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Pentax k-s1 + 18-55 black au$899 · 12:00 AM

https://www.pentax.com.au/product/pentax-k-s1-18-55-black

**jimr-pdx** · 09-12-2014, 06:04 AM

Hmm says neither in stock nor preorder on that page. Wonder how soon these will begin to ship?

**i_trax** · 09-13-2014, 01:56 AM

you can place it in your shopping cart and go to checkout so it must be in stock.
I actually e-mailed CRKennedy and asked if it is available body only.

**i_trax** · 09-20-2014, 02:37 AM

the lens supplied with K-S1, on the photo it looks like DAL 18-55 but in the description:

Lens

Type / construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
Usable lenses: KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA mount lens (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 medium
format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions)
SDM function: Yes
Power zoom function: n/a

can anybody explain this?

and look at the full specs of the camera:
K-S1 | www.pentax.com.au

rawr · 09-20-2014, 03:32 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

SDM function: Yes

I think they are just confirming that the body supports SDM lenses.

I really doubt the kit 18-55 lens is a new SDM 18-55.

**i_trax** · 09-20-2014, 04:04 AM

well they are the lens specs not the camera, anyway I did e-mailed CR Kennedy hopefully will get reply on MON

Na Horuk · 09-20-2014, 05:20 AM

I wouldn't worry. Specs are often odd or wrong in the first few months, then websites fix things up

**jimr-pdx** · 09-20-2014, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

Lens ...
Usable lenses: KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA mount lens (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 medium

can anybody explain this?

and look at the full specs of the camera:
K-S1 | www.pentax.com.au

The initial K-s1 specs even on the Japan site mentioned both 12-bit and 14-bit raw, but now the 14-bit reference is gone. Several previewers note the camera goes to 102400 ISO; unfinished firmware probably explains some of that, but it would be nice if it were correct sooner for prospective pre-orders. The updated page does include formerly-unlisted items like AF adjustment and other items. And DPReview's notes show "IN STOCK" at Amazon, which shows 1-2 month delivery time. Lots of confusion and misinfo at the start, that's for sure!

Note that under Lens is a list of compatible lenses - a clue that this section is mislabeled..

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09-20-2014, 02:37 AM	#4
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,471 Original Poster	K-S1 specs and puzzling lens the lens supplied with K-S1, on the photo it looks like DAL 18-55 but in the description: Lens Type / construction: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount Usable lenses: KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA mount lens (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 medium format lenses useable w adapter and/or restrictions) SDM function: Yes Power zoom function: n/a can anybody explain this? and look at the full specs of the camera: K-S1 \| www.pentax.com.au

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jimr-pdx Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: 1hr north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,789	Hmm says neither in stock nor preorder on that page. Wonder how soon these will begin to ship?

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i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,471 Original Poster	you can place it in your shopping cart and go to checkout so it must be in stock. I actually e-mailed CRKennedy and asked if it is available body only.

09-20-2014, 03:32 AM	#5
rawr Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by i_trax SDM function: Yes I think they are just confirming that the body supports SDM lenses. I really doubt the kit 18-55 lens is a new SDM 18-55.

09-20-2014, 04:04 AM	#6
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,471 Original Poster	well they are the lens specs not the camera, anyway I did e-mailed CR Kennedy hopefully will get reply on MON

09-20-2014, 05:20 AM	#7
Na Horuk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,183	I wouldn't worry. Specs are often odd or wrong in the first few months, then websites fix things up

09-20-2014, 08:43 AM	#8
jimr-pdx Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: 1hr north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,789	Originally posted by i_trax Lens ... Usable lenses: KAF3, KAF2, KAF, KA mount lens (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 medium can anybody explain this? and look at the full specs of the camera: K-S1 \| www.pentax.com.au The initial K-s1 specs even on the Japan site mentioned both 12-bit and 14-bit raw, but now the 14-bit reference is gone. Several previewers note the camera goes to 102400 ISO; unfinished firmware probably explains some of that, but it would be nice if it were correct sooner for prospective pre-orders. The updated page does include formerly-unlisted items like AF adjustment and other items. And DPReview's notes show "IN STOCK" at Amazon, which shows 1-2 month delivery time. Lots of confusion and misinfo at the start, that's for sure! Note that under Lens is a list of compatible lenses - a clue that this section is mislabeled..

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