K-S2 is Coming

kenspo · 02-25-2015, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by PiDicus Rex

Really?
Cool,.. tell 'em to read the posts here about what changes need to be done to the video side of the firmware,...

( or tell 'em to PM me

)

Hehe, they get info from us "in the field"..At least i do..I tell them what i think about things, but also what responses i see out there from others too

kadajawi · 02-25-2015, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by kenspo

Hehe, they get info from us "in the field"..At least i do..I tell them what i think about things, but also what responses i see out there from others too

We have a thread with video suggestions here, maybe you can ask them if they are interested, then we can create a summary you can give them. I did post a list with stills and video suggestions in the FF suggestions thread at the Ricoh US forum, I hope they read what's there...

kenspo · 02-25-2015, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by kadajawi

We have a thread with video suggestions here, maybe you can ask them if they are interested, then we can create a summary you can give them. I did post a list with stills and video suggestions in the FF suggestions thread at the Ricoh US forum, I hope they read what's there...

I dont know much about US..But i will take notes and pass on anyway

edri · 02-25-2015, 01:14 PM

Missing mirror lock up function.

However there is the "diffraction correction". That's how to do?
Is visible this correction for K3 ?

Last edited by edri; 02-25-2015 at 01:26 PM.

rawr · 02-26-2015, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by edri

Missing mirror lock up function.

Mirror lockup will probably work like it normally does for all Pentax DSLR's - set self-timer on (2 sec/12 sec), mirror locks up.

Zygonyx · 02-26-2015, 07:32 AM

And that's enough.
never used the "special lever" it with 645D 645NII nor 67II : you just need a good tripod.

simon_199 · 02-26-2015, 07:42 AM

Isn't a dedicated mirror lock up shooting mode also somewhat "superdesed" by using live view ? But i'm pretty ignorant about the use for a dedicated MLU function as it is present on the K-3...i guess it's there for a reason which i don't know about

btw even my old k200d locks the mirror up when using the timer, so i guess the same will be for the K-S2

edri · 02-26-2015, 08:04 AM

On k7 I use MLU combined with the wired remote control. But as K-S2 does not have the ability to connect a wired remote control, probably the dedicated MLU function does not make sense. I decided for this year to buy a new DSLR camera and do not know what to buy K-3 or K-S2.

rawr · 02-26-2015, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by edri

as K-S2 does not have the ability to connect a wired remote control, probably the dedicated MLU function does not make sense.

The K-S2 will no doubt support remote control, just like the K-S1 does. But if the K-S2 has no remote plug, it will certainly support wireless remote control. You can see the IR sensor on the front of the camera.

If you are changing cameras from the K-7, the K-3 is probably a more direct upgrade, IMHO. It has everything that the K-7 has, and more. But the K-S2 has some handy features the K-3 lacks, like a more compact body, WiFi and flippy screen. Depends on your priorities.

VE2CJW · 02-27-2015, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

I had the idea of buying a KS2 but finally opted for the K3 after seriously comparing the specs I also got the Flucard so I can do remote control. Got the K3 for $20. more than the KS2 and it's a much better camera. I love it.

Kunzite · 02-27-2015, 07:50 AM - **1 Like**

The horror! On the back of the K-S2 it's written RICOH!

("PENTAX K-S2 [...]Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.", on a label under the back LCD - which has a huge PENTAX inscription)

By the way, it has MLU on the 2-seconds timer. Interestingly, the lens can't be manually focused unless the camera is switched on; then it works like a QSF lens.
Long press on WiFi will start/stop WiFi.

edri · 02-27-2015, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by VE2CJW

I had the idea of buying a KS2 but finally opted for the K3 after seriously comparing the specs I also got the Flucard so I can do remote control. Got the K3 for $20. more than the KS2 and it's a much better camera. I love it.

In my area, in Europe, the price difference is about 275usd (equivalent) not 20

.
Also, the K-S2 missing "Composition Adjustment".
However I would choose K-S2 because it seems more portable for hiking and cycling.

ChristianRock · 02-27-2015, 12:38 PM

It's showing to be in stock at Adorama, BHPhoto and on Amazon sellers.

shiner · 02-27-2015, 01:08 PM

Unfortunately, I ordered the green body, and its availability date is unknown.

severalsnakes · 02-27-2015, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by shiner

Unfortunately, I ordered the green body, and its availability date is unknown.

I ordered the gray, so I'm in the same boat. Regret!

