K-S2 is Coming

atax112 · 02-06-2015, 02:08 AM

HI everyone!

Really interested in this awesome camera. I'm pretty sure that it is WR but do we have the DUAL SD slots confirmed? I can't see on the pics exactly. What about the touchscreen? Hopefully it's not touch or can be disabled at least.

The design and feature we knof of are really good in my opinion, great quality for a mid to high range with nice features that beginners can love.

Looking forward to getting one as a partner to my K30

Cynog Ap Brychan · 02-06-2015, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Ricoh has clearly stated, that the dslr division will continue as Pentax only, and everything else will be branded Ricoh

What, even the Q series?

kenspo · 02-06-2015, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan

What, even the Q series?

Hmm, good question

Havent asked, since i kind of forgot that camera

But i think that also will continue to be branded Pentax. Will ask!

zmohie · 02-06-2015, 02:56 AM

Good looking camera. I think the development of the new full frame will take most effort. So I am guessing that k3 will still on the market for 2 years more as Canon did with d7.

shhh · 02-06-2015, 03:03 AM

Looking at that display, if its a legit screenshot it looks like only an 11 point AF system.

**southlander** · 02-06-2015, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Reminiscent of the HK Holden Monaro Racing Stripe from the early 70's. This comment is relevant only to Australian males of a certain vintage.

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Sad. Poignant, but sad.

I'm more of the 'When you're hot, you're hot' Torana XU-1 era.

**beachgardener** · 02-06-2015, 03:23 AM

Originally posted by southlander

I'm more of the 'When you're hot, you're hot' Torana XU-1 era.

definitely agree with that

thelonelyplayer · 02-06-2015, 03:25 AM

But k-s1 users (like me) are really disappointed. Only a few months for a consisting upgrade like this? I hope that the k-s2 is the successor of k50, and the k-s1 will stay on the market.

**beachgardener** · 02-06-2015, 03:27 AM

Originally posted by thelonelyplayer

I hope that the k-s2 is the successor of k50, and the k-s1 will stay on the market.

yes i think that is how it is

ZeljkoS · 02-06-2015, 03:45 AM

K-S1 is K-500 successor, K-S2 is K-50 successor. First one is entry-level non-WR, the second one is WR and has some additional features (flip-screen), built in Wi-Fi etc.

K-3 is above both, and new full frame will be above K-3

That's the way I see it

kadajawi · 02-06-2015, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Very nice they fixed all the little niggles.
Good job!!!

We won't know until we can hold it in our hands. There are a couple of firmware things I'd like to see implemented... stills and video.

Let's hope Pentax sees this when they work on the firmware: John Brawley reviews the Olympus E-M5 Mark II - EOSHD (Yay, I'm not alone!)

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Nice.
Though I can't say I like the racing stripes on the flash housing.

I have to agree. What's with that? Looks... tacky on an otherwise clean design.

And what's with that huuuuge WiFi button? Why is WiFi _THERE_, but ISO down on the up button? I'd rather have those switched.

That flippy screen does take a lot of space.

Will someone compare the mirror housing thing to the K-S1? Looks quite K-S1-ish to me... so basically a K-S1 with additional features and a better grip?

The name surprises me, I mean it is special, but it seemed to be more a proper K line camera than an experiment.

I don't think this is a successor to the K-S1, Adam. It's simply a different camera. The K-S3, if I get them right, could be a mirrorless medium format with Svarovski cristals all over it. Anything goes in this line, they'll just number them in sequence. Basically the K-01 is the original K-S1, and the K-S1 the K-S2. As for this camera, think of it as a more shooting oriented but still designer camera where they experiment with new stuff. This clearly isn't as small as the K-S1.

A proper K-50 replacement still has to come then...

JimC1101 · 02-06-2015, 03:52 AM

Agree on that, but I don't think the K-3 upgrade will be the K-3 anything anymore......I think they will make it a K-S something. I hope they decide and keep it consistent regardless. Reminds me of how Canon uses like 3 different names for the same camera. At least when I see a Pentax moving up, it will make logical sense.

D1N0 · 02-06-2015, 03:58 AM

KS-2 is a bit confusing. What will they call the FF K-S3?

janneman · 02-06-2015, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by JimC1101

Agree on that, but I don't think the K-3 upgrade will be the K-3 anything anymore......I think they will make it a K-S something. I hope they decide and keep it consistent regardless. Reminds me of how Canon uses like 3 different names for the same camera. At least when I see a Pentax moving up, it will make logical sense.

Numbering down, like Pentax does, has its limits. Only one more possibility in the K-series for K-1.
I doubt the FF will be called that, would be immediate end of the line, more likely another famous Pentax letter like de L (remember the LX?) or maybe Ks (smaller sensor) and Kf (Fullframe) or Kb(bigger sensor).

**RuiC** · 02-06-2015, 04:04 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Wow. Pentax have been busy. A new flash is mentioned too.

Some of the features of this new camera will probably find their way into higher spec'd cameras like the K-3 successor and the FF I bet - like the flippy screen and in-built WiFi.

The WiFi seems to be a bit slooow !! We'll have to wait and see!

---------- Post added 06-02-15 at 04:05 ----------

Originally posted by D1N0

KS-2 is a bit confusing. What will they call the FF K-S3?

KS-3 should replace the K-3 !!!

02-06-2015, 02:56 AM	#64
zmohie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: egypt Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 435	Thanks Ricoh Good looking camera. I think the development of the new full frame will take most effort. So I am guessing that k3 will still on the market for 2 years more as Canon did with d7.

