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Battle of the 50s: Fuji GFX vs. Canon 5DSR vs. Pentax 645z comparison (video)

By admin | Published: January 30, 2018

Sonder Creative posted a new video comparing three different 50MP cameras: Fuji GFX ($6,499.95), Canon 5DS R ($3,699) and Pentax 645z ($5,496.95):

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New Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera rumored online

By admin | Published: January 25, 2018

Ricoh is rumored to announce a new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera according to a report by the Japanese site Nokishita who has a long history of reporting reliable information on upcoming products. The Pentax K-1 was announced back in February 2016. The Pentax K-1 recently got a price drop ($1,779.95).

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Irix Blackstone lenses for Pentax K-mount are now 15% off

By admin | Published: January 23, 2018

Irix has a new 15% off savings on their 11mm & 15mm Blackstone lenses for Pentax K-mount until February 10th: B&H Photo Adorama Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon DE Amazon FR Amazon IT Update: in Europe only some stores are offering the 15% discount (with free shipping): Photo24.co.uk (UK, but ships to EU) Photo24.fr (France) Foto24.com (Spain) […]

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The Pentax K-1 DSLR camera is now $1,779.95

By admin | Published: January 22, 2018

Another price drop – the Pentax K-1 DSLR camera is now $1,779.95: B&H Photo Adorama Amazon

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The new HD PENTAX-D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens to be released soon

By admin | Published: January 20, 2018

Yaotomi Camera is a large Pentax-friendly camera store in Osaka. On their Twitter account, there is a tweet that suggests the new HD Pentax-D FA★ 50mm f/1,4 SDM AW lens will be released soon and will be available in time for the cherry blossom season, i.e. it should be on sale by mid-March. Thanks Mistral75!

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Interesting: Ricoh Japan changed Facebook and Twitter account to “Pentax by Ricoh Imaging”

By admin | Published: January 15, 2018

Today the Twitter and Facebook social media accounts of Ricoh Imaging Japan were changed to “Pentax by Ricoh Imaging“. This is an interesting development given the reports/rumors about Ricoh getting out of the camera business and potentially selling the Pentax brand.

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Ricoh announces plug-in partner program for Ricoh Theta V

By admin | Published: January 9, 2018

Ricoh announces Plug-in Partner Program for RICOH THETA V Launching spring 2018, initiative includes an online marketplace where third parties can upload and share their Android-based plug-ins for the popular consumer 360-degree camera LAS VEGAS (CES 2018, South Plaza, Booth #64704), January 8, 2018 – Ricoh today announced the RICOH THETA V Partner Program, which will […]

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