K-S2 is Coming

**filoxophy** · 02-06-2015, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by JPT

More information with colour variations.

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Looks like a new WG camera is coming too.

---------- Post added 02-07-15 at 01:14 PM ----------

And also there will be a separate HD version of the kit lens! I might be interested in that.

A new WG?! Those things come out every 4 months, it seems...

I hope hope hope that 18-50 is sold separately! I would preorder that instantly.

jimr-pdx · 02-06-2015, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by THoog

I'm leaning towards the Li-109 / AA clip combo of the K-r/30/50/500, especially since the K-S1 uses the 109, but I'm prepared to be surprised (feet flat on the floor, fragile objects moved away from computer, etc.

).

That's definitely more likely. Curious that the K-s2 is that much larger than the s1, that was a strong point for me

despite the interface mysteries.

**THoog** · 02-06-2015, 09:45 PM

Now that you mention it, here's a comparison of K-S1 and K-S2 (S1-green, S2-red, again front view scaled to K-mount and back and top scaled to match front view). The K-S2 is a little wider on the left side, as well as being taller and thicker (both in main body and grip). The pentaprism housing is very similar, but with a slightly steeper angle on the top front edge of the K-S2. The K-S1 also tends to have corners trimmed back, making it smaller in volume than the max dimensions indicate.

**TimR** · 02-06-2015, 11:26 PM

I thought that other "Unnamed K camera" with the floppy screen was the K-50 replacement?

jimr-pdx · 02-06-2015, 11:29 PM

These scale models indicate it's much more a k50 than a ks1 so those who must have a k50 clone can likely r.e.l.a.x!

Ayoh · 02-06-2015, 11:34 PM

Now that is a nice design. Why didn't they just release this in the first place instead of the cringeworthy Ks-1?

Steve.Ledger · 02-07-2015, 12:11 AM

Originally posted by kadajawi

@Steve: Why not a touchscreen? It can be useful at times... but all functions should also be accessible through buttons..

'finger grease' - disgusts me

JPT · 02-07-2015, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by Ayoh

Now that is a nice design. Why didn't they just release this in the first place instead of the cringeworthy Ks-1?

I'm guessing these two cameras were developed in parallel. The K-S1 is for people who want to get good pictures with minimal user intervention. The K-S2 is an affordable camera for enthusiasts.

According to some, the former category no longer exists in the USA and some other countries. In that case, perhaps Ricoh should have done what Canon does and made it an Asia-only model. I certainly think there's a market for both in Japan, at least.

cbope · 02-07-2015, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by THoog

How's his street cred in the Thread-that-shall-not-be-named? Do we need to quiz him on his opinion of lutefisk?

You just broke rule 1: Don't talk about the thread-that-shall-not-not-be-named.

**NZ_Ross** · 02-07-2015, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by cbope

You just broke rule 1: Don't talk about the thread-that-shall-not-not-be-named.

You have all lost me with this thread-that-shal-not-be-named, but then I guess to enlighten me you would need to name the said thread or provide a link, and clearly that is verboten

Mistral75 · 02-07-2015, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by filoxophy

(...)

I hope hope hope that 18-50 is sold separately! I would preorder that instantly.

Yes it is but it's a slightly different lens, including optically.

The kit lens is the 'smc PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE' whilst the lens sold separately is the 'HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE', thus with HD coating instead of SMC.

**savoche** · 02-07-2015, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

You have all lost me with this thread-that-shal-not-be-named, but then I guess to enlighten me you would need to name the said thread or provide a link, and clearly that is verboten

Indeed. But if you're feeling brave you can go looking for it - it features quite prominently in the K-3 section

**savoche** · 02-07-2015, 04:34 AM

To me it looks like the K-S line is where Ricoh tries out new ideas. The K-S1 is definitely not for me, but I like the concept. The K-S2 looks more traditional on the outside, but I'm not sure we've seen everything about that one yet...

totsmuyco · 02-07-2015, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Indeed. But if you're feeling brave you can go looking for it - it features quite prominently in the K-3 section

Now I too am lost. What is this thread?

simon_199 · 02-07-2015, 04:49 AM

Still no official release...any unofficial anticipation on the sensor ? It is logical to assume it has the same 20MP sensor of the K-S1...but what if it has the 24MP from the K-3 instead ? :P
But i think it's very unlikely....

