Pentax K-S1 announcement date scheduled for August 28

Ricoh will allegedly introduce the Pentax K-S1 on August 28 and the rumor mill has leaked more specs and details about the DSLR camera.

A company that will certainly join the Photokina 2014 party is Ricoh. The manufacturer will show off the latest Pentax-branded products, although we are expecting to see some Ricoh-branded cameras and lenses, too.

Until then, the rumor mill has leaked some photos of the Pentax K-S1. After revealing some information about the DSLR, it appears that inside sources have decided to leak the announcement date and a more detailed specifications list of the camera.

Pentax K-S1 will feature 20-megapixel APS-C-sized image sensor without an anti-aliasing filter.

Pentax K-S1 announcement date rumored to take place on August 28

Ricoh will hold a product launch event on August 28. The K-S1 will become official in three colors: black, blue, and white. However, photographers will be able to order nine other custom colors from the company’s website.

The release date of the Pentax K-S1 is expected to be September 19 during the Photokina 2014 event.

The DSLR will be available as a body-only version, with a one lens kit that includes the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, and with a double lens kit, including the 18-55mm and the 55-300mm f/4-5.8 optics.

For the time being, prices are unknown to us, but they will be revealed during tomorrow’s announcement.

New and more detailed Pentax K-S1 specs list leaked on the web

Ricoh will put a 20-megapixel APS-C sensor in the Pentax K-S1 without an optical low-pass filter. However, the camera features built-in optical image stabilization as well as software-based OLPF.

A similar system has been first introduced in the Pentax K-3. The camera packs an algorithm that mimics an anti-aliasing filter in order to make sure that moiré will not be an issue.

Another interesting thing is the FLU SD card support. This is a new memory card with wireless support, which has been added into a Pentax APS-C camera courtesy of the K-3, and will allow users to take control over the device using a smartphone.

The K-S1 will also sport a SAFOX autofocus system. However, it is not the same 27-point AF model as the one found in K-3, as Ricoh has decided to put an 11-point AF (with nine cross-type points) system in the K-S1.

Pentax K-S1’s LEDs are there to indicate the state of the DSLR camera

The Pentax K-S1 camera will also feature a maximum ISO of 51,200, a Prime III image processor, 1/6000th of a second maximum shutter speed, and an optical viewfinder with 100% coverage and 0.95x magnification.

The DSLR will offer a 3-inch 920K-dot LCD screen, continuous shooting mode of up top 5.4fps, and full HD video recording with stereo audio support.

Additionally, the new Pentax K-mount camera will come packed with built-in GPS for geo-tagging the photos.

Last but not least, it appears that the mysterious LEDs on the DSLR’s grip have a purpose. The source says that they will display the state of the camera, meaning that they will tell whether the K-S1 is in photo or video mode among others.

Everything should become official in less than 24 hours therefore we are inviting you to remain close to our website in order to be the first to get the latest news!