Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera detailed specifications leaked

Craig66 · 02-13-2018, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Pentax K-1 Mark II high ISO sensitivity: ISO 819,200 (for photo) and ISO 25,600 (for video).
Upgraded Pixel Shift Resolution (SR II).
The Pentax K-1 Mark II camera will have PRIME IV 14-bit imaging processing chip with the original Accelerator Unit (a RICOH developed processing device) that effectively suppresses noise and reproduces fine-details with rich colors even at high ISO levels. The Accelerator Unit was first introduced in the Pentax K-70, followed by the Pentax KP and is now being introduced in the K-1 Mark II marking the 3rd generation.

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**clickclick** · 02-13-2018, 09:15 PM

That looks to be a pretty minor enhancement. Have to wonder about the firmware update that was "coming soon" back in December and how much of what is new could be taken care of with programming.

reh321 · 02-13-2018, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

That looks to be a pretty minor enhancement. Have to wonder about the firmware update that was "coming soon" back in December and how much of what is new could be taken care of with programming.

incorporating the noise reduction from the K-70/KP is very good and did require a hardware upgrade.

Dericali · 02-13-2018, 09:25 PM

Looks like almost no difference to the current model?

**clickclick** · 02-13-2018, 09:35 PM - **1 Like**

I can't see a body redesign for this. If these specs are accurate, I'd think it's in the same physical package. So what's the camera in the teaser photos? Just a "stock" photo of a DSLR, or something else to tease us?

Also, would this upgrade to the K1 take the level of R&D and other resources to put everything else on hold? My first reaction is one of skepticism, but I also know nothing of what it really takes to make this all work and what resources Pentax has.

Sandy Hancock · 02-13-2018, 09:41 PM

Predictably minor. I'll cope with my K-1 originals for now

reh321 · 02-13-2018, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

I can't see a body redesign for this. If these specs are accurate, I'd think it's in the same physical package. So what's the camera in the teaser photos? Just a "stock" photo of a DSLR, or something else to tease us?

Also, would this upgrade to the K1 take the level of R&D and other resources to put everything else on hold? My first reaction is one of skepticism, but I also know nothing of what it really takes to make this all work and what resources Pentax has.

Looks to me this is the minor upstep implied by making this a 'mark' instead of a new model - in this case the "flagship" gets the noise reduction chip already in two other models.

I'm guessing that there will be multiple announcements soon - perhaps the teaser has to do with the K-3ii 'situation' that has caused so much angst.

joergens.mi · 02-13-2018, 10:23 PM

Seems to be a new mainboard, because of he additional processor.
Missing USB-3 update und increasing speed in writing to the sd cards (because frame/s didn't change)

Must wait for the test pictures wether the quality in ISO increased (hopefully).

Seems to be a normal mid-time update of the HW.

ogl · 02-13-2018, 10:28 PM

What is really new?

MadMathMind · 02-13-2018, 10:35 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by ogl

What is really new?

The number of Nikon users.

reh321 · 02-13-2018, 10:39 PM

Originally posted by ogl

What is really new?

Repeating message #3 above:
incorporating the noise reduction from the K-70/KP is very good and did require a hardware upgrade.

stevebrot · 02-13-2018, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Looks to me this is the minor upstep implied by making this a 'mark' instead of a new model - in this case the "flagship" gets the noise reduction chip already in two other models.

I remember the K-5II/K-5IIs which was about as minor an upgrade as one might imagine (AF upgrade* mostly with the "s" losing its AA filter). The K-1II appears to be similar in scope and impact.

Steve

* The step from SAFOX IX+ to SAFOX X provided additional low light sensitivity as well as fixes for poor performance under tungsten light and overall improvements that were incremental, but needed.

**caliscouser** · 02-13-2018, 11:13 PM - **1 Like**

If this is true, it's a real nothing burger.

LightBug · 02-13-2018, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I remember the K-5II/K-5IIs which was about as minor an upgrade as one might imagine (AF upgrade mostly with the "s" losing its AA filter). The K-1II appears to be similar in scope and impact.

Steve

They also fixed AF inconsistency under tungsten lighting for K-5ii/iis series.

reh321 · 02-13-2018, 11:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MadMathMind

The number of Nikon users.

You think some Nikon users would 'defect' to Pentax because the K-1 will now exceed all Nikon cameras even more in the DxOMark's "sports" measure!

