Sony quietly announced a new DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM II lens which is now sold as as a kit lens with the Sony Alpha SLT-A65 camera. A new Tokina 11-16mm cinema lens is coming in September, the price is expected to be under $2000. Pentax Japan announced a company name change: “Pentax Ricoh” from now on […]
With the introduction of the Q7 mirrorless camera, Pentax also announced the limited edition “Complete Kit” in Japan that contains seven Q lenses, PL filter and a camera bag. Only 1000 kits will be produced. Pentax also announced a white version of their WG-3 waterproof, coldproof, shockproof and dustproof camera.
Pentax announced three new cameras – two DSLR and one mirrorless models: Pentax K-500 16.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor PRIME M Image Processing Engine 3.0″ 921k-Dot LCD Monitor Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps SAFOX IXi+ Autofocus System Continuous Shooting Up to 6 fps In-Camera Shake Reduction System In-Camera HDR and RAW Image Processing Four […]
Digicame-info published the detailed specifications of the upcoming Pentax Q7 mirrorless camera that will be announced in the next 24 hours: 12.4 million pixel 1/1.7 type CMOS sensor effective New high-speed image processing engine “Q ENGINE” Possible focusing even EV0 ranging area of 25 division, AF performance is improved AF ISO sensitivity 100-12800 30 seconds to 1/2000 second shutter […]
Those are the first leaked images of the upcoming Pentax Q7 mirrorless camera that will have a larger 1/1.7″ sensor:
Pentax will announce the K-50 DSLR in the next few days. The camera will start shipping on or around July 5th, 2013. You can see the detailed specifications here. The K-50 will be available in 6 different colors. Pentax is also rumored to announce the Q7 mirrorless camera that will have a 1/1.7 inch sensor. […]
The French website digit-photo has a listing for a new Pentax K-50 DSLR camera priced at €699. The main specs are: 16.28MP CMOS APS-C sensor Built-in image stabilization Full HD video ISO up to 51,200 6fps Max shutter speed of 1/6000 3″ LCD screen 100% viewfinder coverage Lithium-ion or AA batteries power Weather sealed body Here is the Google translation of the camera’s […]
Lens Old Price New Price Increase DA 14mm f/2.8 $710 $950 $240 FA 35mm f/2 $400 $600 $200 FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited $585 $750 $165 D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro $450 $600 $150 FA 50mm f/1.4 $360 $450 $90 FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited $800 $1050 $250 DA 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 $530 $650 $120 DA 12-24mm f/4 […]
In a recent interview, the Managing Director and General Manager of Pentax Ricoh China made some interesting statement, including the development of a new professional APS-C based Pentax camera. Mr. Tomoyoshi Shibata also confirmed that Pentax is working on a full frame DSLR camera that will be different than anything else available today. Via PCPop
Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas corporation announced 15 new colors and finishes for their K-30 DSLR camera:
