Category Archives: Pentax

Third mirrorless APS-C lens patent from Pentax: 16-55mm f/3.5-5.6

By PR admin | Published: June 22, 2012

After the 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1 and 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens patents, Pentax filed another patent in Japan for a 16-55mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C mirrorless lens:

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Is this the replacement of the Pentax 645D medium format camera?

By PR admin | Published: June 20, 2012

Update: this one is busted – you can see the original image here. I already reported that Pentax is working on a replacement of the 645D medium format camera and it seems that the first teaser is already out. The website that hosts this image is registered by a private individual in China, but the picture looks legit. For […]

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More Pentax full frame DSLR rumors

By PR admin | Published: June 15, 2012

Rumors about a new Pentax full frame DSLR camera have been circulating for a while. Here are some new updates:

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Second mirrorless APS-C lens patent from Pentax: 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2012

In addition to the 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens from last week, Pentax filed another patent in Japan for a 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1 mirrorless APS-C lens:

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Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 mirrorless APS-C lens patent

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2012

Pentax filed a patent 2012-10830 in Japan for a 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens (28-80mm equivalent) for APS-C mirrorless camera (like the K-01 or maybe for a new mirrorless model):

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Pentax to announce another rugged model and a new 360 degree digital camera

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2012

In addition to the 645D replacement, another DSLR and a third mirrorless solution (after the Q and K-01), Pentax is also planning to announce an updated ultra-rugged WG camera and a completely new 360 degree digital camera – probably something similar to this Tamaggo 360° imager. The Pentax WG-2 was the last rugged, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and sh*tproof camera announced in February, 2012.

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Pentax “surprise” teaser for June 1st appears on Facebook

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2012

Pentax Spain posted on their Facebbook page another “surprise” teaser scheduled for June 1st, 2012. Some of the possibilities based on previous rumors are: New 645D medium format camera Another DSLR camera A new, cheaper mirrorless camera Just a local sales promotion

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2012

Canon invested £10 million in the UK based photo store chain Jessops. Fujifilm to end APS film sales this month. ITC says again that Apple and RIM don’t violate Kodak patent. Canon announces resolution of patent infringement disputes. Getty Images could be valued at $4 billion for a potential IPO.

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Pentax K-30 officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

The Pentax K-30 is now officially announced. The specs at a glance: Coldproof Large 3 inch LCD Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder 6 frames per second continuous shooting Programmable front and rear e-dials In-camera HDR shooting modes Compact yet durable body 1080p video Live View focus peaking 77 segment metering system ISO speeds up to […]

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Additional Pentax K-30 images and specs

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

Some more Pentax K-30 images found on pentaxone.fr. Here is a better resolution image of the different K-30 color variations (click for larger view):

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