Pentax K-1 at the CP+ show

By admin | Published: February 26, 2016

Pentax K-1 at CP+ show Pentax K-1 at CP+ show 3 Pentax K-1 at CP+ show 2 Pentax K-1 at CP+ show 4
Richard Haw has a write-up on his visit to the Ricoh/Pentax booth at the CP+ show in Japan.

Pentax K-1 videos from the CP+ show in Japan:

Read More »

Posted in Pentax K-1 | Tagged | 5 Comments

2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmap

By admin | Published: February 25, 2016

New 2016 Pentax K mount lens roadmaps were on display at the CP+ show in Japan. First is the Pentax K mount D FA lens roadmap (click for larger view):

Pentax K mount D FA lens roadmap

Pentax K-mount lens compatible with 35mm full frame format:

Read More »

Posted in Pentax lenses | Tagged | 6 Comments

The new Ricoh GM-1 macro conversion lens is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: February 24, 2016

Ricoh-GR-II-macro-conversion-lens-GM-1
Ricoh-GR-II-camera-with-GM-1-macro-conversion-lens
The new Ricoh GM-1 macro conversion lens is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama.

Ricoh GM-1 specifications:

Read More »

Posted in Accessories, Ricoh GR | Tagged | Leave a comment

The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens will start shipping next month

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

HD-Pentax-D-FA-70-200mm-f2.8ED-DC-AW-lens
After several delays, Ricoh finally announced the release date of the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens: March 18th, 2016. The US price of the lens is $2,296.9. Adorama and B&H are now taking pre-orders.

HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens features and specifications:

Read More »

Posted in Pentax lenses | Tagged | 3 Comments

New Pentax K-3 II Silver Limited Edition camera announced

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Pentax-K-3-II-Silver-Limited-Edition-camera
Pentax-K-3-II-Silver-Limited-Edition-camera-back
To commemorate Ricoh’s 80th anniversary, the company released a new Pentax K-3 II Silver edition camera. Only 500 pieces will be produced worldwide. The K-3 II Silver edition has a special silver-color coating on top of the magnesium-alloy camera body:

“In order to give a more elegant, high-grade appearance to this exclusive model, its surface features is not the original glossy finish, but a high-class textured finish, which requires a more sophisticated quality control process during production.” (Google translation)

The product box has been exclusively designed box/packaging. The camera’s specifications are the same as the original Pentax K-3 II model.

Press release:

Read More »

Posted in Pentax K-3 | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Ricoh WG-M2 action camera with 4k video announced

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Ricoh WG-M2 action camera 4 Ricoh WG-M2 action camera 3 Ricoh WG-M2 action camera 2 Ricoh WG-M2 action camera
The previously rumored Ricoh WG-M2 action camera with 4k video is now officially announced. The price is $299,95 (available also in silver). The main features are:

  • Ultra-wide angle 204°lens
  • Waterproof up to 20 meters (no housing required)
  • Shock-resistant up to 2 meters (6.5′)
  • Cold-proof down to 14° Fahrenheit
  • Waterproof down to 65′
  • 7 selectable video effect modes
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • UHD 4K Video at 30 fps (100 Mbps)
  • 1080p at 60 fps / 720p at 120 fps
  • 8MP Photos in Bursts up to 8 fps
  • 1.5″ LCD
  • See also the available accessories

Additional video Features:

Read More »

Posted in Ricoh action cameras | Tagged | 5 Comments

Pentax K-1 camera size comparison

By admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Pentax-K-1-DSLR-camera-full-frame
Here are few size comparisons of the new Pentax K-1 camera with other full frame models from different manufactures and the K-3:

Read More »

Posted in Pentax K-1 | 9 Comments