Category Archives: Pentax

Additional Pentax 645z pictures leaked online

Here are some additional pictures of the upcoming Pentax 645z medium format camera – it looks pretty identical to the previous 645 model. The full detailed specifications can be found here. Additional images after the break:

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Pentax 645z medium format camera US price: $8,500

A quick update on my post from yesterday – the US price of the Pentax 645z medium format camera will be $8,496.95. FIY: the previous 645 version costed $10,000 when it was announced back in 2010 (now it is listed for $6,996.95).

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The new Pentax 645z medium format camera will shoot 4k video, announcement on April 14th

In addition to full HD (1920×1080 @ 60i and 30p in H.264), the upcoming Pentax 645z medium format camera will also have 4k video recording capabilities (3840 x 2160).

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Ricoh introduces a limited edition Pentax Q7 camera kit with four lenses

New Pentax Q7 limited edition set with four lenses: New Pentax Q7 Kit Features Four High-Performance Lenses, Special Accessories and Exclusive Packaging DENVER, CO, April 2, 2014 – Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation  (Ricoh Imaging) is pleased to announce the PENTAX Q7 Premium Kit, featuring the world smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera system, four high-performance lenses and […]

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Pentax Z medium format camera countdown teaser

Ricoh China has started a countdown teaser for the announcement of a new Z camera which I believe is the replacement of the Pentax 645 mediums format camera that was announced in February:

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What else is new?

→ Most of the Pentax Q10 mirrorless cameras are now listed as discontinued. → Pentax Multi Mount is a replacement mount plate that allows you to use Nikon F-mount, Olympus OM-mount, Contax or Yashica C/Y-mount and Konica AR-mount lenses to Pentax DSLR cameras. → New Super 8mm-style digital camera. → Canon Interview: “We don’t see the smartphone as an […]

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Pentax 645D II specifications and price report from CP+

DC.Watch published another report from the CP+ show in Japan on the specifications and price of the new Pentax 645D II medium format camera:

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New 2014 Pentax K-mount lens roadmap published with a new 70-200mm lens

Pentax published a n updated K-mount lens roadmap on Facebook with a new 70-200mm lens listed to be announced in the future.

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