Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera officially announced

Ricoh GR II Silver Edition camera

Ricoh Imaging Unveils GR II Silver Edition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Ricoh Company, Ltd.

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR II Silver Edition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Ricoh Company, Ltd. This exclusive package consists of a silver-color edition of the GR II premium digital compact camera (launched in July 2015) and an exclusively designed camera case. It will be marketed in a limited quantity of 3,200 units worldwide.

The GR II is the smallest premium digital compact camera, offering digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) image quality with Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. The GR 18.3mm F2.8 lens is a compact, high-performance GR lens with a focal length of 28mm (in the 35 mm format). It also boasts a large, APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with approximately 16.2 effective megapixels.

Features of the GR II Silver Edition include:

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New Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera and GM-1 macro conversion lens to be announced this week

On March 18th Ricoh will announce a new GR II “Silver Edition” camera and a new macro conversion lens GM-1:
Ricoh GR II Silver Edition

Ricoh GR II Silver Edition

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Detailed Pentax K-1 camera specifications leaked online

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Here are the detailed specifications of the upcoming Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera:

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HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens specifications

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Here are the detailed specifications of the two upcoming Pentax lenses:

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First picture of the new HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens?

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Is this the first picture of the upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens that will be announced together with the K-1? (picture via Pentaxone)

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Pentax official announcement on February 18th (K-1, lenses, accessories, roadmap)

Pentax K-1 camera announcement date
The Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera will be announced on February 18th according to Pentax South Africa (same date as the rumors suggested 3 weeks ago):

“The Pentax full frame DSLR will be officially announced on 18 February. Watch this space for full details coming next Thursday.”

The dedicated battery grip D-BG6, HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR and HD Pentax-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR lenses and an updated roadmap will be announced on the same date.

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Two new lenses to be announced with the Pentax K-1

In addition to the press photos and technical specifications, Digicame-info also confirmed what I reported here on PentaxRumors a week ago – two additional lenses will be announced with the K-1 camera:

There will also be a new Pentax D-BG6 battery grip (see first picture).

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