It's a Pentax, what's not to love!

As any number of professional reviews will tell you, this is a pretty great camera for a a brand that has sadly fell into some level of obscurity. If I had to replace mine, I would buy another without hesitation.

The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a new professional full-frame DSLR camera that replaces the original K-1 model that was released in 2016. The Mark II is virtually identical to its predecessor in both form and function, incorporating a new accelerator unit to improve noise reduction and auto-focusing speed...

What can one say after 8 days I will adjust this review as time passes. For now I am thrilled with picture quality, though for me, full frame with regards to vignetting on various lenses is a developing skill set. Tons of features, and higher light sensitivity.

Full frame, Light sensitivity, handling, intuitive operating, weatherproof; Love the tilting display, rugged like a tank, but most importantly: makes great pictures

Layout feels a little clunky at first; Power hog

The Pentax K-1 II is an upgrade to the original Pentax K-1 DSLR from 2016. Like its predecessor it features a 36-megapixel full-frame sensor, in-body 5-axis image stabilisation and a rugged design.

Huge degree of external control; Excellent rugged; weather-sealed build quality; Superb image quality; with high resolution and dynamic range; In-body stabilisation gives sharper images with almost any lens; Compatible with vast range of new and used K-mount lenses

Heavy and bulky body; Slow wake-up from auto power-off; Screen isn't touch-sensitive; Sluggish live view autofocus

Huge degree of external control; Excellent rugged, weather-sealed build quality; Superb image quality, with high resolution and dynamic range; In-body stabilisation gives sharper images with almost any lens; Compatible with vast range of new and used K-mount lenses;

Heavy and bulky body; Slow wake-up from auto power-off; Screen isn’t touch-sensitive; Sluggish live view autofocus;

The Pentax K-1 full frame camera launched in February 2016 and made quite a splash in the Pentax community. This first full frame Pentax DSLR, loaded with many new and innovative features, was the camera many users had been waiting for.

I did the upgrade (kudos Ricoh for offering this!) and I have nothing but praise. The K-1 was already a remarkable camera, but with the upgrade (which it makes an MkII) Ricoh/Pentax puts the bar a great deal higher.

The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a unique DSLR to review. In many aspects we regard as crucial when testing, like autofocus performance and video capabilities, it lags behind the competition.

Landscape and adventure shooters needing a camera as tough as they are; Still life and macro photographers

Those wishing to photograph sports or action; Video shooters; Those seeking an unobtrusive and/or light camera body

The Pentax K-1 II features a stabilized 36MP Full Frame sensor and one of the toughest-built bodies on the market. Jam-packed with unique features to aide those shooting under harsh conditions, we're big fans of its many control points and great ergonomics. However, its image quality offers no improvement over that of its predecessor. Its autofocus performance and video capabilities also lag greatly behind the competition.

Landscape and adventure shooters needing a camera as tough as they are. Still life and macro photographers.;

Those wishing to photograph sports, action or active children. Video shooters. Those seeking an unobtrusive and/or light camera body.;