Category Archives: Pentax

First leaked picture of the upcoming Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with 25mm f/3.5 lens

By PR admin | Published: June 7, 2024

PentaxRumors published the First leaked picture of the upcoming Pentax 17 half-frame film camera with 25mm f/3.5 lens, built-in flash, and a viewfinder: Previous coverage of the upcoming Pentax film camera:

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Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 waterproof adventure cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: June 5, 2024

Ricoh announced two new WG series waterproof digital compact cameras (pre-orders will open soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon):

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The first teaser for the Pentax half-frame compact film camera is here

By PR admin | Published: May 17, 2024

The first teaser for the Pentax half-frame compact film camera is here:

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Ricoh to announce a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens

By PR admin | Published: April 25, 2024

The Ricoh teaser from yesterday is for a new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome limited edition camera with HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4ED Limited DC WR lens that will be announced very soon (this week most likely):

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Ricoh/Pentax is teasing a “Big Announcement Coming Soon!”

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2024

Pentax USA is teasing on social media about a “Big Announcement Coming Soon“:

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The new Pentax/Ricoh compact film camera will be announced this summer, this is what we know so far

By PR admin | Published: February 29, 2024

Pentax/Ricoh just announced that the upcoming compact film camera will be officially released this summer (2024) and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format. Here is what we know so far:

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The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant camera is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2024

The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon as well). Additional information:

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Ricoh announced a new all-weather compact camera under the Pentax brand: Pentax WG-90

By PR admin | Published: November 14, 2023

Ricoh announced a new all-weather, rugged, waterproof, shock-resistant digital compact camera – this time under the Pentax brand: Pentax WG-90 (in the past the adventure camera line was under the Ricoh brand). The Pentax WG-90 will start shipping in early 2024. Pre-orders are not open yet (check B&H Photo). The press release can be found […]

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Ricoh to announce two new “affordable” Pentax compact film cameras in Spring 2024

By PR admin | Published: October 6, 2023

In a recent interview, Ricoh Imaging Europe confirmed that Pentax will release two new “affordable” compact film cameras in Spring 2024:

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Ricoh released new Pentax lens roadmaps and announced they will no longer provide info on upcoming lenses

By PR admin | Published: August 28, 2023

Ricoh released new and updated Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmaps and at the same time, the company announced that they will no longer provide information on future lens development (see the press release here): Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmap updated

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