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# 12 MP Sensor 4x Zoom 3" Tilt LCD Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera - Black (12 MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 3 inch Tilt LCD (discontinued by manufacturer)

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** ¥1047
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## Summary

> 📷 Snap, Zoom, and Tilt Your Way to Stunning Shots!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera - Black (12 MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 3 inch Tilt LCD (discontinued by manufacturer) by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** ¥1047 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Shake It Off:** Enjoy steady shots with advanced sensor-shift shake reduction technology.
- • **Zoom into Life:** Get closer to the action with a versatile 4x wide-angle zoom lens (F1.8-2.5).
- • **See It Your Way:** Frame your shots perfectly with a large 3" tilt-able LCD monitor.
- • **Creative Control:** Unleash your inner photographer with PASM modes for tailored shooting.
- • **Capture Every Moment:** Experience stunning clarity with a 12 MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor.

## Overview

The Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera combines a powerful 12 MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a versatile 4x optical zoom lens, ensuring high-quality images in various settings. Its innovative sensor-shift shake reduction technology enhances stability, while PASM modes provide creative control for photography enthusiasts. The large 3-inch tilt LCD monitor allows for easy framing and viewing, making it a perfect companion for capturing life's moments.

## Description

Product Description          Pentax MX-1The PENTAX MX-1 digital compact camera features a 4 x Optical Zoom lens with a maximum aperture of F1.8 to F2.5. Thanks to this large maximum aperture, it delivers sharp, high-quality images even in dimly lit locations, while making it possible to produce beautifully blurred backgrounds for portraiture and still-life photography.3inch Tilt LCD  Click here to view a larger image. Large Aperture  Click here to view a larger image. Large-aperture, 4 x Optical Zoom lens, ideal for low-light shooting and high-quality image definitionThe PENTAX MX-1 features a 4 x Optical Zoom lens offering a large maximum aperture of F1.8 to F2.5 and a 28mm wide-angle coverage (in the 35mm format). As the camera’s high performance assures sharp, well-defined images even when the zoom lens is set at maximum aperture and the widest angle of view, the photographer can use faster shutter speeds in dimly lit locations and take advantage of a beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus) effect in the background. The MX-1 also provides a 1cm Macro mode to capture dramatic close-up images of a subject from just one centimeter away, and an Intelligent Zoom function to extend the zoom coverage up to approximately 7.8 times (for a focal length of approximately 218mm in the 35mm format) without compromising image quality.Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor to optimize image quality in high-sensitivity shootingThe MX-1 incorporates a newly designed back-illuminated CMOS image sensor. With a top sensitivity of ISO 12800 and approximately 12.0 effective megapixels, it boasts remarkable high-sensitivity, low-noise characteristics and assures high-speed image data readout to deliver super-high-resolution images. The MX-1 also features a state-of-the-art imaging engine. Supported by the latest Super Resolution technology, this engine offers outstanding image-processing performance to produce clear, high-quality images with well-defined details. In addition, its unique Handheld Night snap mode helps the photographer capture blur-free night-time images by taking multiple images at one time, then synthesizing them into a single composite picture.Full HD 1080 Video Click here to view a larger image. Quick Set-Up Dials  Click here to view a larger image. Classic design reminiscent of film camerasWith its textured-rubber grip, and brass top and bottom panels that develop a distinctive appearance after years of use, the MX-1 offers a classic design reminiscent of traditional film cameras. It also features a number of metallic parts, including the lens ring, to complete the tasteful, high-class finish. In-body RAW data development and dedicated exposure compensation dial for SLR operability and RAW DNG data captureThanks to a dedicated exposure compensation dial, the MX-1 assures user-friendly, direct-access shift of the exposure compensation setting without the need to recall the menu screen. It also features a mode dial for swift, effortless setting of 10 different shooting modes ranging from the hands-off Auto Picture and the all-purpose Programmed AE, to the more creative Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE and Metered Manual. As the result, the photographer is assured of outstanding creative freedom to choose the most appropriate shooting mode for a particular scene or subject without delay. What’s more, the MX-1 comes equipped with a host of SLR-standard features to optimize its operability, including advanced UI (user interface) functions, easy-to-access controls and in-body RAW data development.Backlit 12MP Sensor  Click here to view a larger image. Dual shake-reduction system to assure sharp, blur-free imagesThe MX-1’s dual shake-reduction system couples the PENTAX-developed sensor-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism with a digital SR mode to more effectively compensate for annoying camera shake. This hybrid system assures the photographer of sharp, blur-free images even under demanding shooting conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting with incidental light only in poorly lit locations, or photographing sunset scenes.Sensor Shift Shake Reduction  Click here to view a larger image. Large, tilt-able LCD monitorThe MX-1 comes equipped with a large 3.0-inch, high-definition LCD monitor with approximately 920,000 dots. Its tilt-able design allows the photographer to adjust the monitor up and down and set it at the angle easiest for viewing. It also provides a clear view of images and menus displayed on the screen to assure a quick, effortless check of recorded images and swift, error-free setting changes.Full HD-standard movie recording for extended recording of high-quality moviesSince the MX-1 features the Full HD movie recording function employing the H.264 recording format, the user can capture high-quality, extended movie clips (with 1920 x 1080 pixels, at a 16:9 aspect ratio, and at a frame rate of 30 frames per second). It provides a dedicated movie recording button on its top panel to instantly start recording a movie from any shooting mode. It even offers creative movie capture mode including a High-speed Movie mode for slow-motion playback and a Time-lapse Movie mode for fast-forward playback to make movie viewing more fun and exciting. A micro-HDMI terminal (Type D) is also provided on the camera body for the output of recorded movies and sound to external devices.             Box Contains          USB Cable I–USB7Rechargeable battery Li-Ion D-LI106Battery charger D-BC106AC plug cord D-CO24EStrap O-ST130Lens cap O-LC130Software S-SW130Pentax MX1 Expert Compact Digital Camera

