

Pentax seems to soldier along in its own little bubble, seemingly unaffected by outside events, so we found the Pentax K-1 Mark II typically solid but unadventurous. Read our full Pentax KF review for more details The camera is unfortunately let down by its lack of 4K video recording, although still manages respectable 1080p footage that is good enough for online viewing.īuilt with classic Pentax dependability, the Pentax KF is rugged weather sealed with water and dust-proofing and provides dependable cold-proof performance down to as low as 14☏ (-10☌). As a mid-range model aimed at enthusiast photographers, the Pentax KF is not the most exciting camera release ever but what it does, it does really well.Ĭombining a Hybrid AF, with 4.5 stops of image stabilization, a built-in flash, bulb mode, and an articulating screen, this is a very versatile camera.

Pentax aficionados will notice a lot of similarities between the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KF with only a couple of minor changes such as a higher-res LCD screen and a marginally lower weight. Read our full Nikon D850 review for more detailsįor anyone who is not quite ready to make the switch to mirrorless but wants the latest release with modern features, the Pentax KF is most likely your only option, with no other brand actively developing new DSLRs. It looked spectacular when it first came out in 2017, and it looks just as good today.


We know the Nikon D850 doesn't have the new Nikon D780's hybrid on-sensor autofocus technology, so its live view autofocus speeds are relatively pedestrian, but we don't find that much of a handicap for measured professional photographic shoots, and it scarcely puts a dent in the D850's all-round appeal as arguably the best DSLR of all time for professional photographers. Its 45.7MP resolution is spectacular, it has a 153-point autofocus system, and can capture images at 7 frames per second – or 9fps with the optional MB-D18 battery grip.Īmazing video features also make it one of the best DSLRs for video around – though the newer Nikon D780 would be a better and cheaper choice for videographers. We found the Nikon D850 an expensive camera (though prices are falling), but with capabilities that put it in a class of its own. APS-C format DSLRs like those earlier in our list offer a decent compromise between features, quality, and price, but professionals will demand a step up in image quality, and that means a full-frame DSLR.
