K-S2 is Coming

thibs · 02-07-2015, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Looking through the review database it appears like Gold is for *, Green for DA, Red for HD, Silver for DA L and old D FA. Gold can be found with Green.

Are there any HD * lenses?

Yep the DFA* 70-200/2.8 and is has green ring

D1N0 · 02-07-2015, 08:02 AM

A quote from someone on Digicame-info.com

Quote:

There are answers to the blog's photo Yaotomi Kiten for color ring on the lens.

????????HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW ???? !!! ?????? !!! - ??????????by????????

There was a reply from the manufacturer.
● now is unified in the "green line". The star lens as "gold", "green", will be the future in two colors system.
With that said ●, red line lens is so no longer.
● so that meaning is put in green, it seems to represent the "growth and development, nature and fresh".
It seems we are unified in the "green" in the future of the product.

So red is out and green is back

reh321 · 02-07-2015, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by JPT

More information with colour variations.

The K-50 and Q7 come in bold colors, like red and yellow.

The K-S1 and Q-S1 come in more subtle colors, like champagne and just-a-touch-of-orange.
From your link, it appears that the -S2 will follow in the -S1 footsteps.
I wonder whether this reflects a change in Japanese tastes, or a change in Pentax's understanding, or something else.
It really doesn't matter to me, as long as something other than black is an option for me at a reasonable price.

**THoog** · 02-07-2015, 08:20 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Na Horuk

So basically the colour of the ring has no meaning

If they really have switched back to 'traditional' green, I think it means the guy who said, "Hey, let's change it to red!" is now sitting next to the guy who said, "Hey, let's put 'Ricoh' on the back!" over in the photocopier division.

PS: and Japanese Pentaxians didn't like the changes, either, and let it be known.
PPS: and Ricoh is capable of learning from their mis-steps.

Last edited by THoog; 02-07-2015 at 08:27 AM.

rangercarp · 02-07-2015, 08:22 AM - **1 Like**

It sounds like they listened to everyone who complained about the red ring. Either red was a temporary differentiator, or it was an experiment that failed. Either way, I am happy to see green return as it is uniquely Pentax.

stillshot2 · 02-07-2015, 08:23 AM

My personal thoughts on the K-S1 are that it was not a waste because it allowed engineers to improve the process of fitting more electronics in a smaller place, which the FF will need in order to stay as small as it appears to be.

**jlstrawman** · 02-07-2015, 08:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by kenspo

Thank you! All time i spend here, is on my own time. I could have done other things, but i feel its important to get some enthusiasm back into a great company

Its not required by Ricoh for me to do this, but they like it and appreciate me for doing more then what it says on the contract.[COLOR="Silver"]

I am mostly a lurker on the Forum, because there are already dozens of "experts" who know how to run Ricoh/Pentax better than Ricoh/Pentax.
A well-deserved pat on the back for your efforts. Don't let those who cry for attention diminish your fine efforts.

Dieseler · 02-07-2015, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by jlstrawman

I am mostly a lurker on the Forum, because there are already dozens of "experts" who know how to run Ricoh/Pentax better than Ricoh/Pentax.
A well-deserved pat on the back for your efforts. Don't let those who cry for attention diminish your fine efforts.

And a big thank you to Ken from the other side of the world, for injecting a large dose of enthusiasm into the Pentax ecosystem - I wish you all the best for your new relationship with Pentax.

Na Horuk · 02-07-2015, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by THoog

PPS: and Ricoh is capable of learning from their mis-steps.

I think this is what is surprising me the most! The K-S1 with the LED lights? Quickly removed in K-S2. Red rings? Gone. FF? On its way! Who knows what's next, but it won't be easy on our wallets..

Kunzite · 02-07-2015, 09:32 AM

Some ideas from the K-S1 are actually quite good, e.g. the Off/Stills/Video button with its green/red LED, and the new interface does appears more accessible to beginners.

cbope · 02-07-2015, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by rangercarp

It sounds like they listened to everyone who complained about the red ring. Either red was a temporary differentiator, or it was an experiment that failed. Either way, I am happy to see green return as it is uniquely Pentax.

I guess I'm the only one who liked the red rings. With that said, the green rings and green/gold combo on * lenses looks good too.

Parallax · 02-07-2015, 09:40 AM

What I find intriguing about the K-S2 has nothing to do with the camera itself. It's that after the loooooong anticipated announcement of a FF, this thread seems to have more activity than any of the threads on it or the other newly announced gear.

As Spock would say...................... fascinating.

Kunzite · 02-07-2015, 09:40 AM

I quite liked the red rings as well.

simon_199 · 02-07-2015, 09:42 AM

The green ring looks good together with the green led around the shutter button...which turns red in video mode...

Maybe they are going to release a full lineup of dedicated cinema lenses and decided to keep the red ring for those :P

kadajawi · 02-07-2015, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

'finger grease' - disgusts me

Don't touch it. :P

That new lens is cute. I want it.

