Pentax K-1
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; 1920×1080 at 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p, 1280×720 at 60p/50p | |
LCD screen | 3.2 inch cross-tilt LCD with 1,037,000 dots |
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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 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 |
Made in | Philippines |
Footnotes | |
integrated GPS receiver LEDs on lens mount, display and memory slots |
The Pentax K-1 is the first production
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]
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.[4]
Limited Edition
A Silver Limited Edition was announced on 24 August 2017, with 2000 units available worldwide.[5]
K-1 II
On 22 February 2018, Ricoh announced the Pentax K-1 Mark II with availability from the end of April 2018.[6] Changes and improvements are the use of the newer imaging processing unit from the KP model as well as faster and more accurate autofocus.[7]
Upgrade Service
In 2018, Pentax offered an upgrade for owners of the K-1 which replaces the mainboard and includes the Image Processing Unit of the K-1 II.[8]
Reception
External image | |
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Pentax K-1 sample, review and user images, >20MPix. Google Image search |
The K-1 achieved the German iF Design Award 2017[9] and Winner status in the German Design Award 2018.[10]
References
- ^ "RICOH IMAGING to exhibit a reference product at CP<+ 2015". news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "PENTAX K-1 PENTAX's first 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "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.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Latest PENTAX K-1 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
- ^ "35mm Full-frame Digital SLR Camera Announcing the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "PENTAX K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera". RICOH IMAGING Japan. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ^ "PressKit K-1 II". RICOH IMAGING. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ^ "Upgrade Service for PENTAX K-1 owners". RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S. Archived from the original on 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ^ "PENTAX K-1 Recognized in German iF Design Award 2017". ricoh.com. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "PENTAX K-1 Digital SLR Camera Wins Winner in German Design Award 2018". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
External links
- Pentax K-1 Special site, Ricoh Japan
- K-1 product page, Ricoh Japan
- K-1 product page, Ricoh Americas
- K-1 product page, Ricoh Americas
- K-1 II product page, Ricoh Europe
- Pentax K-1 Limited Silver Edition, Ricoh Japan
- A joy to use – PENTAX K1, Ricoh India
- K-1 II Global product page, Ricoh Japan
- Pentax K-1 Lens Compatibility Guide, PentaxForums.com
- Pentax k-1 specification