Category Archives: Pentax

New Pentax 645D medium format camera: pictures and some rumors

The upcoming Pentax 645D medium format camera is rumored to have the same 50MP Sony made CMOS sensor found in the recently announced Hasselblad H5D-50c and PhaseOne IQ250 models. In addition, the new 645D will most likely have video recording capabilities. Here are some pictures of the upcoming Pentax products that will be announced during CP+ next week: Pentax 645D […]

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Ricoh WG-4, WG-20, Pentax 1.4X converter announced, new 645D coming next week

Ricoh just announced the previously rumored compact cameras and teleconverter: Ricoh WG-20: press release Ricoh WG-4 & WG-4 GPS: press release | pre-order HD Pentax DA AF 1.4X AW rear converter: press release | pre-order In addition, there will be a new Pentax 645D 2014 medium format camera announced next week during the CP+ show: Medium-format digital SLR […]

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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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