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Alongside the new Pentax K-3, Ricoh also announced the new Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR lens. The new telephoto zoom features Pentax’s multi-layer High Definition (HD) coating and a weather sealed construction.
The Pentax HD DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR lens should be available in November for $449.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo. [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Alongside the 5 new HD Pentax DA Limited lenses, Ricoh also introduced a pair of weather-sealed speedlights, the AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II.
About the new Pentax speedlights: [Read more…]
Ricoh has announced 5 new HD Pentax DA Limited lenses for the Pentax K-mount lineup. The new lenses (gosh, they’re pretty) include the following:
About the new lenses: [Read more…]
Pentax has announced a pair of new DSLRs – the entry-level K-500 and mid-level K-50.
The K-50 features 81 weather seals and availability in 120 customizable color combinations. It is equipped with a 16.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor and captures 1080p HD video at 24, 25 or 30 fps.
The K-50 has sensor-based image stabilization, a 3-inch 921k-dot res LCD and is powered by either Li-Ion or AA batteries. [Read more…]
Pentax has announced its latest Q-mount camera – the Q7. The leading spec from Pentax is that the Q7 will be available in 120 color combinations.
Aesthetics aside, the Q7 features a 12.4MP 1/1.7″ backlit CMOS sensor and captures 1080p HD video at 24p or 30p. Additionally, the Q7 sports a 3-inch LCD at 460k-dot res and a max ISO 12,800 sensitivity setting. [Read more…]
It looks like a retailer has leaked the upcoming Pentax K-50 online, complete with specifications for the 16MP APS-C DLSR. The camera looks to be a entry-level shooter priced at €699 in Europe (a guess at US pricing would be in the $700-$900 range with kit lens) and should replace the Pentax K30. [Read more…]