Pentax officially announced their new K-S2 camera, HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE lens and AF201FG flash:
- Pentax K-S2 camera (available in different colors and lens combinations)
- HD Pentax-DA 18-50mm f/4-5.6 DC WR RE lens
- Pentax AF201FG flash
- Ricoh WG-5 (available also in orange)
Pentax K-S2 basic specs:
- 20 megapixel, AA Filter-less CMOS sensor
- Built-in WiFi connectivity and NFC for easy pairing
- All weather shooting (Weather Resistant Body and Lens)
- Compact body design and ultra-compact retractable zoom lens
Detailed specifications and additional coverage after the break:
Type |
MODEL: K-S2 TYPE: Digital SLR |
Sensor |
Type: CMOS w primary color filter Size: 23.5 x 15.6mm (APS-C) Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits / channel RAW Effective pixels: 20.12MP / Total pixels: 20.42 MP Dust Removal: SP coating and CMOS sensor operation Pixel mapping: Yes |
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 |
Focus System |
TTL: phase-matching autofocus, SAFOX X - 11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center) Sensitivity range: EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature) Focus modes: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Auto select AF (AF.A) Focus point adjustment: Auto: 5 points, Auto: 11 points, Select, Expanded Area Select, Spot AF assist: Yes. Dedicated LED AF assist light Focus peaking: Yes. ON / OFF. |
Viewfinder |
Type: Pentaprism Coverage (field of view): approx. 100% Magnification: 0.95X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable) Diopter adjustment: Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m -1 Eye Relief: Approx. 20.5mm (from the view window), Approx. 22.3mm (from the center of lens) Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital |
LCD Monitor |
Type: 3.0” TFT color LCD w brightness / saturation / color adjustment Resolution: 921,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes. TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure with an AR coated, tempered-glass front panel. Swing-out vari-angle monitor. |
Flash |
Type: Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash Guide number: 12 (ISO 100/m) Coverage: 28mm wide angle equivalent Flash modes: Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128) Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV (1/3 steps) |
External Flash |
Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), Leading Curtain Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High speed sync, wireless sync (available with 2 dedicated external flash) Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec |
Storage Media |
Removable memory: SD, SDHC and SDXC Memory Card (Conforms to USH-1 standards), Eye-Fi card, FLU card. Internal memory: n/a |
Interfaces |
Ports: USB2.0 (micro B, high-speed compatible), HDMI output terminal (Type D) USB Connection: MSC / PTP Microphone: Built-in stereo microphone, Recording Sound Level adjustable (Recording level meter) |
Power Supply |
Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109 (included) Recordable images: approx. 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA), Playback time: approx. 270 min, Movie recording time: 25 min max time (4GB) per clip, thermal cutoff AC adapter available: Yes. K-AC128 (optional - sold separately) |
Physical Specs |
Body dimensions (W x H x D): 4.82” x 3.58” x 2.55” (excluding protrusions) Body weight Without battery or removable memory: 21.7 oz (618g) Loaded and ready: 23.9 oz (678g) Primary construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate over metal chassis Operating temperature: 32-104°F (0 to 40°C) |
Language Support |
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese |
Image Stabilization |
Type: Sensor-shift SR w rotational compensation (3 stops avg CIPA, 4 stops max) |
Metering System |
TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) Exposure lock: Yes Exposure bracketing: Yes. 3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
ISO Sensitivity |
Auto: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), auto range selectable |
White Balance |
Type: Image sensor detection w light wavelength sensor detection AUTO WB, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual WB, Color Temperature Configuration, Copying the white balance setting of a captured image WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis |
Shutter |
Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: Auto: 1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb. |
Capture Modes |
Mode selection: Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Manual (M), Bulb (B), A-HDR, Scene (SCN), Auto Picture (AUTO), Movie, USER 1 & 2 Auto Picture mode: Auto Picture mode (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest), Scene Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum) Advanced HDR* (Exposure bracket value selectable from ±1, ±2 or ±3EV )Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb (* JPEG only) Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing Green simplified mode available: yes Face detection available: Yes Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow File/Folder customization: Folder name (standard, date), create new folder, embed copyright |
Drive Modes |
Still Image: Single frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12s., 2s., Continuous), Remote Control (0s., 3s., Continuous), Bracketing, Multi-exposure (Possible to use with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite Movie: Remote Control, Interval Movie recording, Star Stream Continuous FPS Max. approx. 5.5 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 30 frames, RAW: up to approx. 9 frames Max. approx. 3.0 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 15 frames *ISO100 HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable +/- 1-3 EV (1/1 steps), |
Playback Modes |
Mode selection: Single frame, multi-image display (6,12, 20, 35, 80 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16x, Quick magnification available), Rotating, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Bright area warning, Detailed inf, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright holder), GPS information (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Time (UTC), Direction, Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slide Show. EDIT: Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment), Movie Edit (Divide or Delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still image from a movie, Saving RAW data in buffer memory Digital filters (playback): Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Monochrome |
File Formats |
Recorded resolutions / FPS: 1920x1080p30/25/24, 1280x720p60/50 Interval Movie, Star Stream: Recorded Pixels: 4K / FULL HD / HD Frame rate: 24p Quality levels: FULL HD, HD File formats (compression): MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) Sound: Audio gain adj |
Custom Functions |
Functions available: 28 |
Computer Requirements |
Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit) MacIntosh: Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7, 10.6 |
Lens |
PENTAX KAF3 |
Angle Of View |
76°- 31.5° (w/ PENTAX DSLR) |
Number Of Diaphragm Blades |
7 |
Minimum Focusing Distance |
0.98’ (0.3m) |
Maximum Magnification |
0.23x |
Weight |
WEIGHT (W/O HOOD): 5.6 oz (158g) WEIGHT (w/ hood and Tripod mount) 5.8 oz (165g) |
Objective Cap |
O-LC58 (Optional - use w/o hood) O-LW67A (included-use w/hood) |
Diaphragm Control |
Fully Automatic |
Notes |
SP (Super Protect) Coating, HD PENTAX Coating, Quick-shift Focus, Weather-Resistant |
Lens Construction |
11 elements in 8 groups |
Aperture |
f/4.5-5.6 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/22-32 |
Filter Diameter |
58mm |
Dimensions |
2.8” x 1.6” (71mm x 41mm) |
Case |
S80-80 (optional) |
Hood |
PH-RBJ58 |
Focal Length |
18-50mm (equiv. 27.5mm-76.5mm) |
Press releases:
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All new Pentax products are currently available for pre-order.
