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Pentax K-3 II Leaks Out

April 21, 2015 By Eric Reagan

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The Pentax K-3 II is expected to be announced later this week on April 23 as a replacement to the current Pentax K-3. The DSLR is expected to feature a 24MP APS-C sensor with no low pass filter and step up to 1080/60p video capture.

Below is what we expect to see spec-wise (machine translated) on the new camera. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax, Rumors Tagged With: dslr, K-3, K-3 II, Pentax, Rumors

 

Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition In Stock

October 11, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Pentax-K-3-Prestige-Edition

The new Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition is now in stock. The special edition camera features a gunmetal gray finish with a matching BG-5 battery grip.

It is available in a limited run of only 2,000 units. The kit also includes a exclusive black leather camera strap and 2 batteries. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: K-3, K-3 Prestige, Pentax, Prestige Edition

Pentax K-3 Firmware Update ver. 1.11

August 24, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-3

Ricoh has released a firmware update for the Pentax K-3. Firmware version 1.11 provides the following updates:

  • Corrected – When shooting image after using the Built-in flash, Exif data of shutter speed is not updated on Version 1.10.
  • Added automatic reset function when detecting rarely occur abnormal motion of the sequence.
    (When automatic reset function is operated, latest setting will be reset)

You can download the latest firmware here on Ricoh’s website.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: firmware, K-3, Pentax

Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition Unveiled

July 24, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Pentax-K-3-Prestige-Edition

Ricoh has announced a new Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition, which features a gunmetal gray finish with a matching BG-5 battery grip. There will be a limited run of only 2,000 units made. The kit also includes a exclusive black leather camera strap and 2 batteries.

The Pentax K-3 Prestige Edition retails for $1399.95 and ships in August 2014. Check it out here at Adorama.

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, K-3, Pentax, Prestige Edition

Pentax K-3 Officially Unveiled

October 7, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-5

Pentax has taken the wraps off of its new flagship DSLR – the 24MP Pentax K-3.

It features an APS-C sensor and is capable of shooting up to 8.3 fps. Notably, the camera sports a selectable anti-aliasing filter that can be switched on or off depending on the shooting circumstances. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, K-3, Pentax

More Pentax K-3 Images and Details Leak Out

October 6, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-3

The Pentax K-3 is expected to be officially unveiled this week, so it makes perfect sense that we start seeing product images leak out in full force. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, hdslr, K-3, Pentax, Pentax rumors

Pentax K-3 Leaks Out

September 30, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-3

As the first image of the new Pentax K-3 has leaked out, it looks like Pentaxians will continue to be disappointed with no full frame DSLR. If this image is legit, then the Pentax K-3 is, in fact, an APS-C camera. Previously rumored specs suggested as much; however, this image just about puts the nail in the coffin for a full frame Pentax camera this year. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, K-3, Pentax, Pentax rumors

Pentax Photo Gallery Leaks K-3 Model Name; Full Frame Pentax DSLR Arriving Soon?

September 23, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K Side

The Pentax K-3 is the full frame magical unicorn for Pentax shooters. This camera has been in the rumor mill for longer than Pentax shooters care to admit. However, that magical full frame unicorn may be just around the corner. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, full frame, K-3, Pentax, Pentax rumors

Pentax Full Frame DSLR Rumors/Teases Starting to Really Simmer

March 26, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Pentax is heavily teasing a full frame DSLR and leaks/rumors are continuing trickle out as Pentax still tries to plug the holes before the camera is finally announced. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, full frame, K-3, Pentax, Pentax rumors

Pentax K-3 Full Frame Camera Coming This Week?

March 25, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K Side

Recent rumors suggest that Pentax’s full frame K-3 DSLR may arrive this week on March 27. This comes after a photographer testing the new K-3 posted his early report on his Google+ profile, comparing the quality to cameras like the Nikon D800 and D4 or the Canon 5D Mark III and 1D X.

According to specs being tossed around, the Pentax K-3 will feature a 24MP full frame sensor and a max sensitivity up to ISO 102,400. The early report noted above says that noise “only starts showing up visibly at around ISO 6400.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: dslr, full frame, hdslr, K-3, Pentax

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