Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1
Overview
MakerRicoh Imaging
TypeDigital single-lens reflex camera
ReleasedApril 2016
Intro priceUS$1799.95
Lens
Lens mountPentax KAF2
Sensor/medium
SensorCMOS
Sensor size35.9×24 mm (35 mm full-frame)
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution7360×4912 (36 megapixels) in full-frame mode
4800×3200 (15 megapixels) in APS-C mode
Film speedISO 100–204800 in 1, ½, or ⅓ EV steps
Recording mediumDual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots with UHS-I support
Focusing
Focus modesSingle, continuous, and manual; spot, single-point selection, expanded-area (three sizes), zone select, 33-point automatic
Focus areas33 points, 25 cross-type (SAFOX 12)
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesFully automatic, program, aperture priority, shutter priority, sensitivity priority, aperture and shutter priority, manual, bulb, X-sync shutter speed, five User presets
Exposure metering86,000-pixel RGB metering sensor with Real-Time Scene Analysis System
Metering modesMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Flash
Flash synchronization1/200 s X-sync
Shutter
ShutterVertical-travel focal-plane shutter; rated for 300,000 actuations
Shutter speed range1/8000 s to 30 s in ½ or ⅓ EV steps, from 10 s to 20 min in bulb timer mode
Continuous shooting4.4 fps in full-frame mode
6.5 fps in APS-C mode
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70× magnification with 50 mm lens
Image processing
Image processorPRIME IV
White balanceYes
General
Video recordingH.264/MPEG-4 AVC; 1920×1080 at 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p, 1280×720 at 60p/50p
LCD screen3.2 inch cross-tilt LCD with 1,037,000 dots
BatteryD-LI90 lithium-ion battery
Optional battery packsD-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 featuresMagnesium-alloy body on stainless-steel chassis; weather-sealed with 87 seals and cold-proof to −10 °C
Weight1,010 g (36 oz) with battery and memory card
925 g (32.6 oz) body only
Made inPhilippines
Footnotes
integrated GPS receiver
LEDs on lens mount, display and memory slots

The Pentax K-1 is the first production Pentax full-frame digital SLR camera. 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 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.