I have just ordered a KS2

Trey45 · 09-22-2015, 08:25 AM - **2 Likes**

and I'm absolutely giddy with excitement!

That's all, just needed to get that off my chest.

severalsnakes · 09-22-2015, 08:28 AM

I love mine! Use it everyday! :-)

Be sure to post some images!

**csa** · 09-22-2015, 08:48 AM

I'm excited for you, as that's the camera I plan on by Christmas!

Looking forward to your photos & comments, when you get it!

Congratulations!

Adam · 09-22-2015, 10:06 AM

Congrats on the purchase- I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

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**mattb123** · 09-22-2015, 10:42 AM

I'm enjoying mine. I wouldn't mind if it were a little smaller/lighter but it's good as-is too.

**grahame** · 09-22-2015, 10:43 AM

A great camera and I love mine. Only wish the grip being a little bigger and deeper, and shutter sound a little softer. Everything else is wonderful. I have K5IIs, K7, K20D and K10D, plus K-01.

Blacknight659 · 09-22-2015, 10:57 AM

I have often considered this as my next camera. I do love my K-5ii and the the ability to add the extra grip. I do think the articulating screen maybe the deciding factor. The only negative I see when compaired to the K-3 is 12bit raw rather than 14bit raw. I can't say that anyone will really see the difference tho.

**grahame** · 09-22-2015, 11:03 AM

If you take serious photos in RAW and PP them carefully before display, K5II or K3 is great (and you have K5II). I use KS2 for more relaxing photographing, in JPG most time. Small lenses such as 20-40, or just DA 21 or 50. I use KS2 as an alternative camera, not a replacement for K5II.

robtcorl · 09-22-2015, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Trey45

and I'm absolutely giddy with excitement!

I remember that feeling waiting for mine, congrats, you'll love it!

wstruth · 09-22-2015, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Trey45

and I'm absolutely giddy with excitement!

That's all, just needed to get that off my chest.

Congrats it's my daily workhorse enjoy it and post some images!

filmamigo · 09-22-2015, 12:52 PM

grahame how does it compare to the K-01?

K5 is my primary camera; I had a K-01 and loved it for video and live-view. But it really needed a viewfinder and/or tilt screen. I am hoping/wondering if the K-S2 is what I am looking for? Is live view any quicker or more convenient than the K5 implementation? Or does the mirror flop around all the time? I never understood why the mirror had to flip down and back up to take a shot in live view on the K5.

**macman24054** · 09-22-2015, 08:08 PM

Nothing like the first shutter release on a new camera!!!

Trey45 · 09-23-2015, 06:48 AM - **1 Like**

Oh my goodness! I just checked tracking numbers and it's going to be here TODAY! Ordered from BH Photo over the weekend, they were closed on Monday due to Yom Kippur, so apparently it was mailed yesterday and will get here today! Pictures to follow in this thread when it arrives. Man this is just like Christmas!

**csa** · 09-23-2015, 07:44 AM

Congratulations! I'm so envious, as that's the camera I will be adding in a couple of months. Will be most interested to hear how you like it, and of course photos are a must!

Trey45 · 09-23-2015, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

UPS truck just left.

Left to right. K7 KS2 K5iis K20D and *ist DL

I had to take the picture with my cell phone LOL irony at its best right there....

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09-22-2015, 08:28 AM	#2
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	I love mine! Use it everyday! :-) Be sure to post some images!

09-22-2015, 08:48 AM	#3
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I'm excited for you, as that's the camera I plan on by Christmas! Looking forward to your photos & comments, when you get it! Congratulations!

09-22-2015, 10:06 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Congrats on the purchase- I'm sure you'll enjoy it! 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:

09-22-2015, 10:42 AM	#5
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I'm enjoying mine. I wouldn't mind if it were a little smaller/lighter but it's good as-is too.

09-22-2015, 10:43 AM	#6
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	A great camera and I love mine. Only wish the grip being a little bigger and deeper, and shutter sound a little softer. Everything else is wonderful. I have K5IIs, K7, K20D and K10D, plus K-01.

09-22-2015, 10:57 AM	#7
Blacknight659 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	I have often considered this as my next camera. I do love my K-5ii and the the ability to add the extra grip. I do think the articulating screen maybe the deciding factor. The only negative I see when compaired to the K-3 is 12bit raw rather than 14bit raw. I can't say that anyone will really see the difference tho.

09-22-2015, 11:03 AM	#8
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	If you take serious photos in RAW and PP them carefully before display, K5II or K3 is great (and you have K5II). I use KS2 for more relaxing photographing, in JPG most time. Small lenses such as 20-40, or just DA 21 or 50. I use KS2 as an alternative camera, not a replacement for K5II.

09-22-2015, 11:04 AM	#9
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Trey45 and I'm absolutely giddy with excitement! I remember that feeling waiting for mine, congrats, you'll love it!

09-22-2015, 12:43 PM	#10
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by Trey45 and I'm absolutely giddy with excitement! That's all, just needed to get that off my chest. Congrats it's my daily workhorse enjoy it and post some images!

09-22-2015, 12:52 PM	#11
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	grahame how does it compare to the K-01? K5 is my primary camera; I had a K-01 and loved it for video and live-view. But it really needed a viewfinder and/or tilt screen. I am hoping/wondering if the K-S2 is what I am looking for? Is live view any quicker or more convenient than the K5 implementation? Or does the mirror flop around all the time? I never understood why the mirror had to flip down and back up to take a shot in live view on the K5.

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macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	Nothing like the first shutter release on a new camera!!!

09-23-2015, 06:48 AM - 1 Like	#13
Trey45 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dismal Swamp, NC, USA, Earth. Posts: 173 Original Poster	Oh my goodness! I just checked tracking numbers and it's going to be here TODAY! Ordered from BH Photo over the weekend, they were closed on Monday due to Yom Kippur, so apparently it was mailed yesterday and will get here today! Pictures to follow in this thread when it arrives. Man this is just like Christmas!

09-23-2015, 07:44 AM	#14
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Congratulations! I'm so envious, as that's the camera I will be adding in a couple of months. Will be most interested to hear how you like it, and of course photos are a must!

09-23-2015, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#15
Trey45 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dismal Swamp, NC, USA, Earth. Posts: 173 Original Poster	UPS truck just left. Left to right. K7 KS2 K5iis K20D and *ist DL I had to take the picture with my cell phone LOL irony at its best right there....