Pentax K-5 II

APS-C, 16.1 MP, 3"
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        Summary Pentax K-5 II

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        $1,094
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        Specifications Key specs
        Sensor size
        Help APS-C 23.7x15.7mm
        Screen resolution
        Help 921k dots
        Megapixels
        Help 16.1 MP
        Movie format
        Help 1080p @ 25fps
        Screen size
        Help 3"
        Light sensitivity
        Help 12,800 ISO
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        Hiren (8:37 AM, April 03, 2013)
        It's not hybrid system. All Pentax DSLR use phase focus system, but in LiveView mode use contrast focus system. This two methods not use simultyniously
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (3:07 PM, February 25, 2013)
        Hey @facebook-1072614052:disqus that will be fixed up by tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (10:21 AM, February 25, 2013)
        The error you publish on the type of focus of the pentax k-5 II should have been fix by now...
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (10:17 AM, February 25, 2013)
        the pentax prime method of focusing is phase detection not contrast detection it uses contrast detection in live view.
         
        Avatar for Chuck Bridgen Chuck Bridgen (2:03 PM, February 07, 2013)
        How is this an "entry level" DSLR? Because it's not a Nikon or Canon??? Why spend $1,200 on a Canon 7D then have to spend another $1,000 (AT LEAST) to get a decent lens for it, when you can get better photos with the Pentax K5II and the kit lens???
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (3:59 PM, January 21, 2013)
        Thank you i hope can change the pentax k5 II specs soon
         
        Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (9:30 PM, January 10, 2013)
        Hey @facebook-1072614052:disqus, we are working to fix this error, but it is not an easy thing to fix. Our website currently only allows one type of focus system, these new hybrid systems require a rewrite of our system, which is a big job. It is on our to do list.
        Thanks for your feedback.
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (4:48 PM, January 07, 2013)
        These are the correct specs for the
        Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM
        Type Phase detection
        Focus points 11
        Cross type focus points 9
        Supports continuous yes
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (4:10 PM, January 07, 2013)
        Are you going to fix your error on the autofocus of the pentax k-5 II or are you publishing this error deliberately.
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (4:20 PM, December 04, 2012)
        Could you do something about your error claiming the pentax k-5 II and K-5 IIs don't have phase detection autofocus. First it should be a big hint that they are dslrs and not mirrorless cameras. Every other reviewer says they have phase detection autofocus, and pentax's tech specs also says this.
         
        Avatar for Kevin Rainwater Kevin Rainwater (2:30 PM, November 22, 2012)
        Categorizing the K5-II as an "Entry-level DSLR" is a joke. Are there any editors around here?
         
        Avatar for Mike Svitek Mike Svitek (7:49 PM, October 08, 2012)
        The K-5 II should be placed into the "Professional DSLR" category ... And whats with the contrast detection AF here? It has phase-match sensors (9 are cross-type) and the maximum burst rate is closer to 8fps ... 7.6fps if you want to get specific.
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (0:50 PM, September 19, 2012)
        autofocus works between -3ev to 18ev
         
        Avatar for andrewmunster andrewmunster (5:35 PM, September 18, 2012)
        both the k5 ii and k5IIs have phase detection and they have contrast detection for live view and to assist phase detect in custom area focus the k30 has this to. Could you fix this mistake, pentax should not have listed contrast focus first. It Does have phase detection.