Pentax KF + 18-55 WR single piece

Pentax KF one-off

Although it is in the standard class, the PENTAX KF has a number of advanced functions and user-friendly features that are normally only found in top-of-the-range models - such as a large and bright optical pentaprism viewfinder with a field of view of almost 100% at 0.95x magn

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The original PENTAX ShakeReduction System (IBIS) not only compensates for camera shake up to 4.5x EV correction, but also enables further functions

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With the PENTAX KF, even SLR beginners can easily and effortlessly get into SLR photography and the entire process of digital image processing and develop further using the camera's wide range of functions. The name PENTAX KF is derived from the first letters of "Finder" and "Field", the features of the PENTAX K series.

High-resolution images with 24.24 megapixels and ISO 102400

The PENTAX KF guarantees high-resolution images thanks to a state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor with approx. 24.24 effective megapixels and fast 14-bit image data readout. In combination with an optical design that dispenses with an AA filter, this image sensor in 23.5 x 15.6 mm format delivers images with very high resolution and image sharpness. By coupling a high-performance acceleration unit with the high-speed PRIME MII image processor, the PENTAX KF minimizes image noise at all sensitivity levels and delivers detailed images even when shooting at the highest sensitivity of ISO 102400.

Dustproof, weatherproof housing - perfect for rugged outdoor shooting

Reliability is one of the most important requirements for a camera. It has to work when it is needed. And that is often under conditions where many cameras are better left in a bag or have to be fitted with mostly impractical protective covers.
You can rely on the PENTAX KF even in demanding environments such as in the rain or in dusty or frosty places, because it combines a compact, easy-to-transport housing with a dustproof, weatherproof construction with 100 seals throughout the housing and outstanding cold protection performance at temperatures down to -10 °C.
To ensure that the camera is easy to hold even when wearing gloves, the grip, the control buttons on the back and the mode dials have been designed and shaped to be easy to operate even when actively shooting outdoors - e.g. mountain climbing, camping or at sporting events.
Special attention has also been paid to the monitor. So that it can not only be used as a family camera, but is also prepared for special requirements, the outdoor-friendly LCD monitor can be adapted to the lighting conditions of the shooting location by adjusting the brightness. And for astrophotography in the dark, a red illuminated monitor display protects the photographer's eye in pitch-black nights.

Brilliant optical prism viewfinder

Even if modern technology has now largely replaced traditional SLR technology, an optical prism viewfinder is still part of the DNA of PENTAX SLR cameras. The glass prism viewfinder integrated into the compact body of the PENTAX boasts top values and, with a field of view of approx. 100% and a magnification of almost 0.95x, offers a very large viewfinder image - ideal conditions for perfect image composition, whether in strong sunlight, at dusk or in dark surroundings.

Rotating and tilting LCD monitor for easy viewing from all angles

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variably adjustable LCD monitor of the PENTAX KF is a practical extension of the optical viewfinder and facilitates image composition at the desired viewing angle for a wide range of applications,

such as shooting overhead with the camera outstretched.

For example, overhead shots with an outstretched arm, shots from close to the ground or astronomical shots where the camera is pointed steeply upwards towards the starry sky.
The monitor has a unique air-gapless design in which the air space between the high-resolution LCD panel (with approx. 1,037,000 pixels) and the protective glass has been filled with a special resin material to effectively reduce the reflection and scattering of light and thus improve visibility when shooting outdoors.
To make the monitor image easier to see, the brightness can be adjusted to suit the surroundings. For astrophotography, it can also be illuminated in red to protect the eyes in dark surroundings.

Original PENTAX Shake Reduction with Pixel Shift Resolution System

The housing-integrated Shake Reduction (IBIS) is particularly important in Pentax cameras and fulfills various tasks.
The main task is performed by the built-in SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism developed by PENTAX, which effectively compensates for camera shake and delivers sharp and blur-free images - even under vulnerable conditions, such as when using a telephoto lens, when shooting in low light or in sunset scenes. By using a high-precision gyro sensor, a compensation effect of 4.5 shutter stops is achieved, which comes close to the level of upper-class models. When the camera is panned, e.g. for tracking shots, the electronics automatically detect the direction of the camera movement and efficiently control the SR unit to produce the best possible image without the need to switch modes.

