K-S2 body $300, w/ 18-135 $450 - from Ricoh

K-S2 body $300, w/ 18-135 $450 - from Ricoh · **3 Likes**

Saw on Ricoh Imaging Facebook post -
"This Throwback Thursday is the K2-2 released in 2015! As a special treat we have a limited quanitity of KS-2s available on our website! Get yours before supplies run out."

Link: Product Specials Archives - Ricoh

$300 for body
$450 for body/18-135, or body/18/50/50-200

I don't see an option to add Pentax extended warranty (not sure if these are still a thing)

**pepperberry farm** · 05-16-2019, 10:57 AM

I noticed the typo on the FB page: the K2-2...

Adam · 05-16-2019, 11:01 AM - **3 Likes**

This is an extremely good deal...

**UncleVanya** · 05-16-2019, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Adam

This is an extremely good deal...

No kidding!!! Wow. I wish I knew someone who needed a body and lens.

jpipg · 05-16-2019, 02:50 PM

KS2 with 18-50 is only $399

**suraswami** · 05-16-2019, 03:41 PM

Do these have the Aperture block issue like K50?

Very tempting, flippy screen and wi-fi will be handy.

stevebrot · 05-17-2019, 06:11 PM

I'd be seriously interested if they had one in Sahara trim.

Steve

bladerunner6 · 05-18-2019, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by suraswami

Do these have the Aperture block issue like K50?

Very tempting, flippy screen and wi-fi will be handy.

If you are concerned about that issue just buy it with a credit card that extends the warranty or get the extended warranty that also gives a free cleaning and firmware update.

bladerunner6 · 05-18-2019, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Adam

This is an extremely good deal...

It is.

They also had some pretty good deals over the holidays with the two lens and tripod K-70 kit , the K-1 MK1 with lens, the K-1 MK2 with grip and the 50-200 lens deal.

**aslyfox** · 05-18-2019, 09:26 AM

FYI:

In depth review:

Pentax K-S2 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

user reviews:

Pentax K-S2 - Pentax K-mount DSLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

**Billy Joe** · 05-20-2019, 08:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by suraswami

Do these have the Aperture block issue like K50?

Very tempting, flippy screen and wi-fi will be handy.

They have the same aperture block issue as the K-50 - Ours is dead. We used the continuous shooting trick twice to save it... but it does not work anymore

Ducky62 · 05-24-2019, 09:30 PM

Too bad about the aperture block. I bought a LN pink K-50 late last year from KEH. It had about a 200 shutter count and arrived DOA. They were great on the return but I don't want to have anything to do with a crop cam that is susceptible to this inherent disaster.Against my better judgement I just threw a K-S2 w/ 18-50 in the cart and it adds about $50 in tax and shipping. Hard pass.

I really need to find a nice K-3 or K-3II before Ricoh dumps the Pentax brand. Do one or both of the current APS-C cams come with the fatal defect?

**suraswami** · 05-24-2019, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by Ducky62

Too bad about the aperture block. I bought a LN pink K-50 late last year from KEH. It had about a 200 shutter count and arrived DOA. They were great on the return but I don't want to have anything to do with a crop cam that is susceptible to this inherent disaster.Against my better judgement I just threw a K-S2 w/ 18-50 in the cart and it adds about $50 in tax and shipping. Hard pass.

I really need to find a nice K-3 or K-3II before Ricoh dumps the Pentax brand. Do one or both of the current APS-C cams come with the fatal defect?

If I were you I would put my money on KP. Lots of Good praise here for that camera. I have the K-3, low light ISO 3200 I am not liking that much, I have to use software to clean up noise. KP and K-1 seems much better at 3200.

My son's indoor artificial lighting stage performance is where is I need 3200+ otherwise out door pictures I am pretty happy with K-3. That is why I can't justify buying KP or K-1.

I fixed my K-50 myself and it's rocking for 2 yrs now (knock on wood).

