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Adam · 09-10-2012, 03:00 PM

News update from the official Pentax website:

Denver, CO – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION today announced the introduction of its PENTAX K-5 II and K-5 IIs flagship digital SLR cameras, designed to advance the company’s well-received K-5 camera, which launched in October 2010. These new dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant cameras include a newly developed SAFOX X AF sensor that delivers the broadest autofocusing E...

Pentax news announcement: http://www.pentaximaging.com/about/press/286

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pentaximees · 09-10-2012, 03:23 PM

K-5 IIs looks promissing

aurele · 09-10-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by pentaximees

K-5 IIs looks promissing

depend on the price

but i don't get why they did keep the old Prime II processor ...

alamo5000 · 09-10-2012, 03:40 PM

What is an anti alias filter and what does it do?

Are there any other major differences between the K5II and K5IIs that I have over looked?

bwDraco · 09-10-2012, 03:56 PM

I'm concerned that Pentax hasn't seemed to have progressed much with the K-5 II. Sure, things have improved (especially the AF)--but it does look as if the rest of the specs are taken directly from the original K-5, as if most of the hardware was taken directly from the original K-5. This is very worrying--perhaps the specs will change a bit before it hits stores?

--DragonLord

**rprii** · 09-10-2012, 05:58 PM

Too many new models . . . and from the email I just received from Pentax they all seem the same . . . just about every "selling point" is the same . . . dust-sealed, weather-proof, 16.3, advanced this and that . . . are we in a new car showroom? Can I get one in Cardinal and Gold?

GreenMachine · 09-11-2012, 05:30 AM

Originally posted by rprii

Too many new models . . . and from the email I just received from Pentax they all seem the same . . . just about every "selling point" is the same . . . dust-sealed, weather-proof, 16.3, advanced this and that . . . are we in a new car showroom? Can I get one in Cardinal and Gold?

Maybe not in Cardinal or Gold, but expect a Silver down the road

momotazur · 09-11-2012, 06:42 AM

After all these hype, we end up with two "refurbished" k-5.

.

**monochrome** · 09-11-2012, 06:46 AM

After 42 years I have rather suddenly reached the point of exhaustion and disappointment.

Clavius · 09-11-2012, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

After 42 years I have rather suddenly reached the point of exhaustion and disappointment.

Photokina still has to start. Who knows what surprise(s) Pentax Ricoh Imaging still has in store?

virgilr · 09-11-2012, 06:56 AM

Bleh. Tech upgrades are:

Improved AF - doesn't matter so much to me, I shoot mostly with old manual lenses. I know it means more to autofocus lens users.
Improved rear LCD - wow.
Version with no AA filter, with a price tag bump. OK.

I hope something else comes to light at Photokina. No video spec update? Using the same processing engine?

Just adding lets say un-crippled K mount to the II s would have made that a more attractive "pro" spec'ed APS-C camera.

Completely underwhelmed.

loco · 09-11-2012, 07:03 AM

I am glad I got a K-30. I was concerned I would be disappointed and full of regret when the new models were announced. I realize the K-5 II is probably a little better than the K-30, but not enough for the higher price, as far as I'm concerned.

I do hope there is another announcement of a K-3 or something coming soon. But if that ever appears, it's likely to be way out of my price range anyway.

**monochrome** · 09-11-2012, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Clavius

Photokina still has to start. Who knows what surprise(s) Pentax Ricoh Imaging still has in store?

I just can't hang my hat on all that booth space.

tehSancho · 09-11-2012, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

I still can't see the difference between the K5II and K5IIs beside the AA Filterless Sensor... Or it's just that? And also, is that actually good? :P
I mean, it was there for a reason and it says that helps in lighting-controlled situations, how does it affects outdoor shooting?

virgilr · 09-11-2012, 11:53 AM

I just feel that, if one has invested in a studio lighting setup and is considering a camera based on it's image quality alone, that one would not be prone to look into an APS-C sensor camera....

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pentaximees New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tallinn, Keila Photos: Gallery Posts: 19	K-5 IIs looks promissing

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aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	Originally posted by pentaximees K-5 IIs looks promissing depend on the price but i don't get why they did keep the old Prime II processor ...

09-10-2012, 03:40 PM	#4
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	What is an anti alias filter and what does it do? Are there any other major differences between the K5II and K5IIs that I have over looked?

09-10-2012, 03:56 PM	#5
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	I'm concerned that Pentax hasn't seemed to have progressed much with the K-5 II. Sure, things have improved (especially the AF)--but it does look as if the rest of the specs are taken directly from the original K-5, as if most of the hardware was taken directly from the original K-5. This is very worrying--perhaps the specs will change a bit before it hits stores? --DragonLord

09-10-2012, 05:58 PM	#6
rprii Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 178	Too many new models . . . and from the email I just received from Pentax they all seem the same . . . just about every "selling point" is the same . . . dust-sealed, weather-proof, 16.3, advanced this and that . . . are we in a new car showroom? Can I get one in Cardinal and Gold?

09-11-2012, 05:30 AM	#7
GreenMachine Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 98	Originally posted by rprii Too many new models . . . and from the email I just received from Pentax they all seem the same . . . just about every "selling point" is the same . . . dust-sealed, weather-proof, 16.3, advanced this and that . . . are we in a new car showroom? Can I get one in Cardinal and Gold? Maybe not in Cardinal or Gold, but expect a Silver down the road

09-11-2012, 06:42 AM	#8
momotazur Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Providence, RI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 368	After all these hype, we end up with two "refurbished" k-5. .

09-11-2012, 06:46 AM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	After 42 years I have rather suddenly reached the point of exhaustion and disappointment.

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Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by monochrome After 42 years I have rather suddenly reached the point of exhaustion and disappointment. Photokina still has to start. Who knows what surprise(s) Pentax Ricoh Imaging still has in store?

09-11-2012, 06:56 AM	#11
virgilr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lachine, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 453	Bleh. Tech upgrades are: Improved AF - doesn't matter so much to me, I shoot mostly with old manual lenses. I know it means more to autofocus lens users. Improved rear LCD - wow. Version with no AA filter, with a price tag bump. OK. I hope something else comes to light at Photokina. No video spec update? Using the same processing engine? Just adding lets say un-crippled K mount to the II s would have made that a more attractive "pro" spec'ed APS-C camera. Completely underwhelmed.

09-11-2012, 07:03 AM	#12
loco Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,846	I am glad I got a K-30. I was concerned I would be disappointed and full of regret when the new models were announced. I realize the K-5 II is probably a little better than the K-30, but not enough for the higher price, as far as I'm concerned. I do hope there is another announcement of a K-3 or something coming soon. But if that ever appears, it's likely to be way out of my price range anyway.

09-11-2012, 10:23 AM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Clavius Photokina still has to start. Who knows what surprise(s) Pentax Ricoh Imaging still has in store? I just can't hang my hat on all that booth space.

09-11-2012, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#14
tehSancho Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 29	I still can't see the difference between the K5II and K5IIs beside the AA Filterless Sensor... Or it's just that? And also, is that actually good? :P I mean, it was there for a reason and it says that helps in lighting-controlled situations, how does it affects outdoor shooting?

09-11-2012, 11:53 AM	#15
virgilr Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lachine, Quebec, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 453	I just feel that, if one has invested in a studio lighting setup and is considering a camera based on it's image quality alone, that one would not be prone to look into an APS-C sensor camera....

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