RICOH KP User Manual

Low Light PhotogRAPhY
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Description Art. Code EAN

K-P Black BODY KIT 16017 0027075298798

K-P Silver BODY KIT 16037 0027075298934

ADVANTAGES

Perfect Pictures

√ 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor for high resolution images
√ Incredible range of sensitivity from ISO 100-819200

allowing capture of images in low light settings with minimal noise

√ Built in Shake Reduction with 5 axis image stabilisation
√ Pixelshift resolution for ner detail and capture of full colour information

Perfectly Equipped

√ Pentaprism viewnder with 100% coverage for clear and accurate views
√ 3” Tiltable TFT colour LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless screen and

a tempered glass front panel

√ SAFOX 11 with 27 point focus points (25 cross types in the centre)
√ Built-in pop up P-TTL ash
√ AE and AF memory button (individual setting)
√ Electronic shutter up to1/24000
√ Bracketing for Depth of eld, Motion and Metering
√ Multi Exposure (Composite Modes: Additive, Average and Bright)
√ Interval Shooting for Images and Video
√ Continuous Shooting up to 7.0 frames per second (approx.)
√ Function Dial with 6 functions (3 individual Custom functions,

3 options), 3 Function buttons and 5 User presets

√ Custom Image Function for unique picture enhancement
√ Filter effects for application during or after shooting
√ In camera RAW Development
√ ‘Scene Analyze’ for perfect exposure and picture results

Functionality

√ Compatible with all PENTAX Lenses (A and M-Series with limitation)
√ 67 Seals - Dust and Water protected, and cold resistant down to -10°
√ Dust Removal II: Sensor Cleaning System
√ Built in Wireless for remote control of a variety of camera functions

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI109
Battery Charger D-BC109
AC plug cord D-CO2E
Strap O-ST162
Eyecup FR
Hot shoe cover FK

Viewnder Cap FR

Body mount cover KII
Grip S O-GP 167
Grip M O-GP 1671
Grip L O-GP 1672
Software (CD-ROM) S-SW167

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Lithium-Ion battery D-LI109 - 39067
Battery Charger kit K-BC109E - 39032
AC Adapter K-AC 168E - 38542
Battery Grip D-BG7 - 38598
GPS-Receiver O-GPS1 - 39012
PENTAX Magnifying Eyecup 1,2x O-ME53 - 30150
Focussing Screen Standard, MF-60 - 38578
Focussing Screen Divided, ML-60 - 38579
Focussing Screen with Coordinate, MI-60 - 38580
Focussing Screen without any marks, ME-60 - 38581
Cable switch CS-310 - 30239
PENTAX Flash AF 201 FG - 30458
PENTAX Flash AF 360 FGZ II - 30438
PENTAX Flash AF 540 FGZ II - 30456
Strap O-ST1401, black - 38613
Strap O-ST1401, red - 38614

Weight: 643g (body only)

131.5mm

76mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

MODEL DESCRIPTION

Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera

Lens Mount PENTAX K

Compatible lens K

IMAGE CAPTURE UNIT

Image sensor Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm, CMOS-Sensor, Primary color lter

Total / Effective pixels Approx. 24.71 M / 24.35 M

Sensitivity ISO AUTO/ 100 to ISO 819200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV)

Dust removal Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations «DR II» with the Dust Alert function

Image stabilizer 5-axis Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR: Shake Reduction)

AA-FilterSimulator Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (2 or 3 images)

FILE FORMATS

Pixel Shift Resolution ON/OFF

File format RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.30), DCF2.0 compliant

Recorded pixels JPEG: L (24 MP: 6.016 x 4.000), M (14 MP: 4.608 x 3.072), S (6 MP: 3.072 x 2.048),

Quality level RAW (14 Bit): PEF, DNG,

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 le name

VIEW FINDER

Type Pentaprism Finder
Coverage (FOV) Approx. 100%

Magnication Approx. 0.95x (50mmF1.4 at innity)

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

Focusing Screen interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen

LCD MONITOR

Type Tiltable TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure, tempered-glass front panel

Size 3.0 inch (aspect ratio 3:2)

Dots Approx. 921.000 Dots

Adjustment Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable

Outdoor View Setting Adjustable ±2 step
Display Field of View approx. 100%, Magnied view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4x4 Grid, Golden

