Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera with 36.4MP Sensor and 5-axis image Stabilization Can be Pre-ordered at $1,796

Here we have the most awaited Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR camera with 36.4MP Sensor and 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization. The new line has favored using the most advanced hardware, as well as equipped with exclusive features such as Pixel Shift Resolution or AstroTracker. These are the features that have never appeared on any other full-frame DSLRs, in order to increase the competitiveness of products and help users to capture great images than what a normal camera can do.Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLRNew Pentax Full Frame Sensor DSLR uses KAF2 mount, compatible with Pentax-D FA lens system, but Crop mode with a choice of image area. Under the hood, the camera body with 36.4-megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, Pentax K-1 does not have anti-aliasing, or low-pass, but there an AA Filter Simulator function to reduce moire when needed. High ISO up to 204800 with the use of the PRIME IV image processor helps users to capture 14-bit RAW images. New 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization technology that can counter the effects of camera shake by up to 5 stops.Pentax Full Frame SensorThere is also pixel-shift resolution technology to create images with a higher resolution, this technology was first used in Pentax K-3 II Camera. Pixel-shift technology operates with sensor-shift mechanism of the anti-vibration system in the camera body. This tech. shifts the sensor in order to capture full color data on each pixel by compositing four shots. This grants exceptional clarity, lowers noise, and boosts the effective resolution to 42MP.

About AF system, new Pentax Full Frame DSLR camera uses a new autofocus system with 33 AF points, SAFOX 12 AF sensor (25 cross-type points), sensitivity to -3 EV, integrated LED AF assist. At the back, K-1 comes equipped with a large 3.2-inches tilting LCD screen with 1,037,000 pixels, multiple tilt axes: rotation to 44-degree, turned up to 90-degree, 35-degree left and right.Pentax K-1 price pre orderThe most concerned function for astrographers as well as those who prefer shooting stars, an AstroTracer function on Pentax K-1 that combines with the built-in GPS to minimize star trails during long exposures. It obtains location data and camera position to calculate movement of stars in the sky. The sensor is then synced with the movement in order to minimize the capture of star trails with long exposures. Additionally, there are LED lighting system in front and behind the camera body makes it easier to change the lens as well as tuning display.

Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Price is settled for $1,796.95 and can be pre-ordered from Amazon and B&Hphotovideo store, it will be sold on 25th April 2016.

Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Specifications:

  • Dimensions of 136.5 x 110.0 x 85.5 mm
  • Weight of 924g
  • TFT LCD Display of 3.2-inches, 1,037,000 pixels
  • 36.4 megapixels Full-frame CMOS Sensor
  • Maximum resolution of 7360 x 4912 pixels
  • PRIME IV Image Processor
  • Pentax K Mount
  • SAFOX 12 33-Point AF Sensor
  • Auto ISO 100-204800
  • 5-Axis In-Body Shake Reduction
  • Video recording: 1920 x 1080 at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 50i fps, 60i fps / 1280 x 720 at 50 fps, 60 fps
  • Autofocus 33 points,
  • EVF Viewfinder coverage of 100%
  • Shutter speed – Min. 30 sec. Max. 1/8000 sec
  • Continuous Shooting Speed – 4.4 fps
  • Connectivity of Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, GPS, Micro-USB 2.0, Microphone port, Headphone port, SD/SDHC/SDXC/ UHS-I card, mini-HDMI port
  • Super Resolution & AstroTracer Modes
  • D-LI90 Battery up to 760 shots

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