)

  • Security

    Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES

Operating Environment

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  • Temperature

    14 Degree F - 104 Degree F (-10 Degree C - 40 Degree C)

  • Humidity

    85% or less (no condensation)

Software

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  • Software

    Digital Camera Utility 5

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Color

    Black

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91" (125.5 x 93 x 74mm) (Excluding protrusions) (Approx.)

  • Weight

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

  • UPC Code

    192223235557

31 Accessories for Pentax KF DSLR Camera , Black with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

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  • Cleaning Accessories (1)
  • Cables & Adapters (3)
  • Flash & Lighting (1)
  • Tripods & Monopods (1)
  • Microphones & Audio (2)
  • Brackets & Mounts (1)
  • Rain Covers (4)

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

  • 77-segment multi-pattern metering system for high-precision light metering
  • DR (Dust Removal) mechanism to shake dust off from the surface of the CMOS image sensor
  • Self-timer function, compatible with the continuous shooting function
  • Wireless LAN connection to support smartphone operation

What's in the box:

  • Pentax KF DSLR Camera Body (Black)
  • SMCP-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AL IF DC Weather Resistant Lens
  • 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