Category Archives: Pentax

Photokina day 3 updates

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2010

Photokina news are slowly fading away as we approach the end of day 3 of the biggest photography show. Quick update on the latest: BJP: “Sigma says it is working on a full-frame version of the sensor, despite the three-layer design’s complexity.” Photokina medium format coverage. Hasselblad plans 200-megapixel camera for 2011. Pentax announced retail […]

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Photokina day 0 updates

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2010

First, my favorite: Fuji X100 – some quotes from Falk Lumo who had the chance to talk to the Fuji folks: “I asked why not with a lens mount? Answer: We want see how this one sells first. I asked: but you know that if this version does not sell it may be because it has […]

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Pentax K-5 announced

By PR admin | Published: September 20, 2010

The new Pentax K-5 is covered by every major website out there, no need to repeat everything here. Pentax K-5 pre-orders are now available @ Amazon. There is also a new Pentax smc DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL IF DC WR lens.

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Pentax K-5 flyer with accessories (in German)

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2010

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Pentax K-5 leaks again

By PR admin | Published: September 19, 2010

Latest Pentax K-5 specs (see previous specs here): 16,93 MP sensor (APS-C : 23,7 x 15,7 mm CMOS-Sensor) Color depth: 8 Bit (JPEG) or [B]14 Bit (RAW)[B] ISO 100 – 12800 (extended to ISO 80 till 51200) 7 fps Movie modes: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (16:9, 25 FPS) HD-Movie 1280 x 720 Pixel (16:9, 30 or […]

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Pentax K-5 prices leaked

By PR admin | Published: September 13, 2010

The German retail site German kosfeld24.de published the prices of the Pentax K-5 camera and two different kit options (just search for K-5): Pentax K-5 Body – €1399,- Pentax K-5 + 18-55WR – 1449,- Pentax K-5 + 18-135WR – 1849,- Source

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Pentax K-5 advertisement spotted in Cologne, Germany

By PR admin | Published: September 12, 2010

Pentaxforums and dpreview forum member published pictures of the new Pentax K-5 camera being advertised on taxi cabs in Cologne, Germany – right on time for Photokina. A detailed picture of the Pentax K-5 already leaked few days ago. Direct link to the pictures available here and here.

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Pentax K-5 leaked

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2010

Picture of the upcoming Pentax K-5 and detailed specs just leaked few hours ago: Full specs after the break:

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Pentax K-r, DA 35mm 1:2.4 lens, Pentax Optio RS1000 and RZ10 cameras now official

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2010

Pentax announced their new K-r model DSLR, a new DA 35mm 1:2.4 prime lens and two point and shoot cameras: Pentax Optio RS1000 and RZ10. Pentax K-r is currently available for pre-order on Amazon in different colors and lens combinations. Full press release can be found at Photographybay. Hands-on preview is available on dpreview and in the two […]

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For tomorrow: Pentax K-r, DA 35mm f/2.4 AL lens and two Optio cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2010

Update: the Pentax K-r link is already live, but password protected, try it: http://www.camera-pentax.jp/k-r (via ci) Tomorrow (September 10th.) Pentax will announce: Pentax K-r:  12.4 MP CMOS sensor, Safox IX AF module, 6 im/s in JPEG mode, 96% 0.85x pentamirror viewfinder, 3″ 921,000 dots LCD screen, Li-ion battery with optional AA-batteries adapter, infra-red data transmission; […]

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