**rogerstg** · 05-25-2019, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Ducky62

Too bad about the aperture block. I bought a LN pink K-50 late last year from KEH. It had about a 200 shutter count and arrived DOA. They were great on the return but I don't want to have anything to do with a crop cam that is susceptible to this inherent disaster.Against my better judgement I just threw a K-S2 w/ 18-50 in the cart and it adds about $50 in tax and shipping. Hard pass.

FWIW, I understand that the aperture block issue was most common to the K-30 and K-50, plus I hope that Pentax used a more reliable solenoid in late production. I bought the K-S2 w 18-135. I'd been considering getting an 18-135 anyway (have a KP and K10D) and my wife has recently become interested in using a DSLR. So for the street price of an 18-135 plus ~$50, she gets a huge upgrade from the K10D and we get a more capable backup camera when we travel.

phillydad · 06-06-2019, 12:33 PM

If you picked one of these up - you should also get one of these...

Ricoh/Pentax 2 year Extended Warranty - Digital Camera Body - $ 15 (Tri-State) - PentaxForums.com

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bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by suraswami Do these have the Aperture block issue like K50? Very tempting, flippy screen and wi-fi will be handy. If you are concerned about that issue just buy it with a credit card that extends the warranty or get the extended warranty that also gives a free cleaning and firmware update.

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bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by Adam This is an extremely good deal... It is. They also had some pretty good deals over the holidays with the two lens and tripod K-70 kit , the K-1 MK1 with lens, the K-1 MK2 with grip and the 50-200 lens deal.

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Ducky62 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 40	Too bad about the aperture block. I bought a LN pink K-50 late last year from KEH. It had about a 200 shutter count and arrived DOA. They were great on the return but I don't want to have anything to do with a crop cam that is susceptible to this inherent disaster.Against my better judgement I just threw a K-S2 w/ 18-50 in the cart and it adds about $50 in tax and shipping. Hard pass. I really need to find a nice K-3 or K-3II before Ricoh dumps the Pentax brand. Do one or both of the current APS-C cams come with the fatal defect?

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suraswami Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 419	Originally posted by Ducky62 Too bad about the aperture block. I bought a LN pink K-50 late last year from KEH. It had about a 200 shutter count and arrived DOA. They were great on the return but I don't want to have anything to do with a crop cam that is susceptible to this inherent disaster.Against my better judgement I just threw a K-S2 w/ 18-50 in the cart and it adds about $50 in tax and shipping. Hard pass. I really need to find a nice K-3 or K-3II before Ricoh dumps the Pentax brand. Do one or both of the current APS-C cams come with the fatal defect? If I were you I would put my money on KP. Lots of Good praise here for that camera. I have the K-3, low light ISO 3200 I am not liking that much, I have to use software to clean up noise. KP and K-1 seems much better at 3200. My son's indoor artificial lighting stage performance is where is I need 3200+ otherwise out door pictures I am pretty happy with K-3. That is why I can't justify buying KP or K-1. I fixed my K-50 myself and it's rocking for 2 yrs now (knock on wood).

05-25-2019, 04:33 PM	#14
rogerstg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 1,168	Originally posted by Ducky62 Too bad about the aperture block. I bought a LN pink K-50 late last year from KEH. It had about a 200 shutter count and arrived DOA. They were great on the return but I don't want to have anything to do with a crop cam that is susceptible to this inherent disaster.Against my better judgement I just threw a K-S2 w/ 18-50 in the cart and it adds about $50 in tax and shipping. Hard pass. FWIW, I understand that the aperture block issue was most common to the K-30 and K-50, plus I hope that Pentax used a more reliable solenoid in late production. I bought the K-S2 w 18-135. I'd been considering getting an 18-135 anyway (have a KP and K10D) and my wife has recently become interested in using a DSLR. So for the street price of an 18-135 plus ~$50, she gets a huge upgrade from the K10D and we get a more capable backup camera when we travel.