K-1 mark II imminent

**BigMackCam** · 02-19-2018, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by landofcourtness

I'm so very confused, if the pictures just posted to pentaxrumors is correct... I literally just took out my K-1, just to make sure I wasn't seeing things. This looks identical in every way to the camera I currently have in my hand. Looking over the specs, besides a boost in ISO performance, maybe a slight improvement on Pixel-shift (which I truly didn't ask for)... I fail to spot the key difference. What am I missing??

I don't believe you're missing anything obvious. And I don't consider this to be any different in broad scope to the K-3 vs K-3II refresh (the K-3II also looked identical to the K-3, save for a slightly different prism hump). It's not a completely new model. It's not even a major upgrade. It's a minor, mid-term refresh... and, so far as we know, to be priced accordingly.

I think you were probably expecting the K-2... and I think you're at least a year too early for that. Remember, the K-1 is only two years old...

**monochrome** · 02-19-2018, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by McRaw

There is also in the original K1

yeah. I looked at my K-1 and deleted my post

pschlute · 02-19-2018, 03:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mr Bassie

It has II next to the name on the front

and ?

zapp · 02-19-2018, 03:57 PM

Not too much developement budget spent on MKii - fair enough. 1.5-2 year until we can expect a real update. A faster APS-C solution maybe before. Bring on lenses.
If my K1 fails today, I would definitely get a MKii to replace it. Decent marketing. On the other hand I would not sell K1 for K1 ii unless some internal spec is revealed to us with official release.

Not a Number · 02-19-2018, 03:58 PM

They fixed the creaking in the hand grip, problems with the mode dial an leg/arm popping out of the articulated screen. Not very noticeable externally :P

Mistral75 · 02-19-2018, 04:00 PM - **3 Likes**

Guys, don't you notice anything?

**jatrax** · 02-19-2018, 04:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by landofcourtness

I'm so very confused, if the pictures just posted to pentaxrumors is correct... I literally just took out my K-1, just to make sure I wasn't seeing things. This looks identical in every way to the camera I currently have in my hand. Looking over the specs, besides a boost in ISO performance, maybe a slight improvement on Pixel-shift (which I truly didn't ask for)... I fail to spot the key difference. What am I missing?? People keep comparing this to the K-5ii release, but removing the AA-filter was a big deal, and the improvements to ISO were very needed. This literally feels like the same camera. I think ISO can be difficult to spot, especially in a camera that already had amazing ISO control and dynamic range... Is this really what has delayed development of a APS-C or Medium format successor??... 'say it ain't so Pentax, say it ain't so'...

Not sure what you were expecting? This is clearly a 'mkII' not a new camera. So nothing external is going to change. Internally, who knows? Probably a few tweaks here and there. This is just the second production run of the K-1 with whatever tech is ready and can be included inside the same form factor. This is hugely good news because it means the K-1 sold through the entire production run at a margin that allows another production run.

Where is the downside? If you are looking for the NEW FF camera, I expect that in 2020 or 2021.

**Belnan** · 02-19-2018, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Guys, don't you notice anything?

If true that would be amazing

pakinjapan · 02-19-2018, 04:09 PM

It is less than 2 weeks to go for CP+2018. The timing is about right.

Mistral75 · 02-19-2018, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

If true that would be amazing

Amazing, no, but good news, definitely.

**Belnan** · 02-19-2018, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

If true that would be amazing

Actually I have know idea what your talking about.

Mistral75 · 02-19-2018, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

Actually I have know idea what your talking about.

A clue: look at the rear LCD.

The Squirrel Mafia · 02-19-2018, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

A clue: look at the rear LCD.

Looks about the same as the K-1.

wisent · 02-19-2018, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by Mistral75

Guys, don't you notice anything?

Good catch! That could be good news regarding the shutter shock issue.

ofer4 · 02-19-2018, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Belnan

Actually I have know idea what your talking about.

Flash sync speed...

