Pentax K-1 Mark II
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The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a full-frame digital SLR camera from Pentax, announced in 2018 as the successor to the K-1. It combines a 36.4-megapixel CMOS sensor, Pentax KAF2 mount, PRIME IV processing with an accelerator unit, and five-axis SR II stabilization inside the body. Its design keeps the familiar strengths of the brand: a pentaprism finder with almost complete framing, a weather-sealed magnesium-alloy body, dual SD slots and a flexible 3.2-inch LCD monitor.
Its photographic value lies in high resolution, physical controls and a direct SLR shooting experience for users who still prefer working through an eye-level finder. Pixel Shift Resolution II expands detail in static scenes and adds a dynamic mode for handheld shooting, while ISO 100-819200 and in-body stabilization help in difficult light. It is not a camera built around modern video, but it remains a strong still-image tool for color, texture, landscape, studio work and night photography.
The K-1 Mark II fits landscape, nature, architecture, slower portrait work, astrophotography, travel documentation and field use with K-mount lenses. Its rugged construction, built-in GPS, Astrotracer function and broad finder make it attractive for photographers who value autonomy and reliability away from the studio. With its commercial cycle now reported as closed in Japan, it stands as one of the final reference points in Pentax's full-frame SLR line.
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- Brand
- Pentax
- Line or model
- K-1 Mark II
- Effective megapixels
- 36.4 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Interno/Internal
- Low pass filter
- AA-filter-free design with AA Filter Simulator using the SR unit. Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
- ISO range
- ISO AUTO / 100 to 819200 Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- Focus points
- 33 Number of available autofocus points.
- Body type
- Full-frame Pentax K-mount digital SLR camera.
- Body classification
- DSLR
- Body dimensions
- Approx. 136.5 x 110 x 85.5 mm, excluding protrusions. Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Weather sealing
- Weather sealing against dust and moisture.
- Viewfinder
- Pentaprism finder with approx. 100% coverage and approx. 0.70x magnification. Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- Screen size
- 3.2-inch LCD, 3:2 aspect ratio. Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen resolution
- Approx. 1,037,000 dots. Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- Touch screen
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- Screen articulation
- Flexible-tilt LCD, adjustable horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- Video modes
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p; HD 1280 x 720 at 60p/50p; interval movie up to 4K 3840 x 2160. Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- FHD max FPS
- 30 Maximum frames per second in Full HD.
- Wireless connectivity
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz, channels 1-11, WPA2/AES. Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Battery type
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 Battery type/model used by the camera.
- Continuous shooting
- Up to approx. 4.4 fps in full-frame; up to approx. 6.4 fps in APS-C crop. Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
- Storage media
- Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots compatible with UHS-I. Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- Launch price
- USD 2,000 In 2018, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current price
- USD 1,500 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Sep/2026.
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