Category Archives: Pentax

New Ricoh WG-20 and WG-4 compact cameras leaked, Pentax name is gone

In addition to the new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter, for the CP+ show Ricoh will also announce three new waterproof/shockproof/crushproof/dustproof and freezeproof compact cameras. The WG product line was under the Pentax name before and it seems that from now on it will be part of the Ricoh brand. Here are the details:

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Rumors: new Pentax K-60 camera and two lenses for CP+ (135-380mm f/4-5.6 and 18-70mm f/2.8-4.5)

Some new Pentax/Ricoh rumors for CP+ (take them with a grain of salt):

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What to expect for the 2014 CP+ show (first announcement tomorrow)

The 2014 CP+ show will start on February 13 and companies will begin announcing their new products in the next 2-3 weeks. Here is a quick recap on what to expect from the major camera manufacturers:

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Leaked: new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter

A picture of a new HD Pentax DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter leaked on PentaxForums earlier today. Here are the main features:

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Deal of the day: buy Pentax K-3, get free 50mm f/1.8 lens and 32GB SanDisk memory card

B&H currently is running a special deal on different Pentax K-3 configurations where you can get a free Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens and SanDisk 32GB SDHC Extreme Class 10 UHS-1 memory card. Free shipping is included and some of the listings also offer 4% in rewards.

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2014 Photo Rumors Recap & Happy Holidays

I will have limited Internet connectivity during the next few days and will be enjoying the holidays, I hope you will enjoy yours too. Here is a quick recap of some of the latest rumors from around the Web: In a recent DC.Watch interview, Sugita Mr. Yukihiko from Olympus Imaging Development Division said that the company will focus […]

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Pentax K-5 II and K-30 DSLR cameras are now discontinued

The Pentax K-5 II and K-30 DSLR cameras are now listed as discontinued at B&H. The Pentax K-5 IIs version (without AA filter) is still available. The K-30 was announced in May 2012, the K-5 II came out in September 2012. The current Pentax DSLR lineup consists of the K-3 and K-50:

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What else is new?

→ Ricoh GR limited edition camera now in stock. → Adobe Lightroom 5.3 and Camera Raw 8.3 are now available for download: Lightroom 5.3: Mac | Windows. Camera Raw 8.3: Mac | Windows → Check out this DYI interchangeable lens camera. → “One Hand Snap” concept would let you use a camera with just your left hand → Nolab Digital Super 8 cartridge will turn your old […]

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What else is new?

→ A new TFX-02 12mm f/7.4 fisheye lens for Fujifilm X mount was announced in Japan (¥25,000, around $250). The dimensions are: 65 × 58.5mm, weight: 220g.

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Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition camera now shipping

The Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition DSLRE camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H.

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