Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-5 II

K-5 II with optional GPS unit and battery grip
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Sensor APS-C 23.7×15.7 mm CMOS sensor
Maximum resolution 16.3 megapixels (4928×3264)
Recording medium SD, SDHC, SDXC[1] and, according to one source, microSD[2]
Lens Interchangeable Pentax KAF3 and KAF2 mount compatible with Pentax auto-aperture lenses; older lenses supported in stop-down metering mode
Flash Onboard pop-up flash; hot shoe for P-TTL flash units with high-speed sync support; PC socket for studio flashes; 1/180 s X-sync speed
Shutter speed range 30–1/8000 s, Bulb
ASA/ISO range ISO 100–12,800 in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to ISO 80–51,200
Exposure metering TTL open-aperture metering, 77 segments
Exposure modes Green (fully automatic), program, aperture priority, shutter priority, sensitivity priority, aperture and shutter priority, manual, bulb, X-sync shutter speed, five User presets.
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Continuous shooting Up to 7 fps
Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism, near-100% coverage, 0.92× magnification
Rear LCD monitor 3″, 921,000 dots (640×480 RGB pixels)
Battery D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Optional battery packs D-BG4 battery grip accepts additional D-LI90 battery or 6 AA batteries
Weight With battery: 760 g (1.68 lb)

The Pentax K-5 II is a 16.3-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, successor to the Pentax K-5, sharing its body shape with its two predecessors including the Pentax K-7, and making incremental improvements on the K-5. The Pentax K-5 II is available in two versions, the basic Pentax K-5 II as well as the Pentax K-5 IIs which omits the traditional low pass filter for greater sharpness but potentially greater moiré.

Both models have improved autofocus ability, particularly in low and tungsten light, down to −3EV, which at the time of release makes it the best low-light autofocus camera.[3] Also improved is the sensitivity of the central AF area which now has an AF base of f/2.8 instead of the common f/5.6.[4] This increased AF base length helps to improve focus accuracy, in particular with fast (wide aperture) lenses and in low light.[5]

The Pentax K-5 II/IIs each have HD video capabilities, with resolutions of 1920×1080 (at 25 fps), 1280×720 (at 25 & 30 fps), 640×480 (at 25 & 30 fps).

Externally, the cameras are distinguished by a recessed screen, where the K-5 had a flush-mounted one.[6] The K-5II/IIs has a gapless design—the typical air gap is avoided by the use of a special resin—helps to reduce internal reflections and gives better visibility in bright light.[7] The material of the screen has been changed from plastic to tempered glass, which is scratch resistant.[8][9] Like its predecessor, the K-5 II/IIs is fully weather-sealed.[7]

It has the highest camera sensor rating of any Pentax camera, according to DxO Labs, with a score of 82.[10]

Bundling

The K-5 II/IIs are available in two different kits, one including the DA 18–55 mm WR lens, and the other the DA 18–135 mm WR lens, as well as a body only.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Pentax K-5 II: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  2. ↑ Steve Harvath (2012-09-10). "Pentax K-5 II". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  3. ↑ Angela Nicholson. "Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K-5 IIs: 10 things you need to know | News". TechRadar. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  4. ↑ Pentax. "The new flagship model of the PENTAX K digital SLR camera series, featuring newly developed state-of-the-art AF sensor that boasts broadest AF working EV range range in its class*.". Pentax. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
  5. ↑ David Busch. "Mastering Digital SLR photography.". Safari Books online. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
  6. ↑ "Pentax K-5 II Camera - First Shots". Imaging-resource.com. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Pentax Ricoh announces Pentax K-5 II DSLR and K-5 IIs with no low-pass filter: Digital Photography Review". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  8. ↑ "Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs refresh company's DSLR camera range". Pocket-lint. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. ↑ "Announcement of PENTAX K-5 II and K-5 IIs | Pentax Support". Support.pentaximaging.com. 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  10. ↑ http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Ratings
Pentax digital interchangeable lens camera timeline
Class Sensor 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
34 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234
Professional DSLR MF 645D 645Z
FF NC
High-end DSLR APS-C K-3 K-3 II
Advanced DSLR K-7 K-5 K-5 II/K-5 IIs
*ist D K10D K20D
Midrange DSLR K-S2
K100D 100DS K200D K-30 K-50
K-S1
Entry-level DSLR *ist DS *ist DS2 K-r K-500
*ist DL DL2 K110D K-m/K2000 K-x
K-mount MILC K-01
Q-mount MILC 1/1.7" Q7
Q-S1
1/2.3" Q Q10
Prototype DSLRs