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Pentax Digital Camera Utility 5.5.1 released

By admin | Published: May 14, 2016

Few days ago Ricoh released Pentax Digital Camera Utility version 5.5.1 (download links: Mac | Windows) with the following changes:

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Ricoh WG-M1 and Pentax Q-S1 no longer in production

By admin | Published: May 13, 2016

The Japanese store Yaotomi Camera twitted that the Ricoh WG-M1 (replaced by the WG-M2) and the Pentax Q-S1 cameras are no longer in production:

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Pentax 645D camera listed as discontinued

By admin | Published: May 11, 2016

The Pentax 645D medium format camera is listed as discontinued at B&H (the last price was $3,399 back in January): Adorama and Amazon still have the 645D in stock. The Pentax 645Z is currently listed for $6,996.95. A new Pentax medium format camera with a 100MP sensor is rumored to be announced at Photokina this year (September).

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Some Sigma lenses could leave scratch on the Pentax K-1 camera body

By admin | Published: May 11, 2016

This just in from Sigma – some Sigma lenses could leave a small scratch on the Pentax K-1 camera body:

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Deal of the day: smc Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR macro lens now $180 off

By admin | Published: May 9, 2016

For a limited time the smc Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 WR macro lens is $180 off at B&H. This offer is valid till May 10th. Lens technical specifications:

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Dpreview: “Pentax K-1’s Pixel Shift challenges medium-format dynamic range”

By admin | Published: May 9, 2016

Today Dpreview published an interesting article called “Pentax K-1’s Pixel Shift challenges medium-format dynamic range“:

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Pentax D-BG6 battery grip for K-1 camera now in stock

By admin | Published: May 6, 2016

Quick in-stock alert: the Pentax D-BG6 battery grip for K-1 camera is currently in stock at B&H. Additional information:

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