35mm Full-frame Digital SLR Camera Announcing the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver
Limited edition silver model that matches the FA Limited Lens available
TOKYO, August 24, 2017 －RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. are pleased to announce a special edition of the PENTAX K series high end model digital SLR camera, the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver ― with only 2,000 units available worldwide.
The PENTAX K-1 (launched in April 2016) features a 35.9mm x 24.0mm large, high-performance CMOS image sensor, achieving ultra high-definition approx. 36.4 effective mega pixels and superb gradation recreation, along with high-sensitivity performance for the ultimate K series digital SLR camera model. This limited-edition model was designed to meet overwhelming user demand for a camera body and battery grip in a refined silver color that perfectly matches the silver FA Limited Lens series. The model also features a limited-edition metal hot shoe cover with logo. These features show our commitment to the finest details and make this a truly special model.
Main Features
・A high-grade silver-color coating is used on the camera body and battery grip to perfectly match the silver FA Limited Lens when attached to the camera, along with a special silver type SR badge on the front of the camera.
・The metal hot shoe cover features a beautiful shining, mirror finished PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver logo.
・Two exclusive batteries are included and can be used simultaneously in the camera body and battery grip.
・The product box has been exclusively designed for this special model
・The camera body comes pre-installed with the latest firmware (ver. 1.41).
Note: The camera body’s features and specifications are identical with those of the standard model, except for the firmware.
PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver Specifications
Model Description
| Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts) |
| Compatible Lens | KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens |
Image capture unit
| Image Sensor | Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 35.9 x 24.0 (mm) |
|---|---|
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 36.40 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 36.77 megapixels |
| Dust Removal | Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” |
| Sensitivity (Standard output) |
ISO AUTO/100 to 204800 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV or 1/3EV) |
| Image Stabilizer | Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR II: Shake Reduction)(5-axis) |
| AA Filter Simulator | Moiré reduction using SR unit. OFF/Type1/Type2/Bracket (3/2 images) |
File formats
| File format | RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant |
|---|---|
| Recorded Pixels | [35mm Full Frame] JPEG: L(36M:7360×4912), M(22M:5760×3840), S(12M:4224×2816), XS(2M:1920×1280) RAW: (36M:7360×4912) [APS-C size] JPEG: L(15M:4800×3200), M(12M:4224×2816), S(8M:3456×2304), XS(2M:1920×1280) RAW: (15M:4800×3200) |
| Quality Level | RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available |
| Color Space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Storage Medium | SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-I standards) |
| Dual SD slot | Sequential Use, Save to Both, Separate RAW/JPEG, Image copy between slots possible |
| Storage Folder | Folder Name: Date (100_1018,101_1019…) or User assigned folder name (Default “PENTX”) |
| Recording File | File Name: “IMGP****” or User assigned file name File name numbering: Sequential, Reset |
Viewfinder
| Type | Pentaprism Finder |
|---|---|
| Coverage (FOV) | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.70x (50mmF1.4 at infinity) |
| Eye-Relief Length | Approx. 20.6mm (from the view window), Approx. 21.7mm (from the center of lens) |
| Diopter adjustment | Approx. -3.5m to + 1.2m-1 |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
| Viewfinder Overlay | AF Points, Grid Display, Electronic Level, AF Frame, Spot Metering Frame, Crop |
Live view
| Type | TTL method using image sensor |
|---|---|
| Focusing Mechanism | Contrast detection (Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot) Focus Peaking: ON/OFF |
| Display | Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (up to 16x), Grid Display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Histogram, Bright area warning, Composition Adjustment |
LCD monitor
| Type | Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD, Air-gapless glass. Flexible-tilt. |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.2 inch (aspect ratio 3:2) |
| Dots | Approx. 1037K dots |
| Adjustment | Brightness, Saturation and Colors adjustable |
| Outdoor View Setting | Adjustable ±2 step |
White Balance
| Type | Method using a combination of the image sensor and the light source detection sensor |
|---|---|
| White Balance | AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, CTE, Manual WB (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature Configuration (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
| Fine Adjustment | Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis |
Autofocus System
| Type | TTL: Phase-matching autofocus |
|---|---|
| Focus Sensor | SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
| Brightness Range | EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) |
| AF mode | Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C) |
| AF Point Selection | Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
| AF Assist Light | Dedicated LED AF assist light |
Metering
| Type | TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor, Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot metering |
|---|---|
| Metering Range | EV-3 to 20 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4) |
| Exposure Mode | Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5 |
| EV Compensation | ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected) |
| AE Lock | Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed |
