Pentax K-1 Officially Announced

**NZ_Ross** · 02-18-2016, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by mwilky55

Hey Ross, hope you are well down there in New Zealand.

All good thanks. We are enjoying a very nice summer

**BigMackCam** · 02-18-2016, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

I wonder if this is as professional as a Pentax will get, or if they wanted to get an affordable FF out of the door before doing something higher end (and then hopefully with proper video? Like, just use current hardware and invest a tiny bit into finding out what is needed and implementing that in the firmware.)

...

Sometimes I feel like Pentax is intentionally holding back the video capabilities because of a deal with one of their suppliers...

...

A K-1 is still a big enough investment... If it will only serve well enough for a year then...

You're a hoot, you really are!

**Deimos** · 02-18-2016, 01:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jaad75

Ricoh USA? :P
The K-3 (AFAIK) and K-5II both had -3EV sensitivity on all points. You could easy check it by comparing the regular K-5 and K-5II in dark conditions - the improvement was easy to notice on all points, not just a center one. And the K-1 uses the same AF module as the K-3...

I called him on it and he reiterated that he confirmed with Ricoh. TBH though I think he is wrong

The Ricoh site sure seems to tout -3EV capability:

"High-precision AE/AF operation at –3EV illumination Extra-accurate auto-exposure and autofocus control, even in the dark

An illumination level of –3EV makes it difficult to see a subject with the naked eye, and almost impossible to make accurate focus with manual focusing. Even under such low-illumination conditions, the K-1 assures high-precision auto-exposure and autofocus operations.* Thanks to its upgraded algorithm, its autofocus response time for poorly illuminated subjects is greatly reduced. Coupled with its super-high-resolution imaging power, the K-1 delivers exceptional shooting performance in dark locations."

Can anyone confirm?

kenspo · 02-18-2016, 01:45 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by thibs

The K-1 captures Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels; 60i/30p frame rate) in the H.264 recording format, and comes equipped with a stereo mic terminal for external microphone connection and a headphone terminal. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually, monitor sound pressure levels during microphone recording, and cut down wind noise using a new wind noise reduction mode. In addition to a host of distinctive visual effects available for movie recording,* the K-1 also provides the interval movie mode, which captures a series of 4K-resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) movie clips at a fixed interval.

Not that bad IMO.

Works for me. I made videos with Papa Roach, Black Stone Cherry, Slipknot, Judas Priest + + + With K-3 and K-3II..Think i still will deliver good video with the K-1

I think most of the complainers, just want Pentax to have have the same specs like CaNikon have, and most of them dont even use half of them. I KNOW K-1 will be a insane good camera.

And about the sensor. Yes, in theory its the same as used in the D810, but it has been rebuild and tweaked in a new and different way..So in my mind its a step better one.

Im off to play with a K-1 TODAY, so I'm in a good mood

**Deimos** · 02-18-2016, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Works for me. I made videos with Papa Roach, Black Stone Cherry, Slipknot, Judas Priest + + + With K-3 and K-3II..Think i still will deliver good video with the K-1

I think most of the complainers, just want Pentax to have have the same specs like CaNikon have, and most of them dont even use half of them. I KNOW K-1 will be a insane good camera.

And about the sensor. Yes, in theory its the same as used in the D810, but it has been rebuild and tweaked in a new and different way..So in my mind its a step better one.

Im off to play with a K-1 TODAY, so I'm in a good mood

Awesome!

You lucky guy! Enjoy

Can you confirm -3EV AF on all points for us? DPR says just the center three row.

Cheers!

jaad75 · 02-18-2016, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

And about the sensor. Yes, in theory its the same as used in the D810, but it has been rebuild and tweaked in a new and different way..

Honestly, I think they told you some marketing bullshit. But I'd love to be wrong.

kenspo · 02-18-2016, 01:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Deimos

Awesome!

You lucky guy! Enjoy

Can you confirm -3EV AF on all points for us? DPR says just the center three row.

Cheers!

Will do when i meet the guys from Ricoh later today

Originally posted by jaad75

Honestly, I think they told you some marketing bullshit. But I'd love to be wrong.

Do you really think they put the same sensor in without doing something with it?

I've shot with the D810, so i will be able to compare. And i will ask Ricoh directly in our meeting later today!

**Deimos** · 02-18-2016, 01:59 AM - **1 Like**

Man the Ricoh sites for the new K-1 are really bloody fantastic.

