New Pentax dSLRs

Pentax will be showing two new digital SLR cameras at Photokina next week, the K-5 II and the K-5 IIs. Both are follow ups based on the wonderful Pentax K-5, the best dSLR we ever reviewed. From what we’ve heard both of these cameras are still the basic K-5 with some updates. Many of the features of the K-30 and K-01 are NOT included so we’re not sure just what Pentax Ricoh is doing with these two models.  

Here’s a tiny bit of information on both from the initial press release:

The advanced K-5 II has a host of new features that passionate photographers will love- including the 11 point SAFOX X autofocus system that has superior low light performance, the renowned 16.3 MP CMOS sensor offering low noise from ISO of 80-51200, and an air-gap-free LCD with 921,000 dots that makes reviewing images a pleasure.    

The premium K-5 IIs differs from the K-5 II in that it does not have an anti-aliasing filter making it  perfect for photographers who value the sharpest possible image resolution over all other factors.