## Features

- 1/1.7” Back-illuminated 12 MP CMOS sensor
- Bright 4X wide-angle zoom lens F1.8-2.5
- Sensor-shift Shake Reduction
- PASM modes
- Large 3’’ tilt-able LCD monitor

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Manual |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230000 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 12 MP |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Memory Slots Available | 1.0 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 75.3 MB |
| Recording Capacity | 25 Minutes |
| Write Speed | 1 fps |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Features | Autofocus |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| File Format | MXF |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 12 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 112 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 4 x |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Zoom |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | 28-112mm lens with 4x optical zoom, image stabilization for low light, compatible with Micro Four Thirds mountings. |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Focal Length Description | 28 millimeters |
| Digital Zoom | 1.95 x |
| Lens Construction | 10 or 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, USB, VGA |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| HDMI Type | Mini HDMI type-D |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Landscape, Sports |
| Digital Scene Transition | False |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, Landscape, Sports |
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Manual |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 30 Seconds |
| File Format | MXF |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/2000秒 |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12 MP |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 391 Grams |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Camera Flash | no flash |
| Skill Level | Amateur |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, tablets, smartphones |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.00 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Aperture modes | F1.8-F2.5 |
| Audio Input | Built-in microphone |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** MXF
- **Image Stabilization:** Digital
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 112 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 4 x
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Evaluative
- **Brand:** Pentax

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is in the box**
A: all original accessories from Pentax USA, charger, battery, strap, manual, cd, connecting cord

