The PENTAX K-1 Mark II, the new flagship of the acclaimed PENTAX K-series lineup, delivers outstanding image quality and improved operability in a broad range of shooting conditions. It features a full-frame Anti-aliasing (AA)-filterless CMOS sensor with 36.4 effective megapixel resolution. An new accelerator unit that-along with the camera’s PRIME IV image processor-enables it to produce high-resolution images with minimal noise in even in the most challenging low-light conditions, up to ISO 819200. The K-1 Mark II incorporates Pixel Shift Resolution System II. This new, PENTAX-developed technology uses the same in-camera shake-reduction (SR) mechanism and sensor-shift capabilities as the original Pixel Shift Resolution System, capturing four images of the same scene, and then synthesizes them into a single, super-high-resolution composite image. With the Pixel Shift Resolution System II, the camera also obtains RGB color data, resulting in images with significantly finer details and truer colors than those produced by typical full-frame sensors. In addition, the new Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution mode allows photographers to produce crisp, ultra-high pixel shift resolution images without the need of a tripod. The PENTAX K-1 Mark II also comes equipped with many unique features and functions designed to facilitate creativity and ensure operational comfort, including a sturdy magnesium-alloy body with dustproof, weather-resistant construction; an optical viewfinder with a nearly 100-percent field of view for real-time subject confirmation; Astro Tracer, which simplifies the tracing and photographing of celestial bodies; and a flexible tilt-type LCD monitor to accommodate various shooting angles.
Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera |
Recorded Pixels | Full HD(1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280×720, 60p/50p) |
Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) |
Sensitivity | ISO AUTO/100 to 819200 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift shake reduction (SRII: Shake Reduction)(5-axis) |
Compatible Lens | KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens |
Type | TTL: Phase-matching autofocus |
Brightness Range | EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) |
AF Modes | Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) |
Focus Point Adjustment | Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
AF assist | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Metering Range | EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) |
AE Lock | Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed |
Digital Filter | Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Digital Filter | Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Depth of Field Preview | |
File Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
Sound | Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction |
Recording time | Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
Exposure Compensation | ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) |
Type | TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering |
AA Filter Simulator | Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracketing(2 images)/Bracketing (3 images) |
Type | Method using a combination of the image sensor and the light source detection sensor |
White Balance | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white |
Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution |
Shutter speed | Auto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb (Timed exposure setting possible from 10 sec. to 20min.) |
Mode selection | Still Image: Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s., 3s., Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up (Possible to use with Remote Control), Multi-Exposure (Possible to use with Continuous, Sel |
Continuous FPS | [35mmFull Frame] Max. approx. 4.4 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 70 frames, RAW: up to approx. 17 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 20 frames Max. approx. 0.7 fps, |
High Speed Continuous Shooting | [35mmFull Frame] Max. approx. 4.4 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 70 frames, RAW: up to approx. 17 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 20 frames Max. approx. 0.7 fps, |
Modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync * Contrast-control-sync and High |
Flash Exposure Compensation | -2.0~+1.0EV |
Image Sensor | Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 35.9 x 24.0 (mm) |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 36.40 megapixels |
Total Pixels | Approx. 36.77 megapixels |
Dust Removal | Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations |
Type | Pentaprism Finder |
Coverage (FOV) | Approx. 100% |
Magnification | Approx. 0.70x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
Eye-Relief Length | Approx. 20.6mm (from the view window), Approx. 21.7mm (from the center of lens) |
Diopter Adjustment | Approx. -3.5m to + 1.2m-1 |
Focusing Screen | Fixed Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Type | TTL method using image sensor |
Autofocus AF Method | Contrast detection (Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot) Focus Peaking: ON/OFF |
Display | Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition Adjustment |
File Format | RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
Recorded Pixels | [35mm Full Frame] JPEG: L(36M:7360×4912), M(22M:5760×3840), S(12M:4224×2816), XS(2M:1920×1280) RAW: (36M:7360×4912) [APS-C size] JPEG: L(15M:4800×3200), M(12M:4224×2816), S(8M:3456×2304), XS(2M:1920×1280) RAW: (15M:4800×3200) |
Quality Level | RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available |
Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Storage Medium | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards) |
Storage Folder | Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019…) or User assigned folder name (Default |
Recording File | File Name: |
Type | Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass. Flexible-tilt. |
Size | 3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
Dots | Approx. 1037K dots |
Adjustment | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable |
Outdoor View Setting | Adjustable ±2 step |
Night Vision LCD Display | ON/OFF |
Dimension (L x W x H) | 0 x 0 x 0 |
Weight | 0 |