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The new Red Raven 4k camera is priced at $6k

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2015

Update – The RED Raven camera is now officially announced. Additional information is available here:

The RED teaser from last week was for the new RAVEN camera that can shoot 4K at up to 120fps. Pricing starts from $6k. Additional information:

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Pictures and specs of the HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and Ricoh WG-40 camera

By PR admin | Published: September 24, 2015

The new HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm F2.8 ED SDM WR lens will be announced tomorrow (September 25). Here are the detailed specifications:

Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 group
3 ED elements, 1 anomalous dispersion aspherical element, 3 aspherical elements
Ultrasonic motor
Weather proof design
HD coating
Zoom lock lever
Quick Shift Focus (QSF)
Minimum focusing distance: 0.38m
Maximum magnification: 0.20x
Filter diameter: 82mm
9 circular diaphragm aperture blades
Maximum diameter: 88.5mm
Total length: 109.5mm
Weight: 787g (812g with lens hood)
Release date: October 16, 2015
Suggested retail price in Japan: 226,800 yen including tax (around $1,900)

Here are also the specs of the new ~~Pentax~~ Ricoh WG-40 waterproof camera (also to be announced tomorrow) that will replace the current WG-30 model:

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Next Pentax announcement: FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and WG-40 camera

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2015

Update: additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and WG-40 camera is available here.

An update on my earlier post on the upcoming Pentax announcement (most likely to take place this Friday):

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New Pentax lenses rumored for this Friday

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2015

New Pentax lenses are rumored to be announced this Friday – most likely full frame lenses for the upcoming DSLR camera and the a 24-70mm f/2.8 is a possibility. This rumor was posted on multiple forums and I am not sure about the reliability of the source.

Update: additional information on the new HD PENTAX-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR lens and WG-40 camera is available here.

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Sony Alpha a7s camera (grey market) now $1,699

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2015

Grey market Sony Alpha a7s cameras are now available for $1,699 on eBay. This is a new low price for that model – it was $100 more the last time I reported it. The original a7s price is $2,498, refurbished models are now $1,998.

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New ONA Black Collection camera bags launched

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2015

ONA launched a new Black Collection of camera bags that consist of three different models – Hamilton, Brixton and Camps Bay:

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Promote Control remote controller and USB Tether software now support the Panasonic GX8 camera

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2015

The Promote Control from Promote Systems now support the Panasonic GX8 camera. Promote Control is a pocket sized triggering and programming device that allows advanced HDR, TimeLapse and HDR TimeLapse sequences on the GX8. Here are few more features:

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New Petzvar 120mm f/4 lens with central leaf shutter for Hasselblad 500 cameras now on Kickstarter

By PR admin | Published: September 22, 2015

There is a new Kickstarter project for a Petzvar 120mm f/4 lens with central leaf shutter for Hasselblad 500 cameras. This is a second generation lens based on the first Petzvar 120mm f/3.8 version: