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This article is about the full-frame DSLR. For the mirrorless camera, see Pentax K-01.

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.

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

The K-1 achieved the German iF Design Award 2017[9] and Winner status in the German Design Award 2018.[10]

References

  1. ^ "RICOH IMAGING to exhibit a reference product at CP<+ 2015". news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  2. ^ "PENTAX K-1 PENTAX's first 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  3. ^ "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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Latest PENTAX K-1 Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-11-18.
  5. ^ "35mm Full-frame Digital SLR Camera Announcing the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  6. ^ "PENTAX K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera". RICOH IMAGING Japan. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  7. ^ "PressKit K-1 II". RICOH IMAGING. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "PENTAX K-1 Recognized in German iF Design Award 2017". ricoh.com. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  10. ^ "PENTAX K-1 Digital SLR Camera Wins Winner in German Design Award 2018". ricoh-imaging.co.jp. Retrieved 2018-01-03.

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