Huge degree of external control, Excellent rugged, weather-sealed build quality, Superb image quality, with high resolution and dynamic range, In-body stabilisation gives sharper images with almost any lens, Compatible with vast range of new and used K-mo
Heavy and bulky body, Slow wake-up from auto power-off, Screen isn't touch-sensitive, Sluggish live view autofocus
For anyone who has a suitable collection of K-mount lenses and wants to make the step up from APS-C to full-frame, the Pentax K-1 Mark II is very easy to recommend. But I don't think it's worth upgrading from the original K-1; there's too little extra to...
Abstract: Around 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. In this buying guide we've rounded up all the c...
If you're the owner of loads of Pentax glass and desperately need better performance from Pixel Shift Resolution, the K-1 Mark II makes sense as an upgrade. Otherwise, it's a fairly modest improvement over its already capable predecessor.In the universe o...
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Published: 2018-09-27, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Proven 36MP full-frame image sensor, High resolution Pixel Shift capture, 5-axis stabilization, Weather-sealed, Attractive price, GPS and Wi-Fi,
Slow, inconsistent autofocus, Outdated video toolset, Slower (4.4fps) burst shooting, Omits UHS-II SD support, Dwindling third-party lens support
The Pentax K-1 Mark II camera is a very minor update to the original K-1, but is a fine entry point for Pentax owners looking to step up to full-frame...
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...
While bargain hunters might want to pick up any of the 36.4MP Pentax K-1 Mark I DSLRs ($1,696.95) that are still available, there's no way around the fact that the new Mark II version is simply an amazing image-making machine. Its brutal yet brilliant des...
Published: 2018-05-07, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Landscape and adventure shooters needing a camera as tough as they are. Still life and macro photographers
Those wishing to photograph sports or action. Video shooters. Those seeking an unobtrusive and/or light camera body
The Pentax K-1 II features a stabilized 36MP Full Frame sensor and one of the toughest-built bodies on the market. Jam-packed with unique features to aide those shooting under harsh conditions, we're big fans of its many control points and great ergonomic...
36MP resolving power, Clever use of Shake Reduction, Sturdy build and controls
Weak video features, Only 4.4fps continuous shooting, Contrast-detect AF in live view
The Pentax K-1 Mark II initially looks and feels like a bit of a throwback to an earlier time, but its blunt, weighty handling and solid, intelligent controls actually provide welcome relief from today's touch-screen interfaces and digital miniaturisation...