Deal of the day: Pentax AF200FG flash is now 50% off

By admin | Published: August 10, 2016
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For a limited time the Pentax AF200FG flash is $69 off with free shipping (new price: $69.95, original price: $139). The main specs are:

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Firmware update v1.10 for Pentax K-70 released

By admin | Published: August 10, 2016
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Ricoh released another firmware update v1.10 for the Pentax K-70 DSLR camera. Here is the changelog:

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Metz released firmware update that will make their Mecablitz flashes compatible with the Pentax K-1 camera

By admin | Published: August 9, 2016
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Metz released new firmware updates that will make their Mecablitz 44 AF-1, 48 AF-1, 50 AF-1, 58 AF-1 und 58 AF-2 flashes compatible with the Pentax K-1 DSLR camera. Here is the translated press release:

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New advisory: some Sigma lenses could also scratch the Pentax K-70 camera

By admin | Published: August 9, 2016
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Today Sigma issued a new advisory that some of their lenses for Pentax K mount could leave a “small scratch” when attached to the new Pentax K-70 camera. Similar issue was also reported with the K-1 camera. Here is the full press text with the list of lenses:

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New: Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC full frame lens for Pentax K mount

By admin | Published: August 8, 2016
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Samyang announced a new 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC full frame lens for Pentax K mount. The US pricing is not yet announced, in Europe the suggested retail prices are EUR 499 for 20mm f/1.8 photo version and EUR 549 for 20mm T1.9 cine lens.

Additional information on the new lens can be found here.

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Ricoh released firmware updates for the Pentax K-S1, K-S2, K-3 II and K-1 cameras

By admin | Published: August 8, 2016
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Last week Ricoh released firmware updates for the Pentax K-S1, K-S2, K-3 II and K-1 cameras that bring compatibility with thew new KAF4 lens mount (electromagnetic diaphragm control system):

  • Corresponded to [KAF4 lens mount] that is equipped with an electromagnetic diaphragm control system.
    Enable new lens HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mmF4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE to shoot stable by updating firmware.
  • Improved stability for general performance.

Download links:

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Ricoh survey: your interest on Pentax K-mount lenses

By admin | Published: August 1, 2016
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Ricoh launched a new survey where the company asks about K-lenses and camera’s capabilities/needs. The survey can be access here.

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