Category Archives: Ricoh

This is the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (behind glass)

Adorama posted on their website several pictures of the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera. The prototype shown on displayed at the 2015 PhotoPlus Expo in NYC has more details than the previous version released few months ago (see this image and this prototype):

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HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens now in stock

The new HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US. Additional information on the lens can be found here.

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What else is new? (XQD cards, patents, DxOMark test results)

→ Lexar announced new XQD memory cards (prices: $616.99 for 128GB, $328.99 for 64GB and $177.99 for 32GB). → The Panasonic GX8 got tested by DxOMark. See the results here. → Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III Micro Four Thirds lens tested at DxOMark. → Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro lens for Sony mount tested at DxOMark. […]

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New slide leaked with Pentax full frame DSLR camera details

I received this new leaked slide (click for larger view) describing some of the main features of the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera:

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More Pentax full frame DSLR camera rumors

A Xitek forum member claims that he had beta tested the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera. Here are few details:

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Ricoh announced a new limited edition GR II camera kit

Ricoh Japan announced a new limited edition GR II camera kit to celebrate the 10 years anniversary of the GR product line. Only 1,200 kits will be produced. The price was not announced (update: the UK price is £999.99). Shipping will start on October 23rd. The Ricoh limited edition GR II kit includes:

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Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap

Ricoh published an updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap. Three more new lenses are expected to be announced in the “2015 or later” timeframe:

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HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens announced (Tamron design?)

Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens. The US price of the lens is $1,299.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). As some readers already noticed, the new Pentax lens is completely identical to this Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di USD lens and I don’t think this is a […]

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