Pentax's enthusiast APS-C DSLR — the K-5 II, K mount, pentaprism, in-body SR, weather-sealed, 2012.
The Pentax K-5 II was launched in 2012 as an update to the well-regarded K-5 at the top of Pentax's APS-C K-series digital SLR line. It was aimed at enthusiasts and professionals, offered a weather-sealed body and an improved autofocus system, and used the Pentax K bayonet for access to the full lens range.
This is an APS-C digital SLR on the Pentax K mount. It uses a CMOS sensor and an optical pentaprism viewfinder with a wide field of view, and it includes sensor-shift in-body Shake Reduction that works with any mounted lens. The body is weather-sealed and records 1080p video, and the K-5 II's autofocus was improved for low-light performance over the original K-5.
The weather-sealed build, pentaprism finder and in-body stabilisation make it a durable choice for landscape, documentary and general professional use, and it remains a popular used body among Pentax shooters. The stabilisation across all lenses is a strong draw for those using older manual K-mount glass, and its image quality holds up well for its generation.
On the used market, check the shutter operation and actuation count against its rated life, listen for normal versus faulty Shake Reduction rattle, and inspect the sensor for dust and marks. Test the rear LCD for dead or stuck pixels, check the card and battery door latches and the weather-seal rubber, and confirm the D-LI90 battery holds charge; aftermarket cells are available. Check the grip rubber and note the K mount's broad compatibility with older Pentax lenses.