Another function made possible by the Shake Reduction developed by PENTAX is the Pixel Shift Resolution System with motion correction function The PENTAX KF features the latest Super Resolution technology with the Pixel Shift Resolution System. The camera captures four images of the same subject. The image sensor is shifted by a single pixel for each image and then processed into a single image. Compared to the conventional Bayer system, where each pixel has only a single unit of color data, this innovative system preserves all the color data in each pixel to deliver high-resolution images with far truer colors and much finer details than those produced by conventional APS-C format image sensors. Thanks to the high processing power, this function can also be performed without the use of a tripod thanks to the motion correction function, as moving objects are detected during continuous shooting and any resulting blurring is minimized during the computation process. This enables a wider range of scenes and subjects than in systems that rely on a tripod.
With the AA filter simulator function for minimizing moiré, the IBIS fulfils a further function. In order to improve the image quality, a low-pass filter was not used in front of the sensor. However, in order to reduce a possible moiré effect, the AA filter simulator provides the same moiré reduction as an optical AA filter by transmitting microscopic vibrations to the image sensor unit at sub-pixel level during exposure.
Unlike an optical AA filter, this innovative simulator allows the user to turn the AA filter effect on and off and adjust the strength of the effect. This means that the ideal effect for a particular scene or subject can be set according to the current shooting conditions

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As a special function, the sensor can be used for automatic horizon compensation or a tilt function by manual shift. This option makes use of the optionally available O-GPS2 GPS unit for the astrotracer function. This allows movements caused by the earth's rotation to be compensated for in star photography and stars are displayed as dots rather than lines even in long exposures

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Finally, it should also be mentioned that the DR (Dust Removal) mechanism can be used to shake dust off the surface of the CMOS image sensor through the moving sensor

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SAFOX X AF sensor module for reliable autofocus operation

With its 11 sensors, including nine cross-type sensors in the center, this AF module ensures pinpoint focusing on the subject at a minimum brightness of just -3 EV. It also ensures excellent AF tracking for moving subjects. By expanding the focusing area, the focus detects a moving subject, tracks it and refocuses accordingly.
An AF hold function, which retains the original focus point, expands the image composition possibilities.

Hybrid AF system for high-speed AF operation in Live View shooting

When using the Live View function, the PENTAX KF uses Hybrid AF. By positioning a contrast-detect AF sensor with superior focusing accuracy and a phase-matched AF sensor on the surface of the image sensor, this innovative hybrid system optimizes the advantages of both AF systems to ensure fast, pinpoint AF focusing on the subject.

Image composition with various image presets

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Custom Image function developed by PENTAX makes it possible to give the image individual image characteristics right from the shooting stage. Similar to the choice of film in analog photography, the user can fine-tune the image as desired.

14 Custom Image modes are available, including: SATOBI, which reproduces colors similar to those of color images from the 60s and 70s with cyan blues, muted yellows and faded reds or the setting forBleach Bypass" setting, which reproduces the deep atmosphere of film scenes, or the Cross Processing preset, which gives the captured images fantastic, unusual colors.
In combination with the PENTAX Limited series lenses, which are renowned for their distinctive image reproduction, the PENTAX KF also offers a range of special Custom Image modes

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A variety of interval shooting functions

The PENTAX KF offers a variety of advanced interval shooting functions, including: Interval Movie with 4K resolution, which allows you to shoot a series of still images at a fixed interval and merge them into a single 4K resolution movie file; Star Stream Movie, which allows you to record the trails of stars or illuminations in a 4K resolution movie file; and Interval Composite, which calculates a composite image with a choice of three offset modes (average, additive and comparative).

Wireless LAN connection to support smartphone operation

The PENTAX KF is equipped with wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) functions. By installing the dedicated "Image Sync" application, available free of charge from the respective app stores, the user can remotely check the Live View image, take photos and adjust camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity on a smartphone or tablet computer.

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is also possible to download the captured images to the mobile device and then share them on social networking sites.

Pentax 18-55mm WR lens

Simplified weather-resistant construction

The Zoomlens features a simplified weather-resistant design that minimizes the ingress of water and moisture into the lens barrel. When the lens is mounted on PENTAX weather-sealed digital SLR camera bodies, you can count on improved durability and reliability when shooting in rain, fog or mist and in locations exposed to splashing water

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SP coating to protect against dust and dirt

The front surface of the lens is treated with PENTAX's proprietary SP (Super Protect) coating, in which a special fluorine compound is applied to the lens surface by vapor deposition. This SP coating not only effectively repels dust, water and grease, but also makes it easier to wipe off fingerprints and cosmetics

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