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White/Racing Stripe K-S2 body on ebay - $401 BIN

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**WillWeaverRVA** · 08-26-2015, 08:50 AM

That's a good price, but isn't 6th Avenue Express known for selling grey market equipment?

**mattb123** · 08-26-2015, 08:54 AM

Ooh, so tempting as a little adventure cam. Hmmm.

Edit: I pulled the trigger. Seems like I could sell it if it doesn't work out. If it does work out I might replace my K-5 with it.
The K-5 has been seeing some use lately as a smaller lighter alternative to my K-3.

**grahame** · 08-26-2015, 01:12 PM

I bought one. Great price. Will see if the camera is in good shape.
Had bad experience with 6th Avenue Express before, but I really can not resist the price.

Adam · 08-26-2015, 01:38 PM

That's crazy low for a K-S2! Nice find - but yes, it's grey market. The seller offers a 1-year parts/90-day labor warranty.

farhaddad · 08-26-2015, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

That's crazy low for a K-S2! Nice find - but yes, it's grey market. The seller offers a 1-year parts/90-day labor warranty.

On the website, you say that K-50 is cold resistant but you don't mention anything about that for the K-S2. Are they different in this regard?

**jhaji** · 08-26-2015, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by farhaddad

On the website, you say that K-50 is cold resistant but you don't mention anything about that for the K-S2. Are they different in this regard?

I think the Pentax survey had the K-S2 as cold proof to -10 deg C (14 deg F) which would be the same as the K-50.

Adam · 08-26-2015, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by farhaddad

On the website, you say that K-50 is cold resistant but you don't mention anything about that for the K-S2. Are they different in this regard?

The weather-sealing specs should be the same for the two cameras.

**mattb123** · 08-26-2015, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

All my Pentax dSLRs have worked in very cold conditions (well below 0 F), going back to the K-x which isn't even sealed.
As long as I can keep the battery working the cameras have always functioned well.

farhaddad · 08-26-2015, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The weather-sealing specs should be the same for the two cameras.

Originally posted by mattb123

All my Pentax dSLRs have worked in very cold conditions (well below 0 F), going back to the K-x which isn't even sealed.
As long as I can keep the battery working the cameras have always functioned well.

Thank you

jimr-pdx · 08-27-2015, 01:05 PM

I'm really liking the 20Mpx sensor on the K-S1 so the S2 is a worthwhile step up. I haven't shot 5-digit ISO but that's not my thing, but reviews show this sensor does quite well.

Also it's good to see the 'Stormtrooper' color scheme still in play

bummer the K-s1 only comes in Gandalf white/grey.

**aussiegal** · 08-28-2015, 06:37 AM

I purchased one too. There is a Square Trade warranty available to purchase with this also.

**grahame** · 08-28-2015, 11:34 AM

Anyone got the camera? I put the order 4-5 days ago, and was hoping I can use the camera in this weekend. They provided a tracking number 2-3 days ago, but it never shows any update, still shipping information received.
I wonder if it is just me.
As said, I had some bad experience with this store before, so I am a little worrying if I can get one soon.

stevebrot · 08-28-2015, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Ooh, so tempting as a little adventure cam. Hmmm.

Edit: I pulled the trigger. Seems like I could sell it if it doesn't work out. If it does work out I might replace my K-5 with it.
The K-5 has been seeing some use lately as a smaller lighter alternative to my K-3.

I will be curious to read your opinions once you have some time with the camera. I have been tempted to get one for the same reasons.

Steve

**aussiegal** · 08-29-2015, 07:56 AM

My tracking info shows my order shipped from the FEDEX location in NJ on 8/28.

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08-26-2015, 01:38 PM	#5
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08-26-2015, 03:46 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by farhaddad On the website, you say that K-50 is cold resistant but you don't mention anything about that for the K-S2. Are they different in this regard? The weather-sealing specs should be the same for the two cameras. 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:

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08-26-2015, 08:50 AM	#2
WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	That's a good price, but isn't 6th Avenue Express known for selling grey market equipment?

08-26-2015, 08:54 AM	#3
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Ooh, so tempting as a little adventure cam. Hmmm. Edit: I pulled the trigger. Seems like I could sell it if it doesn't work out. If it does work out I might replace my K-5 with it. The K-5 has been seeing some use lately as a smaller lighter alternative to my K-3.

08-26-2015, 01:12 PM	#4
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	I bought one. Great price. Will see if the camera is in good shape. Had bad experience with 6th Avenue Express before, but I really can not resist the price.

08-26-2015, 02:07 PM	#6
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Originally posted by Adam That's crazy low for a K-S2! Nice find - but yes, it's grey market. The seller offers a 1-year parts/90-day labor warranty. On the website, you say that K-50 is cold resistant but you don't mention anything about that for the K-S2. Are they different in this regard?

08-26-2015, 02:31 PM	#7
jhaji Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,141 Original Poster	Originally posted by farhaddad On the website, you say that K-50 is cold resistant but you don't mention anything about that for the K-S2. Are they different in this regard? I think the Pentax survey had the K-S2 as cold proof to -10 deg C (14 deg F) which would be the same as the K-50.

08-26-2015, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#9
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	All my Pentax dSLRs have worked in very cold conditions (well below 0 F), going back to the K-x which isn't even sealed. As long as I can keep the battery working the cameras have always functioned well.

08-26-2015, 08:47 PM	#10
farhaddad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Wilsonville Photos: Albums Posts: 226	Originally posted by Adam The weather-sealing specs should be the same for the two cameras. Originally posted by mattb123 All my Pentax dSLRs have worked in very cold conditions (well below 0 F), going back to the K-x which isn't even sealed. As long as I can keep the battery working the cameras have always functioned well. Thank you

08-27-2015, 01:05 PM	#11
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	I'm really liking the 20Mpx sensor on the K-S1 so the S2 is a worthwhile step up. I haven't shot 5-digit ISO but that's not my thing, but reviews show this sensor does quite well. Also it's good to see the 'Stormtrooper' color scheme still in play bummer the K-s1 only comes in Gandalf white/grey.

08-28-2015, 06:37 AM	#12
aussiegal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camden, nc Posts: 61	I purchased one too. There is a Square Trade warranty available to purchase with this also.

08-28-2015, 11:34 AM	#13
grahame Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,041	Anyone got the camera? I put the order 4-5 days ago, and was hoping I can use the camera in this weekend. They provided a tracking number 2-3 days ago, but it never shows any update, still shipping information received. I wonder if it is just me. As said, I had some bad experience with this store before, so I am a little worrying if I can get one soon.

08-28-2015, 12:04 PM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mattb123 Ooh, so tempting as a little adventure cam. Hmmm. Edit: I pulled the trigger. Seems like I could sell it if it doesn't work out. If it does work out I might replace my K-5 with it. The K-5 has been seeing some use lately as a smaller lighter alternative to my K-3. I will be curious to read your opinions once you have some time with the camera. I have been tempted to get one for the same reasons. Steve

08-29-2015, 07:56 AM	#15
aussiegal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camden, nc Posts: 61	My tracking info shows my order shipped from the FEDEX location in NJ on 8/28.