02-13-2018, 08:56 PM	#1
Craig66 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sapphire Coast. NSW. Posts: 141	Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera detailed specifications leaked Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera detailed specifications leaked Quote: Pentax K-1 Mark II high ISO sensitivity: ISO 819,200 (for photo) and ISO 25,600 (for video). Upgraded Pixel Shift Resolution (SR II). The Pentax K-1 Mark II camera will have PRIME IV 14-bit imaging processing chip with the original Accelerator Unit (a RICOH developed processing device) that effectively suppresses noise and reproduces fine-details with rich colors even at high ISO levels. The Accelerator Unit was first introduced in the Pentax K-70, followed by the Pentax KP and is now being introduced in the K-1 Mark II marking the 3rd generation. Read more: Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera detailed specifications leaked \| Pentax Rumors

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by reh321 Looks to me this is the minor upstep implied by making this a 'mark' instead of a new model - in this case the "flagship" gets the noise reduction chip already in two other models. I remember the K-5II/K-5IIs which was about as minor an upgrade as one might imagine (AF upgrade* mostly with the "s" losing its AA filter). The K-1II appears to be similar in scope and impact. Steve * The step from SAFOX IX+ to SAFOX X provided additional low light sensitivity as well as fixes for poor performance under tungsten light and overall improvements that were incremental, but needed. Last edited by stevebrot; 02-13-2018 at 11:25 PM.

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02-13-2018, 09:15 PM	#2
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	That looks to be a pretty minor enhancement. Have to wonder about the firmware update that was "coming soon" back in December and how much of what is new could be taken care of with programming.

02-13-2018, 09:23 PM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by clickclick That looks to be a pretty minor enhancement. Have to wonder about the firmware update that was "coming soon" back in December and how much of what is new could be taken care of with programming. incorporating the noise reduction from the K-70/KP is very good and did require a hardware upgrade.

02-13-2018, 09:25 PM	#4
Dericali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Berlin Posts: 298	Looks like almost no difference to the current model?

02-13-2018, 09:35 PM - 1 Like	#5
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	I can't see a body redesign for this. If these specs are accurate, I'd think it's in the same physical package. So what's the camera in the teaser photos? Just a "stock" photo of a DSLR, or something else to tease us? Also, would this upgrade to the K1 take the level of R&D and other resources to put everything else on hold? My first reaction is one of skepticism, but I also know nothing of what it really takes to make this all work and what resources Pentax has.

02-13-2018, 09:41 PM	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Predictably minor. I'll cope with my K-1 originals for now

02-13-2018, 09:54 PM	#7
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by clickclick I can't see a body redesign for this. If these specs are accurate, I'd think it's in the same physical package. So what's the camera in the teaser photos? Just a "stock" photo of a DSLR, or something else to tease us? Also, would this upgrade to the K1 take the level of R&D and other resources to put everything else on hold? My first reaction is one of skepticism, but I also know nothing of what it really takes to make this all work and what resources Pentax has. Looks to me this is the minor upstep implied by making this a 'mark' instead of a new model - in this case the "flagship" gets the noise reduction chip already in two other models. I'm guessing that there will be multiple announcements soon - perhaps the teaser has to do with the K-3ii 'situation' that has caused so much angst.

02-13-2018, 10:23 PM	#8
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	Seems to be a new mainboard, because of he additional processor. Missing USB-3 update und increasing speed in writing to the sd cards (because frame/s didn't change) Must wait for the test pictures wether the quality in ISO increased (hopefully). Seems to be a normal mid-time update of the HW.

02-13-2018, 10:28 PM	#9
ogl Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sankt Peterburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,382	What is really new?

02-13-2018, 10:35 PM - 5 Likes	#10
MadMathMind Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,717	Originally posted by ogl What is really new? The number of Nikon users.

02-13-2018, 10:39 PM	#11
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by ogl What is really new? Repeating message #3 above: incorporating the noise reduction from the K-70/KP is very good and did require a hardware upgrade.

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02-13-2018, 11:13 PM - 1 Like	#13
caliscouser Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,037	If this is true, it's a real nothing burger.

02-13-2018, 11:14 PM	#14
LightBug Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OC, CA, USA Posts: 506	Originally posted by stevebrot I remember the K-5II/K-5IIs which was about as minor an upgrade as one might imagine (AF upgrade mostly with the "s" losing its AA filter). The K-1II appears to be similar in scope and impact. Steve They also fixed AF inconsistency under tungsten lighting for K-5ii/iis series.

02-13-2018, 11:16 PM - 1 Like	#15
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by MadMathMind The number of Nikon users. You think some Nikon users would 'defect' to Pentax because the K-1 will now exceed all Nikon cameras even more in the DxOMark's "sports" measure!