Pentax K-1 Mark II

The ultimate full-frame DSLR for landscape photography

Pentax K-1 Mark II
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Pentax
Model 16001

Key Features

SENSOR 36.4MP Full-frame CMOS sensor without an anti-aliasing filter
PROCESSOR PRIME IV engine with Accelerator Unit for noise reduction
AUTOFOCUS SAFOX XII AF system with 33 points, 25 cross-type
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL phase-detection sensor module
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60i/30p, H.264 format
STABILIZATION SRII 5-axis In-body Shake Reduction, 5 stops compensation
BURST RATE 4.4 fps continuous shooting, 17 RAW or 70 JPEG buffer
VIEWFINDER Pentaprism OVF with 100% coverage and 0.70x magnification
DISPLAY 3.2-inch cross-tilt LCD, 1.037m dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, HDMI Type D, mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with 87 weather-sealed points
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 670 shots per charge (D-LI90)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Pentax K-1 Mark II

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Pentax K-1 Mark II

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Pentax K-1 Mark II Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Pentax K-1 Mark II

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Technical Specification

Sensor 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 7360 x 4912
ISO Range 100-819200
Autofocus 33-point TTL Phase Detection
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 4.4 fps
Video 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Stabilization 5-axis Sensor-Shift
Viewfinder Pentaprism, 100% coverage
LCD 3.2-inch Cross-tilt TFT
Memory Card Dual SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 670 shots
Weight 1010g
Dimensions 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm