Photo Rumors

Hasselblad announces H5D Series, new HCD 4.8/24mm lens

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2012

Hasselblad announced their new H5D series medium format cameras. Some of the improvements are:

New compressed RAW files for faster and smoother workflow
Even better focus correction with True Focus II
Print-ready JPEG mode for quick preview and printing
New Camera Configurator
New improved grip surface
Larger and more ergonomic buttons
Larger, easier to read display style
New menu and graphics design
New programmable buttons
New and improved weather sealing
New, more durable eye cup
New sensor unit safety lock
New and faster processors for more rapid internal communication
Support for new capture modes
New and more accurate focus algorithms
New motor drive algorithms

Hasselblad also announced a new HCD 4.8/24mm lens:

Hasselblad still has a press conference scheduled for September 18th where we may see more interesting products. Read More »

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Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs officially announced

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Pentax K-5 II DSLR camera is now officially announced. The price is $1199 for body only, $1399 for 18-55mm kit and $1599 for 18-135mm kit. The specs at a glance:

16.3 MP CMOS Sensor
11 Point SAFOX X Autofocus System
3.0″ Air-Gap-Free LCD w/ 921k Dots
1080p HD Video w/ External Mic Jack
High Sensitivity 80-51200 ISO Range
Body-based Shake Reduction (SR) System
Fully Weather Sealed and Coldproof
7 FPS and 1/8000 Maximum Shutter Speed
HDMI Output for Stills, Video and Sound

Pentax K-5 IIs (without the anti-aliasing filter) will start shipping in October for $1,299.95 (body only).
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Pentax Q10, 15-45mm f/2.8 lens and K to Q mount adapter announced

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

All previously rumored new Pentax Q products are now officially announced. The Pentax Q10 is priced at $599 (available also in red). The main specifications are:

12.4MP Backlit 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
PENTAX Q-Mount Lens System
27.5-83mm (35mm equiv) 3x Zoom Lens
3.0″ LCD Display
RAW and JPEG Photos
Full HD 1080p Video at 30fps
Micro HDMI Port
Built-in Pop-Up Flash
Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction

Pentax 06 15-45mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom lens specs (price: $299):

Equivalent to 83-249mm in 35mm Format
Pentax Q-Mount
f/2.8 Max Aperture Throughout Zoom Range
Quick-Shift Focus System
Compact and Lightweight Design

Pentax Adapter Q to K-mount specs ($249):

Adapt K-mount Lenses to Q-mount Cameras
Multiplies Focal Length by 5.5x
Built-In Mechanical Shutter
Rolling Shutter and Shake Reduction
Manual Aperture Control Possible

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Pentax smc DA 18-270mm f/3.5-5.6 ED SDM and Pentax HD DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW lenses announced

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Pentax announced also a new zoom and telephoto lenses for K-mount DSLR cameras.

Pentax smc DA 18-270mm f/3.5-5.6 ED SDM specs (price: $799.95):

15x Zoom Range From Wide to Telephoto
Equivalent to 27.5-414mm in 35mm Format
SDM AF System for Fast, Quiet Focusing
Compatible with Pentax K-Mount Cameras

Pentax HD DA 560mm f/5.6 ED AW specs (price: $6,999.95):

Equivalent to 859mm in 35mm Format
Compatible with Pentax K-Mount
HD and SP Coatings Improve Image Clarity
ED Elements Reduce Chromatic Aberration
Drop-In 40.5mm Circular Polarizer
DC Motor for Smooth Autofocus

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Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm f/2.8 ED AW SR medium format lens

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Pentax announced one macro lens for their 645 medium format cameras.

Pentax HD D FA 645 Macro 90mm f/2.8 ED AW SR lens specs (price: $4,499.95):

Medium-Length Macro Lens for Pentax 645
Fast f/2.8 Maximum Aperture
Quick-Shift Focus System
HD and Aero Bright Lens Coatings
Weather Resistant Construction

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Pentax announces exclusive HD coating lens technology

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Comparison between conventional multi-layer coatings and HD Coating

Some of the newly released Pentax lenses have a new “exclusive HD coating technology” that offers improved light transmittance and a much lower refractive index. In their press release Pentax promises 50% reduction of reflections in the visible spectrum:

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Latest Pentax updates

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Detailed specs of the Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens (Google translation):

Employ an optical system similar to astronomical telescope, descriptive power is very good, especially in the distance
Seven elements in 6 groups, 2 ED glass lens configuration sheet
HD coating of newly developed high transmittance than
The maximum diameter of 130.3mm, 521.7mm length
Squeeze nine wings (circular aperture)
Minimum focusing distance is 5.6m
0.1 times the rate of up to photographing field
Dust-proof and drip-proof structure, the sealing station 29 months
The plug-in filter 40.5mm

Back in 2011 Pentax showed a prototype of the K to Q mount adapter with integrated shutter in Japan. With this adapter you will be able to use K-mount lenses on the mirrorless Q cameras. The first image of the adapter was published in the 2012 Pentax lens roadmap, here are two new images:

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Pentax announcements today at 6pm

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Pentax will have their nine new product announcements today at around 6pm EST. You can find detailed information on all of the upcoming products in the Pentax category, or under the Pentax K-5 II, Pentax Q10 and Pentax 560mm f/5-6 lens tags. Check also the Photokina 2012 tag that contains information on many other rumored, soon to be announced products.

All Pentax related posts can be found also under the domain name pentaxrumors.com.

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First image of the Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2012

Several images of the upcoming Pentax products leaked on Facebook earlier today. The picture above shows the new Pentax DA 560mm f/5.6 lens which I already mentioned will be slightly different that the previously shown prototype:

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