Pentax K-1 release date review specs
New Pentax full frame camera
Pentax company (Ricoh) reached a new milestone. They will release a new Full frame camera the first full frame Pentax in this digital era. In an age when all photo websites most popular phrase is mirrorless it is a bold move from Pentax. The new camera has many interesting features, seems Pentax puts everything in this camera which he can.
Sensor
First it has a state-of-the-art 36.2 MP Sony sensor. This is one of the best you can get in any camera. Some reviews compare it to Middle format sensors and conclude this sensor is very good even against middle format sensors.
In camera stabilizer
The camera has a 5 axis, 5 stops CIPA rated in camera stabilizer which means you can use it with any lenses attached to the camera. No other FF cameras has this in-camera stabilizer, other manufacturers like to charge extra for their stabilized lenses.
Tilting LCD panel
The camera has an interesting looking back LCD panel which tilts in many directions. Four brackets holding the monitor. This also can be very useful in many situations.
Astro tracer and super resolution mode
The camera Astro tracer mode which uses the in built GPS modul to compensate star trails in long exposure. The camera also has a super resolution mode which combines multiple frames to have the best possible resolution of the final image.
The new Full frame Dslr also has an extensive waterproofing against dust and moisture. These are the basics but there are some interesting technologies as well in the camera.
Connectivity
The camera has built in Wifi and mic jack as well for videos.
Pentax K-1 specs
Release dateThe release date of the camera is 2016. (expected in April) ___________________________________ PriceThe initial price of the Pentax K-1 is 1899 USD. ___________________________________ Lens mountThe camera has a Pentax K mount. Most Pentax lenses can be used with the camera, most of them in Dx mode, there are few new lenses, but in the future the goal I think to sell many lenses. _____________________________________ SensorSensor sizeThe camera has a 36 x 24 mm Fx format CMOS sensor. Crop factorThe crop factor is 1.0x. Crop modeThe cameras has a crop mode for DX lenses. The camera automatically select crop mode with Dx lenses, but can be used them in FX mode as well. _____________________________________ Image processing engineThe cameras has a Prime IV image processing engine. ______________________________________________________ ISO rangeThe Pentax K-1 iso range is from 100-204,800 MeteringCenter-weighted, evaluative and spot metering. Matrix or center-weighted metering: No more detailed information yet. __________________________________________ Exposure compensationThe camera has an exposure compensation of +-5EV, which is a wide range to play with. Flash exposure compensationFrom -2EV to +1 Ev Flash synch speedThe camera has no built in flash. The fastest flash synch speed is 1/200s. Exposure bracketingNo info yet. ______________________________________________ Picture parametersResolutionThe camera highest resolution is 7360 x 4912 pixel Other picture sizesNo info yet about the other picture sizes. File formatThe camera can make pictures in DNG, Jpg and Raw format. Videos can be recorded in MOV and mp4 format. Picture qualitiesThere are no info yet about the different picture qualities. _______________________________________________ Autofocus parametersPentax SAFOX 12 AF autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, 33 focus points (including 25 cross-type sensors). -3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Autofocus typePentax SAFOX 12 AF Autofocus pointsThe camera has 33 autofocus points totally, out of which 25 all cross-type autofocus sensors. Autofocus sensitivityThere are three f/2.8 sensitive sensors and the af can be used from as dark as -3EV _____________________________________________ Camera physical parametersCamera weight: The camera weight is 32.6 oz / 924 g. Camera dimensions : The camera size is 5.4 x 4.3 x 3.4″ / 136.5 x 110.0 x 85.5 mm. Card slots: Dual Sd card slots ___________________________________ Camera appearanceColorThe camera has a black color. Used materialsThe camera mostly made of metal and hard plastic. QualityThe build quality of the camera is very good. Everything is tightly assembled, the grip is comfortable. ErgonomicsThe buttons are properly placed, each function is easily accessed, the camera has a premium feel. _______________________________________ Viewfinder TypeAs a Dslr camera, the camera has an optical viewfinder. Viewfinder MagnificationThe camera has a 0.7x sized bright optical viewfinder. Viewfinder coverageThe viewfinder coverage is 100%. _________________________________________ FlashThe camera has No built in flash unit, but there is a possibility to connect external flashes as well. Guide number Flash modes No info yet about the flash modes. Flash hot shoeISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts _________________________________________________ Back LCD monitorThe camera has a 1040k pixel moving LCD monitor. Monitor typeThe camera has a 3.2″ sized tilt LCD monitor with many possible tilting directions, tilting upwards 90°, downwards 44°, each side 35°. TouchscreenNo info yet if the camera has a touchscreen. _______________________________________________ Body constructionThe camera made from Magnesium alloy shell, which makes the camera quite durable. The camera feels tightly assembled, and has a quality feel. Camera dialsThe camera has two control dials, which helps to quick settings of the camera. Most entry level cameras (like Nikon d3xxx and Nikon d3xxx cameras) only usually has one dial. Memory cardsThe camera has two memory card slots. The camera accepts Sdhc, Sdxc memory cards. ______________________________________________________ Shutter lifespanThere is no information about the shutter lifespan, usually 150,000 actuations or more for such cameras are the designed level, but no warranty on that one. Shutter soundNo info yet about the shutter sound. Burst modeThe camera can make 4.5 frames per second in burst mode in Full resolution, in Dx mode 6 frames. The max number of frames are the following: No info yet HDRThe camera can make HDR images in camera. ______________________________________ Timelapse modeThe camera can make timelapse videos in camera. ______________________________________________ Live viewThe camera has a live view feature, which means a camera can be used with the back LCD in the same manner, as we would use a compact camera. In live view the viewfinder obviously not usable. Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F) AF-area modes No info yet about the af area modes ________________________________ VideoMatrix metering File format: Mov, Mp4 1920 x 1080/ 59.94/50/30/24 fps ___________________________________________ White balance modesThe camera has a following white balance modes: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten Kelvin white balanceNo info yet. Pre set white balance modesNo info yet. ___________________________________________ Scene modesThe camera has plenty of scene modes to choose from: Night, landscape, portrait, snow, sport, beach high key, low key. ________________________________________ User defined settingsNo info about user definied settings yet. ______________________________________________________ High iso performance___________________________________________________ Supplied accessoriesIt may different in different countries. ___________________________________________________ Operating conditionsTemperatureAccording to Pentax the camera can be used between -10 and 40 degree Celsius or (14 104 Fahrenheit). HumidityNo info yet about the humidity levels allowed. ________________________________________________________ LanguagesNo info about the languages yet. |
Pentax K-1 release date
The camera will be released in 2016. Expected 5th of April 2016.
Pentax K-1 price
The price of the new Pentax K-1 is 1899 USD which is quite competitive, say only the 36.2 MP sensor in it.