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Firmware Friday: Fuji X100; Nikon L120, P500; Pentax K-r, K-5, 645D; Ricoh CX5; Sony NEX-3, NEX-5, A33, A55

June 24, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Camera    Firmware Update

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…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: 645d, digital cameras, firmware, Fuji X100, k-5, k-r, Nikon L120, Nikon P500, Pentax, Ricoh CX5, sony a33, sony a55, sony nex-3, sony nex-5

 

Pentax O-GPS1

June 2, 2011 By Eric Reagan

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…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: 645d, astrophotography, dslr, gps, k-5, k-r, location data, O-GPS1, Pentax, star trails

Firmware Friday: Lots of Pentax Cameras

January 14, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Camera      Firmware Update

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…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: 645d, dslr, firmware, firmware friday, k-5, k-7, k-r, k-x, medium format, Pentax, photography

Pentax K-r and K-5 In Stock

October 18, 2010 By Eric Reagan

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.

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: digital cameras, dslr, k-5, k-r, Pentax, photography

Pentax K-r Announced

September 9, 2010 By Eric Reagan

The Pentax K-r is an entry-level 12.4MP DSLR with a ton of features.  In addition to a CMOS image sensor, the Pentax K-r features a 3-inch LCD 921k-dot resolution screen, a 6 fps frame rate, built-in Shake Reduction and low light sensitivity up to ISO 25600. In addition to the still image features, the K-r can capture 720p video at 25fps.  The K-r is powered by either a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or by 4 AA batteries.

The Pentax K-r should be available in October 2010 starting at an initial retail price of $799.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

In addition to the K-r, Pentax also announced a new 35mm f/2.4 lens, which will be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $219.95.  Check availability at Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital camera, dslr, k-r, Pentax, photography

New Pentax DSLR(s) This Week?

September 5, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Pentax K-x

An interesting tidbit from RiceHigh’s Pentax Blog points to a new Pentax DSLR coming on September 9th.  His news is based on the Japanese Business Live Calendar, which apparently points to a new DSLR product from Hoya (Pentax’s parent company) on that date.

Additionally, other recent rumors suggest a new Pentax K-5 and K-r DSLR model.  The K-5 is rumored to be Pentax’s flagship model and the K-r is more of an entry-level model like the Pentax K-x (above).  Rumored specs are listed below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: digital camera, dslr, k-5, k-r, Pentax, photography

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