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Ricoh updated their Pentax K-mount roadmaps

Ricoh updated their Pentax K-mount roadmaps (click for larger view): Pentax K-mount lens roadmap 2017 Pentax K-mount full frame lens roadmap

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The latest Pentax deals

B&H is offering some Pentax deals during the PhotoPlus Expo: Pentax K-1 with free batter grip Up to $500 off on selected Pentax lenses More PhotoPlus deals can be found at B&H and Adorama.

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Announced: HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW and HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 lenses

Ricoh officially announced the HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW and HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 lenses. Here is the full press release:

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Two new Pentax lenses to be announced soon: HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW & HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8

Shortly Ricoh will announce two new lenses: HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW HD PENTAX-DA ★ 11-18mm f/2.8 Via Nokishita

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The latest Ricoh patents (tilting sensor)

Ricoh has a new patent for a “photographing apparatus” with a tilting sensor that can focus on two objects at different distances with a tilting focal plane: The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus, and in particular relates to a photographing apparatus in which automatic tilt (automatic rotation) of an imaging plane (imaging surface […]

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Pentax K-1 is a 2018 German Design Award winner

The Pentax K-1 DSLR camera won a 2018 German Design Award in the category “Entertainment”:

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HD Pentax-DA 645 90-180mm or 80-160mm f/4.5ED AW SR lens patent filed in Japan

A new patent for a Pentax DA 645 80-160mm f/4.5 lens (four examples in the patent application) or a 90-180mm f/4.5 lens (two examples) was filed by Ricoh in Japan. The lens is stabilized (just like the 90mm macro).

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