Shutter
| Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter * Electronic shutter when using Pixel Shift Resolution |
|---|---|
| Shutter Speed | Auto:1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual:1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb |
Drive modes
| Mode Selection | Still Image: Single Frame, Continuous (H, M, L), Self-timer (12s, 2s, Continuous), Remote Control (0s., 3s., Continuous), Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Mirror-up (Possible to use with Remote Control), Multi-Exposure (Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star StreamMovie: Remote Control * Bracketing, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record and Star Stream are possible to use with Self-timer/Remote Control. |
|---|---|
| Continuous Shooting | [35mm full-frame] Max. approx. 4.4 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 70 frames, RAW: up to approx. 17 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 20 frames Max. approx. 0.7 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 100 frames [APS-C size] Max. approx. 6.5 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 50 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG L: ★★★ at Continuous M): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 70 frames Max. approx. 1.0 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 100 frames *ISO100 |
| Multi-Exposure | Composite Mode(Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots(2 to 2000 images) |
| Interval Shooting | [Interval Shooting] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 images, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time
[Interval Composite] Interval: 2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min.・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 2 to 2000 images, Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Composite Mode: Additive/Average/Bright, Save Process: On/Off [Interval Movie] Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval:2s. to 24h./ Standby Interval: Min・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 images (8 to 500 images at 4K), Start Interval:Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time [Star Stream] Recorded Pixels: 4K/FullHD/HD, File Format: Motion JPEG (AVI), Interval: Min・1s. to 24h., Number of shots: 8 to 2000 images (8 to 500 images at 4K), Start Interval: Now/Self-timer/Remote Control/Set Time, Fade-out: Off/Low/Medium/High |
External Flash
| Flash Modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync * Contrast-control-sync and High-speed sync requires 2 or more dedicated external flash |
|---|---|
| Sync Speed | 1/200sec. |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
-2.0～+1.0EV |
Capture Settings
| Custom Image | Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
|---|---|
| Cross Process | Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3 |
| Digital Filter | Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
| Clarity | ‘Adjustable ±4 |
| Skin Tone | Type1/Type2 |
| HDR | Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function |
| Pixel Shift Resolution | Available, Motion Correction ON/OFF |
| Lens Correction | Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction |
| D-RANGE Compensation | Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction |
| Noise Reduction | Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR |
| GPS | GPS Logging (Logging Interval, Logging Duration, Memory Card Options), GPS Time Sync |
| Electronic Compass | Available |
| Astrotracer | Possible |
| Horizon Correction | SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees |
| Composition Adjustment | Adjustment range of ±1.5mm up, down, left or right (1mm when rotated); Rotating range of 1 degree |
| Electronic Level | Displayed in viewfinder (Horizontal and vertical); Displayed on LCD monitor (Horizontal and vertical) |
Movie
| File Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264(MOV) |
|---|---|
| Recorded Pixels | Full HD(1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) HD (1280×720, 60p/50p) |
| Sound | Built-in stereo microphone, external microphone (Stereo recording compatible) Recording Sound Level adjustable, Wind Noise Reduction |
| Recording Time | Up to 25 minutes or 4GB ; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. |
| Custom Images | Auto Select, Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing |
| Cross Processing | Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3. |
| Digital Filter | Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome |
Playback
| Playback View | Single frame, Multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16, 100% display and quick magnification available), Grid display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: Black/White ), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed information, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time) , Orientation, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show, |
|---|---|
| Delete | Delete single image, delete all, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image |
| Digital Filter | Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome |
| RAW Development | RAW file select： Select Single Image, Select Multiple Images, Select a folderRAW Development Parameter: White Balance, Custom Image, Sensitivity, Clarity, Skin Tone, Digital filter, HDR, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shadow Correction, High-ISO NR, Distortion Correction, Peripheral Illumin. Corr., Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space |
| Edit | Image Rotation, Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving RAW data in buffer memory, Image Copy |
Customization
| USER Mode | Up to 5 settings can be saved |
|---|---|
| Custom Functions | 26 items |
| Mode Memory | 16 items |
| Button Customization | Fx1 Button, Fx2 Button (One Push File Format, Outdoor View Setting, Flash Mode, Pixel Shift Resolution, Shake Reduction, Horizon Correction, Electronic Level) AF Button (AF1/ AF2/ Cancel AF) Preview Dial (Optical Preview/Digital Preview) Various settings for the action of the e-dials in each exposure mode can also be saved. |
