Pentax digest #55

By admin | Published: November 22, 2022

→ It seems that for now, the white and blue versions of the new Pentax KF DSLR camera are not available for sale in the US: Adorama | Amazon | B&H.


→ J limited online event on November 23.


→ Pentax Autumn meeting online on November 27.


→ The latest Black Friday deals.

→ The latest Pentax-related YouTube videos:

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New 21mm/28mm optical viewfinders from TTArtisan for $43 (for Ricoh GR and other cameras)

By admin | Published: November 21, 2022



Today TTArtisan announced new 21mm/28mm optical viewfinders priced at $43 – significantly cheaper than the original Ricoh viewfinders.

The TTArtisan viewfinders are already in stock at the official online store (international shipping available) and at Amazon.


Additional information:

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The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now in stock for the first time

By admin | Published: November 21, 2022


The new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens (black version) is now in stock for the first time at Adorama:

Check also availability at B&H Photo, Foto Koch (Germany), and WEX Photo (UK).

Additional information on the new HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens can be found here.

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Black Friday photo editing deals

By admin | Published: November 21, 2022


Topaz Labs Black Friday offer (two different bundles and the new Video AI on sale)


Skylum Luminar Black Friday: up to 85% off


DxO Black Friday offers (up to 50% off)


Adobe Black Friday: over 25% off


Capture One Black Friday deal: $110 off

More Black Friday Deals can be found here.

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The HD Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited silver lens is probably discontinued

By admin | Published: November 20, 2022


The HD Pentax DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited silver lens is now listed as discontinued in Japan according to Asobinet:


In the US, the Pentax 15mm f/4 lens is listed as a special order at B&H Photo and is currently in stock at Adorama and Amazon:

 

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Pentax KF vs. Pentax K-70 cameras comparison (almost the same)

By admin | Published: November 16, 2022



The new Pentax KF DSLR camera (left) is a very marginal upgrade from the previous K-70 model (right). Here is the Pentax KF ($850) vs. Pentax K-70 ($577) specifications comparison courtesy of B&H Photo:

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The new Pentax KF DSLR camera is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: November 15, 2022


The new Pentax KF DSLR camera is now available for pre-order:

Key features of the Pentax KF:

  • 24.24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Built-in PENTAX-original SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism
  • ISO AUTO/100 to 102400
  • Shutter speed up to 1/6000 second
  • RAW, JPEG, and DCF2.0 compliant
  • Hybrid AF system
  • Full HD and HD video
  • Recording up to 25 minutes or 4GB
  • Clear-view optical viewfinder
  • Vari-angle TFT color LCD monitor
  • Built-in retractable P-TTL flash
  • Wireless LAN connection for smartphone operation
  • Built-in stereo microphone
  • USB2.0 (micro B), HDMI output terminal (Type D), stereo microphone input, and cable switch input
  • Dustproof, weather-resistant body

Ricoh Imaging announces a new Pentax KF DSLR camera for under $1,000

Pentax KF additional coverage

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