The first K-mount mirrorless
•Designed by Marc Newson
•16 Megapixels stabilised sensor
•3 LCD screen
•Full HD video with dedicated button
•Compatible with all PENTAX K-mount lenses
Designed by world famous designer : Marc Newson
Exceptional image quality assured by digital SLR camera system
The PENTAX K-01 comes equipped with a newly developed CMOS image sensor measuring 23.7 millimeters by 15.7 millimeters. With approximately 16.28 effective megapixels this extra-large sensor assures high-speed readout of image data signals. The K-01 also features the new “PRIME M” imaging engine to assure first-rate movie recording performance in a digital interchangeable lens camera. It also offers an extra-wide sensitivity range -from ISO 100 to ISO 12800 or to ISO 25600 when expanded using a custom function- while minimizing annoying digital noise at all sensitivity levels.
Equipped with sensor shift shake reduction system
As all PENTAX SLR the K-01 is equipped with a sensor shift shake reduction system. This system moves the sensor in the opposite direction than the one of the camera so that the sensor remains in the same position during the shooting of the pictures.
This system is also really usefull while using the video mode.
And last but not least as built in the camera this system is working with all lenses without having to pay extra money for stabilized lense when buying a new one.
Compatible with all PENTAX lenses
Since the start of the K-mount PENTAX has produced more than 20 millions lenses. They are all compatible with the new K-01.
That a total range of 214 lenses compatible on which we have 21 digital lenses and 7 analog still produced. Thanks to this the K-01 is the mirrorless camera offering the widest lense range*.
In order to discover the products (K-mount lenses) which are being developped and the ones which are planned for the years 2012 and 2013 you can download our roadmap in pdf .
The K-01 is also compatible with the 4 flashes of the PENTAX range.
3 LCD screen with 921K dots
The K-01 features a large easy-to-view high-resolution 3 color LCD monitor with approximately 921000 dots. Its wide-view design assures a clear view of the monitor from approximately 170 degrees horizontally and vertically making it particularly useful in low and high-angle shooting.
Full HD Video with dedicated button and multiple controls
The K-01 not only offers high quality videos in Full HD using the H.264 codec it also introduce a large range of filters and other creative function for you to be able to not only shoot movie but create movie.
The K-01 is equipped with all the connections to record not only the video but also the sound and to export all easily on your PC or TV via the HDMI cable.
New generation HDR mode with direct access dial
The HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode which produces one extra-wide-gradation composite photo from three images taken at different exposure levels has been upgraded to create a greater range of visual expressions. This upgraded HDR mode can be instantly elected with a turn of the mode dial. The user can take advantage of newly added features to select one of three exposure increments as well as the level of effects while an automatic position adjustment function assures precise alignment of three images even when they are taken with a handheld K-01.
Delivered with world's smallest fixed focal lens
PENTAX is well know to create pancakes lenses. Here we offer the K-01 with a new XS lens 40mm f/2.8.
This is the smallest fix focal lens in the world : less than 1 cm !
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Megapixel | 16 |
| Type | Single Lens Kit |
| Lens Type | 40mm Lens |
| Colour of product | Yellow |
| Camera shutter speed | Auto: 1/4000 to 30 sec. Manual: 1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV step or 1/2EV step) Bulb |
| LCD Screen Size | 3.0 |
| Compatible memory cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Battery type | Rechargeable D-LI90 Lithium-ion battery |
| ISO sensitivity | Auto Manual: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3EV 1/2EV or 1EV steps) Extended sensitivity: from ISO 100 to 25600 |
| White balance | Auto (TTL by CMOS image sensor) Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color N: Daylight White W: Cool White L: Warm White) Tungsten Flash CTE Manual (configuration on monitor) Fine adjustment (+/-7 steps) Output NTSC/PAL |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal HDMI output terminal Stereo microphone input terminal |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 121 x 59 x 79 mm |
| Weight | 480 g |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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