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Ricoh’s patent for contrast AF by the AE sensor

By admin | Published: January 26, 2016

Ricoh filed a patent for contrast AF by the AE sensor in order to achieve accurate AF without using live view. Additional information available at Egami (Google translation).

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Pentax 645Z medium format camera cutaway

By admin | Published: January 25, 2016

This is how the $7,000 Pentax 645Z medium format digital camera looks like on the inside (picture taken at the 2015 CP+ show in Japan, image credit: Morio via Petapixel). More Pentax cutaway cameras can be found here.

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Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera rumored to be announced on February 18th

By admin | Published: January 23, 2016

The Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera is rumored to be announced on February 18th, 2016. Some of the previously reported rumors point to a 36MP sensor, no 4k video and SR (Super-Resolution) mode in the K-1. Update: the price is rumored to be between €1,999 and €2,300.

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Pentax smc FA 43mm f/1.9 limited series lens listed as discontinued

By admin | Published: January 23, 2016

The Pentax smc FA 43mm f/1.9 limited series lens is currently listed as discontinued at B&H. I could not find the black version of the lens either. More info on the Pentax smc FA 43mm f/1.9 lens can be found here.

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New savings on Sigma lenses for Pentax

By admin | Published: January 21, 2016

Sigma introduced new rebates on several of their lenses for Pentax mount. Free expedited shipping included. Some lenses also offer 4% back in rewards.

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Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Pentax tested at DxOMark

By admin | Published: January 20, 2016

Today DxOMark published their test results for the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC lens for Pentax mount ($269):

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New instant savings on the Pentax 15mm f/4 ED AL and 50mm f/2.8 macro lenses

By admin | Published: January 20, 2016

New instant savings on two Pentax lenses: Pentax HD DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited lens: now $146.42 off Pentax smc P-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens: now $83.95 off

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