Category Archives: Pentax

Nobody likes Pentax

By PR admin | Published: May 31, 2010

Bloomberg reports that Yutaka Yamanaka, the grandson of the Hoya Corp. founders is not happy with the $1billion purchase of Pentax and describes it as “overpriced” and “failure”. This is not really surprising and all stories about Hoya trying to sell Pentax are probably more than just a rumor (via pentaxforums). Another Pentax related rumor: […]

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Sony and Canon attempt to purchase Pentax?

By PR admin | Published: May 28, 2010

Canon and Sony may have tried to purchase Pentax at some point. Hoya’s CEO has indicated in the past that Pentax is for sell. Then there were some statements about a “deeper relationship” with Samsung. It is possible that at some point JVC attempted to buy Pentax – both companies denied it a month later. I […]

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Rayqual to offer Sony E mount adapters for Nikon, Pentax, Canon and Leica

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2010

Rayqual to offer Sony E mount adapters for Nikon, Pentax, Canon and Leica lenses. The adapters are expected to be available in July, 2010. For more details visit DC.watch. This will make the Sony NEX cameras comparable to the m4/3 system cameras that already have all kinds of adapters available.

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Pentax 645D updates

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2010

Update: Pentax 645D will be available in Australia (source). Pentax 645D is already listed in the camera selection drop down on the Pentax UK website – there is a rumor that the 645D could be coming to Europe this Summer: Check also the new Pentax 645D website (Japan) with some sample shots. Here is a […]

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Pentax price drop in Canada

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2010

Price reduction for the Pentax K-x kits and several Optio models is expected in Canada on Monday, May 17th (source). This is probably just a regular exchange rate adjustment. FYI: Nikon recently also reduced their prices in Canada.

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Pentax 645D delayed

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2010

The new release date is June 11, 2010: “HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division, the new medium-format digital SLR camera”PENTAX 645D” so now that we know you will be changed to June 11 release date. This product announcement since March 10, with your interest in our big release before our very popular venue. We are we […]

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First Pentax 645D is out

By PR admin | Published: May 6, 2010

Akihabaranews (more pictures available) got one of the first first Pentax 645D units for testing. Expect detailed report from them in the next two weeks. Amazon Japan list the 645D to be available on May 30th, 2010.

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