Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

2016 TIPA best full frame DSLR camera award: Pentax K-1

By admin | Published: April 18, 2016

TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) awarded the Pentax K-1 as the winner in the best full frame DSLR camera:

Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1)

By admin | Published: April 12, 2016

Ricoh has a new patent application filed in Japan for a 200mm f/2.8 ED IF DC full frame lens (most likely designed for the Pentax K-1):

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Pentax K-1 to be released on April 28

By admin | Published: April 12, 2016

The full frame Pentax K-1 DSLR camera will start shipping in Japan on April 28th. For the US Amazon lists the release date as April 25th:

B&H and Adorama have a shipping date as early May (both stores will be closed for Passover from April 22 till April 30).

The following new Pentax products will also start shipping on April 28th:

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Venus Optics Laowa 105mm f/2 for Pentax K mount now available for pre-oder

By admin | Published: April 10, 2016

The Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens for Pentax K mount is now available for pre-oder at B&H. The price is $699. The shipping date is not specified.

Additional information (MTF chart and lens design):

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Pentax K-1 may start shipping earlier

By admin | Published: April 9, 2016

Forum member BrAtClIF visited the Ricoh Imaging headquarters in Denver yesterday and learned that the K-1 may be…

Posted by Pentax Forums on Friday, April 8, 2016

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