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Shopper : the description does not explicitly state the battery pack is included, is it?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?SHARLIE B : I have wanted to purchase the K1 original ever since it was released. I am a loyal Pentax fan and I had to have this as my first full-frame!CRAIG W : Camera is high quality and compatible with all of my Pentax lenses.Peilan O : Need a full frame Pentax camera.Peilan O : I've got a few pentax lenses from the film cameras.KUANG YU L : I used PENTAX's APS-C camera before, and I wanted to start using a full-frame camera. This PENTAX silver full-frame camera is so beautiful that it attracted me to start.KUANG YU L : I currently use an APS-C camera and hope to use a full-frame camera from PENTAX, and this is such a beautiful silver camera, so I am particularly attracted to buy it.MATTHEW L : Needing to upgrade to FF for awhile. I like the kit with battery grip.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-08-22T04:01:22

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Camera - kit, not so much

I love my pentax cameras. I'm hoping that this will last like my k-1000. I didn't rate it a complete 5 star because I would not buy the package again. The battery grip for me was a waste. The camera is heavier as is and the grip makes it more so. Also, it is suggested to keep the camera in one position and that is not how I take pictures (but to be fair, I take nature pictures), The camera will barely fit in the camera bag that came with the kit. I did like the filters and extra battery with charger. But they would have been cheaper if I bought them separately.

LISA W.

2023-01-25T07:36:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Product

Excellent. I have been a Pentax user for many years now, and this camera does exactly what I need - excellent color rendition, well-built, weather-sealed, fast enough AF for my various work.

Jonathan W.

2022-09-29T11:10:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax K1

Had a lot of auto focus film lenses that fit Pentax as well as some manual lenses that all work great

MAURICE G.

2022-09-09T06:36:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentaxians will love the K-1 II.

First, if you're already a Pentaxian and you're looking for an upgrade, this is probably the #1 choice for you. Another strong contender is the K3-III depending on your needs. I wanted the full-frame experience with the lenses I already own. I have not been disappointed. The buttons and menus are intuitive. Again, this is from a long-time Pentax user's perspective. It's a husky camera but easily doable with my small hands. I can easily switch from the K-1 to my K-3 and K-5iiis without problems. I view this camera as the ultimate for me. I might never purchase another DSLR, and mirrorless is a foreign world to me for now. I expect to use it for many years. However, if you are NOT already a Pentax user, I would question if this camera would make you happy. There are excellent reviews out there explaining the differences, so I won't do that here. The general opinion is that it competes well as a landscape camera but gets beat otherwise. Lens choices are vast.

KAREN M.

2022-08-01T10:24:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera and Essential Accessories bundle

This is a wonderful bundle of essential product. As a long time Pentax owner, my current lenses made this bundle a no-brainer. The price was right and the accessories are of good quality. If you were just getting started in digital photography, this would make a great bundle to get you going.

Brian S.

2022-05-09T09:50:04

Rated 4 out of 5

Pentax K1

I love this camera. I recently upgraded from the K-5 to the K-1 and impressed with the sharpness, color and focus. The options are numerous in fine tuning preferences. Natural color is accurate. It works well for me with studio lighting, however when using outdoor for action shots it is a slower than the K-5. Continuous shooting speed performance is lacking for me.

Sara S.

2022-03-11T13:20:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Buy For The Dollar

I've been with Pentax since the 70's. My first Pentax was the 35mm KM.. Since then I have owned two others. The Pentax K-1 Mark II is the first full framed digital. I have never been disappointed with the quality of the Pentax products. I would recommend this package as it is true to it's advertisement and it's expedited shipping promise.

FRANK K.