02-19-2018, 03:56 PM - 1 Like	#18
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by Mr Bassie It has II next to the name on the front and ? Attached Images

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02-19-2018, 03:50 PM	#16
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by landofcourtness I'm so very confused, if the pictures just posted to pentaxrumors is correct... I literally just took out my K-1, just to make sure I wasn't seeing things. This looks identical in every way to the camera I currently have in my hand. Looking over the specs, besides a boost in ISO performance, maybe a slight improvement on Pixel-shift (which I truly didn't ask for)... I fail to spot the key difference. What am I missing?? I don't believe you're missing anything obvious. And I don't consider this to be any different in broad scope to the K-3 vs K-3II refresh (the K-3II also looked identical to the K-3, save for a slightly different prism hump). It's not a completely new model. It's not even a major upgrade. It's a minor, mid-term refresh... and, so far as we know, to be priced accordingly. I think you were probably expecting the K-2... and I think you're at least a year too early for that. Remember, the K-1 is only two years old...

02-19-2018, 03:53 PM	#17
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by McRaw There is also in the original K1 yeah. I looked at my K-1 and deleted my post

02-19-2018, 03:57 PM	#19
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Not too much developement budget spent on MKii - fair enough. 1.5-2 year until we can expect a real update. A faster APS-C solution maybe before. Bring on lenses. If my K1 fails today, I would definitely get a MKii to replace it. Decent marketing. On the other hand I would not sell K1 for K1 ii unless some internal spec is revealed to us with official release.

02-19-2018, 03:58 PM	#20
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	They fixed the creaking in the hand grip, problems with the mode dial an leg/arm popping out of the articulated screen. Not very noticeable externally :P

02-19-2018, 04:00 PM - 3 Likes	#21
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Guys, don't you notice anything?

02-19-2018, 04:04 PM - 1 Like	#22
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by landofcourtness I'm so very confused, if the pictures just posted to pentaxrumors is correct... I literally just took out my K-1, just to make sure I wasn't seeing things. This looks identical in every way to the camera I currently have in my hand. Looking over the specs, besides a boost in ISO performance, maybe a slight improvement on Pixel-shift (which I truly didn't ask for)... I fail to spot the key difference. What am I missing?? People keep comparing this to the K-5ii release, but removing the AA-filter was a big deal, and the improvements to ISO were very needed. This literally feels like the same camera. I think ISO can be difficult to spot, especially in a camera that already had amazing ISO control and dynamic range... Is this really what has delayed development of a APS-C or Medium format successor??... 'say it ain't so Pentax, say it ain't so'... Not sure what you were expecting? This is clearly a 'mkII' not a new camera. So nothing external is going to change. Internally, who knows? Probably a few tweaks here and there. This is just the second production run of the K-1 with whatever tech is ready and can be included inside the same form factor. This is hugely good news because it means the K-1 sold through the entire production run at a margin that allows another production run. Where is the downside? If you are looking for the NEW FF camera, I expect that in 2020 or 2021.

02-19-2018, 04:07 PM	#23
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by Mistral75 Guys, don't you notice anything? If true that would be amazing

02-19-2018, 04:09 PM	#24
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	It is less than 2 weeks to go for CP+2018. The timing is about right.

02-19-2018, 04:09 PM	#25
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Belnan If true that would be amazing Amazing, no, but good news, definitely.

02-19-2018, 04:10 PM	#26
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	Originally posted by Belnan If true that would be amazing Actually I have know idea what your talking about.

02-19-2018, 04:17 PM	#27
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Belnan Actually I have know idea what your talking about. A clue: look at the rear LCD.

02-19-2018, 04:23 PM	#28
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,054	Originally posted by Mistral75 A clue: look at the rear LCD. Looks about the same as the K-1.

02-19-2018, 04:24 PM	#29
wisent Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 62	Originally posted by Mistral75 Guys, don't you notice anything? Good catch! That could be good news regarding the shutter shock issue.

02-19-2018, 04:25 PM	#30
ofer4 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 428	Originally posted by Belnan Actually I have know idea what your talking about. Flash sync speed...