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Pentax MX-1 Hands On Preview

We get an exclusive look at the new Pentax MX-1 - the new serious compact from Pentax with retro styling.

Posted: 07/01/2013 - 14:05

Pentax Mx 1 Body (7)

The new Pentax MX-1 is the latest compact camera from Pentax, and will be available in silver and black, as shown above, or black. The camera offers full manual controls, RAW shooting, a bright f/1.8-2.5 4x optical zoom lens, HDR shooting, a 12.1 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, and 3 inch tilting screen. We have an exclusive look at this new camera from Pentax that will be available from mid-February with an RRP of £399.

Pentax Mx 1 Body (3)

Key Features:

  • 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • f/1.8 - f/2.5 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm
  • Shake Reduction (SR) Sensor Shift Image Stabilisation
  • 3inch tilting screen, 920k dots
  • 1cm super macro mode
  • 25 AF points individually selectable
  • Fast release lag 0.019s, 1.6s start-up time
  • ISO100 - ISO12800
  • Textured rubber grip, with brass top and bottom plates
  • In camera RAW (DNG) processing
  • Full HD video recording, time-lapse, high speed video
  • Electronic level
  • IR sensor for remote control at front and back

The Pentax MX-1 features a brand new "state-of-the-art" imaging engine, ISO upto 12800, as well as built in sensor-shift image stabilisation. The mode dial features direct access to P/A/S/M as well as HDR shooting and the top also features an exposure compensation dial, with the rear featuring an AEL button.

Pentax Mx 1 Body (9)

With our brief hands on look at the camera, we found the camera responded quickly with quick focus and shutter response, and although it was a pre-production model used, and therefore we couldn't post any photos taken with it, the camera appeared to have an extensive range of options available in the menus and on screen controls. The build quality and handling of the camera, with rubberised grip that covers the front of the camera, was very good, with a premium camera feeling that made it feel like it was worth more than the £399 asking price.



Specifications: Pentax MX-1
Availability
DiscontinuedYes
Year announced2013
Construction
WaterproofNo
Dimensions
Depth51.5mm
Height60mm
Weight363g
Width122.5mm
Exposure Control
AE lockYes
Bulb modeYes
Digital filterYes
Exp modesAperture-Priority, Manual, Program, Program Variable, Scene modes, Shutter-Priority
Exposure Comp+/-2
ISO sensitivity12800 - 100
MeteringCentre-weighted - Average, Multi Pattern, Spot
Self Timer12 seconds, 2 seconds
Shutter speeds longest30sec
Shutter speeds shortest1/8000sec
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual, Outdoors/Daylight, Shade
Flash
Flash modesAuto, Off, On, Rear Curtain, Red eye reduction, Slow sync
Hot ShoeNo
Focusing
Focusing modesAF Tracking, Autofocus, Centre, Face Detection, Infinity, Manual, Multi, Snap, Spot
Min Focus1cm
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio16:9, 1:1, 3:2, 4:3
Pixels12Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (H)3000
Pixels (W)4000
Sensor Size1/1.7 inch
Sensor TypeBack-lit CMOS (B.S.I.)
Interface
EthernetNo
FirewireNo
HDMIYes
PlatformMAC, PC
USBUSB 2
Wi-FiNo
LCD Monitor
Brightness adjustYes
LCD Monitor3in
Live viewYes
Screen resolution920k dots
Tilting screenYes
Touch ScreenNo
Lens
35mm equivalent112 - 28mm
Digital Zoom1.95x
Lens Range24 - 6mm
Max Aperturef/2.5 - 1.8
Optical Zoom4x
Other Features
Dust removalNo
GPS enabledNo
HistogramYes
Image StabilisationYes
ProjectionNo
Slide show modeYes
Thumbnail / Index viewYes
Power Source
Battery Life (CIPA rating)290shots
Battery TypeLithium-Ion D-LI106
Shooting Options
Sound recordingYes
Storage
Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC
File TypeJPG, RAW, RAW + JPG
Internal Memory75.3MB
Video
Movie modeYes
Optical Zoom with VideoYes
Stereo SoundYes
Video FPS30fps
Video Resolution1280x720 HD 720p, 1920x1080 FullHD

Members gallery photos using: PENTAX K-5 II s

rob100
Posted 17/02/2013 - 10:37 Link
Very desirable as a second camera to my K 20d. Is it small enough to be pocketable? Thanks
Rob

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