PENTAX K-5 II
PENTAX K-5 II
PENTAX K-5 II
PENTAX K-5 II

Sept 10, 2012–Tokyo,Japan (Techreleased) –PENTAX K-5 II the new flagship model of the Pentax K digital SLR camera series. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-5 II digital SLR camera as its new flagship model of the acclaimed PENTAX K series.

This new model is designed to be the successor to the PENTAX K-5 (launched in October 2010), which has been very well received for its compact but solid, functional body and high-quality image reproduction. As the flagship model of the K series, the K-5 II boasts many advanced functions and user-friendly features, including a newly developed AF sensor assuring a broader AF working EV range, to accommodate many kinds of shooting conditions and photographic requirements.

PENTAX K-5 II s
PENTAX K-5 II s

Also launched together is the PENTAX K-5 II s, an Anti-aliasing filter-less variant of the new camera. The K-5 II s is perfect for photographers who prioritize the image resolution over all other factors, with a clear understanding of the function and characteristics of an anti-aliasing filter.

Major Features
  1. A new SAFOX X AF module for the top AF performance in its classThe K-5 II features a newly developed, highly sensitive SAFOX X AF module. Thanks to the unit’s high-sensitivity AF sensor, which performs brilliantly in low-light conditions, this new module offers a broad AF working EV range (-3 EV to +18 EV). SAFOX X can work with luminous flux based on F2.8 levels in addition to that of F5.6. This increase the AF accuracy drastically when using with very fast lenses coupled with an upgraded AF algorithm, it delivers exceptional AF performance, including such useful features as a select-area expansion function, which automatically tracks the subject even when it moves away from a pre-assigned select point by assessing distance data collected by neighboring focus sensors.
  2. High-quality LCD monitor with outstanding visibility outdoorsThe K-5 II comes equipped with a 3.0-inch, wide-view, air-gap-free LCD monitor with approximately 921,000 dots. Sandwiched between the front glass panel (which is coated with an anti-glare film) and the LCD screen is a unique resin layer that cuts down the reflection and dispersion of the light to effectively prevent ghost images and greatly reduce brightness loss. The front panel is also made of tempered glass to keep it free of scratches and abrasions.
  3. High-resolution, true-to-life images with minimal noiseWith its large sensor measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm in size with approximately 16.28 effective megapixels, the K-5 II’s latest-generation CMOS image sensor assures high-speed image data readout. By coupling this high-performance image sensor with the acclaimed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II imaging engine, the K-5 II delivers super-high-resolution, rich-gradation digital images free of digital noise over a wide sensitivity range — from ISO 100 to ISO 12800 in standard setting, or from ISO 80 to ISO 51200 when expanded via a custom function.
  4. Bright, clear optical viewfinder with a 100% field of viewThe K-5 II features a glass pentaprism finder with a nearly 100% field of view and approximately 0.92-times magnification (with a 50mm F1.4 lens at infinity) to provide a sharp, clear view of the entire image field and improve the accuracy and speed of focusing and image composition. It also comes with the renowned Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen to facilitate manual-focus operation.
  5. Compact, solid body with dustproof, weather-resistant construction perfect for outdoor shootingThe K-5 II’s exterior casing is made of sturdy yet lightweight magnesium alloy, while its chassis is made of highly rigid stainless steel. Thanks to the inclusion of 77 special seals in the body, it boasts a dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant construction, assuring reliable operation even under demanding outdoor conditions, and at temperatures as low as -10°C. It also features a dependable shutter unit that provides a top shutter speed of 1/8000 second and the outstanding durability to withstand as many as 100,000 shutter releases.
  6. High-speed continuous shooting to capture up to seven images in a secondThe K-5 II’s high-speed continuous shooting mode records as many as 30 images (in the JPEG format) in a single sequence at a maximum speed of approximately seven images per second, allowing the photographer to preserve sharp, crisp images of active, fast-moving subjects — such as athletes, stage performers and wildlife — with great ease.
  7. PENTAX-original SR mechanism with user-assisting optionsThe K-5 II features the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which effectively compensates the adverse effect of camera shake by approximately three shutter steps, to produce sharp, blur-free images. This image sensor shift-type SR mechanism works with almost all PENTAX interchangeable lenses — even those designed for film-format cameras.* Thanks to its flexible design, which tilts the image sensor unit in all directions, the K-5 II offers several useful features to assist the photographer during shooting, such as auto level compensation and image-composition fine-adjustment functions. In combination with the optional GPS Unit O-GPS1, it also offers an ASTROTRACER function to simplify astronomical photography.* Lenses compatible with this mechanism: PENTAX K-, KA-, KAF-, KAF2- and KAF3-mount lenses; screw-mounted lenses (with adapter); and 645- and 67-system lenses (with adapter). Some functions may not be available with certain lenses.
  8. Innovative image-processing functions to produce distinctive photographic expressionsThe K-5 II features the custom image function, which allows the users to easily select the desired finishing touch for a particular image, in order to more faithfully express their creative intention or emphasize the prevailing atmosphere. This function offers a choice of nine distinctive custom image modes, such as: Bleach Bypass, which creates a solemn visual effect used in motion pictures; and Cross Process, which produces eye-catching images with unique, dramatic colors. The K-5 II also offers 18 digital filters including Sketch and Posterization to add distinctive visual effects to captured images, without the need of a computer. The user can even apply different filters one after another to a single image to create more inventive visual effects.
  9. K-5 II s achieves supreme resolutionThe K-5 IIs is a model offered without an anti-aliasing filter; this filter, commonly found in dSLRs, helps smooth computer generated imagery by decreasing high frequencies and distortion, but also reduces detail resolution. Without this filter included, the K-5 II s creates opportunities for deeply rich, detailed imagery at supreme resolution levels. Capture stunning landscapes and scenes with maximum depth of field and clarity. The K-5 II s model is the perfect choice for studio and commercial photography where camera settings, lens selection and shooting conditions are controlled.
  10. Other features
    1. 77-segment multi-pattern metering system, for extra-accurate light measurement
    2. Customizable Slow Shutter Speed NR (Noise Reduction) setting, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes
    3. Customizable High-ISO sensitivity NR (Noise Reduction) setting, with a camera-dependent Auto mode and a user-adjustable reduction strength preset for each ISO setting
    4. Electronic Level function, with a vertical level scale
    5. Automatic compensation of distortion and lateral chromatic aberration (available only with DA-,DFA- and FA Limited-series lenses)
    6. CTE mode, to automatically adjust the white-balance to emphasize the dominant colors of a specific scene
    7. DR II (Dust Removal II) mechanism, to effectively shake dust off the CMOS image sensor using ultrasonic vibration
    8. PENTAX-original Hyper control system, to swiftly and accurately respond to the photographer’s creative intentions
    9. Dynamic-range expansion function, to compensate for both whitewashed (overexposed) highlight area and black-out (underexposed) shadow area
    10. RAW data retrieve function to save an original raw data of a just-recorded JPEG-format image
    11. RAW/Fx button, for single-action switching of image file format, as well as for assignment and instant recall of a specific function
    12. A choice of three grid patterns while in Live-view mode, including “Golden Section”
    13. Long battery life, for recording of approximately 980 images with full recharge
    14. PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software package, including a RAW-data processing and browser application (based on the popular SILKYPIX RAW-data processing engine developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) and a browser application