2022-01-10T07:31:09

Rated 5 out of 5

The right mix of features

Wow - what a beauty. I chose this over the more recent K3 (APS-C) because some of the features on the K1 are not to be found in other Pentax models (tilt screen, GPS). I wasn't necessarily looking for a full frame camera so that is a bonus. The latest greatest upgraded auto-focus in the K3 aren't that important to me, I don't shoot video. So this K-1 has it all. The full frame zoom lens kit is a good package. The deal with SD card and spare battery and charger is also a better fit for me than the package being offered by a competitor store in NY (which I also buy from) - they were offering a photo editing software. I mean, presumably someone buying a K-1 would already be using their own software so it didn't make much sense to buy that package. The Adorama package deal was thoughtful and I am glad I bought from Adorama instead.

KIRAN A.

2022-01-03T04:30:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax K1 Mark ll from Adorama

Great Camera, love the fact that I can use all my older but still really Good Lens and flash. Also weather and dust proof. You can feel the Toughness and Quality Build when you put this camera in your hands. Oh not to mention the fact that is a Full Frame (35mm) Camera, which of everybody knows Bigger is Better.

JAMES K.

2021-12-24T09:45:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax K1ii from Adorama

What a Great Camera Bundle, Also a Great Price with Super Fast Shipping

JAMES K.

2021-11-24T14:48:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax K1 Mark II

Pentax as usual a grate camera. It is a working horse, grate quality, sharp image.

HERNAN T.

2021-11-24T14:47:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax K1 II

Pentax as usual a grate camera. It is a working horse, grate quality, sharp image.

HERNAN T.

2021-08-31T14:15:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Would buy it all again if I had to

This literally has everything I feel anyone would need to start doing photography. For the price you can't go wrong. Yes, although some items could have been perhaps a higher quality, you can't beat the fact everything is bundled together and made convenient in 1 package deal. Lens are great for many different types of shots. Bag does well to fit majority of the tools you need on the go. The extra extension for the battery is a great for the handling of the camera and it also significantly extends your battery life. The software however, is a bit outdated. I believe it is 3 year old version. Regardless, you get something to edit your pictures with therefore, I am not complaining since most picture editing software now requires a yearly subscription. Love the camera strap that came with it as well, really comfortable. Battery chargers there's two and it allows you to either charge both or have different ways to charge your battery. Either way, they both work well.

ALBERTO L.

2021-07-18T08:20:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax loves SLRs

If you used a K-1 II you would be able to feel the SLR-love inside it

THOMAS L.

2021-03-20T13:00:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Thrilled with the K-1 Mark II, looking forward to years of use.

I have been a life long Pentax user and had been considering going to a full frame DLSR for some time. I am delighted with Pentax's entry into full frame DSLRs with the K-1 Mark II. So far it has exceeded all expectations and I have barely scratched the surface of it's capabilities. Image quality is amazing, the Wifi remote operation from my cell phone is coming in handy for wildlife. With this camera I know the only limitation my work will face is my own limits, not the camera's!

Chris G.

2021-03-01T09:12:26

Rated 5 out of 5

The Pentax K-1 II.... "Landscape King!"

I have been through all the brands from Nikon to Canon, Olympus to Fuji. I purchased a Pentax K3 several years ago and have missed that camera since I sold it. Well I finally took the plunge and purchased the K-1 II. First of all the service from Adorama was top notch....could not ask for better. I took the K-1 out to the coast for a trip I had planned. I also took my full Olympus kit as well thinking they would share the duties. Well, the Oly did not come out of its bag. This Pentax is so user friendly and the menus are easy to navigate. Having said that....it is seldom that you ever have to dive into the menus as most everything you need is there without taking your eye from the gorgeous and huge viewfinder. No doubt the best optical viewfinder in existence on a full frame camera!! The images are stunning and huge dynamic range! I would highly recommend the camera. Just heft one and compare the perceived quality when in hand against anything you are using now. This is photography's best kept secret!

DANIEL K.

2020-12-24T08:37:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing camera

I have been wanting this camera since it first came out. Got a great deal from Adorama during holiday sale. I am familiar with its general layout since I own a K3. I have not had time yet to give it a full workout but I'm thrilled to have it and look forward to the better images in the full frame format. The wifi connection and tilting screen are some of the other improvements I appreciate. As others have said, you cannot touch all of the technology in this camera for this price by other makers.

