Getting Started. Pentax KP, K-p
Pentax K K-p is a digital camera that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. It is perfect for capturing stunning images and videos, whether you are a beginner or a professional photographer. Some of the key features of the Pentax K K-p include:
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Attaching the Strap
1
Pass the end of the strap through the triangular ring.
2
Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp.
Using the Optional Grip
The Grip S O-GP167 is installed on the camera. To replace it with the optional Grip M O-GP1671 or
Grip L O-GP1672, fully loosen the grip mounting screw using the hex wrench supplied with the optional grip, and remove the grip. (The screw cannot be removed from the grip.)
Attach the grip to the camera so that the tabs of the grip are engaged in the slots on the camera, and securely tighten the grip mounting screw.
The optional Battery Grip D-BG7 is supplied with the Grip L
O-GP1672.
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Attaching a Lens
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Remove the body mount cap (
1
) and lens mount cover (
2
).
Turn the body mount cap counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button ( 3 ).
After removing the cover, be sure to put the lens down with the lens mount side facing upward.
3
3
Align the lens mount indexes (red dots:
4
) on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks.
4
4
To remove the lens
Attach the lens cap, and then turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing the lens unlock button.
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Caution
• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust.
• Keep the body mount cap attached on the camera when a lens is not attached.
• Be sure to attach the lens mount cover and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera.
• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera or touch the mirror.
• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning.
• When a retractable lens is attached and is not extended, you cannot take pictures or use some functions. If the lens is retracted during shooting, the camera stops working. Refer to
“How to Use a Retractable Lens” (p.46) for details.
• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages, and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.
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Memo
• Refer to “Functions Available with Various Lenses” (p.116) for
details on the functions of each lens.
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2
Using the Battery and Charger
Use the battery D-LI109 and battery charger D-BC109 exclusively developed for this camera.
Note: AC plug cord
UL Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated
125 V, 7 A, minimum 6 ft. (1.8 m)
Charging the Battery
1
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
2
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Battery charger Indicator lamp u
Caution
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC109 to charge batteries other than the battery D-LI109. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
• Replace the battery with a new one in the following cases:
• If the indicator lamp blinks or does not light after the battery is inserted correctly
• If the battery starts to run down more quickly even after being charged (the battery may have reached the end of its service life) t
Memo
• The maximum charging time is approximately 240 minutes (it depends on temperature and remaining battery power).
Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
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3
Face the
A
mark on the battery up, and insert it into the battery charger.
Insert the battery into the battery charger at an angle, and then fit into place.
The indicator lamp lights while charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
AC plug cord
Inserting/Removing the Battery
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Caution
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may not be removed.
• Wipe the electrodes of the battery with a soft dry cloth before inserting.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.
• Be careful as the camera or battery may become hot after the camera has been used continuously for a long period of time.
• Remove the battery when you do not use the camera for a long time. The battery may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. If the removed battery is not used for six months or longer, charge the battery for about 30 minutes before storing it. Be sure to recharge the battery every six to twelve months.
• Store the battery in a location where the temperature will remain at or below room temperature. Avoid locations with high temperatures.
• The date and time may be reset if you leave the battery out of the camera for long periods of time. If this happens, set the
current date and time again. (p.42)
1
Open the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover unlock lever ( 1 ) before opening the cover.
1
2
Face the
A
mark on the battery towards the lens mount side of the camera, and insert the battery until it locks into place.
To remove the battery, push the battery lock lever in the direction of 2 .
2
3
Close the battery cover.
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Memo
• The battery level may not be displayed properly if the camera is used at low temperatures or when performing Continuous
Shooting for a long time.
• Battery performance temporarily decreases as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in cold climates, have extra batteries at hand and keep them warm in your pocket. Battery performance will return to normal at room temperature.
• Have extra batteries ready when traveling overseas or taking a lot of pictures.
• When using the optional Battery Grip D-BG7, you can set priority of the battery to use in [Select Battery] of the
D
5
2
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2
Using the AC Adapter
We recommend the use of the optional AC adapter kit K-AC167 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting the camera to a computer.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the terminal cover.
2
Align the
A
marks on the
DC terminal of the AC adapter and DC input terminal of the camera, and connect.
