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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.

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 APS-C camera, according to DxO Labs, with a score of 82.[10]

Pentax K-5 IIs

The Pentax K-5 IIs is a version of the K-5 II which omits the traditional low pass filter for greater sharpness but potentially greater moiré.

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. Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. 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. Archived from the original on 2013-03-16. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
  5. ^ David Busch. "Mastering Digital SLR photography". Safari Books online. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2013-06-28.
  6. ^ "Pentax K-5 II Camera - First Shots". Imaging-resource.com. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  7. ^ a b c "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. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  10. ^ "Sensors Database - DxOMark".
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