K-5 II / K-5 II s Specifications
Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount (AF coupler, lens information contacts, K-mount with power contacts)
Compatible Lens KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lens
Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Primary color filter, CMOS. Size: 23.7 x 15.7 (mm)
Effective Pixels Approx. 16.28 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 16.93 megapixels
Dust Removal Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations “DR II” with the Dust Alert function
Sensitivity
(Standard output)
AUTO/100 to 12800 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV),
expandable from ISO 80 to ISO 51200. Up to ISO 1600 in Bulb mode.
Motion blur compensation Type/construction CMOS image sensor shift
Effective
compensation Range
Approx. 3EV (depending on the used lens type and shooting conditions)
File Formats File Format RAW (PEF/DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.30), DCF2.0 compliant
Recorded Pixels JPEG: 16M (4928×3264 pixels), 10M (3936×2624 pixels), 6M (3072×2048 pixels), 2M (1728×1152 pixels)
RAW: 16M (4928×3264 pixels)
Quality Level RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★★ (Premium), ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good),
RAW + JPEG simultaneous capturing available
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage Media SD/SDHC Memory Card
Storage Folder Date (100_1018,101_1019…) / PENTX (100PENTX, 101PENTX…)
Viewfinder Type Pentaprism Finder
Coverage (FOV) Approx. 100%
Magnification Approx. 0.92x (50mmF1.4 at infinity)
Eye-Relief Length Approx. 21.7mm (from the view window), Approx 24.5mm (from the center of lens)
Diopter adjustment Approx. -2.5m to + 1.5m-1
Focusing Screen Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
Live view Type TTL method using CMOS image sensor
Focusing Mechanism Contrast detection + Face detection / Contrast detection / Phase matching
Display Field of View approx. 100%, Magnified view (AF mode: 2x, 4x, 6x / MF mode: 2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 10x),
Grid display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram
LCD Monitor Type Wide viewing angle TFT color LCD with AR coating, Air-gapless glass.
Size 3.0 inch
Dots Approx. 921,000 dots
Adjustment Brightness and colors adjustable
Preview Type Optical preview, digital preview
White Balance Auto Method using a combination of the CMOS image sensor and the light source detection sensor
Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White),
Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature
Manual Configuration using the display screen (up to 3 settings can be saved),
Color Temperature settings (up to 3 settings can be saved),
Copying the white balance setting of a captured image
Fine Adjustment Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Autofocus System Type TTL: phase-matching autofocus
Focus Sensor SAFOX X, 11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center)
Brightness Range EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100 / at normal temperature)
AF Mode Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C)
Focus priority or shutter priority mode for AF.S
Focus priority or FPS priority mode for AF.C
AF Point Selection Auto: 5 points, Auto: 11 points, Select, Center
AF Assist Light Dedicated LED AF assist light
Metering Type TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering
Exposure Compensation EV0 to 22 (ISO100 at 50mm F1.4)
Exposure Modes Green, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority,
Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed
EV Compensation ±5EV (1/2EV steps or 1/3EV steps can be selected)
AE Lock Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting);
Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter
Shutter Speed Auto: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb
Drive Modes Mode Selection Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (immediately, 3 sec., continuous),
Auto Bracketing (2, 3 or 5 frames), Auto Bracketing + Self-timer, Auto Bracketing + Remote Control,
Mirror-up, Mirror-up + Remote Control
Continuous Shooting Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG (16M: ★★★ at Continuous Hi): up to approx. 30 frames, RAW: up to approx. 20 frames
Max. approx. 1.6 fps, JPEG (16M: ★★★ at Continuous Lo): until SD Memory Card is full, RAW: up to approx. 40 frames
Built-in Flash Type Built-in P-TTL flash with pop-up,
GN: approx. 13 (ISO100/m)
Angle of view: equivalent to angle of view of 28mm lens (35mm format equivalent)
Flash Modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync.
High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync are also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash.
Sync Speed 1/180 sec.
Flash Exposure
Compensation
-2.0 to + 1.0EV
Capture Setting Custom Image Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass
Noise Reduction Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR
Dynamic Range
compensation
Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction
Lens Correction Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction
Cross Processing Randum, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3
Digital Filter Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Custom Filter
HDR Auto, Standard, Strong 1, Strong 2, Strong 3, Automatic composition correction function
Multi-exposure Select number of shots between 2 to 9. Auto EV adjustment available.
Horizon Correction SR On: correction up to 1 degrees, SR Off: correction up to 2 degrees
Composition Adjustment Adjustment range of ±1.5mm up, down, left or light (1mm when rotated); rotating range of 1 dehree
Extended Bracketing White Balance, Saturation, hue, high/low key adjustment, contrast and sharpness bracketing
Interval Shooting Capture Interval setting (1 sec. to 24 hours), Start Interval setting (Immediate, designated time),
Captures up to 999 images
Electronic Level Displayed in viewfinder (horizontal direction only);
displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal direction and vertical direction)
Movie File Format Motion JPEG (AVI)
Recorded Pixels Full HD (1920×1080, 16:9, 25 fps), HD (1280×720, 16:9, 30 fps/25 fps), VGA (640×480, 4:3, 30 fps/25 fps)
Quality Level ★★★ (Best), ★★ (Better), ★ (Good)
Sound Built-in monaural microphone, external stereo microphone terminal
Recording Time Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Custom Images Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Monochrome, Reversal Film, Bleach Bypass
Cross Processing Randum, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3.
Digital Filter Toy Camera, Retro, High contrast, Extract Color, Color
Playback Playback View Single frame, Image comparison, multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segmentation),
display magnification (up to 32x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating,
histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning, detailed inf
Delete Delete single image, delete all, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image
Digital Filter Toy Camera, Monochrome, Retro, Color, High Contrast, Soft, Extract Color, Starburst, Sketch Filter,
Water Color, Fisy-eye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Posterization, Base Parameter Adjustment, Custom Filter
RAW Development File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction,
Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Color Space
Edit Resize, Cropping (Aspect ratio and Slant adjustment available), Index,
Movie Edit (Divide or delete selected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie
Customization USER Mode Up to 5 settings can be saved
Custom Functions 27 items
Mode Memory 13 items
Custom Button RAW/Fx Button (One Push File Format, Exposure Bracketing, Digital Preview, Electronic Level,
Composition Adjustment, GPS),
AF button (Enable AF, Cancel AF)
Various settings for the action of the e-dials in each exposure mode can also be saved.
Text Size Standard, Large
World Time World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Language English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish,
Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Japanese
AF fine Adjustment ±10 step, Uniform adjustment, Individual adjustment (up to 20 can be saved)
Copyright Information Named of “Photographer” and “Copyright Holder” are embedded to the image file.
Revision history can be checked using the provided software.
Power Supply Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90P
AC Adapter AC Adopter Kit K-AC50 (Optional)
Battery Life Number of recordable images:
(with 50% flash usage): approx. 740 images,
(without flash usage): approx: 980 images
Playback time:
Approx. 440 minutes
* With a fully-recharged Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Tested in compliance with CIPA standard.
Actual results may vary depending on the shooting condition.
Interfaces Connection Port USB2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal, external power supply terminal,
external release controller terminal, X-synch socket, DHMI output terminal, stereo miscrophone input terminal
USB Connection MSC/PTP
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL
Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Approx. 131mm (W) x 97mm (H) x 72.5mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 760g (Including dedicated battery and SD Memory Card), Approx. 680g (body only)
Accessories Included USB cable I-USB7, AV cable I-AVC7, Strap O-ST132, ME Viewfinder Cap, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI90P,
Battery Charger D-BC90P, AC plug cord, Software (CD-ROM) S-SW132
Eyecup FR, Hot shoe cover FK, Body mount cover, sync sock
Software PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4