TIMOTHY T.

2020-11-07T08:54:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera

Great camera, Equals my Nikon D810 but has additional features that the Nikon doesn't. Like AstroTracer, Pixel Shift, 5 axis stabilization with any lens, all direction tilt screen, rear lighting for buttons with night time red as well, and built in GPS. These and other features make the camera easier to use. It is also less expensive than Nikon.

Frank S.

2020-09-27T15:43:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Pentax K1Mark II love this camera.

Dream come true. Many complements on this camera and the way the photos turn out.

Melissa H.

2020-09-27T15:42:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Bundle

Enjoy getting right out of the box ready to use items. Was able to go out and shoot the very next day.

Melissa H.

2019-12-17T08:49:52

Rated 4 out of 5

Undertated Camera

It's an amazing landscape camera for the cost. With a good lens, there is nothing you can't capture in amazing detail.

Lonnie B.

2019-11-28T06:29:53

Rated 1 out of 5

I like this camera

So far great camera, very sharp pictures

DEWAYNE H.

2019-10-03T10:24:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the new camera

K1 mark ii is my first full frame Pentax, I shoot a lot of low light situations it has done great so far.

Kevin D.

2019-06-20T09:41:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Astroguider

I bought it for the Astro guider and I found it very easy to use.

Laura G.

2019-05-10T12:06:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my Pentax

I love my Pentax K-1 Mark II. This is my second K-1. I bought a second body so I can have my original K-1 astromodified. I love the builtin intervalometer and the Astrotracer.

Carol W.

2019-05-08T12:06:55

Rated 3 out of 5

Rigged but Too heavy

Pentax K1 M2 is good for high pixels, weather and dust proof, and built-in GPS. Priceworthy. But it is too heavy to carry with lenses and accessaries and bothering to take photos whatever, whenever, wherever for me as a senior hobby and travel photographer. I should return to compact one.

WON H.

2019-04-09T11:48:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

Everything about this purchase went as planned. I love my new Pentax K-1 Mark II and ordering from Adorama was a breeze. If I have to express a critique at all it would be that much of the "kit" stuff that came packaged with the camera was very basic. I guess if I was brand new to photography I might have found these items (basic carrying bag, all-in-one SD card reader, lens cleaning kit) was, well, basic. I don't really need or want the stuff. And yet I did select for then to send it to me and didn't have to--guess I just can't say no to free things. My only others gripe is that the neck strap Pentax includes is not comfortable. This is a big, heavy camera. It really needs a big, strong neck strap to go with it. I've since ordered one.The most important aspect of this purchase is, of course, the quality of photo. This is where I love this camera. Absolutely gorgeous photos are achieved with this.

Zach D.

2019-03-12T11:22:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Value Full Fram DSLR System - Period!

You CANNOT do better for the price! It has features only found on bodies that are thousands of dollars more. Also, since IS is in-body and Pentax is committed to supporting all k-mount lenses, your thirty year old lens has IS. And the new pro - line lenses are incredible. Does it have the fastest AF? No. Can you still use this for sports? Yes. And real estate (it's the same sensor as the A7 but for half the price).

Ari K.

2019-03-08T15:34:48

Rated 5 out of 5

I am absolutely in love with my K1ll

Pentax shooter for over 46 years, even medium font (645).Currently use, not only the K1 ll, also my K10 and K3. I patiently waited for the 2nd Gen and glad I did.So looking forward to fully utilizing the FX fornat. So far...loving every moment.

Steven F.

2019-03-04T05:15:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the camera!

Was between this one a Nikon. I do believe this was the better choice for me.

brandy t.

