Category Archives: Pentax

This is the new Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 AL (IF) SDM AW lens

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

This is the Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 AL (IF) SDM AW lens ($4,999.95). Read more details at bhphotovideo.com:

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Pentax will announce their 2012 plans at the CP+ show, here are the details

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Those are the new products for 2012 Pentax is expected to announce at the CP+ show in Japan this week (Google translated): Pentax smc DA 645 25 mm / 4.0: NEW RELEASE No, but suitable only as a DA lens. First delivery in April 2012 probably. Pentax smc D FA 645 90mm / 2.8:  Lightweight telephoto […]

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Pentax Optio WG-2 rugged camera announced

By PR admin | Published: February 7, 2012

Pentax announced the previously rumored Option WG-2 rugged camera. The new version is waterproof to 40 feet, has a new 16MP sensor and can shoots 1080p video. The lens has 6 built-in LED lights. The WG-2 GPS model has improved battery life. The price is $349.95 for the regular and $399.95 for the GPS version.

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Pentax Optio WG-2 water/dust/cold/shock/proof camera leaked

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2012

Adorama has a listing on their website for a Pentax Optio WG-2 water/dust/cold/shock/proof camera. 16MP waterproof/shock proof Price with GPS: $399 Price without GPS: $349 Available colors: red, white, black Via PentaxForum

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Pentax K-01 poll: love it or hate it?

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2012

Just curious to find out your opinion on the new Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera in this poll: Pentax K-01

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Pentax K-mount lens roadmap for 2012 and 2013

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2012

Pentax published their K-mount lens roadmap for 2012-2013. Here are the approximate focal lengths of the expected lenses: 50mm DA standard lens (2012) 18-200 DA high magnification zoom lens (2012) 12-28mm DA wide zoom (2013) 24-38mm DA zoom limited lens (2013) 120-380mm DA tele zoom (2013) 18-85mm DA zoom lens (2013) DA AF RC 1.4x teleconverter (2013)

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Pentax K-01 now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2012

The Pentax K-01 is now available for pre-order at B&H. Here are the Amazon and Adorama listings: Pentax K-01 with 40mm f/2.8 lens (black) Pentax K-01 with 40mm f/2.8 lens (white) Pentax K-01 with 40mm f/2.8 lens (yellow)

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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Corporation introduces Pentax K-01 designed by Marc Newson

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2012

DENVER, CO February 2, 2012…When is a camera more than a photographer’s tool?  The answer is when it’s an object designed by Marc Newson, one of the most acclaimed and influential contemporary designers. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION introduces the Marc Newson designed PENTAX K-01* interchangeable lens camera (ILC).  The new PENTAX K-01 is another bold effort […]

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Pentax K-01 almost announced

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2012

I have been reporting rumors about a second Pentax APS-C sensor mirrorless camera for almost a year now and today the K-01 is finally official. I am pretty sure that this camera was initially scheduled for a 2011 announcement, but Ricoh’s acquisition of Pentax delayed the release. Here is the B&H press release for the K-01, they already have listed […]

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Pentax K-01 picture leaked, DA 40mm f/2.8 XS lens specs (UPDATED)

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2012

Th0se are the first pictures of the Pentax K-01 from the the Chinese forum xitek:

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