This one made my pants move...

gazonk · 02-18-2016, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Im off to play with a K-1 TODAY, so I'm in a good mood

You lucky guy!

The K-1 looks almost perfect to me, I can't wait to see more of what it can do.

About all the video complaints: I use video only occasionally and don't really care about 4K yet, it would only give me too much data to work with. But I do care about the real SR for video of my K-5 which was removed in later models. Do we know what kind of video SR the K-1 offers yet?

jaad75 · 02-18-2016, 02:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Deimos

I called him on it and he reiterated that he confirmed with Ricoh. TBH though I think he is wrong

He IS wrong. Not for the first time...

Quote:

Light metering measured at ISO 100 and with a 50mm F1.4 lens; focusing measured at ISO 100, at room temperature and with 25 middle sensors

Features2 | PENTAX K-1 | RICOH IMAGING

Gimbal · 02-18-2016, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

About all the video complaints: I use video only occasionally and don't really care about 4K yet, it would only give me too much data to work with. But I do care about the real SR for video of my K-5 which was removed in later models. Do we know what kind of video SR the K-1 offers yet?

They mentioned it in a youtube video and said that it was not supported. I have no idea why.

grispie · 02-18-2016, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

But I do care about the real SR for video of my K-5 which was removed in later models. Do we know what kind of video SR the K-1 offers yet?

quote from ricoh site on what you can set the smart dial mode for SR:

Still-image shooting: ON/OFF of SR mechanism
Movie recording: ON/OFF of Movie SR mechanism

I think there is your answer..

kenspo · 02-18-2016, 02:33 AM

I will play with the K-1 all weekend, so then it will be easier for me to answer questions better. Just keep that in mind

grispie · 02-18-2016, 02:37 AM

for videasts:
It does have a new 'flat' mode. Could be advantageous when it comes to preserving dynamic range and IQ for video..

Belcik · 02-18-2016, 02:53 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

I will play with the K-1 all weekend, so then it will be easier for me to answer questions better. Just keep that in mind

Waiting anxiously for "No more games, real K1 pictures" and "No more stills, just K1 videos"

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02-18-2016, 01:29 AM	#196
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by mwilky55 Hey Ross, hope you are well down there in New Zealand. All good thanks. We are enjoying a very nice summer

02-18-2016, 01:29 AM	#197
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by kadajawi I wonder if this is as professional as a Pentax will get, or if they wanted to get an affordable FF out of the door before doing something higher end (and then hopefully with proper video? Like, just use current hardware and invest a tiny bit into finding out what is needed and implementing that in the firmware.) ... Sometimes I feel like Pentax is intentionally holding back the video capabilities because of a deal with one of their suppliers... ... A K-1 is still a big enough investment... If it will only serve well enough for a year then... You're a hoot, you really are!

02-18-2016, 01:36 AM - 1 Like	#198
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by jaad75 Ricoh USA? :P The K-3 (AFAIK) and K-5II both had -3EV sensitivity on all points. You could easy check it by comparing the regular K-5 and K-5II in dark conditions - the improvement was easy to notice on all points, not just a center one. And the K-1 uses the same AF module as the K-3... I called him on it and he reiterated that he confirmed with Ricoh. TBH though I think he is wrong The Ricoh site sure seems to tout -3EV capability: "High-precision AE/AF operation at –3EV illumination Extra-accurate auto-exposure and autofocus control, even in the dark An illumination level of –3EV makes it difficult to see a subject with the naked eye, and almost impossible to make accurate focus with manual focusing. Even under such low-illumination conditions, the K-1 assures high-precision auto-exposure and autofocus operations.* Thanks to its upgraded algorithm, its autofocus response time for poorly illuminated subjects is greatly reduced. Coupled with its super-high-resolution imaging power, the K-1 delivers exceptional shooting performance in dark locations." Can anyone confirm?

02-18-2016, 01:45 AM - 9 Likes	#199
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by thibs The K-1 captures Full HD movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels; 60i/30p frame rate) in the H.264 recording format, and comes equipped with a stereo mic terminal for external microphone connection and a headphone terminal. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually, monitor sound pressure levels during microphone recording, and cut down wind noise using a new wind noise reduction mode. In addition to a host of distinctive visual effects available for movie recording,* the K-1 also provides the interval movie mode, which captures a series of 4K-resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) movie clips at a fixed interval. Not that bad IMO. Works for me. I made videos with Papa Roach, Black Stone Cherry, Slipknot, Judas Priest + + + With K-3 and K-3II..Think i still will deliver good video with the K-1 I think most of the complainers, just want Pentax to have have the same specs like CaNikon have, and most of them dont even use half of them. I KNOW K-1 will be a insane good camera. And about the sensor. Yes, in theory its the same as used in the D810, but it has been rebuild and tweaked in a new and different way..So in my mind its a step better one. Im off to play with a K-1 TODAY, so I'm in a good mood

02-18-2016, 01:48 AM	#200
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by kenspo Works for me. I made videos with Papa Roach, Black Stone Cherry, Slipknot, Judas Priest + + + With K-3 and K-3II..Think i still will deliver good video with the K-1 I think most of the complainers, just want Pentax to have have the same specs like CaNikon have, and most of them dont even use half of them. I KNOW K-1 will be a insane good camera. And about the sensor. Yes, in theory its the same as used in the D810, but it has been rebuild and tweaked in a new and different way..So in my mind its a step better one. Im off to play with a K-1 TODAY, so I'm in a good mood Awesome! You lucky guy! Enjoy Can you confirm -3EV AF on all points for us? DPR says just the center three row. Cheers!

02-18-2016, 01:52 AM	#201
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by kenspo And about the sensor. Yes, in theory its the same as used in the D810, but it has been rebuild and tweaked in a new and different way.. Honestly, I think they told you some marketing bullshit. But I'd love to be wrong.

02-18-2016, 01:55 AM - 2 Likes	#202
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Deimos Awesome! You lucky guy! Enjoy Can you confirm -3EV AF on all points for us? DPR says just the center three row. Cheers! Will do when i meet the guys from Ricoh later today Originally posted by jaad75 Honestly, I think they told you some marketing bullshit. But I'd love to be wrong. Do you really think they put the same sensor in without doing something with it? I've shot with the D810, so i will be able to compare. And i will ask Ricoh directly in our meeting later today!

02-18-2016, 01:59 AM - 1 Like	#203
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Man the Ricoh sites for the new K-1 are really bloody fantastic. This one made my pants move...

02-18-2016, 02:08 AM	#204
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by kenspo Im off to play with a K-1 TODAY, so I'm in a good mood You lucky guy! The K-1 looks almost perfect to me, I can't wait to see more of what it can do. About all the video complaints: I use video only occasionally and don't really care about 4K yet, it would only give me too much data to work with. But I do care about the real SR for video of my K-5 which was removed in later models. Do we know what kind of video SR the K-1 offers yet?

02-18-2016, 02:20 AM - 1 Like	#205
jaad75 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cracow Posts: 457	Originally posted by Deimos I called him on it and he reiterated that he confirmed with Ricoh. TBH though I think he is wrong He IS wrong. Not for the first time... Quote: Light metering measured at ISO 100 and with a 50mm F1.4 lens; focusing measured at ISO 100, at room temperature and with 25 middle sensors Features2 \| PENTAX K-1 \| RICOH IMAGING

02-18-2016, 02:29 AM	#206
Gimbal Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,106	Originally posted by gazonk About all the video complaints: I use video only occasionally and don't really care about 4K yet, it would only give me too much data to work with. But I do care about the real SR for video of my K-5 which was removed in later models. Do we know what kind of video SR the K-1 offers yet? They mentioned it in a youtube video and said that it was not supported. I have no idea why.

02-18-2016, 02:31 AM	#207
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by gazonk But I do care about the real SR for video of my K-5 which was removed in later models. Do we know what kind of video SR the K-1 offers yet? quote from ricoh site on what you can set the smart dial mode for SR: Still-image shooting: ON/OFF of SR mechanism Movie recording: ON/OFF of Movie SR mechanism I think there is your answer..

02-18-2016, 02:33 AM	#208
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	I will play with the K-1 all weekend, so then it will be easier for me to answer questions better. Just keep that in mind

02-18-2016, 02:37 AM	#209
grispie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,199	for videasts: It does have a new 'flat' mode. Could be advantageous when it comes to preserving dynamic range and IQ for video..

02-18-2016, 02:53 AM	#210
Belcik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Russia,Moscow Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by kenspo I will play with the K-1 all weekend, so then it will be easier for me to answer questions better. Just keep that in mind Waiting anxiously for "No more games, real K1 pictures" and "No more stills, just K1 videos"