The full-featured K-5 II s offers a high resolution16.28 megapixel CMOS sensor, high sensitivity 80-51200 ISO range and the advanced SAFOX X autofocus system that offers the widest EV focus range in its class. Its Anti Aliasing filterless design achieves superior resolution for rich, detailed imagery at supreme resolution.

    K-5 IIs Features

  • K 5 II s achieves supreme resolution
    The K 5 IIs is a version of the K 5 II without an anti-aliasing filter. This filter, commonly found in DSLR cameras, helps smooth computer generated imagery by decreasing high frequencies and distortion, but also reduces detail resolution. Without this filter included, the K 5 IIs creates opportunities for very rich, detailed imagery at high resolution. Capture stunning landscapes and scenes with maximum depth of field and clarity. The K 5 IIs is the perfect choice for studio and commercial photography where camera settings, lens selection and shooting conditions are controlled.
  • Advanced SAFOX X AF system
    The K 5 IIs 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 over a very wide brightness range, even with apertures as large as F2.8 while still working at apertures as small as F5.6. This increases the AF accuracy drastically when used with very fast lenses.
  • High-resolution, true-to-life images with minimal noise
    With its large sensor measuring 23.7mm by 15.7mm in size with approximately 16.28 effective megapixels, the K 5 IIs’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 IIs 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.
  • PENTAX-original SR mechanism
    The K-5 IIs features the PENTAX-developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, effectively compensating for 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.*
    * 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.
  • Air-gap-free, scratch resistant, 3 inch LCD
    The K 5 IIs comes equipped with a 3.0-inch, wide-view, air-gap-free LCD monitor with 921,000 dots of resolution. Sandwiched between the front glass panel 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 made of tempered glass to resist scratches and abrasions.
  • Bright, clear optical viewfinder with a 100% field of view
    The K-5 IIs 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.
  • Compact, solid body with dustproof, weather-resistant construction that is ideal for outdoor shooting
    The K-5 IIs’s exterior casing is made of rugged 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.
  • High-speed continuous shooting to capture up to seven images in a second
    The K-5 IIs’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, to capture fast action shots in demanding situations with ease.
  • 1080p HD video
    Capture widescreen HD video with stunning detail at full 1080p resolution and 25 FPS, including sound via a built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack.
  • Innovative image-processing functions to produce distinctive photographic expressions
    The K-5 IIs features the custom image function which allows you to easily select the desired finishing touch for a particular image. This function offers a choice of nine distinctive custom image modes, including Bleach Bypass, and Cross Process, The K-5 IIs also offers 18 digital filters to add distinctive visual effects to captured images, without the need of a computer. The unique PENTAX CTE white balance does the opposite of AWB and emphasizes the warmth of sunsets and sunrises or the cool tones overcast or shady scenes to convey the mood the subject more faithfully.
  • Other features
    • 77-segment multi-pattern metering system uses the colour of the light for extra-accurate light measurement
    • A maximum 1/8000 second shutter speed freezes even the fastest action without subject movement blur.
    • In camera HDR shooting with Auto Align capability, choose from Auto, Standard, Strong 1, 2 or 3 for capturing subjects with wide tonal ranges
    • DR II (Dust Removal II) mechanism, to effectively shake dust off the CMOS image sensor using ultrasonic vibration
    • Electronic Level function, with a vertical level scale
    • RAW/Fx button, for single-action switching of image file format, as well as for assignment and instant recall of a specific function
    • RAW data retrieve function to save an original raw data of a just-recorded JPEG-format image

K-5 IIs Specifications

Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with built-in retractable P-TTL flash
Sensor Type: CMOS with primary colour filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor-movement system
Size: 23.7 x 15.7mm
Effective Pixels: 16.28 megapixels
Total Pixels: 16.93 megapixels
Image Stabilization: Sensor-shift system, up to 3EV
Dust Removal: DR II mechanism and Dust Alert function
Sensitivity Auto: 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to 80-51200, Bulb mode up to ISO 1600, auto range selectable
Manual: 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to 80-51200, Bulb mode up to ISO 1600
Lens Mount PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
Usable Lens PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screwmount, 645/67 med format lenses useable w/adapter and/or restrictions)
SDM function: Yes
Power zoom function: Yes
Recording & Image Formats
Image Sizes JPEG:16M (4928x3264), 10M (3936x2624), 6M (3072x2048), 2M (1728x1152)
RAW:16M(4928x3264)
File Formats Still: RAW (PEF, DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.21), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III
Quality Level RAW (14bit): PEF, DNG
JPEG: ★★★★ Premium, ★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good