Pentax K-1 Mark II Specifications

Imaging

Imaging

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  • Lens Mount

    Pentax K

  • Camera Format

    Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)

  • Pixels

    Actual: 36.77 Megapixel
    Effective: 36.4 Megapixel

  • Maximum Resolution

    7360 x 4912

  • Aspect Ratio

    3.2

  • Sensor Type

    CMOS

  • Sensor Size

    35.9 x 24 mm

  • Image File Format

    DNG, JPEG, Raw

  • Bit Depth

    14-Bit

  • Image Stabilization

    Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

Exposure Control

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  • ISO Sensitivity

    Auto, 100 to 819200

  • Shutter Speed

    Mechanical Shutter
    1/8000 to 30 Seconds
    Bulb Mode

  • Metering Method

    Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot

  • Exposure Modes

    Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority

  • Exposure Compensation

    -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

  • Metering Range

    -3 to 20 EV

  • White Balance

    Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten

  • Continuous Shooting

    Up to 4.4 fps at 36 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 70 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 3 fps at 36 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 0.7 fps at 36 MP for up to 100 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 6.4 fps at 15 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 3 fps at 15 MP for up to 70 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 1 fps at 15 MP for up to 100 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)

  • Interval Recording

    Yes

  • Self-Timer

    2/12-Second Delay

  • Mirror Lock-Up

    Yes

  • Recording Modes

    MOV/H.264
    Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p
    Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
    HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p

  • Recording Limit

    Up to 25 Minutes for Full HD (1920 x 1080)

  • Video Encoding

    NTSC/PAL

  • Audio Recording

    Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
    External Microphone Input

  • Focus Type

    Auto and Manual Focus

  • Focus Mode

    Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)

  • Autofocus Points

    Phase Detection: 33 (25 Cross-Type)

  • Autofocus Sensitivity

    -3 to +18 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor

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  • Viewfinder Type

    Optical

  • Viewfinder Eye Point

    20.6 mm

  • Viewfinder Coverage

    1

  • Viewfinder Magnification

    Approx. 0.7x

  • Diopter Adjustment

    -3.5 to +1.2

  • Monitor Size

    3.2/"

  • Monitor Resolution

    1,037,000 Dot

  • Monitor Type

    Tilting LCD

  • Built-In Flash

    No

  • Flash Modes

    Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Hi-Speed Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, TTL Auto, Wireless

  • Maximum Sync Speed

    1/200 Second

  • Flash Compensation

    -2 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)

  • Dedicated Flash System

    TTL

  • External Flash Connection

    Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Interface

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  • Memory Card Slot

    Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

  • Connectivity

    3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, DC Input, HDMI D (Micro), Wired Remote Port, PC Sync Socket, USB Micro-B (USB 2.0)

  • Wireless

    Wi-Fi

  • GPS

    Yes

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    14 to 104 Degree F (-10 to 40 Degree C)

Physical

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  • Color

    Silver

  • Battery

    1x D-LI90 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    5.4 x 4.3 x 3.4/" (136.5 x 110 x 85.5mm)

  • Weight

    2.04 lbs (925g) (Body Only)

  • UPC Code

    027075301962

About Pentax K-1 Mark II

FEATURED REVIEWS

Best Value Full Fram DSLR System - Period!

By Ari K.

You CANNOT do better for the price! It has features only found on bodies that are thousands of dollars more. Also, since IS is in-body and Pentax is committed to supporting all k-mount lenses, your thirty year old lens has IS. And the new pro - line lenses are incredible. Does it have the fastest AF? No. Can you still use this for sports? Yes. And real estate (it's the same sensor as the A7 but for half the price).

Love my Pentax

By Carol W.

I love my Pentax K-1 Mark II. This is my second K-1. I bought a second body so I can have my original K-1 astromodified. I love the builtin intervalometer and the Astrotracer.

With a limited quantity of 1,000 units available worldwide, this special silver-colored version of the PENTAX K-series digital SLR flagship model has all the features of the current K-1 Mark II plus this limited-edition kit includes a silver D-BG6 Battery Grip and an additional D-LI90 Battery.