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02-06-2015, 02:08 AM	#61
atax112 New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cestice Posts: 13	HI everyone! Really interested in this awesome camera. I'm pretty sure that it is WR but do we have the DUAL SD slots confirmed? I can't see on the pics exactly. What about the touchscreen? Hopefully it's not touch or can be disabled at least. The design and feature we knof of are really good in my opinion, great quality for a mid to high range with nice features that beginners can love. Looking forward to getting one as a partner to my K30

02-06-2015, 02:25 AM	#62
Cynog Ap Brychan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gloucester Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Originally posted by kenspo Ricoh has clearly stated, that the dslr division will continue as Pentax only, and everything else will be branded Ricoh What, even the Q series?

02-06-2015, 02:34 AM	#63
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by Cynog Ap Brychan What, even the Q series? Hmm, good question Havent asked, since i kind of forgot that camera But i think that also will continue to be branded Pentax. Will ask!

02-06-2015, 03:03 AM	#65
shhh Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 66	Looking at that display, if its a legit screenshot it looks like only an 11 point AF system.

02-06-2015, 03:19 AM	#66
southlander Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,364	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Reminiscent of the HK Holden Monaro Racing Stripe from the early 70's. This comment is relevant only to Australian males of a certain vintage. Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Sad. Poignant, but sad. I'm more of the 'When you're hot, you're hot' Torana XU-1 era.

02-06-2015, 03:23 AM	#67
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by southlander I'm more of the 'When you're hot, you're hot' Torana XU-1 era. definitely agree with that

02-06-2015, 03:25 AM	#68
thelonelyplayer New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lecco, Italy Posts: 21	But k-s1 users (like me) are really disappointed. Only a few months for a consisting upgrade like this? I hope that the k-s2 is the successor of k50, and the k-s1 will stay on the market.

02-06-2015, 03:27 AM	#69
beachgardener Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,842	Originally posted by thelonelyplayer I hope that the k-s2 is the successor of k50, and the k-s1 will stay on the market. yes i think that is how it is

02-06-2015, 03:45 AM	#70
ZeljkoS Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 421	K-S1 is K-500 successor, K-S2 is K-50 successor. First one is entry-level non-WR, the second one is WR and has some additional features (flip-screen), built in Wi-Fi etc. K-3 is above both, and new full frame will be above K-3 That's the way I see it

02-06-2015, 03:52 AM	#71
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by LaurenOE Very nice they fixed all the little niggles. Good job!!! We won't know until we can hold it in our hands. There are a couple of firmware things I'd like to see implemented... stills and video. Let's hope Pentax sees this when they work on the firmware: John Brawley reviews the Olympus E-M5 Mark II - EOSHD (Yay, I'm not alone!) Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Nice. Though I can't say I like the racing stripes on the flash housing. I have to agree. What's with that? Looks... tacky on an otherwise clean design. And what's with that huuuuge WiFi button? Why is WiFi _THERE_, but ISO down on the up button? I'd rather have those switched. That flippy screen does take a lot of space. Will someone compare the mirror housing thing to the K-S1? Looks quite K-S1-ish to me... so basically a K-S1 with additional features and a better grip? The name surprises me, I mean it is special, but it seemed to be more a proper K line camera than an experiment. I don't think this is a successor to the K-S1, Adam. It's simply a different camera. The K-S3, if I get them right, could be a mirrorless medium format with Svarovski cristals all over it. Anything goes in this line, they'll just number them in sequence. Basically the K-01 is the original K-S1, and the K-S1 the K-S2. As for this camera, think of it as a more shooting oriented but still designer camera where they experiment with new stuff. This clearly isn't as small as the K-S1. A proper K-50 replacement still has to come then...

02-06-2015, 03:52 AM	#72
JimC1101 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fremont, Ca Photos: Albums Posts: 395	Agree on that, but I don't think the K-3 upgrade will be the K-3 anything anymore......I think they will make it a K-S something. I hope they decide and keep it consistent regardless. Reminds me of how Canon uses like 3 different names for the same camera. At least when I see a Pentax moving up, it will make logical sense.

02-06-2015, 03:58 AM	#73
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	KS-2 is a bit confusing. What will they call the FF K-S3?

02-06-2015, 03:59 AM	#74
janneman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 908	Originally posted by JimC1101 Agree on that, but I don't think the K-3 upgrade will be the K-3 anything anymore......I think they will make it a K-S something. I hope they decide and keep it consistent regardless. Reminds me of how Canon uses like 3 different names for the same camera. At least when I see a Pentax moving up, it will make logical sense. Numbering down, like Pentax does, has its limits. Only one more possibility in the K-series for K-1. I doubt the FF will be called that, would be immediate end of the line, more likely another famous Pentax letter like de L (remember the LX?) or maybe Ks (smaller sensor) and Kf (Fullframe) or Kb(bigger sensor).

02-06-2015, 04:04 AM	#75
RuiC Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lisboa - The best destination in Europe Posts: 633	Originally posted by rawr Wow. Pentax have been busy. A new flash is mentioned too. Some of the features of this new camera will probably find their way into higher spec'd cameras like the K-3 successor and the FF I bet - like the flippy screen and in-built WiFi. The WiFi seems to be a bit slooow !! We'll have to wait and see! ---------- Post added 06-02-15 at 04:05 ---------- Originally posted by D1N0 KS-2 is a bit confusing. What will they call the FF K-S3? KS-3 should replace the K-3 !!!