PetaPixel What the Curious Case of the Pentax K-1 Tells Us About Photography (and Photographers)


A black Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera with a large lens is displayed on a plain white background. The camera features a textured grip and several control buttons and dials.

Despite being ahead of its time, the Pentax K-1 (and its Mark II upgrade) was a camera system that promised so much yet appears to have run out of road. Born seemingly from an R&D department whose chains had been freed, the engineers went wild, strayed off-script, and produced a camera full of innovation. Fast forward to 2024, and a lack of lens support paired with no upgraded models in over six years leaves Pentax owners in an unwanted state of limbo where even the most loyal customers are now compelled to look elsewhere.

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