Pentax K-5 II
K-5 II image by Benoit Coppin (Image rights) |
The Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs are DSLRs introduced by Pentax Ricoh Imaging at Photokina 2012 [1]. The Pentax K-5 II features exactly the same magnesium-alloy, weather-sealed body as that of its predecessor, the K-5. The only changes included a new gapless LCD technology and the new SAFOX X autofocus module.
The K-5 IIs was mechanically the same as the K-5 II but removed the antialiasing filter for improved sharpness. Although both cameras use the same sensor as the older K-5, they performed better than the K-5 in Dxomark's sensor ratings. The sensors in the K-5 II provided better color depth and noise performance[2].
Specifications
- Sensor: 16.3 (4928 x 3264) Megapixel - APS-C (23.7x15.7mm) Sony CMOS sensor, with or without an AA filter
- Mount: Pentax KAF2 and KAF3
- Lenses of the K and M series are restricted to Av and M
- M42 lenses can use Av stopped down
- AF Points: 11-Point SAFOX X module
- Sensitivity: ISO equivalent 80-51,200
- Shutter Speed: 1/8,000 to 30s, Bulb
- Astro-tracer: with accessory GPS O-GPS1 unit. Exposure up to 300s.
- Maximum FPS: 7 FPS
- Video Modes: 1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 25 fps
image by Benoit Coppin (Image rights) |
- 1280x720 (16:9) at 30 or 25 fps
- 640x480 (4:3) at 30 or 25 fps
- Storage type: SD, SDHC or SDXC Card
- Battery D-LI90P Lithium Ion Rechargable
- Battery Pack D-BG4 for 6AA or D-LI90 battery can also be used as grip to shoot vertical as well
- AC-Adapter K-AC132
- Weight: 660g
- Firmware updates: at the Ricoh/Pentax website
- Focusing Screens: The following are available:
- MF-60 - Standard screen
- ME-60 - All surface matte
- ML-60 - AF Cross-lined matte
- MI-60 - AF Scale matte
- Remote Control Can use wireless remote control E, F or O-RC1 or wired CS-205
Notes
Links
- Pentax K-5 II user manual at Ricoh-Pentax manual library
- Pentax K-5 II user manual at Manualslib
- In-depth review at Pentaxforums
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