Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera Announced, Pre-order for $1,797
Today Pentax officially announced the new Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera and several other new products:
- Pentax K-1
- HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
- HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR
- Pentax D-BG6 battery grip
- Pentax O-LW98A lens cap
Sporting Pentax’s first full-frame digital image sensor, the K-1 DSLR Camera is a landmark release for the respected company, and makes sure to deliver on multiple fronts. Packing in a 36.4MP full-frame CMOS sensor and the advanced PRIME IV image processing engine, the K-mount camera will be able to capture detailed images with low noise at sensitivities up to an impressive 204800 ISO. In addition to stills, the K-1 is able to record Full HD 1080p video at up to 30 fps in either full-frame or APS-C crop modes as well as bolster audio quality by using the headphone and mic jacks. It also has advanced functions enabled by the Shake Reduction system, including a Super Resolution mode that composites multiple images together for maximum sharpness and resolution and an AstroTracer function that combines with the built-in GPS to minimize star trails during long exposures. The K-1 also has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for image transfer and remote camera control.
The Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera is priced at $1,796.95 and according to Amazon, it will be released on on April 5, 2016.
Pre-order links:
Pentax K-1 Camera Body: $1,796.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Pentax K-1 Features:
- 36.4 effective MP, AA Filterless Full Frame CMOS sensor
- Newly Designed Prime IV Engine
- High Sensitivity 204,800 ISO
- SRII five-axis Shake Reduction System
- Pixel Shift Resolution System with motion correction function
- Continuous shooting at 4.4fps
- Selectable Anti-Aliasing Filter Effect
- 33 Point Auto-Focus System
- SAFOX 12 Autofocus Module
- Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder with 100% FOV
- 4-point LED Illumination of critical camera functions
- 3.2-inch Cross-Tilt LCD display
- APS-C Crop Mode for maximum lens flexibility and compatibility
- Built-in GPS and ASTRO TRACER Functions
- Built-in Electronic Compass
- Wi-Fi Camera Control and Image Transfer
- Professional H.264 Full HD video
- Dual SD card slots
- Fully weather sealed
- HDMI port
Specs:
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $1799/£1599 (body only) |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium alloy |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 |
| Effective pixels | 36 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 37 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100-204800 |
| White balance presets | 8 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (3 slots) |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Best, better, good |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 33 |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2″ |
| Screen dots | 1,037,000 |
| Touch screen | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync port) |
| Flash modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/200 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | 4.4 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Videography features | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | Yes |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n |
| Remote control | Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | D-LI90 lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 760 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz) |
| Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86 mm (5.39 x 4.33 x 3.39″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (Still or video) |
| GPS | BuiltIn |
Pentax K-1 Images:
Press release:
Ricoh defines full-frame benchmark with new PENTAX full-frame DSLR offering
DENVER, Feb. 17, 2016 – Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX K-1 full-frame digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The K-1 combines the performance of a full-frame sensor with unique, user-friendly PENTAX technology and convenience features loved by professional and serious amateur photographers the world over.
The foundation of the PENTAX K-1 is its large, full-frame image sensor. This AA-filterless CMOS sensor with 36.4 effective megapixels sets the stage for ultimate creativity, facilitating super-high-resolution images rich in gradation and superb in high-sensitivity rendition.
Built around the full-frame sensor is a compact, high-performance weather-sealed and dustproof body with features only found in PENTAX cameras. “The K-1 is a blend of advanced, full-frame performance with the kind of features and advancements that PENTAX users have come to know and love,” said Jim Malcolm, president, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “As a result, the K-1 creates a solution for full-frame shooters that is unique in the industry.”
Within its compact body, the PENTAX K-1 features several advanced technologies that help the photographer to produce top results in a wide variety of challenging conditions. SR II Shake Reduction is a newly refined and highly sensitive five-axis shake-reduction system that is capable of reducing camera shake with a compensation range of up to five exposure steps, allowing photographers to freely move and compose – and to focus on their subjects, not the gear. SR II also facilitates other advanced PENTAX-unique features such as AA Filter Simulator, which effectively eliminates moiré effect without the need for an anti-aliasing filter, while increasing sharpness and overall image quality. Key to great autofocus performance on the K-1 is the new SAFOX 12 autofocus mechanism with 33 autofocus points, assuring fast and accurate autofocusing, even in the most demanding shooting situations. A newly-designed optical viewfinder equipped with the famous PENTAX Pentaprism boasts a bright, nearly 100-percent field of view.
In addition to a long list of technological advancements, the PENTAX K-1 also features a number of convenience features, making camera operation fast and easy. Designed to move in ways never before imagined is the new Flexible-tilt LCD monitor—a first for any DSLR camera. This rugged yet highly adjustable display can be positioned to the desired angle horizontally and vertically, making it easy to shoot at challenging angles. Other significant firsts include the K-1’s Operation Assist Lights – small, white LEDs that facilitate camera operation in low-light environments, making it easy to change lenses, swap memory cards and adjust back-of-camera controls, and a Smart Function dial that allows photographers to easy select frequently-used functions without going into the LCD menu.
Current PENTAX lens owners will appreciate that they can incorporate their APS-C lens collection into their new PENTAX K-1 full-frame camera kit by utilizing the K-1’s Crop Mode, which offers settings in-camera for either APS-C or Full-Frame sized shooting, regardless of the attached lens. There is also an “auto” mode that detects the lens type and sets the camera accordingly.
Upon launch, PENTAX is offering 12 full-frame compatible lenses, including two new models being announced concurrent with the K-1 camera: the HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f.2.8 ultra-wide angle zoom lens and the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 compact, lightweight zoom lens. (Note: separate news releases have been issued today to provide details on each lens).
Pricing and Availability
The PENTAX K-1 camera will be available April 2016 at www.ricohimaging.com and retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,799.95.
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