02-06-2015, 09:45 PM	#288
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Now that you mention it, here's a comparison of K-S1 and K-S2 (S1-green, S2-red, again front view scaled to K-mount and back and top scaled to match front view). The K-S2 is a little wider on the left side, as well as being taller and thicker (both in main body and grip). The pentaprism housing is very similar, but with a slightly steeper angle on the top front edge of the K-S2. The K-S1 also tends to have corners trimmed back, making it smaller in volume than the max dimensions indicate. Last edited by THoog; 02-07-2015 at 06:46 AM.

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02-06-2015, 09:29 PM	#286
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by JPT More information with colour variations. Google Translate Looks like a new WG camera is coming too. ---------- Post added 02-07-15 at 01:14 PM ---------- And also there will be a separate HD version of the kit lens! I might be interested in that. A new WG?! Those things come out every 4 months, it seems... I hope hope hope that 18-50 is sold separately! I would preorder that instantly.

02-06-2015, 09:39 PM	#287
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	Originally posted by THoog I'm leaning towards the Li-109 / AA clip combo of the K-r/30/50/500, especially since the K-S1 uses the 109, but I'm prepared to be surprised (feet flat on the floor, fragile objects moved away from computer, etc. ). That's definitely more likely. Curious that the K-s2 is that much larger than the s1, that was a strong point for me despite the interface mysteries.

02-06-2015, 11:26 PM	#289
TimR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 344	I thought that other "Unnamed K camera" with the floppy screen was the K-50 replacement?

02-06-2015, 11:29 PM	#290
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	These scale models indicate it's much more a k50 than a ks1 so those who must have a k50 clone can likely r.e.l.a.x!

02-06-2015, 11:34 PM	#291
Ayoh Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 341	Now that is a nice design. Why didn't they just release this in the first place instead of the cringeworthy Ks-1?

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by kadajawi @Steve: Why not a touchscreen? It can be useful at times... but all functions should also be accessible through buttons.. 'finger grease' - disgusts me

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JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Originally posted by Ayoh Now that is a nice design. Why didn't they just release this in the first place instead of the cringeworthy Ks-1? I'm guessing these two cameras were developed in parallel. The K-S1 is for people who want to get good pictures with minimal user intervention. The K-S2 is an affordable camera for enthusiasts. According to some, the former category no longer exists in the USA and some other countries. In that case, perhaps Ricoh should have done what Canon does and made it an Asia-only model. I certainly think there's a market for both in Japan, at least.

02-07-2015, 12:39 AM	#294
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Originally posted by THoog How's his street cred in the Thread-that-shall-not-be-named? Do we need to quiz him on his opinion of lutefisk? You just broke rule 1: Don't talk about the thread-that-shall-not-not-be-named.

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Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	Originally posted by filoxophy (...) I hope hope hope that 18-50 is sold separately! I would preorder that instantly. Yes it is but it's a slightly different lens, including optically. The kit lens is the 'smc PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE' whilst the lens sold separately is the 'HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE', thus with HD coating instead of SMC.

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02-07-2015, 04:21 AM	#297
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by NZ_Ross You have all lost me with this thread-that-shal-not-be-named, but then I guess to enlighten me you would need to name the said thread or provide a link, and clearly that is verboten Indeed. But if you're feeling brave you can go looking for it - it features quite prominently in the K-3 section

02-07-2015, 04:34 AM	#298
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	To me it looks like the K-S line is where Ricoh tries out new ideas. The K-S1 is definitely not for me, but I like the concept. The K-S2 looks more traditional on the outside, but I'm not sure we've seen everything about that one yet...

02-07-2015, 04:46 AM	#299
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by savoche Indeed. But if you're feeling brave you can go looking for it - it features quite prominently in the K-3 section Now I too am lost. What is this thread?

02-07-2015, 04:49 AM	#300
simon_199 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 609	Still no official release...any unofficial anticipation on the sensor ? It is logical to assume it has the same 20MP sensor of the K-S1...but what if it has the 24MP from the K-3 instead ? :P But i think it's very unlikely....