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The 16MP Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR is built around a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body and is bundled with the SAFOX X, autofocus sensor. This 's' version of the company's 2012 flagship model which costs $100 more, comes without an anti-aliasing filter, to offer higher resolution at the risk of more prominent moiré interference patterns.
Though they don't represent hugely significant upgrades to the original K-5, the Pentax K-5 II and its close relative the K-5 IIS still hold their own in the current SLR market, with excellent image quality from a proven 16MP CMOS sensor, solid build, and a well thought-out interface. We like the tight, simple design of the K-5 II, one that offers quick access to a rich feature-set.
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 100 to 12800, in 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps (80 to 51200 Extended) |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 mount |
| Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3.00″ |
| Screen dots | 921,000 |
| Min shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
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| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87″) |
| GPS | Optional |
Bearing all that the K-5 II does minus an optical low-pass filter, the K-5 IIS is a specialized camera made for those who want a little more detail and know how to handle the resulting artifacts. Its weatherproof design and small, tight build make it ideal for landscape photographers, as well as anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors.
Good for: Enthusiast and landscape photographers, those interested in trying photography without a low-pass filter.
Not so good for: General-purpose photographers who are likely to encounter moiré-inducing subjects like fabric, buildings, and other man-made objects.
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Pentax K-5 IIs 16.3 MP DSLR Body Only (Black) | $861.46 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR Body Only (Black) | $739.00 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR DA 18-135mm WR lens kit (Black) | $1,098.89 |
Pentax K-5 IIs 16.3 MP DSLR Camera with Pentax DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC Lens Kit | $1,293.49 |
Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR DA 18-55mm WR lens kit (Black) | $885.59 |
Pentax K-5 IIS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 WR Lens Kit (Black) | $1,059.79 |
Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black) | $814.87 |
Pentax K-5 IIS 16.3 MP DSLR With 18-55mm DAL and 55-300 DAL lens kit (Black) | $1,242.39 |
Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera with SMC DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Kit. Includes: UV Filter, 16GB Memory Card, High Speed Memory Card Reader, Extended Life Replacement Battery, Charger & Carrying Case | $962.00 |
Pentax K-5 IIs Digital SLR Camera Body - Bundle - with Adorama $100.00 Gift Certificate, Tiffen DFX Essentials Digital Filter Software for Win/Mac, & Class On Demand Black Card | $996.95 |
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