Extremely good image quality in all conditions, Image stabilization within camera body allows for removal of camera shake problems, Works well in all kinds of weather, thanks to weather sealing on camera body, Good price point versus other full frame imag
Autofocus speed lags behind other high end DSLRs, Onscreen menus are difficult to work through and poorly organized, K lens mount doesn't offer as many lens choices as a Canon or Nikon DSLR, No 4K video option, Continuous shot performance is a bit slower
When considering purchasing an advanced DSLR camera, most photographers are looking for a specific feature. Maybe they want a fast performer or a model with an excellent viewfinder. Or, as my Pentax K-1 DSLR review shows, amazing image quality.The K-1, wh...
There are little things about the feel and interface that just put me off. But that's just me and my opinion, Before the acolytes on Pentax Forums and /p/ undoubtedly start to attack me and this site, just know that I think the Pentax K-1 is a great camer
Published: 2016-07-05, Author: Chris , review by: dpreview.com
Excellent image quality and dynamic range, High resolution imaging capabilities (Pixel Shift Resolution), Extensive control over JPEG settings, Well designed ergonomics, handling and a large, useful LCD screen, Unique and innovative external LED lighting,
Hesitant SingleAF acquisition, ContinuousAF not up to contemporary standards, No dedicated AF point selector (though it can be set as fourway default), Limited modern fullframe lens selection, Limited uses for Pixel Shift Resolution shooting modes (static
The Pentax K-1 is a 36MP fully weather sealed, image stabilized full-frame DSLR that offers an enormous amount of features at a bargain price. Although the autofocus system fails to catch up with some of its peers the image quality that the K-1 offers is...
While it may not be the best choice for sports photographers, the Pentax K-1 is a great camera for dedicated landscape, still life, macro and portrait photographers. It's 36Mp sensor captures a high level of detail, which can be boosted by using the Pixel...
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Published: 2016-06-03, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
At $1,796.95, the Pentax K-1 ain't cheap but it isn't $6500 (like the Nikon D5) either, and this Pentax camera clearly punches above its weight for the features and image quality it delivers. What's more, the K-1 is a camera that feels a lot smarter than...
See below for the Pentax K1's strengths and weaknesses that we have identified.
The K-1 is any Pentax shooter's dream, and we suspect that it will also be the dream of photographers who have long been awaiting an affordable full-frame DSLR that really packs a punch.The K-1's performance speaks for itself, as does user demand for the...
Pentax DSLR owners have had to wait what seems like a lifetime for a full-frame camera, but thankfully the new K-1 doesn't disappoint. Building on its well-established APS-C and medium-format models, Pentax have delivered an amazing first-generation full...
Unlocks the full potential of full-frame Pentax lenses; Excellent image quality; Great ergonomics and build; Very compact for full-frame; Decent performance; Fast autofocus with great low-light capabilities; Very wide sensitivity range; Bright, accurate v
No built-in flash strobe; Quite heavy compared to APS-C flagships; Somewhat soft images and blown highlights by default in JPEG mode; Warm Auto white balance indoors; Slow startup and buffer clearing; Small top-deck status display; Weak viewfinder illumin
The K-1 packs a full-frame sensor at a pretty bargain price, so there's no major surprise that it's not the perfect all-rounder.Sure, it does a great job with portraits, macro and landscape shots, but it'll leave sports and wildlife photographers a little...
