The powerhouse Pentax K-1 Mark II shoots for the stars, and proves that there’s still a lot of life left in DSLRs – especially for astrophotographers.
Viewfinder: Optical, 100%Think DSLRs are dead? Don’t say that in front of the Pentax K-1 Mark II, as this mean machine might just slap the taste out of your mouth. Where most modern mirrorless cameras are sleek, svelte, lightweight and unobtrusive, the K-1 Mark II has no interest in being a shrinking violet.
By using the IBIS system to make micro-movements to the sensor, it simulates anti-aliasing, preventing artefacts such as moiré as if it had a low-pass filter. The same sensor-shifting magic also enables you to straighten wonky horizons, or create an ultra high-resolution image with greater detail and RGB reproduction.
Where other cameras make a binary choice between a tilting or fully articulating rear screen, the K-1 Mark II marches to the beat of its own drum with a unique scissor-mechanism design. This enables the screen to tilt up, down and sideways while remaining on the same optical axis as the lens. That meaty 36.4MP sensor, coupled with clever processing power, can natively handle shooting in low light conditions like a breeze. However, when it comes to astro shooting, it has some stunning party pieces.
The aforementioned Pixel Shift Resolution System II, likewise powered by clever use of the IBIS system, also makes the output of the beefy sensor even better. While it doesn’t produce a larger image , it does produce a richer and more detailed image, delivering archive-quality shots should you need them.Best wide lens: HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WRMemory card: SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB
It is not, however, a particularly fast camera; with a maximum continuous shooting speed of 4.4fps, this isn’t something that’s well suited to shooting sports, fast action or erratic wildlife.
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