Category Archives: Pentax

Second mirrorless APS-C lens patent from Pentax: 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1

By PR admin | Published: June 13, 2012

In addition to the 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens from last week, Pentax filed another patent in Japan for a 18-70mm f/3.5-7.1 mirrorless APS-C lens:

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Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 mirrorless APS-C lens patent

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2012

Pentax filed a patent 2012-10830 in Japan for a 18-55mm f/3.5-6.7 lens (28-80mm equivalent) for APS-C mirrorless camera (like the K-01 or maybe for a new mirrorless model):

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Pentax to announce another rugged model and a new 360 degree digital camera

By PR admin | Published: May 30, 2012

In addition to the 645D replacement, another DSLR and a third mirrorless solution (after the Q and K-01), Pentax is also planning to announce an updated ultra-rugged WG camera and a completely new 360 degree digital camera – probably something similar to this Tamaggo 360° imager. The Pentax WG-2 was the last rugged, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and sh*tproof camera announced in February, 2012.

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Pentax “surprise” teaser for June 1st appears on Facebook

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2012

Pentax Spain posted on their Facebbook page another “surprise” teaser scheduled for June 1st, 2012. Some of the possibilities based on previous rumors are: New 645D medium format camera Another DSLR camera A new, cheaper mirrorless camera Just a local sales promotion

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2012

Canon invested £10 million in the UK based photo store chain Jessops. Fujifilm to end APS film sales this month. ITC says again that Apple and RIM don’t violate Kodak patent. Canon announces resolution of patent infringement disputes. Getty Images could be valued at $4 billion for a potential IPO.

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Pentax K-30 officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

The Pentax K-30 is now officially announced. The specs at a glance: Coldproof Large 3 inch LCD Low profile glass pentaprism viewfinder 6 frames per second continuous shooting Programmable front and rear e-dials In-camera HDR shooting modes Compact yet durable body 1080p video Live View focus peaking 77 segment metering system ISO speeds up to […]

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Additional Pentax K-30 images and specs

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012

Some more Pentax K-30 images found on pentaxone.fr. Here is a better resolution image of the different K-30 color variations (click for larger view):

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Pentax introduces SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2012
smc Pentax DA 50mm f/1.8 lens

Pentax announced the new SMC DA 50mm f/1.8 lens that was part of the 2012 roadmap. The new lens will cost $249.95 and will start shipping in July 2012: Compact, lightweight autofocus lens designed exclusively for PENTAX K-Mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras Denver, CO (May 21, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION today announces the introduction […]

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