The Pentax K-1 is the first production
Pentax
is a brand name used primarily by the Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company Ricoh for DSLR cameras, lenses, sport optics (including binoculars and rifle scopes), and CCTV optics. The Pentax brand is also used by Hoya Corporatio ...
full-frame digital SLR camera.
As the flagship model of the
Pentax K-mount
The Pentax K-mount, sometimes referred to as the "PK-mount", is a bayonet lens mount standard for mounting interchangeable photographic lenses to 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras. It was created by Pentax in 1975, and has since be ...
system, it includes several new and improved features, including a five-axis SR II
in-body image stabilization
Image stabilization (IS) is a family of techniques that reduce blurring associated with the motion of a camera or other imaging device during exposure.
Generally, it compensates for pan and tilt (angular movement, equivalent to yaw and pit ...
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, launched on February 17, 2016 and first shipped on April 28, 2016.
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.
Limited Edition
A Silver Limited Edition was announced on 24 August 2017, with 2000 units available worldwide.
K-1 II
On 22 February 2018, Ricoh announced the Pentax K-1 Mark II with availability from the end of April 2018. Changes and improvements are the use of the newer imaging processing unit from the KP model as well as faster and more accurate autofocus.
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.
Reception
The K-1 achieved the German iF Design Award 2017 and Winner status in the German Design Award 2018.
References
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
Ricoh Europe
Ricoh Japan
A joy to use – PENTAX K1 Ricoh India
K-1 II Global product page Ricoh Japan
PentaxForums.com
Pentax k-1 specification
Live-preview digital cameras
K-1
Cameras introduced in 2016
Pentax K-mount cameras
Full-frame DSLR cameras
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