Pentax K-5 II Overview
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The 16MP Pentax K-5 II DSLR is the company's 2012 flagship camera. It is built around a weather-sealed magnesium alloy and is bundled with the SAFOX X, autofocus sensor. This is designed to work in lower light than any of its rivals (down to -3EV) it will also provide greater accuracy when working with F2.8 and fast lenses. The SAFOX X also features more sophisticated focus tracking, to keep focus when the subject moves off the original focus point.
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 |
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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 |
Focal length mult. | 1.5× |
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
Screen size | 3″ |
Screen dots | 921,000 |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
Format | Motion JPEG |
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 |
A good, solid, weather-sealed camera with a tried-and-true sensor, the Pentax K-5 II remains a solid digital SLR that's easy to recommend. With a decided bent toward enthusiast users, the Pentax K-5 II pairs well with the company's line of Limited lenses, and is good to have along with a weather-resistant lens on a rainy day.
Good for: Enthusiast and pro photographers, particularly those with leanings toward outdoor photography.
Not so good for: Consumer users who are likely to want better access to, and higher performance from live view and movie modes.
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