Pentax KS-2 the world’s first smallest dust proof camera with NFC and Wi-Fi

There is a great news for the Pentaxian, and anyone who needs a camera that is tough, and reinforced with the latest features. Ricoh has launched the Pentax K-S2, a small weather-resistant digital SLR features a number of roomates firsts for the K-series. Ricoh admits that fact with the 20-megapixel Pentax K-S2, a camera that offers much to differentiate it from its consumer and enthusiast DSLR rivals. 

Pentax K-S2 also claimed by Ricoh as the world's smallest dust-proof camera, weather-resistant DSLR - boats built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and has a vari-angle LCD monitor, also available in multiple colours. To accompany the K-S2 RICOH IMAGING has also developed the smc PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE standard zoom lens as an exclusive kit lens. The Pentax K-S2 is equipped with a 20 APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS sensor and is the world’s first smallest dust proof camera.

The Pentax K-S2 doesn't replace the K-S1, but sits above it in Ricoh's Pentax lineup. The K-S2 features the state-of-the-art SAFOX X AF sensor module, which assures responsive, high-precision autofocus operation. With its 11 sensors including nine cross-type sensors in the middle, this AF system assures pinpoint focus on a subject at a minimum brightness level of as low as –3 EV. The K-S2 uses a 20-megapixel APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS sensor which lacks an anti-aliasing (AA) filter to produce sharper images. This is paired with the same PRIME M II imaging engine which featured in its flashy K-S1 sibling.

Pentax K-S2 key features include :

• PRIME M II Image Processing Engine

• Advanced HDR and Clarity Enhancement Modes

• Built-in WiFi and NFC

• High-precision SAFOX X Auto Focusing

• AA Filter Simulator (SR unit)

• 4K Interval Movie Capture

• Self-Picture Button

• 5.5 frames per second continuous shooting

• Fast Shutter speed – up to 1/6000

• ISO Speeds up to 51200

• K-Mount Compatible with 25 Million PENTAX lenses

• In-body RAW development & HDR shooting

• Enhanced Creative Modes and Filters

Pentax K-S2, world’s first smallest dust proof camera. Image: networkedblogs.com

The K-S2 also features an upgrade from the autofocus systems of the K-S1 and K-50, with an 11-point SAFOX X phase-detection AF sensor, of which nine are the better cross type, and the camera can record Full HD 1080p video footage at 30/25/24 fps, or HD 720p video at 60/50/30/25/24 fps. 

The Pentax K-S2 features a PENTAX-developed In-body SR mechanism or SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism to minimise camera shake and assure sharp, blur-free images, even in camera-shake-prone conditions such as when using a telephoto lens, shooting low-light scenes with incident light only, or photographing sunset scenes.

The Pentax K-S2 is equipped with a RICOH-original image-processing technologies or a Clarity Enhancement features — a RICOH-developed imaging technology designed to capture the subject’s texture and unevenness more truthfully and produce a more true-to-life depiction of the subject based on the human visual characteristics. Also provided on the mode dial is a new Advanced HDR or A-HDR position, which combines the Clarity Enhancement with the conventional HDR mode that composites a single, extra-wide-gradation image from three images taken at differing exposures.

You will love the K-S2, because you can captures impressive Full HD video or movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels; 30/25/24 frame rate) in the H.264 recording format, along with natural, and lively stereo sound. It also assures flawless, high-quality movies even with fast-moving subjects. It even provides cutting-edge movie functions, such as a 4K Interval Movie mode that connects still images recorded at a certain interval to produce a single movie file, and a Star Stream mode to fade in and out the traces of stars to recorded movies.

 

Pentax K-S2. Image: petapixel.com

Ricoh has also adopted an important feature for faster connectivity, especially if you want to split your photos to various social media networks such as Facebook or Twitter. The Pentax K-S2 has been armed with wireless LAN compatibility for easy access to smartphones or tablet computers. This is for the first time in the Pentax K series. It also provides NFC (Near Field Communication) functions for easy pairing with NFC-compatible smartphones and other communications devices, simply by bringing the K-S2 into proximity with a target device. Also by installing the newly developed, exclusive Image Sync application on a communications device, the user can effortlessly control the K-S2’s aperture, shutter-speed and ISO-sensitivity settings, release its shutter, check the live-view image, and even browse and upload recorded images onto SNS sites such as Twitter or Facebook remotely. Do Pentax K-S2 could be a new competitor for similar cameras?