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.
It incorporates a host of advanced functions and user-friendly features including a pentaprism-type optical viewfinder with a nearly 100% field of view and 0.95-times magnification and an in-body shake-reduction system with a 4.5-shutter-step compensation.
Built with the photographer in mind, the grip, control buttons on the back panel and mode dials are contoured to offer optimum comfort and operability. The high-definition vari-angle LCD monitor makes it easier to compose images in a wide variety of applications, while the unique Night Vision Red Light LCD function minimizes eye strain and fatigue for nightscape and astrophotography.
Optical viewfinder featuring a glass pentaprism, and providing a 100% field of view and 0.95-times magnification
For optimum ease of viewing and focusingWith an approximately 100% field of view and nearly 0.95-times magnification (with an FA 50mm F1.4 lens set at infinity), the PENTAX KF’s viewfinder provides a large sharp view of the subject, allowing you to capture it exactly the way you want. With very little aberration even at the corners of the image field, it assures excellent ease of viewing in many different photographic situations. It also facilitates manual focus operations, because it makes it easy to locate the in-focus point in the image field.
Excellent operability, even with a gloved handVersatile design to optimize the ease of camera operation in outdoor shooting, even when wearing gloves
GripDesign of the grip assures a firm hold of the camera body, even when wearing gloves.
Control buttons and mode dialFour buttons of the four-way controller are contoured for easy access and unfailing fingertip operation, even with a gloved hand. The mode dials height is optimized for ease of rotation. The PENTAX KF is designed with meticulous attention to every detail to provide optimum comfort and utmost operability.
The control buttons to which frequently used functions are assigned have been positioned for optimum operability. The Exposure Compensation button has been placed next to the shutter release button for easy access, allowing you to press it having to take your eye away from the viewfinder while adjusting the compensation value using the e-dials.
Vari-angle LCD monitor
For flexible outdoor shootingThe 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 shots taken from ground level
Double e-dials
Speedy control of the subject’s motion and the depth of field using original Hyper operating systemThe PENTAX KF features a pair of e-dials which can be used to control the PENTAX-original Hyper operation system. To select the Program exposure (P) mode, turn either dial to instantly switch the exposure mode to Aperture-priority (Av) or Shutter-priority (Tv), without taking your view away from the subject.
An array of customization tools
Personalizing your camera with favorite settingsYou can customize the PENTAX KF’s operation by assigning the desired functions to the set of buttons and dials, including the Fx1 and Fx2 buttons, and the three USER Mode positions of the Mode dial. It also provides a choice of menu items and the order of their listing displayed on the control panel. This customization process lets you set the camera to accommodate your particular shooting style, and allows you to pay greater attention to your subject.
USER Mode
Easy assignment of frequently used settingsYou can assign your favorite camera settings to three USER Mode positions of the mode dial, then instantly recall the desired setting based on your subject or creative intentions.
Assignable settings● Exposure mode (P, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, B)
● Sensitivity
● EV Compensation
● AF Active Area
● Flash Mode
● Drive Mode
● White Balance
● Custom Image
● Menu Settings (with exceptions)
● C Menu Settings
The following camera settings, which are recommended for best results, are initially assigned to the USER Modes as default.
USER Mode 1 “CLEAR TONE”Designed to produce a high-contrast, high-saturation image, this mode emphasizes the clarity and freshness of subjects such as snowfield in the sun or a crystal-clear lake.
USER Mode 2 “HDR LANDSCAPE”Using the clarity-enhanced Advanced HDR (A-HDR) mode and through adjustment of the Custom Image function, this mode is useful for dramatizing scenic images.
USER Mode 3 “ASTROPHOTO”Highly useful in astronomical photography, this mode lets you capture the beautiful colors of celestial bodies with great ease, while minimizing the fading of black color in the background. The optional O-GPS2 unit provides an automatic tracking function of celestial bodies in astronomical applications.
Box Contents:
- KF Body
- Strap O-ST132
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109
- Battery Charger D-BC186
- USB Power Adapter
- Power Plug
- USB cable I-USB166
- Software S-SW186
- Eye-cup FR
- Hot shoe cover FK
- Body Mount Cover
