K-S2 selfie demo

Marktax · 03-19-2015, 09:18 PM - **2 Likes**

The K-S2 wi-fi button as selfie shutter release is a supremely clever design . . .

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rawr · 03-20-2015, 09:11 AM

Nice shots.

That button and feature is starting to make a lot of sense.

Marktax · 03-20-2015, 11:50 AM

This picture is focused on me more than my son; I'm a touch closer to the camera. I wish I could post a full crop of myself because it is really sharp; unfortunately, I needed a shave worse than I thought so I'm not gonna do that. But this shot with the 15mm Ltd is finally the shot that convinces me of the K-S2 sensor.

As for the selfie shutter release -- you would not be able to do a left-hand, self-facing shot otherwise without risking dropping the camera. It's brilliant, classic Pentax wackiness that puts it a notch above others. BUT NOTE that you pretty much need that 15mm Ltd.!!! A selfie most of the time wants to show the background for context. (Look where I am!) The kit lenses starting at 28mm eq. are just barely wide enough for an arm's length shot back on yourself to show anything else. The 15mm Ltd. is perfect for the job, but in my view it's really a must have to get the best from the feature. Maybe the rear shutter release will drive some 15mm Ltd sales. The DA 10-17mm fisheye is also going to be good for selfie use on the K-S2.

**mtngal** · 03-20-2015, 03:07 PM

That first one is very cool - well they both are, but especially the first one. Makes sense that the 15 Ltd would be a good lens for something like this. Makes me actually think about shooting a selfie - something I normally avoid at all costs.

sterretje · 03-20-2015, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by Marktax

I needed a shave worse than I thought so I'm not gonna do that

There is a barber shop in the back; what stopped you?

Marktax · 03-21-2015, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by sterretje

There is a barber shop in the back; what stopped you?

Good point! I failed to notice at the time.

vboy · 03-22-2015, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Marktax

This picture is focused on me more than my son; I'm a touch closer to the camera. I wish I could post a full crop of myself because it is really sharp; unfortunately, I needed a shave worse than I thought so I'm not gonna do that. But this shot with the 15mm Ltd is finally the shot that convinces me of the K-S2 sensor.

As for the selfie shutter release -- you would not be able to do a left-hand, self-facing shot otherwise without risking dropping the camera. It's brilliant, classic Pentax wackiness that puts it a notch above others. BUT NOTE that you pretty much need that 15mm Ltd.!!! A selfie most of the time wants to show the background for context. (Look where I am!) The kit lenses starting at 28mm eq. are just barely wide enough for an arm's length shot back on yourself to show anything else. The 15mm Ltd. is perfect for the job, but in my view it's really a must have to get the best from the feature. Maybe the rear shutter release will drive some 15mm Ltd sales. The DA 10-17mm fisheye is also going to be good for selfie use on the K-S2.

post more pics please.......

Marktax · 03-22-2015, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by vboy

post more pics please.......

Here's one.

vboy · 03-23-2015, 02:59 AM

Originally posted by Marktax

Here's one.

nice one ...thanks

03-20-2015, 11:50 AM	#3
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610 Original Poster	This picture is focused on me more than my son; I'm a touch closer to the camera. I wish I could post a full crop of myself because it is really sharp; unfortunately, I needed a shave worse than I thought so I'm not gonna do that. But this shot with the 15mm Ltd is finally the shot that convinces me of the K-S2 sensor. As for the selfie shutter release -- you would not be able to do a left-hand, self-facing shot otherwise without risking dropping the camera. It's brilliant, classic Pentax wackiness that puts it a notch above others. BUT NOTE that you pretty much need that 15mm Ltd.!!! A selfie most of the time wants to show the background for context. (Look where I am!) The kit lenses starting at 28mm eq. are just barely wide enough for an arm's length shot back on yourself to show anything else. The 15mm Ltd. is perfect for the job, but in my view it's really a must have to get the best from the feature. Maybe the rear shutter release will drive some 15mm Ltd sales. The DA 10-17mm fisheye is also going to be good for selfie use on the K-S2. Last edited by Marktax; 03-20-2015 at 12:10 PM.

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03-20-2015, 09:11 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Nice shots. That button and feature is starting to make a lot of sense.

03-20-2015, 03:07 PM	#4
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	That first one is very cool - well they both are, but especially the first one. Makes sense that the 15 Ltd would be a good lens for something like this. Makes me actually think about shooting a selfie - something I normally avoid at all costs.

03-20-2015, 10:20 PM	#5
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by Marktax I needed a shave worse than I thought so I'm not gonna do that There is a barber shop in the back; what stopped you?

03-21-2015, 06:40 AM	#6
Marktax Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Washington DC Photos: Albums Posts: 610 Original Poster	Originally posted by sterretje There is a barber shop in the back; what stopped you? Good point! I failed to notice at the time.

03-22-2015, 03:17 PM	#7
vboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 46	Originally posted by Marktax This picture is focused on me more than my son; I'm a touch closer to the camera. I wish I could post a full crop of myself because it is really sharp; unfortunately, I needed a shave worse than I thought so I'm not gonna do that. But this shot with the 15mm Ltd is finally the shot that convinces me of the K-S2 sensor. As for the selfie shutter release -- you would not be able to do a left-hand, self-facing shot otherwise without risking dropping the camera. It's brilliant, classic Pentax wackiness that puts it a notch above others. BUT NOTE that you pretty much need that 15mm Ltd.!!! A selfie most of the time wants to show the background for context. (Look where I am!) The kit lenses starting at 28mm eq. are just barely wide enough for an arm's length shot back on yourself to show anything else. The 15mm Ltd. is perfect for the job, but in my view it's really a must have to get the best from the feature. Maybe the rear shutter release will drive some 15mm Ltd sales. The DA 10-17mm fisheye is also going to be good for selfie use on the K-S2. post more pics please.......

03-23-2015, 02:59 AM	#9
vboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 46	Originally posted by Marktax Here's one. nice one ...thanks