3
Connect the AC adapter to the AC plug cord, and plug the cord into the power outlet.
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Caution
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the connections are secure between the terminals. The memory card or data may be corrupted if the connection to the power supply is lost while the card is being accessed.
• Be sure to read the manual of the AC adapter kit before using the AC adapter.
Inserting a Memory Card
The following memory cards can be used with this camera.
• SD Memory Card
• SDHC Memory Card
• SDXC Memory Card
In this manual, these cards are referred to as memory cards.
1
Make sure that the camera is turned off.
2
Slide the memory card cover in the direction of
1
and then rotate it to open as shown by
2
.
1
2
3
Insert a card all the way into the memory card slot with the memory card label facing toward the side with the monitor.
Push the memory card in once and release to remove.
4
Rotate the memory card cover as shown by
3
, and slide it in the direction of
4
.
4
3
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Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while the card access lamp
(orange) is lit.
• If the memory card cover is opened while the power is on, the camera turns off. Do not open the cover while the camera is in use.
• Use this camera to format (initialize) a memory card that is
unused or has been previously used on other devices. (p.44)
• Use a high-speed memory card when recording movies. If the write speed cannot keep up with the recording speed, writing may stop during recording.
Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
You can adjust the monitor angle in vertical direction.
1
Hold the camera grip with your right hand and hold the top of the monitor with your left hand.
2
Slowly pull open the monitor until it stops.
2
3
Hold the bottom of the monitor and lift upward.
4
Adjust the angle.
Perform Step 3 and then Step 2, towards directions opposite to the arrows, to retract the monitor.
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Caution
• Do not twist or apply strong force to the movable section.
• Be careful not to hit the viewfinder part with the monitor.
• Keep the monitor retracted when carrying the camera.
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Initial Settings
Turn the camera on and make the initial settings.
Turning the Camera On
1
Turn the main switch to
[ON].
The first time the camera is turned on after purchase, the
[Language/ W ] screen appears.
C3
CH/C t
Memo
• The power automatically turns off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time. (Default setting:
1min.) You can change the setting in [Auto Power Off] of the
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Setting the Display Language
1
Use
ABCD
to select the desired language and press
E
.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.
Proceed to Step 6 if
F
(Hometown) does not need to be changed.
2
Press
B
to move the frame to
F
and press
D
.
The [ F Hometown] screen appears.
3
Use
CD
to select a city.
Use
R
to change the region.
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4
Press
B
to select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use
CD
to select
Y
or
Z
.
5
Press
E
.
The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen.
6
Press
B
to select [Text Size] and press
D
.
7
Use
AB
to select [Std.] or
[Large], and press
E
.
Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu item.
8
Press
B
to select
[Settings complete] and press
E
.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time
1
Press
D
, and use
AB
to select the date format.
2
Press
D
, and use
AB
to select [24h] or [12h].
3
Press
E
.
The frame returns to [Date Format].
4
Press
B
, and then press
D
.
The frame moves to the month if the date format is set to
[mm/dd/yy].
5
Use
AB
to set the month.
Set the day, year, and time in the same manner.
Setting the LCD Display
1
Use
CD
to select a color.
Select the display color of the status screen, control panel, and menu cursor from the colors 1 to
12.
2
Press
E
.
The camera switches to capture mode and is ready to take a picture.
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Memo
• You can change the language, text size, and date and time settings from the
D
1 menu, and the display color from [Other
Display Settings] of the A
2
6
Press
B
to select [Settings complete] and press
E
.
The [LCD Display] screen appears.
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2
Formatting a Memory Card
1
Press
F
.
The
A
1 menu appears.
2
Use
Q
or
R
to display the
D
4 menu.
3
Use
AB
to select [Format] and press
D
.
The [Format] screen appears.
4
Press
A
to select [Format] and press
E
.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the D 4 menu reappears.
D
4
5
Press
F
.
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Caution
• Do not remove the memory card while formatting, or the card may be damaged.
• Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected.
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Memo
• When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “KP” is assigned to the card. When the camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “KP”.
Basic Shooting Operation
Take pictures in R (Scene Analyze Auto) mode in which the camera analyzes shooting conditions and automatically sets the optimal shooting settings.
Shooting with the Viewfinder
1
Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.