| AF Customization | AF.S: Focus-priority/ Release-priority 1st Frame Action in AF.C: Release-priority/Auto/Focus-priority Action in AF.C Continuous: Focus-priority, Auto, FPS-priority Hold AF Status: OFF, Low, Medium, High AF in Interval Shooting: Locks focus at 1st exposure, Adjusts focus for each shot AF with Remote Control: Off/On |
| Operation Control Lock | Type1: E-Dial, EV Compensation, ISO, Green Button, AE Lock Type2: 4-way controller, AF point change button, Change AF Point, OK Button, Menu Button |
| Text Size | Standard, Large |
| World Time | World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones) |
| Language | English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| AF Fine Adjustment | ±10 step, Uniform adjustment, Individual adjustment (up to 20 can be saved) |
| Illumination Settings | LCD Panel (High/Low/Off), Backside Controls (High/Low/Off), Lens Mount (On/Off), Card Slot/Connector (On/Off). |
| Indicator Lamps | Wi-Fi (High/Low/Off), GPS (High/Low/Off), Self-timer (On/Off), Remote Control (On/Off) |
| Copyright Information | Names of “Photographer” and “Copyright Holder” are embedded to the image file. Revision history can be checked using the provided software. |
GPS/Electronic Compass
| Satellites | GPS, QZSS, SBAS(WAAS/EGNOS/GAGAN/MSAS) |
|---|---|
| Reception Frequency | L1 1575.42MHz |
| Recorded Information | Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Time (UTC), Direction |
| Geodesics | World Geodetic System (WGS84) |
| GPS Logging | KML format, Logging Interval: 5/10/15/30sec. /1min., Logging Duration: 1-24hr. (Up to 9hours at Logging Interval 5sec. Up to 18hrs. at Logging Interval 10sec.) |
| Electronic Compass | Azimuth calculation using triaxial geomagnetic sensor and triaxial acceleration sensor, True north standard |
Power supply
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 |
|---|---|
| AC Adapter | AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 (Optional) |
| Battery Life | Number of recordable images: Approx.: 760 images Playback time: Approx. 390 minutes * With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition. |
Interfaces
| Connection Port | USB2.0 (micro B), External power supply terminal, External cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D) , Stereo microphone input terminal, Headphone terminal |
|---|---|
| USB Connection | MSC/PTP |
Wireless LAN
| Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
|---|---|
| Frequency (Center Frequency) | 2412MHz～2462MHz (1ch～11ch) |
| Security | Authentication: WPA2, Encryption: AES |
Dimensions and Weight
| Dimensions | Approx. 136.5mm (W) x110mm (H) x 85.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 1010g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx. 925g (body only) |
Operating Environment
| Temperature | -10°C～40°C (14°F～104°F) |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
Accessories
| Included | Strap O-ST162, ME Viewfinder Cap, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90 x 2pcs, Battery Charger D-BC90, AC plug cord, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW162 ‹Mounted to the camera› Eyecup FT, Hot shoe cover FK, Sync socket 2p cap, Body mount cap KII, Battery Grip terminal cover |
|---|---|
| Software | Digital Camera Utility 5 |
Storage capacity
<Still>
| Crop : 35mm full-frame | RAW | JPEG | |||||||||||
| Recorded Pixels |
7360×4912 | L: 36M (7360×4912) |
M: 22M (5760×3840) |
S: 12M (4224×2816) |
XS: 2M (1920×1280) |
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| Quality Level | PEF | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ |
| 8GB | 101 | 351 | 676 | 1164 | 572 | 1096 | 1874 | 1054 | 2013 | 3364 | 4723 | 8469 | 12927 |
shots
<Still>
| Crop : APS-C size | RAW | JPEG | |||||||||||
| Recorded Pixels |
4800×3200 | L: 15M (4800×3200) |
M: 12M (4224×2816) |
S: 8M (3456×2304) |
XS: 2M (1920×1280) |
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| Quality Level | PEF | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★ |
| 8GB | 215 | 821 | 1564 | 2669 | 1054 | 2013 | 3364 | 1564 | 2959 | 4912 | 4723 | 8469 | 12927 |
shots
<Movie>
| Recorded Pixels |
Full HD (1920×1080) |
HD (1280×720) |
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| 60i | 50i | 30p | 25p | 24p | 60p | 50p | |
| 8GB | 00:32′15″ | 00:38′21″ | 00:32′15″ | 00:38′21″ | 00:39′51″ | 00:32′15″ | 00:38′21″ |
The maximum file size is 4GB for movie.
The maximum length is 25 minutes for movie.
System Requirements
<Windows>
| OS | Windows 10/Windows 8.1 (32bit/64bit)/ Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)/ Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) / Windows Vista (32bit/64bit) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher |
| RAM | 4GB or more |
| Free Disk Space | Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space Image file saving: Approximately 15 MB per file (JPEG) / approximately 50MB (RAW) |
| Monitor | 1280 x 1024 dots, 24 bit full-color or more |
<Macintosh>
| OS | OS X 10.10 / 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher |
| RAM | 4GB or more |
| Free Disk Space | Program installation and start-up: 100 MB or more of available space Image file saving: Approximately 15 MB per file (JPEG) / approximately 50MB (RAW) |
| Monitor | 1280 x 1024 pixels, 24 bit full-color or more |
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Ricoh is a global technology company that has been transforming the way people work for more than 80 years. Under its corporate tagline – imagine. change. – Ricoh continues to empower companies and individuals with services and technologies that inspire innovation, enhance sustainability and boost business growth. These include document management systems, IT services, production print solutions, visual communications systems, digital cameras, and industrial systems.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2017, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,028 billion yen (approx. 18.2 billion USD).