Another Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera leak


Here is the cached version of an article announcing the new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera. The post was published by mistake and is already removed.

The Pentax K-1 Mark II camera will start shipping in March 2018 with a price tag of $1,999.95. The lens kit with the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens will cost $2,399.95.

Additional information on the Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera can be found here.

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New Ricoh Imaging camera teaser (for the Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera?)


Ricoh Imaging Germany posted a new teaser that appears to be for the upcoming Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera – the text says “Something WonderFULL is coming“:

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The upcoming Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera will have an upgraded version of the Pixel Shift Resolution feature (SRII)

A quick update on the upcoming Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera and its upgraded version (SRII) of the Pixel Shift Resolution feature:

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First pictures of the Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera


Here are the first pictures of the upcoming Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera (I already reported the detailed technical specifications last week, see also this post about the upgraded Pixel Shift Resolution):

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Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera detailed specifications leaked


The new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera will be announced soon and will replace the current Pentax K-1 by adding some new upgrades. The Pentax K-1 Mark II will be available for sale also as a kit with with the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens. The US price will be $1,999.95 for body only and $2,399.95 for the 28-105mm lens kit (the K-1 is currently selling for $1,896.95). Some of the highlights in the new Pentax K-1 Mark II version:

  • 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.

Here are the full Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera specifications:

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First Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera teaser?


The Pentax insider Asahi man shared some interesting info in the last few days (see also what appears to be the first Pentax K-1 Mark II teaser above):

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The Pentax K-1 DSLR camera is now officially discontinued


The official Ricoh Czech Republic Facebook page announced that the Pentax K-1 DSLR camera is now officially discontinued:

“Oznamujeme ukončení prodeje úspěšného modelu PENTAX K-1. Poslední kusy je možné ještě objedávat u našich obchodních partnerů, jejich seznam naleznete zde: Kde můžete koupit produkty RICOH – PENTAX”

Translation:

“We announce the end of the sale of the successful PENTAX K-1. The last units can be ordered from our business partners, the list of which can be found here:”

Two weeks ago, there was a reliable report from Japan about a new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera.

The Pentax K-1 was announced on February 17th, 2016 and is currently selling for $1,779.95.

The Pentax K-3 II camera was also recently discontinued.

Update: the Facebook post is now removed.

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