Phottix announces Odin II TTL trigger for Pentax


Phottix announces Odin II TTL trigger for Pentax cameras. Here are the details (US pricing not yet available):

Technical Specifications

Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Range: 328ft (100m)
Channels: 32
Groups: 5 (A/B/C/D/E)
High Speed Sync: Supported – up to 1/8000s on compatible cameras
Exposure Control System: TTL and manual (1/1-1/128,1/3 stop increment)
Digital ID: 0000-9999
Flash Ratio Control: 8:1-1:1-1:8
Flash Exposure Compensation: -3.0 to +3.0, 1/3 stop increment
Power Source: 2 x AA alkaline batteries or AA NI-MH batteries
AF Assist Light: Yes on compatible cameras
Second Curtain Sync: Yes
Firmware Upgradeable: Yes via USB
Compatible Cameras: K-1, K-5, K-7,645Z
Compatible Phottix Stobes: Indra 500 TTL*, Juno Flash
Compatible Phottix Receivers: Odin, Strato II, Atlas II and Ares I (Channels 1-4 Manual only)

Full press release:

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New: Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra full frame macro lens for Pentax K-mount


The new Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra full frame macro lens will be available also for Pentax K-mount:

Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens announced

Venus Optics Laowa lenses are sold at B&H.

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Ricoh’s booth at the 2018 CP+ show in Japan


Ricoh Imaging released a new picture of their booth at the 2018 CP+ show in Japan (March 1-4):


The big question is what is under the glass case in the very front next to the lens display under the K-1 II poster:


Here is the previous Ricoh CP+ booth – they did not have the glass display:

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Pentax deals for the 2018 WPPI show



The B&H Photo specials for the 2018 WPPI show are now live and include some new Pentax offers:

  • The Pentax KP will come with a free lens
  • Free battery grip with the Pentax K1 II
  • $2000 off the Pentax 645Z

You may need coupon code “BHWPPI18” to get some of the discounts.

Via PhotoRumors

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HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens = Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens?


The HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens that was announced last year looks very similar to the upcoming/rumored/leaked Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens – see this overlay:


The specifications are also identical:

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The day after: Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera additional coverage


Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera additional coverage

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Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera officially announced

 

The previously rumored Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera is now officially announced

Here are the main improvements over the previous K-1 version:

  • Improved AF tracking algorithms
  • ISO extended to 819,200
  • Better color reproduction (especially blues and greens)
  • Pixel Shift Resolution System II – you can use high-res mode without a tripod
  • Added Bluetooth support

Basic specifications:

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