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Pentax K-S2 Unveiled Along with new 18-50mm f/4-5.6 Lens and AF-201 FG Flash

February 9, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-S2

Ricoh has announced the new Pentax K-S2 DSLR with a 20.1MP APS-C sensor and 4K interval video capture. It features several advanced features but maintains an entry-level price point.

Pentax K-S2 Back

The K-S2 continues the Pentax tradition of built-in image stabilization inside the body. It also features weather sealing even with the vari-angle LCD. The 1/6000s max shutter bests a few Canon and Nikon DSLRs with much higher price points (e.g., the Nikon D750).

Pentax K-S2 Back Closed

It also includes WiFi and NFC connectivity for remote control by iOS or Android devices.

Pentax K-S2 Key Features

  • 20.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • PRIME M II Image Processing Engine
  • 3.0″ 921k-Dot Vari-Angle TFT LCD Monitor
  • SAFOX X 11-Point AF Sensor; 9 Cross-Type
  • Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1080p Video at up to 30 fps
  • Native ISO 51,200
  • Weather Resistant
  • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
  • 4K Interval Movie Capture
  • AA Filter Simulator
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC

The Pentax K-S2 body retails for $699.95. A kit option with the new 18-50mm lens retails for $799.95, while a two-lens kit with the 18-50mm and 50-200mm lenses retails for $899.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Pentax HD DA 18-50mm f4-5.6 Lens

As mentioned, a new 18-50mm kit lens launched alongside the K-S2. It is a retractable design that provides for a compact kit when stowed away. Of course, it is a little slow for a kit lens with the f/4 max aperture at 18mm. However, it does offer a weather resistant design to complement the Pentax K-S2.

Pentax HD DA 18-50mm f4-5.6 Lens Extended

While available as a kit upgrade on the Pentax K-S2 for a $100 price bump, it retails for $299.95 alone. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Pentax AF-201FG

Finally, Pentax completes the trifecta with a new weather-resistant hot-shoe flash – the Pentax AF201FG. It offers a Guide Number of 66′ at ISO 100 and 19mm, and has a recycle time of 4-7 seconds. It’s not the fastest or most powerful flash around, but it is a compact design and offers tilting head from -10° to 135° for bouncing light around.

The Pentax AF201FG retails for an affordable $149.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 18-55mm, AF201FG, APS-C, cp+, K-S2, Pentax

 

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