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08-16-2017, 03:51 PM   #1
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K-S1 queries

I need the lowest cost Pentax available "New In Box" for an industrial witness job i will be doing soon,
and from looking , with my requirements , i think the K-S1 is high on the list.
I will be using the camera only with -M lenses.

Questions:
What is difference between the "FluCard" on Ks-1 and "WiFi" on Ks-2
Is K-S1 a dhclient or a dhserver ?
Same Question for K-S2

Why is the K-S2 heavier than K-S1?

K-S1 has a row of LEDS on the grip.
What are these for and can they be disabled?

Thanks

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QuoteOriginally posted by wombat2go Quote
What is difference between the "FluCard" on Ks-1 and "WiFi" on Ks-2
The flucard is (a) not included and (b) has a much shorter range and is slower, but (c) works with both phones and PCs through a web interface rather than a dedicated phone app.

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Why is the K-S2 heavier than K-S1?
Weather sealing, more buttons, more features.

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K-S1 has a row of LEDS on the grip. What are these for and can they be disabled?
They are decorative / can display self-timer status, and yes:

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BTW the K-S1 has been discontinued for a while, and the K-S2 is a much better camera, so I'd say it's hard to go wrong at the $499 that it costs. Not sure you can still get the K-S1 with warranty as it is no longer available from authorized channels.

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K-s1 is a very capable camera, has a large bright viewfinder, very useful with manual lenses.
There is one new black (body only) still available in US :
https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-S1-SLR-Body-Kit/dp/B00NBMI1M8?tag=pentaxforums-20&
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QuoteOriginally posted by i_trax Quote
K-s1 is a very capable camera, has a large bright viewfinder, very useful with manual lenses.
There is one new black (body only) still available in US :
https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-S1-SLR-Body-Kit/dp/B00NBMI1M8?tag=pentaxforums-20&
That is a grey market seller FYI.


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thank you Adam,
I thought that Amazon is reputable company.
They are coming this year to Australia with many online shops and warehouses and promising the best and fastest service in Australia.
Should we be worry?
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thank you Adam,
I thought that Amazon is reputable company.
They are coming this year to Australia with many online shops and warehouses and promising the best and fastest service in Australia.
Should we be worry?
Not as long as you order from Amazon proper, but many third-party Amazon marketplace sellers are not authorized dealers. Looks for "ships and sold by amazon.com?tag=pentaxforums-20&" next to the product being offered.

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Thanks for the info.
I used the Amazon Trade-In , for the first time, and sent the K-01 back.
Got a 'New" Condition K-S1 ( There are not many left)
Changeover price was $176

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