Deal of the day: Pentax K-30 with 18-55mm WR lens for $389

By admin | Published: March 22, 2016

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For a limited time you can get the Pentax K-30 with 18-55mm WR lens for $389 at BuyDig.

Pentax K-30 camera specs:

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Pentax K-1 camera reviews, hands-on reports, sample photos, videos and more *UPDATED*

By admin | Published: March 20, 2016

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As we are getting closer to the Pentax K-1 release date (for now listed as April 25th or April 29th, some stores have May 15th), we are getting more reviews, hands-on reports and sample photos – bookmark this page as I will continue to update it in the coming weeks:

Pentax K-1 video sample:

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-1 shutter sound video:

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New Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens for Pentax K mount announced

By admin | Published: March 19, 2016

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The new lens manufacturer Irix debuted their first 15mm f/2.4 full frame lens today. In addition to Nikon and Canon, the new lens will be available also for Pentax K mount. Additional information (techncial specs, MTF charts and more) can be found at NikonRumors and PhotoRumors:

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HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens now in stock

By admin | Published: March 17, 2016

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HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f:2.8 ED DC AW lens now in stock
The new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens is now in stock at B&H.

Adorama shows the lens on backorder. Amazon has one in stock, but still at the older/higher price.

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The next Pentax 645 medium format camera will most likely have a 100MP Sony sensor

By admin | Published: March 17, 2016

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Ricoh has signed a deal with Sony for their new 100MP sensor that was already used by PhaseOne for their latest camera. This info is coming from Kenneth Sporsheim, Pentax Ambassador for the Nordic countries:

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Price of the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens dropped by $500

By admin | Published: March 16, 2016

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The US price of the new HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens dropped by $500 to $1,796.95. The new pricing is already updated at Adorama and B&H.

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