Pentax K-1

This article is about the full-frame DSLR. For the mirrorless camera, see Pentax K-01.
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 (35mm 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 1/200s X-sync
Shutter
Shutter Vertical-travel focal-plane shutter; rated for 300,000 actuations
Shutter speed range 1/8000s to 30s in ½ or ⅓ EV steps, from 10s to 20m 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 50mm 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 grams (36 oz) with battery and memory card
925 grams (32.6 oz) body only
List price US$1799.95
Released April 2016

The Pentax K-1 is the first production Pentax full-frame digital SLR camera, announced on February 17, 2016. 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 LCD 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.

Ricoh has continued to update the camera after release through free downloadable firmware updates. These have added features including a night vision mode and a timer for bulb mode.[1]

References

  1. LTD., RICOH IMAGING COMPANY,. "Latest PENTAX K-1 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING". www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-11-18.


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