Category Archives: Pentax

Pentax released firmware update v1.10 for the K-3 DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2014

Ricoh Japan released the previously rumored firmware update v1.10 for the K-3 DSLR camera. The new firmware is still not available on Ricoh USA website. Here is the change log:

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Pentax 645z, Hasselblad HV, Sony a7s and Sigma dp2 updates

By PR admin | Published: July 1, 2014

The Pentax 645z medium format camera is now shipping and it currently in stock at Ace Photo (the old model is currently $2,000 off). The Hasselblad HV is also now shipping and is currently in stock. The Sony a7s camera is now in stock and B&H is offering a new trade-in program that can get you […]

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New firmware for the Pentax K-3 camera coming in July

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2014

Pentax will announce a new firmware update for the K-3 DSLR camera in early July that will include a fix for the mirror flutter problem and a new diffraction correction feature that is already available in the new 645z. Via Digicame-info Update: Adorama is currently offering up to $150 and $200 off the Pentax K-3. […]

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Pentax 645z medium format camera to start shipping on June 27th

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2014

The new Pentax 645z medium format camera (announcement | sample images | pre-order) will start shipping on June 27th according to Ricoh Imaging Japan. There is still no US release date for the 13 Pentax 645 medium format FA lenses (they were not available for sale in the US before).

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The latest rebates from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Tamron, Sigma and more

By PR admin | Published: April 27, 2014

Here is an updated list of all currently ongoing rebates programs and deals (including the latest Canon and Sony rebates):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 17, 2014

→ Two new Canon EOS M mirrorless camera are rumored to be announced by the end of the year (Q3). Most likely we will not see them in the US. → Canon announced a white edition of the EOS 100D camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens in the UK. → DxOMark posted their test results […]

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Pentax 645z sample images

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2014

Pentax (or Ricoh Imaging to be precise) published several sample images taken with their new Pentax 645z medium format camera ($8,498.00):

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Pentax 645z medium format camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: April 14, 2014

The Pentax 645z camera is now officially announced and all previous rumors are now confirmed, including the US price of $8,500 and the new 645 lenses for the US market. The new 645z is already available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Update: sample images taken with the 645z camera can be found here. Pentax 645z […]

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13 Pentax 645 medium format FA lenses coming to the US

By PR admin | Published: April 13, 2014

In addition to the new 645z camera that is rumored to be announced tomorrow, Pentax will also introduce 13 FA series 645 lenses to the US market. The new lenses are already listed with prices on the B&H website:

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Pentax 645z detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2014

The detailed specifications of the Pentax 645z medium format camera leaked online – here is the short version (full specs after the break): 52.99MP CMOS without AA filter (51.4Mp effectively, 8265 x 6192 pixel) ISO 100 – 204,800 SAFOX11 AF system, 27 point (25 cross type), LW -3 – +18 3.2″ LCD screen: 3:2 ratio, 1,037,000 dots […]

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