Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1
Overview
Maker Ricoh Imaging
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2
Sensor/Medium
Sensor CMOS
Image sensor size 35.9×24 mm (35 mm full-frame)
Image sensor maker Sony
Maximum resolution 7360×4912 (36 megapixels) in full-frame mode
4800×3200 (15 megapixels) in APS-C mode
ASA/ISO range ISO 100–204800 in 1, ½, or ⅓ EV steps
Recording medium Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots with UHS-I support
Focusing
Focus modes Single, continuous, and manual; spot, single-point selection, expanded-area (three sizes), zone select, 33-point automatic
Focus areas 33 points, 25 cross-type (SAFOX 12)
Exposure/Metering
Exposure modes Fully automatic, program, aperture priority, shutter priority, sensitivity priority, aperture and shutter priority, manual, bulb, X-sync shutter speed, five User presets
Exposure metering 86,000-pixel RGB metering sensor with Real-Time Scene Analysis System
Metering modes Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot
Flash
Flash synchronization 1/200 s X-sync
Shutter
Shutter Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; rated for 300,000 actuations
Shutter speed range 1/8000 s to 30 s in ½ or ⅓ EV steps, from 10 s to 20 min in bulb timer mode
Continuous shooting 4.4 fps in full-frame mode
6.5 fps in APS-C mode
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70× magnification with 50 mm lens
Image Processing
Image processor PRIME IV
Custom WB Yes
General
Video/movie recording H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; 1920×1080 at 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p, 1280×720 at 60p/50p
Rear LCD monitor 3.2 inches with 1,037,000 dots, flexible tilting
Battery D-LI90 lithium-ion battery
Optional battery packs D-BG6 battery grip accepts additional D-LI90 battery or 6 AA (R6) batteries
AV Port(s) HDMI Type D
Data Port(s) USB 2.0 Micro-B
Body composition or special features Magnesium-alloy body on stainless-steel chassis; weather-sealed with 87 seals and cold-proof to −10 °C
Weight 1,010 g (36 oz) with battery and memory card
925 g (32.6 oz) body only
List price US$1799.95
Made in Philippines
Released April 2016
Footnotes
integrated GPS receiver
LEDs on lens mount, display and memory slots

The Pentax K-1 is the first production Pentax full-frame digital SLR camera. As the flagship model of the Pentax K-mount system, it includes several new and improved features, including a five-axis SR II in-body image stabilization system, newly designed flexible tilt articulating screen mounted on four metal struts allowing for rotation about the optical axis in addition to upward and downward tilt, and improved autofocus and metering systems.

History

The camera was officially announced on February 5, 2016,[1] launched on February 17, 2016[2] and first shipped on April 28, 2016.[3]

A Silver Limited Edition was announced on 24 August 2017, with 2000 units available worldwide.[4]

Ricoh has continued to update the camera after release through free downloadable firmware updates. These have added features including, in v1.40, a night vision mode and a timer for bulb mode.[5]

Reception

External image
Pentax K-1 sample, review and user images, >20MPix. Google Image search

The K-1 achieved the German iF Design Award 2017[6] and Winner status in the German Design Award 2018.[7]

K-1 II

On 22 February 2018, Ricoh announced the Pentax K-1 Mark II with availability for end of April 2018.[8] Changes and improvements are the use of the newer imaging processing unit from the KP model as well as faster and more accurate autofocus.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "RICOH IMAGING to exhibit a reference product at CP<+ 2015". news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  2. ↑ "PENTAX K-1 PENTAX's first 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  3. ↑ "PENTAX K-1: 2016. 04. 28, go on sale". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  4. ↑ "35mm Full-frame Digital SLR Camera Announcing the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  5. ↑ "Latest PENTAX K-1 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
  6. ↑ "PENTAX K-1 Recognized in German iF Design Award 2017". ricoh.com. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  7. ↑ "PENTAX K-1 Digital SLR Camera Wins Winner in German Design Award 2018". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  8. ↑ "PENTAX K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera: The new flagship model of the PENTAX K series, providing exceptional image quality and unprecedented performance". RICOH IMAGING Japan. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  9. ↑ "PressKit K-1 II". RICOH IMAGING. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
Pentax digital interchangeable lens camera timeline
Type Sensor Class 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
DSLR MF Professional 645D 645Z
FF K-1 K-1 II
APS-C High-end K-3 II
K-3
Advanced K-7 K-5 K-5 II/K-5 IIs
*ist D K10D K20D KP
Midrange K100D 100DS K200D K-30 K-50 K-70
Entry-level *ist DS *ist DS2 K-r K-500 K-S2
*ist DL DL2 K110D K-m/K2000 K-x K-S1
MILC APS-C K-mount K-01
1/1.7" Q-mount Q7
Q-S1
1/2.3" Q Q10
DSLR Prototypes


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