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A wonderful camera
  

*by G***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2013*

The camera does everything is supposed to. Personally I like the size and weight of it. It makes me feel like I'm holding a real camera and not some kind of a toy, without the extra weight and size of my canon 7D which draws a lot of attention and muscles to carry around.The lens is sharp and focuses quickly at all lengths. It is a little less sharp than the Leica one on my Panasonic LX7, but the results are fantastic. I have taken some wonderful pictures with it. I still struggle which one to take with me, the LX7 or the Pentax MX-1 but I feel the MX-1 will eventually be the winner due to its flip up or down screen.I have taken out one star, due to its slow refresh rate. After taking a picture it takes a while for the camera to process the information and return back to a shooting status. Not a major delay with jpeg but noticeably slow when processing Raw files. Perhaps, a firmware update will take care of that. I would also like a hot shoe and the aperture control on a ring on the lens, like the LX7. All in all, a wonderful camera which I will always keep.Update:05/01/2014Two things that I came to appreciate about the camera and the company.1. The fact that the camera lets you customize your own WB (white balance) in SCN mode (handheld night snap) where the camera takes a number of pictures in rapid succession, combining them internally into one thus reducing camera shake and noise.And it does that quite good. Usually one has to revert to this mode due to poor lighting conditions and in most cases "weird" one, due to most of the times, to many different kinds of lighting sources . Being able to adjust the WB in circumstances like that, to my opinion, is more than essential to any photographer. Something that cannot be done with my LX7,fujifilm HS50 EXR or any other compact camera I owned before.2. In shutter priority mode, one has the option to slow down the shutter and more importantly to even revert to "Bulb" mode where the shutter stays open for as long as the photographer wishes."Bulb" in a compact bridge camera!!! This is just fantastic!I have yet to see the above two points to any other point&shoot or bridge camera.Well done Pentax !!!Update: 02/FEB/2014I have been using the camera for a while now. It is indeed a pleasure to use and hold. The lens is indeed very sharp at all focal lengths.Unfortunately,though if you are one of those shooters who like shooting panoramic images, don't look here. It's 2 panoramic modes (Digital Panorama & Digital wide ) are a joke. So basic and primitive. Nothing compared to the automation and ease of panoramic modes in other cameras. It will take more effort, skill and lots of luck to be able to successfully create a panoramic image. Better learn the technique and stitch in Photoshop or some other program.Another thing that I didn't like is that in HDR mode it won't even let you change the aperture you want to shoot with.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Undervalued little gem - put against the Sony RX100
  

*by S***Z on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2013*

So everybody is marvelling at the Rx100 (or the II if you will it so).Big sensor and all.BUTThe lens on this one here is a beauty. About the same zoom range like the Sony and SHARP. Whatever Range, whatever distance (it is beautiful for macro although cannot beat my OMD with an old Konica lens and macroextensions).The Handling is really good, and with a WIFI SD Card you can work on your pictures with snapseed (or instagram if you insist) on your mobile / pad.Ok, although I am pretty much sold on this and want to keep it until the brass shows there are a fewCONS:- Lenscap - ..... I mean really? This is especially annoying because the camera wont turn on with the Lenscap on. I mean it is literally pounding on the lenscap in the inside...Thankfully ebay offers some help in form of an automatically opening Lenscap - SOLVED,- Panoramas - while in Theory a good function it broad daylight there is next to no chance to see the overlaying parts on the screen. So forget about it and try doing it with software.- Size. It could be a tiny bit smaller. It is pretty thick AND wide. While I personally find the RX100 too small - I have seen friends (with bad technique) shooting lots of pretty slanted photos, which I can be atributed to it's size as well.- Viewfinder - I got so used to it on my OMD so I had to go back to display framing on this one - and still miss a Viewfinder. The RX100 you can at least attach one.Other than that it has brought me lots of shooting pleasure. It just does things right and the Aperture Range from 1.8 - 2.5 is soo usable. On the RX100 you have to stick to wide when it gets darker. Not on this one.Just try it out and see if it is for you.Me? I am so in the Market for a Pentax MX-2. Integrated Viewfinder like on the Panasonic GX7 or at least in the LF1 and you have me.Last word on image quality. Landscapes is not a strong suit of this one. Sure, it does it. And the lens is a beast. But with this sensor size and 12MP you wont win a prize - probably. But for your run of the mill Holiday shots, street shooting, Quick portraits, buildings, etc. it beats about 90% of the Point and Shoot Cams out there. And while talking about beating stuff: My GF was carrying my old Olympus PEN E-PL2 with a 14-42 kit lens. Needless to say that the Pentax outdid this combo even in resolution because the Oly is just not very sharp - and we should not begin about aperture. Of course outfit the Oly with the compact Pana 20mm F1.7 and things look different. Taking into account that the Pana 20mm costs roughly the amount of the whole Pentax MX-1 that is a bit of a unfair comparison though. That said, the MX-1 still comes awfully close to what you can do with that combo.

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