Tag: Pentax

  • Ricoh introduces weather resistant LED flash units for Pentax DSLRs

    Ricoh introduces weather resistant LED flash units for Pentax DSLRs

    Ricoh today announced the launch of two weather-resistant auto flash units -AF540FGZ II and AF360FGZ II ,for Pentax DSLRs with a maximum guide number of 54 and 36 at ISO 100/m. These units are designed to provide solid, dependable operation even under harsh outdoor conditions including rain and fog. With 28 seals applied to crucial…

  • Pentax announces Q7 -latest Q-mount camera with large 12MP BSI CMOS sensor

    Pentax announces Q7 -latest Q-mount camera with large 12MP BSI CMOS sensor

    Pentax Ricoh today announced the launch of the Pentax Q7 digital lens-interchangeable camera. Developed as the top-of-the-line model of the Pentax Q series, this new model is equipped with an image sensor much larger than those of its sister Q-series models for upgraded image quality, while retaining the super-compact, ultra-lightweight body that comfortably fits in…

  • Pentax announces K-50 DSLR in 120 brilliant and eye-catching color combinations

    Pentax announces K-50 DSLR in 120 brilliant and eye-catching color combinations

    Pentax Ricoh today introduced the Pentax K-50 DSLR featuring advanced functionality beyond its mid-level classification. Ideal for photographers looking to transcend traditional DSLR offerings, the Pentax K-50 combines a uniquely advanced feature set with a consumer-friendly price tag. Rivaling many cameras higher in class, the K-50 boasts a long list of advanced specifications not found…

  • Ricoh Pentax announces limited edition sale of Original watch GR and original watch K

    Ricoh Pentax announces limited edition sale of Original watch GR and original watch K

    Ricoh Pentax today announced the sale of limited edition original watch -Original watch” GR “model and original watch” K “Model in collaboration with Elemex. Limited to 150 each, both watches are available for 24,800 yen($2522)each from Pentax shop. The limited edition is for the commemoration the 10th anniversary of the launch GR series and latest…

  • Pentax Ricoh releases Ricoh GR camera with 16.2MP APS-C sensor

    Pentax Ricoh releases Ricoh GR camera with 16.2MP APS-C sensor

    Pentax Ricoh today announced the Ricoh GR, an ideal blend of image quality, camera size and price; setting a new benchmark for the advanced compact camera category. Featuring a 16 megapixel, APS-C-sized CMOS sensor, no low-pass filter and a completely redesigned optical path the GR is built for superb image performance. The newly developed and…

  • Pentax to exhibit two reference products at CP+ 2013

    Pentax to exhibit two reference products at CP+ 2013

    Pentax today announced the exhibition of two reference products — camera accessories and interchangeable lenses currently under development — at CP+ 2013, one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging shows in Asia. Under camera accessories pentax showcased the Pentax External clip-on auto flash with maximum guide number 36 (at ISO 100 /…

  • Pentax expands the Q-system with new Q10 Digital Camera and Accessories

    Pentax expands the Q-system with new Q10 Digital Camera and Accessories

    Pentax Ricoh today expands on the innovative Q-system with the new 12.4 megapixel PENTAX Q10 interchangeable lens camera, new Q-Mount PENTAX 06 15-45mm F2.8 telephoto zoom lens and Adapter Q for PENTAX K-mount lenses, expanding its family of compact Q series products. The super-compact and ultra-lightweight Pentax Q10, barely larger than a deck of cards,…

  • Pentax Ricoh flagship DSLRs K-5 II and K-5IIs announced

    Pentax Ricoh flagship DSLRs K-5 II and K-5IIs announced

    Pentax Ricoh today announced its flagship digital SLR cameras-Pentax K-5 II and K-5 .The cameras are designed to advance the company’s well-received K-5 camera, launched in October 2010. These new dustproof, weather-resistant and cold-resistant cameras digital SLR cameras include a newly developed SAFOX X AF sensor that delivers the broadest autofocusing EV range (-3 EV…

  • Pentax announces X-5 superzoom digital camera with classic Pentax styling

    Pentax announces  X-5 superzoom digital camera with classic Pentax styling

    Pentax Ricoh today announced the introduction of its Pentax X-5 digital camera, an ideal choice for photographers who want to easily capture beautiful, high-quality images of a wide variety of subjects and scenes. Featuring a powerful high-magnification optical 26X super-telephoto zoom lens, the new Pentax X-5 provides photographers with a focal length of 4mm-104mm (22.3mm…

  • Pentax K-30 weather-sealed mid-level DSLR announced

    Pentax K-30 weather-sealed mid-level DSLR announced

    Pentax Ricoh today announces the introduction of its new weather and dust resistant digital SLR camera – the PentaxK-30. Ideal for photographers with active outdoor lifestyles, the new Pentax K-30 combines a compact, lightweight body with many advanced features found only in higher end DSLR camera models, such as a weather, dust and cold resistant…