The K-1 Mark II Silver Edition is designed for users who are particular about the color and design of their photographic equipment and was developed to enhance the fun and pleasure of owning a special camera, and to inspire even more active involvement in the photographic process.

Perfect Camera for Nature, Landscape and Nightscape Photography
Ricoh Imaging is pleased to announce the new Pentax K-1 Mark II, the sucessor to the Pentax K-1.

Keeping the key unique features PENTAX is known for, Shake Reduction II, AA Filter Simulator, AstroTracer, Pixel Shift Resolution II, Flexible Tilt LCD, Composition Adjustment , Auto Horizon Correction, Smart Function, Operation Assist Light, Red Light LCD, TAv Shutter/Aperture Priority, and some new upgrades the K-1 Mark II is the perfect camera for Nature, Landscape and Nightscape photography.

The K-1 Mark II will also launch with a kit including the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR Lens.

Prime IV with RICOH Developed Accelerator Unit
The PRIME IV with 14-bit imaging processing engine coupled with our original Accelerator Unit, (a RICOH developed processing device) 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 KP and is now being introduced in the K-1 Mark II, marking the 3rd generation. We have been able to achieve the highest results from this newly designed Accelerator Unit based on our increased knowledge and experience.

Pixel Shift Resolution II
Pentax Pixel Shift Resolution has been very well accepted with the PENTAX K-3 II, K-70, and KP. We have adopted an upgraded version of the Pixel Shift Resolution to PENTAX K-1 Mark II. The system is apart from the conventional Bayer system, which only captures single unit of color data in each pixel. Pixel Shift Resolution captures four images of the same scene by shifting the image sensor by a single pixel, using the SRII mechanism. With this, each pixel captures all colors, resulting in super-high-resolution images, true to life colors with much finer details, while significantly lowering the level of high-sensitivity noise.

Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution
With the K-1 Mark II, we are able to achieve Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution. This technology is a revolutionary technology which comes from reverse thinking to utilize the minute camera shake itself to produce the composite images. Therefore, by detecting the camera shake in three dimensions, the continuously captured four images are analyzed based on the detected camera shake information and produce one super high resolution image.

During the Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution, as the image is not captured using sensor movement like traditional Pixel Shift Resolution, the SR II system can be used to correct for camera shake. By coupling both features, Dynamic Pixel Shift Resolution can be effectively used during low light situations even without tripod. From the technology point of view, when you are using tripod, the Pixel Shift Resolution II images will produce higher resolution.

Pentax K-1 Mark II Features

  • The K-1 Mark II Silver Edition's features and specifications are identical with those of the current K-1 Mark II and comes with the latest firmware version pre-installed
  • The camera body and detachable battery grip feature a high-grade, fine-textured silver coating, with an exclusive silver SR badge placed on the front of the camera body
  • The camera features black accents on the grip, shutter release button and hot shoe, as well as the battery grip's shutter release button, so the camera can be matched with either black or silver lenses
  • Two D-LI90 rechargeable lithium batteries are included to simultaneously power both the camera body and the battery grip
  • Each camera has been given a unique serial number, from 0000001 to 0001000, to further express its exclusiveness
  • The camera and its accessories come in an exclusively designed product box

Key Features

  • The camera body and detachable battery grip feature a high-grade, fine-textured silver coating
  • Two D-LI90 rechargeable lithium batteries are included
  • The camera and its accessories come in an exclusively designed product box

What's in the box:

  • K-1 Mark II DSLR Body (Silver Edition)
  • Battery Grip D-BG6 (Silver Edition)
  • 2x Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery D-LI90
  • Battery Charger D-BC90
  • Strap O-ST162
  • Hotshoe Cover FK
  • Eyecup FT
  • Body Mount Cap
  • Finder Cap ME
  • AC Plug Cord D-C068U
  • Software S-SW171
  • Triangular Ring
  • Synchro Terminal 2P Cap
  • Protective Cover
  • Pentax 1 Year Limited Warranty