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Pentax K-01 is the world’s first K-Mount mirrorless digital camera. This camera is designed by world famous designer Marc Newson. Its large 16 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS image sensor delivers outstanding high resolution image. You can also capture Full HD video with dedicated button.

Overview

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.

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.

Pentax K-01 Digital Camera isavailable at Adorama for $749

Features

• Build Quality
  Durable machined aluminum frame under a stylish black, white or yellow exterior.
• 1080p Video Capture
  Full HD 1080p video capture at 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60 FPS at 720p) features shutter speed and aperture exposure control, video autofocus control and a built-in mono or external stereo microphone.
• 1/4000 Shutter Speeds
  Shutter speed range from 1/4000 to 30 seconds and bulb with a silent shutter action are perfect for inconspicuous street photography.
• Multiple Shooting Modes
  Traditional shooting modes include P, Av, Tv and M for outstanding artistic expression, while powerful automatic modes such as Auto Picture, scene modes and creative filters take the guesswork out of great photography.
• 3 Inch LCD
  Bright, high resolution 3 inch LCD with 920,000 dots produces a bright image for accurate framing and playback of images and video.
• 6 FPS
  Fast 6 FPS burst mode is ideal for fast-action photography insuring the perfectly-timed shot at just the right moment.
• 100-25600 ISO Range
  Flexible ISO range of 100-25600 ensures gorgeous noise-free imaging as well as fast, noise and blur-controlled low light photography.
• Focus Peaking Mode
  Focus peaking mode provides fast and accurate manual focusing for critical focus applications.
• Built-in Flash and External Hotshoe
  Built-in popup flash and external hotshoe compatible with modern PENTAX digital flash units provide flexible lighting options in dimly lit environments.
• In-camera HDR
  In-camera HDR mode combines bracketed user-specified exposures into a single, perfectly blended still image with outstanding detail in shadow and highlight areas.
• JPG & DNG RAW Captures
  Captures JPG still images, but also open standard DNG RAW which is compatible with a wide range of Adobe-supported RAW processing software programs.

Specifications

What’s in the box?

• Li-Ion Battery D-LI90
• USB Cable I-USB7
• Hotshoe Cover FK
• Software CD-ROM S-SW120
• Battery Charger Kit K-BC90
• Strap O-ST120
• Body Mount Cover

This camera is also available at Pentax Webstore for $899.95

Source: Pentax

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