What I didn't understand about the K-S1 was the grip. Apart from being pretty, what are the benefits? It's not like it is saving any space by being so small, you just ruin ergonomics and have to use a small battery. I'm glad they do a version that doesn't have this issue, though it could be a bit more snazzy looking (as long as there is also a real K-50 successor). The small grip only has an advantage when you can make the mirror housing smaller, and that is impossible.

02-07-2015, 08:02 AM	#317
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	A quote from someone on Digicame-info.com Quote: There are answers to the blog's photo Yaotomi Kiten for color ring on the lens. ????????HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW ???? !!! ?????? !!! - ??????????by???????? There was a reply from the manufacturer. ● now is unified in the "green line". The star lens as "gold", "green", will be the future in two colors system. With that said ●, red line lens is so no longer. ● so that meaning is put in green, it seems to represent the "growth and development, nature and fresh". It seems we are unified in the "green" in the future of the product. So red is out and green is back Last edited by D1N0; 02-07-2015 at 08:07 AM.

02-07-2015, 09:22 AM	#324
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by THoog PPS: and Ricoh is capable of learning from their mis-steps. I think this is what is surprising me the most! The K-S1 with the LED lights? Quickly removed in K-S2. Red rings? Gone. FF? On its way! Who knows what's next, but it won't be easy on our wallets.. Last edited by Na Horuk; 02-07-2015 at 10:53 AM.

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thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Not a Number Looking through the review database it appears like Gold is for , Green for DA, Red for HD, Silver for DA L and old D FA. Gold can be found with Green. Are there any HD lenses? Yep the DFA* 70-200/2.8 and is has green ring

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	Originally posted by JPT More information with colour variations. The K-50 and Q7 come in bold colors, like red and yellow. The K-S1 and Q-S1 come in more subtle colors, like champagne and just-a-touch-of-orange. From your link, it appears that the -S2 will follow in the -S1 footsteps. I wonder whether this reflects a change in Japanese tastes, or a change in Pentax's understanding, or something else. It really doesn't matter to me, as long as something other than black is an option for me at a reasonable price.

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THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Na Horuk So basically the colour of the ring has no meaning If they really have switched back to 'traditional' green, I think it means the guy who said, "Hey, let's change it to red!" is now sitting next to the guy who said, "Hey, let's put 'Ricoh' on the back!" over in the photocopier division. PS: and Japanese Pentaxians didn't like the changes, either, and let it be known. PPS: and Ricoh is capable of learning from their mis-steps. Last edited by THoog; 02-07-2015 at 08:27 AM.

02-07-2015, 08:22 AM - 1 Like	#320
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	It sounds like they listened to everyone who complained about the red ring. Either red was a temporary differentiator, or it was an experiment that failed. Either way, I am happy to see green return as it is uniquely Pentax.

02-07-2015, 08:23 AM	#321
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jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by kenspo Thank you! All time i spend here, is on my own time. I could have done other things, but i feel its important to get some enthusiasm back into a great company Its not required by Ricoh for me to do this, but they like it and appreciate me for doing more then what it says on the contract.[COLOR="Silver"] I am mostly a lurker on the Forum, because there are already dozens of "experts" who know how to run Ricoh/Pentax better than Ricoh/Pentax. A well-deserved pat on the back for your efforts. Don't let those who cry for attention diminish your fine efforts.

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Dieseler Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by jlstrawman I am mostly a lurker on the Forum, because there are already dozens of "experts" who know how to run Ricoh/Pentax better than Ricoh/Pentax. A well-deserved pat on the back for your efforts. Don't let those who cry for attention diminish your fine efforts. And a big thank you to Ken from the other side of the world, for injecting a large dose of enthusiasm into the Pentax ecosystem - I wish you all the best for your new relationship with Pentax.

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cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Originally posted by rangercarp It sounds like they listened to everyone who complained about the red ring. Either red was a temporary differentiator, or it was an experiment that failed. Either way, I am happy to see green return as it is uniquely Pentax. I guess I'm the only one who liked the red rings. With that said, the green rings and green/gold combo on * lenses looks good too.

02-07-2015, 09:40 AM	#327
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	What I find intriguing about the K-S2 has nothing to do with the camera itself. It's that after the loooooong anticipated announcement of a FF, this thread seems to have more activity than any of the threads on it or the other newly announced gear. As Spock would say...................... fascinating.

02-07-2015, 09:40 AM	#328
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I quite liked the red rings as well.

02-07-2015, 09:42 AM	#329
simon_199 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 613	The green ring looks good together with the green led around the shutter button...which turns red in video mode... Maybe they are going to release a full lineup of dedicated cinema lenses and decided to keep the red ring for those :P

02-07-2015, 09:43 AM	#330
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger 'finger grease' - disgusts me Don't touch it. :P That new lens is cute. I want it. What I didn't understand about the K-S1 was the grip. Apart from being pretty, what are the benefits? It's not like it is saving any space by being so small, you just ruin ergonomics and have to use a small battery. I'm glad they do a version that doesn't have this issue, though it could be a bit more snazzy looking (as long as there is also a real K-50 successor). The small grip only has an advantage when you can make the mirror housing smaller, and that is impossible.