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02-25-2015, 07:50 AM	#826
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by PiDicus Rex Really? Cool,.. tell 'em to read the posts here about what changes need to be done to the video side of the firmware,... ( or tell 'em to PM me ) Hehe, they get info from us "in the field"..At least i do..I tell them what i think about things, but also what responses i see out there from others too

02-25-2015, 08:03 AM	#827
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by kenspo Hehe, they get info from us "in the field"..At least i do..I tell them what i think about things, but also what responses i see out there from others too We have a thread with video suggestions here, maybe you can ask them if they are interested, then we can create a summary you can give them. I did post a list with stills and video suggestions in the FF suggestions thread at the Ricoh US forum, I hope they read what's there...

02-25-2015, 12:24 PM	#828
kenspo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oslo Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by kadajawi We have a thread with video suggestions here, maybe you can ask them if they are interested, then we can create a summary you can give them. I did post a list with stills and video suggestions in the FF suggestions thread at the Ricoh US forum, I hope they read what's there... I dont know much about US..But i will take notes and pass on anyway

02-25-2015, 01:14 PM	#829
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	Missing mirror lock up function. However there is the "diffraction correction". That's how to do? Is visible this correction for K3 ? Last edited by edri; 02-25-2015 at 01:26 PM.

02-26-2015, 06:46 AM	#830
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by edri Missing mirror lock up function. Mirror lockup will probably work like it normally does for all Pentax DSLR's - set self-timer on (2 sec/12 sec), mirror locks up.

02-26-2015, 07:32 AM	#831
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	And that's enough. never used the "special lever" it with 645D 645NII nor 67II : you just need a good tripod.

02-26-2015, 07:42 AM	#832
simon_199 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 613	Isn't a dedicated mirror lock up shooting mode also somewhat "superdesed" by using live view ? But i'm pretty ignorant about the use for a dedicated MLU function as it is present on the K-3...i guess it's there for a reason which i don't know about btw even my old k200d locks the mirror up when using the timer, so i guess the same will be for the K-S2

02-26-2015, 08:04 AM	#833
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	On k7 I use MLU combined with the wired remote control. But as K-S2 does not have the ability to connect a wired remote control, probably the dedicated MLU function does not make sense. I decided for this year to buy a new DSLR camera and do not know what to buy K-3 or K-S2.

02-26-2015, 12:53 PM	#834
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by edri as K-S2 does not have the ability to connect a wired remote control, probably the dedicated MLU function does not make sense. The K-S2 will no doubt support remote control, just like the K-S1 does. But if the K-S2 has no remote plug, it will certainly support wireless remote control. You can see the IR sensor on the front of the camera. If you are changing cameras from the K-7, the K-3 is probably a more direct upgrade, IMHO. It has everything that the K-7 has, and more. But the K-S2 has some handy features the K-3 lacks, like a more compact body, WiFi and flippy screen. Depends on your priorities.

02-27-2015, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#835
VE2CJW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Candiac, QC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 403	I had the idea of buying a KS2 but finally opted for the K3 after seriously comparing the specs I also got the Flucard so I can do remote control. Got the K3 for $20. more than the KS2 and it's a much better camera. I love it.

02-27-2015, 07:50 AM - 1 Like	#836
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	The horror! On the back of the K-S2 it's written RICOH! ("PENTAX K-S2 [...]Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd.", on a label under the back LCD - which has a huge PENTAX inscription) By the way, it has MLU on the 2-seconds timer. Interestingly, the lens can't be manually focused unless the camera is switched on; then it works like a QSF lens. Long press on WiFi will start/stop WiFi.

02-27-2015, 08:47 AM	#837
edri Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: walking in the air Posts: 1,315	Originally posted by VE2CJW I had the idea of buying a KS2 but finally opted for the K3 after seriously comparing the specs I also got the Flucard so I can do remote control. Got the K3 for $20. more than the KS2 and it's a much better camera. I love it. In my area, in Europe, the price difference is about 275usd (equivalent) not 20 . Also, the K-S2 missing "Composition Adjustment". However I would choose K-S2 because it seems more portable for hiking and cycling.

02-27-2015, 12:38 PM	#838
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	It's showing to be in stock at Adorama, BHPhoto and on Amazon sellers.

02-27-2015, 01:08 PM	#839
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Unfortunately, I ordered the green body, and its availability date is unknown.

02-27-2015, 01:20 PM	#840
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by shiner Unfortunately, I ordered the green body, and its availability date is unknown. I ordered the gray, so I'm in the same boat. Regret!