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Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs DSLRs Announced

September 10, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-5 II

Pentax finally took the wraps off the previously leaked, K-5 II and K-5 IIs DSLRs.  The K-5 II and K-5 IIs replace the popular K-5, which launched in October 2010.  Both DSLRs sport a 16.28MP APS-C format CMOS sensor, while the K-5 IIs is offered without an anti-aliasing filter.

Pentax K-5 II / K-5 IIs Key Features

  • 16.28MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • ISO 80-51200 (w/ expansion)
  • Sensor-based Shake Reduction
  • 1080p HD video
  • 7fps frame rate
  • 11 point AF system
  • 100% FOV viewfinder at 0.92x magnification
  • 3-inch LCD (921k-dot resolution)
  • Dustproof and weather resistant
  • Rated to 100,000 shutter actuations

The Pentax K-5 II should be available in October 2012 for $1199.95 for body only.  See below for all kit options.  The Pentax K-5 IIs should be available in October 2012 for $1299.95 for body only.

Pentax K-5 II Body and Kit Options

  • Pentax K-5 II (body only)
  • Pentax K-5 II w/ 18-55mm WR zoom lens
  • Pentax K-5 II w/ 18-135mm WR zoom lens
Pentax K-5 II

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, K-5 II, K-5 IIs, Pentax

 

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