Tag Archives: Pentax EVIL

In an interview published by dpreview, Pentax said that they have not ruled out a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera: “If a product makes sense, and is feasible economically, we’ll come out with it”. Here is some interesting information I received: Pentax is currently working on two different cameras with interchangeable lenses. The first one will be a digital version of the […]

This picture of Pentax equipment found on flickr is showing a new Pentax A* 135mm f/1.8 lens. Here is a close-up of the lens: For comparison, this is how the old Pentax A* 135mm f/1.8 lens looks like (image source: eBay):

This post is not to report a rumor, but to debunk a rumor (I got multiple email from readers). Dpnet listed those Pentax EVIL specs on their website: New APS-C 14 million pixel sensor Body image stabilization, the first SR with APS-C single power Flip-type LCD viewfinder screen HD video capture features I have hard believing […]

Another one from the PentaxForum – this is how Pentax Imaging Technical Support answered to an email question about a possible EVIL camera from Pentax: “Thank you for contacting Pentax. As mirror-less camera categories are showing strong growth, we too are examining the possibility of producing this type of camera. And if we are to release such products, […]

On page 2 of this CitiGroup report about Hoya (the owner of Pentax), you will see the following sentence: “Hoya plans to release a mirrorless camera under Pentax brand that is distinct from models already on the market.” No further information is provided. It is really weird that a financial corporation like CitiGroup would report rumors […]

AmateurPhotographer seems to think that Pentax is working on EVIL camera: “Pentax engineers are continuing to pursue the possibility of launching a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, as the firm points to an ‘exciting’ few months ahead.” From AP’s recent interview with Pentax UK product co-ordinator Stephen Sanderson: “It’s quite clear that we don’t want to be […]