Pentax K-S2: World's Smallest Weather-Resistant DSLR

Pentax 1000-S2: World's Smallest Weather-Resistant DSLR

Fresh off of the success of final year'south K-S1, Pentax returns with a new camera based on its mid-range DSLR, this time featuring a redesigned all-conditions body, compact kit lens, and a slew of color options.

The $800 Thou-S2 takes the 20.two-megapixel sensor from the Grand-S1 and adds a retractable 1.five-inch 18-55mm, f/iv.5-v.6 zoom lens onto a new compact atmospheric condition-resistant body, which Pentax says is the earth's smallest DSLR kit. Pentax has also subtracted the depression-pass anti-aliasing filter for increased sharpness at the toll of potentially more jagged edges.

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Aside from the decreased size, the K-S2's body has received significant changes. The colored LEDs from the K-S1 have been removed, leaving just the LED lite ring surrounding the shutter. Pentax has also improved the 3-inch LCD brandish by adding a vari-angle arm that twists and folds out to the side for selfies. More than advanced users volition actually appreciate the new punch on the dorsum, giving users dedicated controls for both shutter and aperture, unlike the single dial on the Thou-S1.

With the K-S2'south ability to compose selfies on its non-touch LCD screen, Pentax decided to add a selfie shutter push button on the front of the camera also. Now you don't have to struggle awkwardly to frame a selfie while simultaneously trying not to drib the camera and press the shutter.

Sharing sees an improvement every bit well, with Pentax adding built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for like shooting fish in a barrel pairing with a nearby telephone or tablet via the Image Sync app (free on iOS and Android).

The K-S2 will exist available in March with black, white and graphite/orange colour options. In Apr, Pentax will follow up with the Sports Collection and Nature Collection, which will feature colors such as forest light-green, black/pinkish and white with a blackness racing stripe.

Information technology's nice that Pentax cares almost retaining its title every bit the most colorful camera maker, but even better to see a new camera that offers avant-garde features in a meaty body without breaking the bank.

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