Category Archives: Pentax

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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The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: April 19, 2023

The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon (coming soon) UK: WEX DE: Foto Koch | Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada Ricoh announces new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera Via PentaxRumors

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Ricoh announces the first Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2023

Ricoh announced the first PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera – designed to capture only black-and-white images (Leica has compact and rangefinder Monochrom cameras). Pre-orders will open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. A few sample photos can be found on Flickr: Additional information can be found here: Ricoh announces new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome […]

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Ricoh will announce a new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera tomorrow – here are the first leaked pictures:

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2023

Ricoh will announce a new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera tomorrow. Shipping will start on April 28th. Here are the first leaked pictures:

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Pentax is considering releasing a new film camera

By PR admin | Published: December 19, 2022

Ricoh just announced that Pentax is starting a new “Film Project” that will most likely include the release of a new film camera:

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What else is new? (Pentax edition)

By PR admin | Published: November 14, 2022

Pentax KF additional coverage Ricoh also announced two Pentax eyepieces for astronomical telescopes Another Pentax 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens patent field in Japan

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Ricoh to announce a new Pentax KF DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: November 7, 2022

Ricoh will announce a new Pentax KF DSLR camera – it will be available in three different colors (some limited editions): Black Crystal White (limited to 700 units) Crystal Blue (limited to 700 units) The Pentax KF kit will come with the 18-55WR lens. The Japanese pricing will be:

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First picture of the new HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens

By PR admin | Published: August 3, 2022

Here are the first pictures of the new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (the previous 100mm lens version is currently on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo): Same size and weight as the current model New optical system Improved purple fringing correction Higher price than the current model The official release is scheduled for 2022

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Ricoh adds a new macro lens to the Pentax K-mount DSLR lens roadmap

By PR admin | Published: August 1, 2022

  Ricoh released a new Pentax K-mount lens roadmap that includes the already rumored HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens: Large aperture wide-angle single focus lens (HD Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW?) Telephoto zoom lens (HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR?) Macro lens (HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro?) The […]

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