Pentax + Ricoh news and more

The previously rumored/leaked Pentax KF DSLR camera is now officially announced. The new model is a replacement for the current Pentax K-70. Pre-orders are coming soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon. Here are the details:

Update – pre-order links: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Koch | Erhardt | WEX

• A 12.5% increase in LCD resolution of the Vari-Angle LCD monitor to 1,037,000 dots (up from 921K dots)
• Three new custom image modes: SATOBI, which produces colors similar to those popular in the groovy 60s and 70s, with cyan-tinged blues, subdued yellows and faded reds; plus two special-edition image modes: KYUSHU and KATEN.
• Weight at 625g (v. 628 for K-70) due to internal component changes. Same rugged, durability in magnesium-alloy chassis.
• The battery charger is different from the one included with K-70; it now includes a USB to USB-C connection (similar to K-3 III, which uses USB-C).
• Utility software, which used to be on CD, is now in the camera.

Key features of the Pentax KF:

• 24.24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• Built-in PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism
• ISO AUTO/100 to 102400
• Shutter speed up to 1/6000 second
• RAW, JPEG, and DCF2.0 compliant
• Hybrid AF system
• Full HD and HD video
• Recording up to 25 minutes or 4GB
• Clear-view optical viewfinder
• Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor
• Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
• Wireless LAN connection for smartphone operation
• Built-in stereo microphone
• USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D), stereo microphone input, and cable switch input
• Dustproof, weather-resistant body

Additional information:

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Ricoh will announce a new Pentax KF DSLR camera. The Pentax KF will be available in three different colors (some limited editions):

• Black
• Crystal White (limited to 700 units)
• Crystal Blue (limited to 700 units)

The Pentax KF kit will come with the 18-55WR lens. The Japanese pricing will be:

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