Any problems storing a K-S2 ?

**Wingincamera** · 11-29-2017, 02:35 PM

Since I purchased my KP my K-S2 has been stored in it's original box unused. I kept it as a backup camera if ever needed. Does anyone know if there is any problems if the camera is not used for extended period of time? If so I might think about selling it, or if keeping it and use it for a few photos every six months or sooner. I've never left a dSLR sit unused this long.

elvbel · 11-29-2017, 03:06 PM

I don't think that is a problem. We have a Nikon at home and we didn't use it for a while and it's working fine.
Btw I would remove the battery and put some silica gel pack in the box, just to be sure.

Adam · 11-29-2017, 03:19 PM

Just try to use the battery if you can, otherwise you'll be fine.

Na Horuk · 11-29-2017, 06:11 PM

They use the same batteries, right? So I would take the battery out of storage and use it with the others. Leaving a battery alone and untouched might ruin its capacity over time. Other than that, it shouldn't be a problem to store your camera provided you keep it in a decent environment. Without dust, without big temperature changed, without direct sunlight. Put on a body cap or at least a lens, so the mount isnt just open.
You can take it out every few months, inspect it, take a few photos.

OR you can sell it to someone who might use it more and spend the money on a new lens

**patrick9** · 11-29-2017, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Just try to use the battery if you can, otherwise you'll be fine.

I was under the impression that the K-S2 used the same aperture armature that the K-30 and K50 did. I haven't heard of the K-S2 having the failure that the K-30 did, but Wasn't some of the failures from sitting unused for a period of time? My DL and my K200D never had a problem sitting for 6 months or so, but I am hesitant about the K-S2.

Just curious.

Adam · 11-29-2017, 09:25 PM

Not very many user reports of K-S2 failures, but there have been some. Don't think there's enough data to blame storage, though.

**clackers** · 11-29-2017, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by patrick9

I haven't heard of the K-S2 having the failure that the K-30 did,

Yeah, the K-S2 has been reported in this forum too, Patrick.

I have one and it's fine. I also have a K-30 and it's fine, too.

**patrick9** · 11-30-2017, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Yeah, the K-S2 has been reported in this forum too, Patrick.
I have one and it's fine. I also have a K-30 and it's fine, too.

I have a K30 that had to be repaired. My K-S2 doesn't sit long enough (Not more than a couple of weeks )
Side note the K30 died a horrible death That is why I have a K-S2 I have looked at the KP. I love the looks of it. Just can not justify it.

**Wingincamera** · 11-30-2017, 03:16 PM

Concerning the K-S2 battery, I did re-purpose it for use in the KP. I had two batteries for the K-S2, so now my KP had three batteries. One is always in the charger, one is in the KP, and the third is in my camera case. I just rotate through all three of them. From KP to charger, charger to spare, and the spare into the camera.

11-29-2017, 02:35 PM	#1
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182	Any problems storing a K-S2 ? Since I purchased my KP my K-S2 has been stored in it's original box unused. I kept it as a backup camera if ever needed. Does anyone know if there is any problems if the camera is not used for extended period of time? If so I might think about selling it, or if keeping it and use it for a few photos every six months or sooner. I've never left a dSLR sit unused this long.

11-29-2017, 03:19 PM	#3
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11-29-2017, 03:06 PM	#2
elvbel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: (UD) Posts: 85	I don't think that is a problem. We have a Nikon at home and we didn't use it for a while and it's working fine. Btw I would remove the battery and put some silica gel pack in the box, just to be sure.

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	They use the same batteries, right? So I would take the battery out of storage and use it with the others. Leaving a battery alone and untouched might ruin its capacity over time. Other than that, it shouldn't be a problem to store your camera provided you keep it in a decent environment. Without dust, without big temperature changed, without direct sunlight. Put on a body cap or at least a lens, so the mount isnt just open. You can take it out every few months, inspect it, take a few photos. OR you can sell it to someone who might use it more and spend the money on a new lens

11-29-2017, 07:53 PM	#5
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by Adam Just try to use the battery if you can, otherwise you'll be fine. I was under the impression that the K-S2 used the same aperture armature that the K-30 and K50 did. I haven't heard of the K-S2 having the failure that the K-30 did, but Wasn't some of the failures from sitting unused for a period of time? My DL and my K200D never had a problem sitting for 6 months or so, but I am hesitant about the K-S2. Just curious.

11-29-2017, 09:29 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by patrick9 I haven't heard of the K-S2 having the failure that the K-30 did, Yeah, the K-S2 has been reported in this forum too, Patrick. I have one and it's fine. I also have a K-30 and it's fine, too.

11-30-2017, 05:56 AM	#8
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by clackers Yeah, the K-S2 has been reported in this forum too, Patrick. I have one and it's fine. I also have a K-30 and it's fine, too. I have a K30 that had to be repaired. My K-S2 doesn't sit long enough (Not more than a couple of weeks ) Side note the K30 died a horrible death That is why I have a K-S2 I have looked at the KP. I love the looks of it. Just can not justify it.

11-30-2017, 03:16 PM	#9
Wingincamera Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pine Haven, Wyoming Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,182 Original Poster	Concerning the K-S2 battery, I did re-purpose it for use in the KP. I had two batteries for the K-S2, so now my KP had three batteries. One is always in the charger, one is in the KP, and the third is in my camera case. I just rotate through all three of them. From KP to charger, charger to spare, and the spare into the camera.