Pentax K-S2 looks the part!

Adam · 03-11-2015, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

So the K-S2 finally came in a few days ago, and I decided to jump straight in to the product photos. This camera really looks good!

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As a side note, the photo is unedited and was shot with a softbox, 2 flood lights, and fill flash.

I'm really looking forward to taking the camera out for a shoot over the weekend. My initial impressions of it are very positive, and the wi-fi works very well (took < 1 minute to set up without reading the manual), though the grip is unfortunately not quite as comfortable as that of the K-50/K-3. They made it a bit smaller and us spoiled Pentax users will notice that right away

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Sliver-Surfer · 03-11-2015, 04:56 PM

OOOOH Im in Love! Rugged. Nothing fancy just a purpose built machine.

Sandy Hancock · 03-11-2015, 05:03 PM

Yep. I really like my K-S1 but I wish I had waited just a little longer....

Not a Number · 03-11-2015, 05:35 PM

Indeed, a very good looking product!

Originally posted by Adam

though the grip is unfortunately not quite as comfortable as that of the K-50/K-3. They made it a bit smaller and us spoiled Pentax users will notice that right away

Yeah, well the S-class / Skunk Works products are targeted for the first time Pentax owners....

robtcorl · 03-11-2015, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Yep. I really like my K-S1 but I wish I had waited just a little longer....

But who knew?
I was ready to jump on the 1 also, once I thinned the herd.
Now I'm waiting for at least a small price drop on the 2.

TinaS · 03-11-2015, 06:19 PM

Devil's advocate here... People with small hands will probably appreciate the small grip. I have small hands, making the k-x a perfect fit. I imagine the ks2 would be similar.

GlennG · 03-11-2015, 06:37 PM

I agree, a good looking instrument. We will look forward to test results.

shiner · 03-11-2015, 10:59 PM

I can't wait for mine! Seriously considering changing my order from the green one to the black one, so I can have it in my hands before mid-year.

edri · 03-12-2015, 12:43 AM

I look forward for the Pentax Forums review.

**Spodeworld** · 03-13-2015, 03:30 AM

Look forward to the full review....what's good and what's not

wed7 · 03-14-2015, 01:45 AM

K5iis or this? Oh wait, B&H is selling the K-3 for $799. Now I am confuse.

Kozlok · 03-14-2015, 06:22 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by wed7

K5iis or this? Oh wait, B&H is selling the K-3 for $799. Now I am confuse.

Don't be confused. First ask yourself WHY are you upgrading? You have a K-30, so already have great IQ. If all you need is low light focusing or a rear remote input, and can live without focus peaking, then the K-5IIs is great. If you need the better resolution because you make huge prints or heavy crops, the K-3 is a great choice. If you want the low-light focusing AND focus peaking, the K-3 or KS-2. If you need quiet shutter speed, get the K-3 or K-5IIs. If you want wifi and/or a tilt screen, the KS-2. Those are the big differences as far as I know.

oldpentaxer · 03-15-2015, 01:45 PM

Why is it £100 cheaper in the USA after the conversion?

**RobA_Oz** · 03-15-2015, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by oldpentaxer

Why is it £100 cheaper in the USA after the conversion?

As a long-time watcher of events in the UK (my children have UK passports) I've been fascinated by the changes in prices there over the past thirty years. I recall buying my SMC Pentax 24/2.8 from the UK in preference to the US in 1981, but since then, the price differential has skewed considerably, although there are two different sets of exchange rates involved from my viewpoint in Australia.

The obvious answers are the different taxation rates and price structures, but why they changed so markedly over the years is a mystery to me. I'd blame Margaret Thatcher, in the absence of any rational answer.

**monochrome** · 03-15-2015, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

The obvious answers are the different taxation rates and price structures, but why they changed so markedly over the years is a mystery to me. I'd blame Margaret Thatcher, in the absence of any rational answer.

I think we could start with the dealer agreements. The EU is a very different market from the USA.

03-11-2015, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Pentax K-S2 looks the part! So the K-S2 finally came in a few days ago, and I decided to jump straight in to the product photos. This camera really looks good! As a side note, the photo is unedited and was shot with a softbox, 2 flood lights, and fill flash. I'm really looking forward to taking the camera out for a shoot over the weekend. My initial impressions of it are very positive, and the wi-fi works very well (took < 1 minute to set up without reading the manual), though the grip is unfortunately not quite as comfortable as that of the K-50/K-3. They made it a bit smaller and us spoiled Pentax users will notice that right away Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Yep. I really like my K-S1 but I wish I had waited just a little longer.... But who knew? I was ready to jump on the 1 also, once I thinned the herd. Now I'm waiting for at least a small price drop on the 2.

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TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Devil's advocate here... People with small hands will probably appreciate the small grip. I have small hands, making the k-x a perfect fit. I imagine the ks2 would be similar.

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GlennG Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 824	I agree, a good looking instrument. We will look forward to test results.

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shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	I can't wait for mine! Seriously considering changing my order from the green one to the black one, so I can have it in my hands before mid-year.

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Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	Originally posted by wed7 K5iis or this? Oh wait, B&H is selling the K-3 for $799. Now I am confuse. Don't be confused. First ask yourself WHY are you upgrading? You have a K-30, so already have great IQ. If all you need is low light focusing or a rear remote input, and can live without focus peaking, then the K-5IIs is great. If you need the better resolution because you make huge prints or heavy crops, the K-3 is a great choice. If you want the low-light focusing AND focus peaking, the K-3 or KS-2. If you need quiet shutter speed, get the K-3 or K-5IIs. If you want wifi and/or a tilt screen, the KS-2. Those are the big differences as far as I know.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by oldpentaxer Why is it £100 cheaper in the USA after the conversion? As a long-time watcher of events in the UK (my children have UK passports) I've been fascinated by the changes in prices there over the past thirty years. I recall buying my SMC Pentax 24/2.8 from the UK in preference to the US in 1981, but since then, the price differential has skewed considerably, although there are two different sets of exchange rates involved from my viewpoint in Australia. The obvious answers are the different taxation rates and price structures, but why they changed so markedly over the years is a mystery to me. I'd blame Margaret Thatcher, in the absence of any rational answer.

03-15-2015, 03:02 PM	#15
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by RobA_Oz The obvious answers are the different taxation rates and price structures, but why they changed so markedly over the years is a mystery to me. I'd blame Margaret Thatcher, in the absence of any rational answer. I think we could start with the dealer agreements. The EU is a very different market from the USA.