New DSLR with full-frame sensor may be announced soon. The first images of the Pentax K1-Mark II and its specs have already appeared in the public domain. The recent price drop on the existing Pentax K1, which the new camera is set to replace, also adds confidence in the imminent arrival of the K1-Mark II.
Pentax K1-Mark II kit price with FA 28-105mm F 3 lens.5-5.6 will be $ 2,400, the Body set will cost $ 2,000. The camera gets a 36MP sensor and an impressive ISO range of 100 to 819200
Pentax K1-Mark II preliminary specifications
| Sensor: 36.4 megapixel CMOS with 14 bit color depth RAW |
| Processor: PRIME IV |
| ISO range: ISO 100 – 819200 |
| Mount: KAF 2 |
| Stabilization: 5-axis optical stabilization based on Shake Reduction II sensor shift |
| Focus system: TTL phase detection autofocus, SAFOX 12 focusing unit, 33 focus sensors 25 cross-shaped sensors |
| Shutter speed: shutter speed range from 30 to 1/8000 sec, 1/200 sec sync speed |
| Continuous shooting: Full Frame mode – 4.4 frames/sec, APS-C mode – 6.4 frames |
| Screen:3.2-inch 1037,000-dot resolution. Tilt and pan capabilities in all planes. |
| Viewfinder: Pentaprism-based with eyepiece and diopter corrector. 100% field of view, 0.7x magnification |
| Interfaces: 2 SD SDHC SDXC card slots UHS-I compatible , Wi-Fi, GPS, HDMI, USB, mini-jack 3.5mm for external stereo microphone. |
| Power: Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90, battery life 670 frames |
| Dimensions: 136.5 x 110 x85.5 mm |
| Weight:1010g(battery and SD card included ,925g(body only |
When will Pentax officially announce the highly anticipated K1-Mark II SLR camera? I’m eagerly waiting to learn more about its features, improvements, and release date. Do you have any inside information to share? Let’s discuss!