Along with the new Pentax Q10, the Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs DSLRs have leaked out ahead of their official announcement this week prior to Photokina 2012. The K-5 II and K-5 IIs should serve as replacements for the current Pentax K5. [Read more…]
Pentax K-5 Price Drop and Instant Rebate
Pentax has dropped the price on its K-5 DSLR, as well as offering new instant rebates on both the body-only and kit configurations.
With the price drop and instant rebate, the effective price of the K-5 is now $1199 for the K-5 body only and $1349 for the K-5 and 18-55mm kit lens.
The instant rebate deals are set to expire November 30, 2011.
Firmware Friday: Fuji X100; Nikon L120, P500; Pentax K-r, K-5, 645D; Ricoh CX5; Sony NEX-3, NEX-5, A33, A55
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Pentax O-GPS1
Pentax has announced the O-GPS1, which is an add-on GPS unit for the K-5, K-r and 645D. The O-GPS1 makes it possible to embed location info into image files. [Read more…]
Pentax Announces Silver K-5 DSLR and Lenses
Pentax has announced a limited edition of its K-5 DSLR, along with three prime lenses: (1) the DA 12mm f/3.2 AL; (2) the DA 40mm f/2.8 and (3) the DA 70mm f/2.4.
The limited edition Pentax K-5 has a silver body and a revised grip. It will cost $1700 for the body only and should be available in April.
Pentax has not provided info on the availability or pricing for the limited edition lenses (also silver in color) other than that they are TBA.
Firmware Friday: Lots of Pentax Cameras
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Firmware Friday: Pentax K-5 & PocketWizards
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.
Pentax K-5 new firmware version – Increases continuous shooting in RAW format and other bug fixes [coming mid-November]
PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 version 5.200 for Canon “offers optimized compatibility with the PowerST4 Receiver for Elinchrom and the AC9 AlienBees Adapter for Paul C. Buff flashes.” [PocketWizard Website]
Pentax K-r and K-5 In Stock
A couple of new stock updates for Pentax’s new cameras.
The Pentax K-r can be found in stock at Adorama.
Amazon.com is listing single Pentax K-5 in stock at the time of this update, which means: (1) it will likely be gone soon, and (2) the K-5 should be available at B&H Photo and Adorama soon too.
Pentax K-5 Announced
The Pentax K-5 is a 16.3MP DSLR geared toward the enthusiast photographer and looks to compete directly with the Canon 7D and Nikon D300s. The K-5 features 7 fps still image frame rate, ISO 80-51200 (w/ expansion) and 1080p HD video capture at 25 fps.
The Pentax K-5 should be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $1599.95 for body only and $1749.95 with an 18-55mm kit lens. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Pentax K-5 Key Features
- 16.3MP CMOS Sensor
- 7 fps frame rate
- ISO 80-12800 (expandable to ISO equivalent 51200)
- 1080p video at 25 fps
- Built-in Sensor-based Image Stabilization
- 3-inch 921k dot res LCD
- 0.92x Magnification VF w/ 100% Coverage
- External Audio Mini Plug
- 11-point AF System
- In-Camera HDR
- Magnesium Alloy Body (same as K-7)
- HDMI Out
- SDXC Memory Card Compatibility
Alongside the new K-5, Pentax has also announced a new 18-135mm lens, which should be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $529.95.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Pentax K-5 Photo and Rumored Specs
Along with above image that’s rumored to be a leaked shot of the new Pentax K-5 uncovered up by Lens Tip, additional rumors have surfaced about the Pentax K-5’s specifications. A poster over in the Pentax forums provides detailed specifications passed along from a retailer.
Pentax K-5 Rumored Specs
- 16.2MP CMOS Sensor
- 18-point AF
- ISO 50-25600
- 1920 x 1080 25p, 30p
- External mic output
- Magnesium body
- Weather sealing
- $1699 retail price
The Pentax K-5 is rumored to be announced on September 22. Full spec list is below. [Read more…]