Autofocus AF Method: Contrast detection

Night Vision LCD
Display

WHITE BALANCE

Type TTL method using image sensor

White Balance AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB,

Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis

AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM

Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus

Focus Sensor SAFOX 11, 27 point (25 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 (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot

AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light

METERING

Type TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and

Metering Range EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)

Exposure Mode Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,

EV Compensation ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)

AE Lock Can be assigned to the AF/AE-L button, Fx1 button, Fx2 button, Fx3 button

SHUTTER

Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter / Electronic shutter

Shutter Speed Mechanical shutter: Auto: 1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV

FLASH

Built-in Flash Built-in retractable P-TTL ash, GN: approx. 6.0 (ISO100/m), Angle of view of 28mm lens

Flash Modes Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze

Sync Speed 1/180 sec.

Flash Exposure

Compensation

External Flash P-TTL, Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync,

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

AF2

contacts)

, K

, K

(power zoom compatible), KAF, KA lens

AF4

AF3

AF2

*Motion Correction ON/OFF

XS (2 MP: 1.920 x 1.280)
RAW: (24 MP: 6.016 x 4.000)

JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available

File name numbering: Sequential, Reset

-1

Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White), Histogram, Highlight
Alert, Composition Adjustment

AF Mode: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)
*Continuous AF (AF.C) is available with the dedicated lens.
AF Active Area: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
Focus Peaking: Highlight Edge/Extract Edge/OFF

ON/OFF

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 Conguration (up to 3 settings), Copying

the white balance setting of a captured image

Spot metering

Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5

steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20 min.)

Electronic shutter: Auto: 1/24000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/24000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV

steps)

(35mm format equivalent)

Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual

Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller)

-2.0~+1.0EV

Wireless sync

* Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires two or more dedicated external ash

DRIVE MODES

Mode Selection [Still Image] Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Bracketing

Continuous Shooting Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 28 frames,

Multi-Exposure Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright)

Interval Shooting [Interval Shooting] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min. 1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to

CAPTURE SETTINGS

Custom Image Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass,

Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR

Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor

Clarity Adjustable ±4 step

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

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

Dynamic Range
Compensation

Skin Tone Type1, Type2, OFF

Horizon Correction SR ON: Correction up to 1.0 degrees, SR OFF: Correction up to 1.5 degrees
Electronic Level Displayed in viewnder: Horizontal direction only, Displayed on LCD monitor: Horizontal and vertical

MOVIE

File Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

Recorded Pixels Full-HD (1.920 x 1.080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p), HD (1.280 x 720, 60p/50p)

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

Recording Time Up to 25 minutes or 4GB; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera

Custom Images Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass,

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

Digital Filter Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor

PLAYBACK

Playback View Single frame, Multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnication

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,

RAW Development RAW le select: Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folder

Edit Image Rotation, Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment

(2, 3 or 5 frames), Depth of Field Bracketing (3frames), Motion Bracketing (3frames), Mirror-up,
Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream
[Movie] Remote Control

* Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are
possible to use with Self-timer
* Depth of Field Bracketing is available in Av mode. Depth of Field Bracketing is possible to use
with Self-timer
* Motion Bracketing is available in Tv mode. Motion Bracketing is possible to use with Self-timer
* Multi-Exposure is possible to use with Continuous Shooting or Self-timer

RAW: up to approx. 8 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 7 frames
Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 70 frames,
RAW: up to approx. 15 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 10 frames
Max. approx. 0.8 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames,
RAW: up to approx. 100 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 25 frames
*ISO100
*Continuous shooting speed slows down with Electoronic shutter or High sensitivity

Number of Shots (2 to 2000 times)

2000 times, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/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/Set Time, Composite Mode: Additive/Average/Bright,
Save Process: ON/OFF

[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/Set Time

[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/Set Time, Fade-out: OFF/Low/Medium/High

Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing

Bold, Bold Monochrome

composition correction function

Diffraction Correction

Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction

direction

Recording Sound Level adjustable

becomes high.

Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing

Bold, Bold Monochrome

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

Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel,
Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome

RAW Development Parameter:

White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Clarity, Skin Tone, Digital lter, HDR, Pixel Shift

Resolution, Shadow Correction, High-ISO NR, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr.,
Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, File
Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space

available),
Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving
RAW data in buffer memory, Image Copy