Bracketing Lab

Pentax

AEB on the Pentax KP

Firmware family

Pro & Advanced Full-Frame, Medium Format & APS-C DSLRs

Maximum spread

12 EV

Total coverage = (frames − 1) × step

Frames per sequence

235

Steps available per frame count

FramesSelectable EV steps (EV)
2⅓ · ½ · ⅔ · 1 · 1⅓ · 1½ · 1⅔ · 2 · 2⅓ · 2½ · 2⅔ · 3
3⅓ · ½ · ⅔ · 1 · 1⅓ · 1½ · 1⅔ · 2 · 2⅓ · 2½ · 2⅔ · 3
5⅓ · ½ · ⅔ · 1 · 1⅓ · 1½ · 1⅔ · 2 · 2⅓ · 2½ · 2⅔ · 3

Shooting orders

0 → − → +− → 0 → ++ → 0 → −0 → + → −

Firmware notes

Auto Bracketing mode built into the Drive Mode menu. Captures 2, 3 or 5 frames with a step selectable up to ±3.0 EV (expandable to ±5.0 EV on the K-1 and K-3 III via extended manual compensation) in 1/3 or 1/2 EV increments. Shooting order and the associated self-timer are customizable via C.Fn.

Indicative data compiled from technical documentation — always double-check your camera's manual.

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