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June 2016
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The editors liked
One of the most attractive things about the K-1 is that it offers a rugged build and a full-frame sensor at a relatively affordable price. It's not cheap
But it compares favourably with the likes of the Nikon D810
Canon 5D Mk III and Sony Alpha 7R II. A
The Pentax K-1 delivers excellent photo quality and a ton of features in a sturdy
Well-designed body
Full frame fanciness
Superb stills in the studio
Small and tough - won't give up in wet weather
Great full-frame image quality
An abundance of clever modes (5-axis stabilisation sensor
Used for Horizon Correction
Pixel Shift Resolution
Astrotracer)
Flex-tilt monitor leads the way in its field
It's a bargain
Excellent image quality
Superb resolution and dynamic range
High features-to-price ratio
Excellent handling with many physical controls
One of the most flexible LCD displays around
High-quality stills
5-axis in-camera stabilization
Unique adjustable LCD
The editors didn't like
It won't be an issue for everyone
But the K-1's menu system looks very old-fashioned
And some of the icons on the Control Panel are difficult to interpret
The top two sensitivity settings produce the type of results we'd expect to see from expansion se
The autofocus is inconsistent and the image stabilization isn't as good as competitors'
Not fast enough for action snaps
Needs light to look its best
Lens selection more limited than Canon/Nikon (or just harder to source)
Autofocus system not as on point as the competition
4.8fps isn't as fast as competition either
No touchscreen
Occasional auto white balance inconsistencies
Video options not as comprehensive as those on other cameras
Artefacts visible in certain Pixel Shift Resolution images
Continuous focus doesn't track quite as well as other systems
One of the most attractive things about the K-1 is that it offers a rugged build and a full-frame sensor at a relatively affordable price. It's not cheap, but it compares favourably with the likes of the Nikon D810, Canon 5D Mk III and Sony Alpha 7R II. A
It won't be an issue for everyone, but the K-1's menu system looks very old-fashioned, and some of the icons on the Control Panel are difficult to interpret, The top two sensitivity settings produce the type of results we'd expect to see from expansion se
Recognising that attention is shifting towards mirrorless cameras, and that it's late in bringing out a full-frame SLR, Pentax has introduced the K-1 at an attractive price. Its launch price is less than the current street price of cameras such as the Can...
Seems dated even though it's a 2016 model, Only 30p video, not even 60p let alone 4K
For pixel-peeping Pentax owners, the answer is yes — but everyone else should consider alternatives first. There are some great cameras available for around $2,000. Caveat emptor...
Published: 2016-09-30, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great full-frame image quality, an abundance of clever modes (5-axis stabilisation sensor, used for Horizon Correction, Pixel Shift Resolution, Astrotracer), flex-tilt monitor leads the way in its field, it's a bargain
Lens selection more limited than Canon/Nikon (or just harder to source), autofocus system not as on point as the competition, 4.8fps isn't as fast as competition either, no touchscreen
The Pentax K-1 is one of the more interesting DLSR cameras we've seen in recent years. One, because it's the first digital full-frame camera from the company - and about time too. Second, because it crams in so many features - many of which its better-kno...
Full frame fanciness, Superb stills in the studio, Small and tough - won't give up in wet weather
Not fast enough for action snaps, Needs light to look its best
The K-1 packs a full-frame sensor at a pretty bargain price, so there's no major surprise that it's not the perfect all-rounder. Sure, it does a great job with portraits, macro and landscape shots, but it'll leave sports and wildlife photographers a litt...
Combining excellent build quality, fantastic image results and amazing value for money, the K-1 definitely holds its own against established rivals from Canon and Nikon. It certainly seems like Pentax listened to photographers when designing the K-1 and b...
Excellent image quality; superb resolution and dynamic range, High features-to-price ratio, Excellent handling with many physical controls, One of the most flexible LCD displays around
Occasional auto white balance inconsistencies, Video options not as comprehensive as those on other cameras, Artefacts visible in certain Pixel Shift Resolution images, Continuous focus doesn't track quite as well as other systems
A model as anticipated as the K-1 has to work hard to meet expectations, but those who have waited patiently are likely to be very pleased. Its recipe for success is simple: not only does it offer an awful lot for its very reasonable asking price, but it...
Pentax continues to heavily invest in still image quality and has managed to produce a camera which under the right conditions can achieve better shots hand-held than others can with a tripod. The K-1 II delivers exceptional resolution, is packed with cus...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017Landscape shooters have a unique set of needs and requirements for their gear. On the image quality side of things, a good landscape camera should offer plenty of resolution and lots of dynamic range; from a physical standpo...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017As you approach the $2000 price point you'll find flagship APS-C and Four Thirds cameras, built for speed and durability. You'll also find a handful of full-frame ILCs and DSLRs, with their own unique selling points.Few came...
