Pentax K-1 Mark II firmware update version 1.02 released

By admin | Published: May 23, 2018


Today Ricoh released firmware update version 1.02 for the Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera:

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Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Pentax K-mount to start shipping next week

By admin | Published: May 23, 2018


The new Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Pentax K-mount is now available for pre-order at the official Laowa website and at B&H. Shipping is expected to start at the end of the month.

Additional information on the Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens including sample photos, technical specifications, MTF charts and more can be found at PhotoRumors.com:

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New: Fotodiox TLT ROKR tilt-shift lens adapters for Pentax 6×7 medium format lenses

By admin | Published: May 17, 2018


Fotodiox has a new line of TLT ROKR tilt-shift lens adapters designed for Pentax 6×7 medium format lenses (check pricing and availability at Amazon).

The TLT ROKR adapters are available for Nikon, Sony E-mount, Sony A-mount, Fuji X-mount and Canon EOS cameras and allow you to turn a medium format Pentax 6×7 lens into a tilt-shift lens:

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PhotonsToPhotos published their sensor test results for the Pentax K-1 Mark II, KP and K-S1 DSLR camera

By admin | Published: May 16, 2018


PhotonsToPhotos published their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-1 Mark II ($1,996.95), Pentax KP ($896.95) and Pentax K-S1 (already discontinued) DSLR cameras – here are a few comparisons screenshots (click for larger view):

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Four software development kits to be released, for the remote operation of Pentax DSLR cameras via smartphones or personal computers

By admin | Published: May 15, 2018


Ricoh to release four software development kits for the remote operation of Pentax DSLR cameras via smartphones or personal computers:

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The Pentax K-1 upgrade service: detailed description of the different steps with pictures

By admin | Published: May 14, 2018


DC.Watch published a detailed description of the different steps with pictures of the Pentax K-1 ⇒ K-1 Mark II upgrade process:

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Using Pentax mount Sigma lenses on the Pentax K-1 Mark II camera

By admin | Published: May 13, 2018


Sigma issued an update on using Pentax mount Sigma lenses on the new Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera (the issue was already previously reported for the K-1):

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