![]() Interval movie record where it takes images at intervals and saves them as a video file. ![]() The K1 also has modes such as Interval composite, where it takes images at intervals and composites it into a single image. The K1 has a built in intervelometer, great for shooting time lapses or trying to capture meteors or Aurora, just set the camera up to shoot at intervals and kick back and enjoy the stars, wish my canon had this feature, it works well on the K1. Honestly the Pentax’s articulating screen is one of the best out there for ease of use and build quality. Tilting screens were really once a feature I didn’t think were very useful but after using them on my Fuji cameras I think they are invaluable, especially when getting cameras down low for a different angle or to just get it down low on a tripod for a more solid base in windy conditions without having to kneel. It is also quite different to any other design I have seen, it has four struts that slide and twist and allow you to use the screen at almost any angle you wish. The camera has a really well implemented articulating LCD screen, the design is solid and in line with the build quality of the K1. These LED’s are located in behind the live view screen to illuminate the buttons on the cameras body, under the Pentax logo to illuminate the lens mount and in the SD card slots to illuminate the slots, I can’t think of any other camera on the market that has a feature like this. It just looks and feels great!īuilt in lighting, the k1 has small LED lights built in to its body to help you see in the dark, these are easily operated with a push of a button and you are able to set the power. It’s a big camera that feels rock solid, really well built, it feels and looks like a professional tool and also handles like one, It feels comfortable to use and it’s really easy and intuitive to navigate through it’s menus. My first thoughts on the camera was wow this is a chunky camera, I mean this in a good way. I will not go through the specs but you can find them here, Pentax K1 I will stick to features I used and feel are useful to Night and Astro photography, there are many more tricks up this cameras sleeve. Although this review is specifically about the astro tracer feature I will mention some of the great features the k-1 has on offer, as it is such an amazing camera, especially for Night and Astro photography. Pentax sent me their top model, the full frame Pentax K-1 along with the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 (Sigma is distributed by the same company here in Australia). The Astro tracer feature is built in star tracking for long exposure Astro photography using the in body 5 axis stabilisation and sensor shift technology, I was super keen to try it out so contacted Pentax Australia to see if I could organise test. So far, this is a terrific and versatile lens that allows me greater low light ability without swapping lenses.A while ago I was looking at features on various cameras and found out some Pentax cameras have a feature called Astro tracer. I did have to adjust focus point in the menu for it but only 2pts. I keep reading about the AF being an issue - but for me when shooting at f1.8-2.8 nothing other than center-point AF is appropriate and so far I have had zero problems when using that AF setting. As the PF review said - I'd appreciate it wider and with weather sealing but it's a solid addition IMHO. But, the images that I am getting out of it are terrific and indoors in poor light the f1.8 comes in handy. My copy is in good shape but came without a hood (which is $22 from B&H). I saw it in a package deal here on the Marketplace and jumped on it. I wanted this lens for two main reasons - its constant f1.8 and its relatively close focus at less than 12in (which is far closer than several of my Pentax macro lenses). Sharpness: 9 Aberrations: 9 Bokeh: 8 Autofocus: 8 Handling: 8 Value: 8 New or Used: Used Camera Used: K-3 and K-5iis Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM (Art) Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database The lens has a built-in HSM autofocus motor and no provision for screw-drive autofocus. The 18-35mm is ideal for landscape photography, snap shots and casual photography. The lens has internal focusing as well as internal zooming. This lens incorporates a wide glass molded aspherical lens with Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass to compensate for aberrations and curvature at the widest field of view. ![]() Glass pristine, has always had a filter attached. Sigma 18-35 1.8 DC - With box, papers, hood, caps and BONUS Hoya HMC 72mm UV Filter Sigma 18-35 1.8 DC - (with box, papers, hood, caps and bonus Hoya HMC 72mm UV Filter) ![]()
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