Category Archives: Pentax

Pentax Optio WG-2 water/dust/cold/shock/proof camera leaked

Adorama has a listing on their website for a Pentax Optio WG-2 water/dust/cold/shock/proof camera. 16MP waterproof/shock proof Price with GPS: $399 Price without GPS: $349 Available colors: red, white, black Via PentaxForum

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Pentax K-01 poll: love it or hate it?

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Just curious to find out your opinion on the new Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera in this poll: Pentax K-01

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Pentax K-mount lens roadmap for 2012 and 2013

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Pentax published their K-mount lens roadmap for 2012-2013. Here are the approximate focal lengths of the expected lenses: 50mm DA standard lens (2012) 18-200 DA high magnification zoom lens (2012) 12-28mm DA wide zoom (2013) 24-38mm DA zoom limited lens (2013) 120-380mm DA tele zoom (2013) 18-85mm DA zoom lens (2013) DA AF RC 1.4x teleconverter (2013)

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Pentax K-01 now available for pre-order

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The Pentax K-01 is now available for pre-order at B&H. Here are the Amazon and Adorama listings: Pentax K-01 with 40mm f/2.8 lens (black) Pentax K-01 with 40mm f/2.8 lens (white) Pentax K-01 with 40mm f/2.8 lens (yellow)

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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Corporation introduces Pentax K-01 designed by Marc Newson

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DENVER, CO February 2, 2012…When is a camera more than a photographer’s tool?  The answer is when it’s an object designed by Marc Newson, one of the most acclaimed and influential contemporary designers. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION introduces the Marc Newson designed PENTAX K-01* interchangeable lens camera (ILC).  The new PENTAX K-01 is another bold effort [...]

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