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The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now shipping

As previously reported, the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now shipping. You can see the first sample photos on dpreview already. Check the availability at Adorama and B&H.

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The latest Ricoh patents

The latest Ricoh patents from Japan: → Ricoh has field a new patent applications in Japan for a lens with image stabilization and built-in low pass (AA) filter.

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Rumors: Ricoh wants to enter the mirrorless interchangeable camera market

The latest rumor I received is that Ricoh is planning to enter the mirrorless interchangeable camera market. This is not something that will happen soon – the plan for now is for 2018. The new product line is expected to be aimed at enthusiasts and professionals. A potential collaboration with another camera manufacturer is possible and Fuji […]

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3 days only: special on Pentax AF lenses – up to $800 off

B&H is having a special on Pentax AF lenses: instant savings up to $800 with free shipping in the US. Some medium format Pentax lenses are up to $500 off. This offer will expire on March 10th. The included lenses in this promotion are:

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Pentax K-1 Pixel Shift Resolution system demo videos

Few videos explaining and demonstrating the Pixel Shift Resolution mode found in the new Pentax K-1 camera:

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Top 10 PentaxRumors.com posts for February 2016

These are the top 10 most visited PentaxRumors posts for February, 2016:

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Rumors: Pentax K-1 pre-orders will be shipped with a free battery grip

I received a tip that all Pentax K-1 pre-orders will be shipped with a free D-BG6 battery grip ($199 value) similar to the free XQD card and reader that will come with the D5 (I would take this with a grain of salt, I am still in the process of establishing my Pentax/Ricoh sources of information). The Pentax […]

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