RAW + JPEG: simultaneous capture available
Colour Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
Storage Media SD, SDHC
Focusing System
Type SAFOX X TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system with light wavelength sensor
Brightness Range EV-3 to 18 (ISO 100)
AF Modes 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
Focus Point Adjustment Auto 11 pt, Auto 5 pt, User-Selectable, Center
AF assist Dedicated LED AF assist light
Exposure Control
Metering System TTL open aperture, 77 segmented metering, center-weighted and spot metering
Metering Range EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4)
Exposure Compensation ±5EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps)
Exposure Bracketing 2, 3, or 5 frames, up to ± 2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
AE Lock Yes
Capture Modes Mode selection: Green, Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed, USER (5 presets), Movie
Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome
- All include gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Monochrome mode includes adjustments for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia, warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular, fine, and extra sharp adjustment scales).
P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv)
Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Colour, Soft, Starburst, Fisheye, Custom Dynamic range adjustment: Highlight, shadow
Digital level: Viewfinder (horizontal), LCD (horizontal, vertical), Horizon Correction available
File/Folder customization: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright
Playback Modes Mode Selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram, bright/dark indication, copyright info), Multi Image Display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification(: Up to 32X, scrollable, quick magnification), Select & Delete, Movie Playback (no data, basic data, full data), Save RAW Data From JPG (if available in buffer memory)
Mode Palette: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, Index Print, Protect, DPOF, Movie Edit, Extract JPG from Movie
Digital Filters (Playback): Toy Camera, Monochrome (filter, toning), Retro, Colour, High Contrast, Soft, Extract Colour, Starburst, Sketch, Watercolour, Fisheye, Pastel, Slim, Miniature, HDR, Posterization, Base Parameter Adjustment, Custom
Video Capture
File Format AVI (Motion JPEG)
Recorded Pixels Full HD(1920x1080,16:9, 25fps), HD(1280x720,16:9, 30fps/25fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps)
Quality Level ★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good
Sound Built-in monaural microphone, external microphone input
Recording time Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high.
Capture Modes Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome
Cross Processing: Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3
Digital filters (capture): Extract Colour, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Colour
 
White Balance Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Manual mode(s): 3 manual and 3 Kelvin temperature presets, copy WB settings from a captured image available
WB fine adjustment: ± 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis
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 or 1/2EV steps), Bulb
Drive Modes Mode selection: Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s, continuous), Auto Bracketing (standard, timer, remote), MLU (standard, remote), HDR Capture (+3, 0, -3 with 5 blend settings and pixel alignment), Multi-Exposure (2-9 shots), Interval (999 shots, 1 sec to 24 hrs, time delay available)
Continuous FPS: Approx 7.0 FPS (30 JPG, 8 RAW, Continuous Hi), Approx. 1.6 FPS (JPG - until SD Memory Card is full, 10 RAW, Continuous Lo)
Viewfinder Type: Pentaprism
Coverage (field of view): 100%
Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity)
Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable)
Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to 1.5m
Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital
LCD Monitor Type: 3.0" TFT air-gap-free colour LCD with brightness/colour adjustment
Scratch resistant protective glass with AR coating.
Resolution: 921,000 dots
Wide angle viewable: Yes
Live View Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor
Field Of View: 100%
Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X AF, 2-10X MF), Grid Overlay (4x4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, Histogram
Autofocus: Contrast + Face Detection, Contrast Detection, Phase Difference
Built-in Flash Type: Retractable P-TTL auto/manual pop-up flash
Guide number: 13m (ISO 100)
Coverage: 28mm wide angle (equiv 35mm)
Flash modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV (1/2 steps)
External Flash Synchronization Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w/PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket
Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec
Custom Function 27 custom-programmable functions available
Interfaces Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, HDMI out, DC in, cable switch, 3.5mm stereo microphone, X-sync socket
Video Output: NTSC, PAL
Power Sources Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90
Recordable images: Approx 980 (740 w /50% flash, CIPA)*
Playback time: Approx 440 min*
Movie recording time: 25 min (automatic overheat shutdown protection)*
AC adapter available: Yes (sold separately)
* Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on shooting conditions/circumstances
Dimensions (W x H x D): 131 mm × 97 mm × 72.5mm
Weight Without battery or removable memory: 680g
Loaded and ready: 760g w/dedicated battery & SD memory card
Construction material(s) Magnesium alloy shell over stainless steel chassis
Weather Resistant Yes (77 weather protection seals)
Operating temperature -10 to 40°C (14-104°F)
Time World Time: 75 cities (28 time zones)
Language English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese

K-5 IIs Accessories

  • AC Adapter Kit K-AC132U
    Model No. 38780
  • Battery Charger Kit K-BC90U
    Model No. 39835
  • Rechargeable L-ION Battery D-LI90
    Model No. 39993
  • Magnifying Eyecup O-ME53
    Model No. 30150
  • Focusing Screen Frame Matte MF-60
    Model No. 38578
  • Focusing Screen Divided Matte ML-60
    Model No. 38579
  • Focusing Screen Scale Matte MI-60
    Model No. 38580
  • Focusing Screen Plain Matte ME-60
    Model No. 38581
  • Cable Switch CS-205
    Model No. 37248
  • Remote Control F
    Model No. 37377
  • Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1
    Model No. 39892
  • Hand Strap O-ST128 (Black)
    Model No. 39987

What’s In the Box

  • K-5 II s Body
  • Battery Charger Kit K-BC90U
  • Li-Ion Battery D-LI90
  • USB Cable I-USB7
  • AV Cable I-AVC7
  • Strap O-ST132
  • Hotshoe Cover FK
  • Body Mount Cover
  • Focusing Screen MF-60 Frame Matte
  • Eyecup FR
  • PC Socket Cap
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW132
Model No. 12050 - K-5 IIs Body
Operating Manual: Link to Manual