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New Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera teaser

By admin | Published: February 12, 2016

      A new Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera teaser was published today where they talked about long tele zoom lenses and shake reduction mechanism (see the latest rumored specifications here):

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Ricoh’s patent for a lens cap with a lock mechanism

By admin | Published: February 10, 2016

Ricoh has a new patent application for a lens cap with a lock mechanism – in order to remove it, you have to pinch the two release handles and in addition press the lock mechanism button on the front that also serves as a manufacturer logo. Via Egami

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Ricoh Theta S 360 video now compatible with Spinnable

By admin | Published: February 10, 2016

Today Ricoh issues a press release to announce a strategic alliance with Spinnable for their Theta S 360 cameras:

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HD Pentax D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW lens: now $812 off

By admin | Published: February 9, 2016

Another big lens price drop (part of the current instant savings): the HD Pentax D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 DC AW lens is currently $812.63 off with free expedited shipping. The full list of Pentax lenses with instant savings can be found here.

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Deal of the day: HD Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL limited lens now $147 off

By admin | Published: February 8, 2016

The HD Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL limited lens is now $147 off at B&H with free expedited shipping (available also in silver).

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Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera: price and kit lens info

By admin | Published: February 8, 2016

      I received a tip that the European price of the upcoming Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera is confirmed at €1,999 (previous rumors indicated €1,999-2,299 price range). The price quoted is for the body-only SKU. The K-1 kit zoom will be sold with the 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. A new HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 […]

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Deal of the day: Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens for $89.89

By admin | Published: February 4, 2016

B&H currently has the Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens for $89.89 with  (instant savings: $27.06). The price on Amazon is $88.22, Adorama has it for $90.90.

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