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Subscribe for more tech videos.The K-S2 is the latest generation of this series, and Pentax is finally catching up with some modern trends. HDMI makes a long-awaited appearance, as does Wi-Fi. The 3in screen isn't touch-sensitive but it is articulated. A Selfie mode kicks in when the screen is folded out to face forwards, whereupon photos are taken using the Wi-Fi button rather than the normal shutter button, giving a more comfortable grip of the camera.All the things we've admired about previous Pentax SLRs are here too. The viewfinder is significantly bigger than on other SLRs at this price, equivalent to 0.63x on a full-frame camera and with 100% coverage. We can't stress enough what a difference this makes to the experience of taking photos.There are dual command dials for direct access to aperture and shutter speed. The other controls are superbly designed to put key functions within easy reach. For example, the ISO button not only lets you set the ISO speed manually but also the range of speeds available in Auto ISO mode. Optical stabilisation is built into the sensor so it works with any lens including wide-aperture primes. The camera is weather-sealed and so can be used in rain, mist or situations that are prone to splashes. The same goes for the new kit lens.This lens is much slimmer than its predecessor, retracting to 41mm when not in use. The lens cap adds a further 7mm, but it's still a remarkably petite SLR at 116mm from lens cap to viewfinder. The lens must be rotated to extend it before use, and we found that this action was a little stiff, but it's a minor complaint. The zoom range is a little shorter than normal at 18-50mm (27-75mm in 35mm-equivalent focal lengths) but we can live with that.