Category Archives: Pentax

13 Pentax 645 medium format FA lenses coming to the US

By PR admin | Published: April 13, 2014

In addition to the new 645z camera that is rumored to be announced tomorrow, Pentax will also introduce 13 FA series 645 lenses to the US market. The new lenses are already listed with prices on the B&H website:

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Pentax 645z detailed specifications

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2014

The detailed specifications of the Pentax 645z medium format camera leaked online – here is the short version (full specs after the break): 52.99MP CMOS without AA filter (51.4Mp effectively, 8265 x 6192 pixel) ISO 100 – 204,800 SAFOX11 AF system, 27 point (25 cross type), LW -3 – +18 3.2″ LCD screen: 3:2 ratio, 1,037,000 dots […]

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Additional Pentax 645z pictures leaked online

By PR admin | Published: April 12, 2014

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

By PR admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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

By PR admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2014

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

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2014

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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