When a retractable lens is attached, extend the lens before turning the camera on.
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How to Use a Retractable Lens (p.46)
2
Turn the camera on.
3
Set the
A
/
K
/
C
switch to
A
.
C1
C2
CL
C3
4
Set the
v
/
w
switch to
v
.
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5
Set the mode dial to
R
while pressing the mode dial lock button.
Mode dial lock button
The selected capture mode and functions assigned to buttons/ dials are displayed on the monitor (Guide Display).
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Guide Display settings
6
Look through the viewfinder to view the subject.
When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring to the right or left to change the angle of view.
TAv
M
U5 U2
U1
AUTO
Sv P
AE
C1
C3
CH/CL
B
M
TAv
U5
Av
Tv
U3
U2
U1
AUTO
Sv P
250
1600
Dial indicator
FF
7
Position the subject inside the AF frame and press
0
halfway.
The focus indicator ( P ) appears and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
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Focus indicator
8
Press
0
fully.
The captured image is displayed on the monitor (Instant
Review).
Available operations during Instant Review
L Deletes the image.
R to the right
Z
Magnifies the image.
Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
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Memo
• You can use f
to focus on the subject. (p.59)
• You can select whether to make a beep sound and change the sound volume in [Sound Effects] of the D
• You can set the operation and display settings for Instant
Review in [Instant Review] of the A
[Display Time] is set to [Hold], the Instant Review image is displayed until the next operation.
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Caution
• Some functions are not available in R mode.
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How to Use a Retractable Lens
3
If the camera is turned on when a retractable lens, such as smc
PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm F4-5.6
DC WR RE, is attached and is not extended, an error message is displayed on the monitor. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of 2
2
1
while pressing the button on the ring ( 1 ) to extend the lens.
When retracting the lens, turn the zoom ring in the opposite direction to 2 while pressing the button on the ring and align the white dot to the position 3 .
Shooting while Viewing the Live View Image
1
Set the
A
/
K
/
C
switch to
K
in Step 3 of “Shooting with the Viewfinder” (p.44).
The Live View image is displayed on the monitor.
AE
C1
C2
C3
CH/CL
HDR
2
Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor and press
0
halfway.
The AF frame turns green and you will hear a beep when the subject comes into focus.
AF frame
Available operations
E
Magnifies the image.
Use R to change the magnification (up to
16×).
Use ABCD to change the area to display.
Press
M
to return the display area to the center.
Press
E
to return to 1× image display.
Subsequent steps are the same as shooting with the viewfinder.
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Memo
• You can change the Live View display settings in [Live View] of the
A
5 menu. (p.26) When [Grid Display] is assigned to
the function dial, you can change the setting using the Smart
• When [Image Magnification] is assigned to the function dial, you can magnify the image using the Smart Function in Step
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Reviewing Images
You can review the captured image on the monitor.
1
Press
3
.
The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image is displayed
(single image display).
2
Review the captured image.
Available operations
C
/
Q
to the left
D / Q to the right
L
R to the right
R to the left
Z
G
B
Displays the previous image.
Displays the next image.
Deletes the image.
Magnifies the image (up to
16×).
Use ABCD to change the area to display.
Press M to return the display area to the center.
Press E to return to entire image display mode.
Switches to thumbnail display
Saves the RAW data (only when a JPEG image was taken and the data remains in the buffer).
Changes the type of
Displays the playback mode
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Memo
• When R is turned to the right to magnify the image, the magnification is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
You can set the initial magnification when magnifying images in [Quick Zoom] of the B
• When Z v is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save
RAW Data).
• You can display grid lines in single image display. Set in [Grid
Display] of [LCD Display] in the B
• You can change the [Grid Display], [LCD Display Options],
[Image Magnification], and [Outdoor View Setting] settings using the Smart Function during playback when these
features are assigned to the function dial. (p.21, p.105)
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Key features
A 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor for high-quality images
A weather-resistant body for shooting in all conditions
A built-in flash for low-light photography
A variety of shooting modes for different situations
A user-friendly interface for easy operation
Frequently asked questions
The Pentax K K-p has a 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor.
Yes, the Pentax K K-p has a weather-resistant body.
Yes, the Pentax K K-p has a built-in flash.