Ricoh at 2016 CES: focus on all things Theta

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This is from Ricoh’s Facebook page:

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Deal: Pentax K-3 II camera bundle for $684

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BuyDig currently has a Pentax K-3 II DSLR camera bundle for $684. Use coupon code “HOLIDAYDIG15” to get the final price down to $684 with free shipping. The bundle includes:

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Ricoh/Pentax phase detection AF patent

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Ricoh filed a new patent in Japan for a phase detection AF that could be used to ensure precise AF during video/live view.

Via Egami

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New Pentax full frame DSLR camera teaser

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Pentax published a new teaser for their upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera:

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Pentax 645z scored 101 at DxOMark?

DxOMark published the test score of the Pentax 645z medium format camera and it is on the top of the list (with a score of 101):

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Here is a quote from DxOMark:
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The HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens delayed again till April 2016


Ricoh Japan announced that the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens is delayed again and will be announced in April, 2016. In the US the lens is already available for pre-order. Here are the technical specifications:

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